The right tool for the job

[jducoeur]

In this case, the Ice Chipper. For those in my flist who live in warmer climes, this is essentially a sharp metal spatula at the end of a five-foot stick. On days like today, when the front path is covered by 3/4 inch of solid ice, you walk along, slamming the thing down into the ice (ideally at a slight angle) to break it up into chunks that you can then kick off to the side. Took about 45 minutes to clear a rough but serviceable path from the front door to the street.

But my thanks to whoever it was (ladysprite, maybe?) who pointed out a while ago that taking your ibuprofen *before* you're in major pain is much more useful than after. I think that particular advice is the only reason I'm making it through this winter without winding up flat on my back...