This OP character reminds me of the idiom "turn up like a bad penny". Literally reminds of it. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-bad-penny-always-turns-up.html
That's a shame if you're anywhere near me. I bought this years snow insurance policy. A brand new Honda Trac Drive 13hp 32" behemoth of a snowblower. It's the absolute guaranty there will be no snow in my neck of the woods.
Believe me, it's a double edged sword. I no longer like snow. My back HATES snow. I used to ski 50-75 days per winter. Winter used to be my favorite season. Butta no moooore! Therefore, I want to try out my new toy, but on the other hand, I don't want to try out my new toy
My wife has to do more of the shoveling as my knee can’t take the pressure. The cold is really painful with my other knee, now the good one. Too much metal in my body, both feet, one knee but should be both and in my gut. Growing old is hard.