Should have taken some before pics, and there is still some brush to clean up but got the view of the water less obstructed and the good size half rotten ash on the ground safely.
After
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Before.
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Snow was about knee deep most spots, not super comfortable working on the up slope of the creek edge but had to be done while it was frozen. 261 was a little temperamental to start but once I brought her in the house to warm up a bit she started and ran just fine. My hands were likely the warmest part of my body, heated handles for the win…