I made it!  Yesterday it snowed, last might it snowed, and I made it.  Mary handled the bulk of the shoveling and I did the man's work of using the snow blower.  By way of information, a blower is usually one stage and simpler, whereas a thrower is usually two stage and more complicated.  As a rule, electrics are likely to be blowers rather than throwers.  Two stages means that they use an auger to pull the snow in and another fast moving part to throw the snow.  I know, more than you needed to know, but I got carried away.  Anyway, I cleared the driveway while Mary cleared the deck and front porch/sidewalk area.  A nice division of labor.  We get to do it all again today.  Met a nice guy yesterday and ordered some new shoes, long enough and wide enough to fit my feet comfortably.  Unbelievable, but this company actually goes up to size 20, 6E in many styles.  Mary was kind enough to go along, as she and I know what would happen if I were left to my own devices.  I'd get some funky style/color, or I would get nothing at all, because I would be too cheap to spend the money.  She knows me well.  That's enough for now, the tea is calling,