by Tricia
I am really careful now when I think about purchasing something. I try to determine as objectively as possible whether it is a “need” or a “want”. Case in point…a snowblower.
Up until this year, we’ve done fine with clearing our driveway with a few good ‘ole shovels (we get over 250″ of snow/year). A snowblower was clearly a want because it would make our lives a little easier. This year…I’m not doing so good physically with shoveling snow.
For three days in a row I have been shoveling out our driveway and my back is killing me (more than normal). Unfortunately, I’m not getting any younger. I see my neighbor out snowblowing his driveway and I can’t help but stare at that awesome piece of modern machinery he is using to clear his snow.
I think the snowblower is becoming awefully close to being something that we need. I’m going to hold off a little bit longer to see if my back can just get used to the shoveling. But if it doesn’t, I think it will be time to go shopping for one.