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21.2 cm is a record? * snort * That's light flurries here.
We had that for each snowstorm I believe. I have lived through much more snow before.
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21.2 cm is a record? * snort * That's light flurries here.
Interesting. In Berlin you also have to shovel your part of sidewalk and if someone falls and breaks something it would be your home insurance to cover the cost. So, most people make sure it isn’t slippery.Snow wasn't as bad as in '96. It melted a lot by yesterday, and got crunchy and slushy. I found it much more stable to walk in with two canes when it was fluffy (walker was a hassle, had to pick it up every step - it was a lot of slow hard work - two canes worked better, though I only walked to the property line and back. Now they're not as secure in this crunchy slippery combo, and my walker gets stuck regardless of type of snow. The strong winds that accompanied the snow made the storms unusual and that much more difficult though.
I got a ride to the mall yesterday to buy some groceries and get out of cabin fever mode. The road, parking lot and sidewalks around there were pretty clear. Around here though NOBODY shovels their walk or driveway or sidewalk. My neighbour next door was the only one. I talked to him. He says he's a prairie boy and it's just what comes naturally. So his strip of driveway and sidewalk has no snow, contrasted with the rest of the block that is a mess. I don't think people here know it's their responsibility to shovel their sidewalks. In Vancouver it seemed to be more common knowledge.
Interesting. In Berlin you also have to shovel your part of sidewalk and if someone falls and breaks something it would be your home insurance to cover the cost. So, most people make sure it isn't slippery
Talking about cleaning up- in southern parts of Germany, you have to sweep the street and the stairwell of the apartment building if you are renting an apartment, and people are watching you very much that you are doing a good job( or they talk about you). I never lived in such an area, but it is known as “ sweep week” which means your week to do the job.I believe there are similar laws in place in many Canadian jurisdictions as well. I know Nanaimo reminded people that they are responsible to clear sidewalks in front of their homes. I expect that rule is in the other cities on the island. It was the rule in other cities where I have lived.
Talking about cleaning up- in southern parts of Germany, you have to sweep the street and the stairwell of the apartment building if you are renting an apartment, and people are watching you very much that you are doing a good job( or they talk about you). I never lived in such an area, but it is known as “ sweep week” which means your week to do the job.
That's sort of what a coop building would expect - except chores would get determined after discussion, according to who could do what. So nobody's giving the stink eye to the 70 year old with chronic arthritis if they've indicated they cannot do that task.Talking about cleaning up- in southern parts of Germany, you have to sweep the street and the stairwell of the apartment building if you are renting an apartment, and people are watching you very much that you are doing a good job( or they talk about you). I never lived in such an area, but it is known as “ sweep week” which means your week to do the job.
Same here - it's a city bylaw that the homeowner must clear the sidewalk - a big job at times. Our sidewalk is right beside the road - so when the snow plow comes along all the snow from the road ends up on our sidewalk & WE are expected to shovel it off. Sometimes a little sidewalk plow has started coming down our street - that's new. Last week it drove about a foot into my garden - now some nice deep tire track adorns the landscaping!Berlin you also have to shovel your part of sidewalk
Stopping by on my way out of the MAID thread, falling into a soft recliner putting my feet up reaching for a coffee.
I have been reading the perfect book that explains why the discussion there doesn’t go aywhere.
Unfortunately, we are not done fighting.Are We Done Fighting?
Are We Done Fighting? Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division by Matthew Leggewww.newsociety.com