How’s the weather?

[RD.]

It’s not always just about how hard they blow. Longevity is equally important.

 

[esoxlucius]

I'd love to see a pic of one of those Brit leaf blowers that come with a collection bag...that must be an interesting design...

To be honest I'm not that familiar with leaf blowers, I've never owned one.

I've seen them being used though, and to me it seems utterly pointless blowing leaves from A to B, only for the wind to mess your work up, as krich pointed out!

Now if the leaves were being collected, similarly to grass cuttings for instance when you mow your lawn, then I'd understand it, you'd be cleaning a mess up, instead of just moving the mess, only for it to return when the wind blew!

However, the impracticalities of installing a leaf collection receptacle on the blower itself are numerous. I understand that.

Me? I'll stick to leaving the fallen leaves where they are and let nature do it's thing.

 

[Jexnell]

Meanwhile, here in KSA, it's a pleasant 29°C— perfect for us locals But all this brown desert really makes me want to see some white snow.
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@RD and jjohnwm , do share a few pics of the snow! I'd love to get a glimpse of that frosty magic.

It's one whole degree lower here. But the good thing no sand to be seen, just a jungle paradise.

 

[The Masked Shadow]

It's also referred to by the Japanese as the Doomsday Fish, and finding one beached is supposedly a precursor of some huge upcoming disaster, typically an earthquake. A disquieting thing to find on a California beach...shrouded in mystery and legend, spoken of in hushed whispers, a mythical entity often believe not to exist.

Weird looking fish. Ever figure out what it is?

Yes, an Oarfish. Very rare to wash up, less than 50 in the last 100 years in California at least. They wash up occasionally, normally make county-wide news. Catalina Island, one of the Channel Islands off the coast, seem to be their favorite spot. Pretty lucky to see one!!

I reckon 2025 is going to be the year that young surfer dude finally gets his arse into gear and follows through on his promise. Isn't that right .avatar--xss { width: 21px; height: 21px; line-height: 21px !important; margin-right: 2px; } The Masked Shadow @The Masked Shadow

oh, and maybe...I'll think about it!!