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MINOT ND! Where Are The Snow Gates?

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Snow Globe, Bob Timm, National Marketing Realtors, Minot NDWe have had so much snow in North Dakota in the last 10 days we have been on the prime time National News.

The first snow we had last week was 10" of very heavy snow due to the warm temps. The second snow was much lighter but with the up to 50mph wind gusts we had some very tall drifts.

Even if you own a snow thrower you still end up doing some shoveling in tighter spaces.

Snow GateI have a question for the Minot Street Department,

WHERE ARE THE SNOW GATES???

Snow gates are an attachment to the road grader blades that the operater of the grader can drop so you do not end up with the big rock hard ridge of snow at the end of your driveway.

Even on a single wide driveway this can be back breaking work for a fit young man (which leaves me out). This ridge can even be hell on most snow throwers because it's packed down snow and ice from off the street.

Obviously I'm writing this post because they have not been using the snow gates during the last two storms. I'm wondering... where are they Minot ND?

Bob Timm, Minot ND Real Estate, Owner/Broker National Marketing Realtors.

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I used to hate snow because I worked in the transportation business and had 75 trucks on the road per day. Now I love the snow and we are expecting our first snowfall either tonight or tomorrow morning. Thanks Bob "RealMan" Timm 

Dec 07, 2016 11:41 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I understand that Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington . Worrying about a couple of family members is bad enough but 75 employees would be a nightmare. I hope you don't get hit as hard as we did with the snow.

Dec 07, 2016 12:15 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good afternoon Bob,

They are predicting a major event for our area!

I'll worry about it tomorrow morning!

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Dec 07, 2016 12:19 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Lucky for me I did not have any showing appointments during these storms Raymond E. Camp so I could work from home without a hitch. Hope all goes well for you.

Dec 07, 2016 12:25 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Oh Man.  We had quite a dumping last night to wake up to today.  Nothing like your piles though.

Dec 07, 2016 12:59 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It's been back breaking for this older fella Belinda Spillman , I'm so thankful I have a big powerful son to help me out at home.

Dec 07, 2016 01:55 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Bob, our area stopped using them because they hit so many mailboxes and had to replace them

Dec 07, 2016 01:09 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Sounds like they need to hire some better drivers or make sure they get their eyes examined William Feela  

Dec 07, 2016 01:56 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Bob "RealMan" Timm and Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington 

Didn't you read my Farmer's Almanac predictions post a few months ago? We all have to be prepared for a very wicked, cold.... freezing cold, arctic blast, blustery blizzard like conditions for 2016 - 2017 Winter season! Even Texas and Florida won't be spared. 

Be safe on the roads ya'll!!! I am so grateful I bought my first winter coat in 19 years when I went to Switzerland last month. I needed it today.  

Dec 07, 2016 05:18 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I did read the post Patricia Feager but I hoped that ignoring it would make it not come true. I could be on Dr. Phil now and hear him say "How did that work out for you".

Dec 07, 2016 05:23 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Bob "RealMan" Timm - LOL about Dr. Phil. But I want to say thank you for remembering that I warned you. Most people never remember what I say.

Yours truly,
Dr. Feager

Dec 07, 2016 05:29 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

You are welcome, I appreciate your wisdom Patricia Feager .

Dec 08, 2016 05:45 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not think they have learned about snow gates in our area. I have to get out the shovel every time.

Dec 07, 2016 05:38 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

In the past the Minot Street Department was very good about it but this year they are batting a big fat ZERO Roy Kelley .

Dec 08, 2016 05:46 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

OMG, having grown up in Saskatchewan I feel your pain!  I remember the snow plows piling it up in the middle of the wide roads, and it was always a huge mountain which was fun to play on as kids.  But I have left all that behind and don't miss it at all.  Wishing you a short winter with lots of sunshine.

Dec 07, 2016 06:03 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089 I'd like to eventually move South myself (and thaw out). Hawaii would be a GREAT choice.

Dec 08, 2016 05:48 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Sorry to hear that Bob "RealMan" Timm, hope it will all melt soon. Stay safe on the road.

Dec 07, 2016 06:07 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

This snow will most likely be here until May of 2017 Beth Atalay and then hopefully it won't melt to fast or we will be facing another big flood. We are now into the subzero temps... no fun at all.

Dec 08, 2016 05:50 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Bob, perhaps a call to the City may help.  It certainly seems like such a shame to have them and not be using them.  Terrible inconvenience to homeowners. 

Dec 07, 2016 06:35 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It sure is Kathleen Daniels . I know if I call the City they will say they are just so far behind they want to cover as much ground as possible.

Dec 08, 2016 05:52 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Does all that snow shut down the real estate business? Brrrr. It looks really cold, Bob. 

Dec 07, 2016 07:26 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It doesn't shut it down Debbie Reynolds but it sure seperates the "Lookie Lou's" from the serious Buyers and Sellers.

Dec 08, 2016 05:53 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Bob.  No snow in the forecast but the high today counting the wind chill is 22 degrees.  Baby its cold outside

Dec 08, 2016 03:00 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Our actual temps are in the single digits with double digit subzero wind chill temps. I'm getting to old for this James Dray .

Dec 08, 2016 05:56 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

I could only wish they would use them here.  Would safe a lot of health issues.

Dec 08, 2016 08:27 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Adsolutely! They were very good at using them here in the past so I have to assume they are not being used now just because they were so far behind they couldn't slow down to use them Vern Eaton 

Dec 08, 2016 08:56 AM
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