The Washington Post creates a new folk hero for the Blizzard of 2010: That Guy Who Owns a Snowblower. Frankly, he already held an honored place in the Minnesota pantheon, but its nice to see his legend spread.
He arrives in a cloud of hissing white flakes with an unmistakable whine, leaving a trail of clear pavement in his wake. He accepts no money for his work. He moves so fast and is so bundled up against the cold you might not recognize him — or even catch his name.
In snow-weary cul-de-sacs and buried hamlets across the region, Snowblower Guy has been the man of the hour, working for days not only to clear his driveway but also to help neighbors. He has cleared sidewalks and even carved out routes in roads still untouched by municipal snowplows. After so many mild winters, Snowblower Guy is finally having his moment.
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