Snowplow Show on cable?

[ProSeasons]

I was walking on the treadmill(Lord knows there's nothing else to do)and watching "Gardening by the Yard" with Paul James,when I had this idea,we should create our own 'snowplow professionals show' on Home Gardening Network or Speedvision or whatever.Chuck,you could be the host! I could be the director(with a lot of help)we could go all over and check out everybody's set-ups and techniques and compare local ordinances.We could visit all the factorys and see how all of our favorite snowplows are built. We'll have a weekly segment for SIMA and let them say how important it is for everyone to have a more professional
image and let them suggest(through membership of course)how to go about it.Every week we'll visit somebody different,Dino,Geoff,John DiMartino,John Allin,SlimJimZ71,iowastorm etc....and follow 'em around while they work!We could go up to Canada!How 'bout it Denis? Chuck and his brother could be our factory test pilots,let Chuck evaluate equipment while his brother takes a plow through it's paces as only HE can!(HehHeh)Pros and cons of all our favorite pick-ups,skidsteers,engine blocks and trannys......snowblowers.Motor oil,even.We could talk about what we want!What do you guys think?

[Mike Nelson]

SnoThrowers,

I think you might be on to something.Will it take alot of capital to start? I would be willing to help start it.Might be like how SIMA got started.
Keep us posted.

[Chuck Smith]

http://www.snowplowing.tv

Well, it's already registered to someone..... oh yeah, that's mine! Haven't done anything with it yet though. Registered it a few months back. I got an e mail saying that .tv domains were available, so I got that one.

That's good for others too, since so many .coms are taken, as are .nets. So, you can come up with your own name, and try .tv instead of .com, and see if it is taken already.

I thought having a webcam broadcasting from a plow truck would be cool, and good for a "fix" for all us snow junkies, when some of us haven't had any in a while! AND yes, I am serious, I would go for a TV show like that. How about it plow manufacturers? Those of you that are reading this post!

~Chuck

[BRL]

Check out this thread for other ideas.
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?threadid=5395

And don't let Chuck's brother near my plows or trucks please.

[plowguy06]

that sound like an awesome idea. maybe you could do factory tours, segments with repairs, troubleshooting and installations, etc

[SlimJim Z71]

Where do I sign?

-Tim

[GeoffDiamond]

You guys need some snow. I was on the news once during the winter of 95/96.

Geoff

[SlimJim Z71]

Geoff,

I think you're exactly right... we don't have any snow, so we've gotten a little creative with our abundance of SPARE TIME. But, we would have to film it out by John Allin since he's keeping all the snow to himself. Publicity stunt if you ask me...

-Tim

[Edited by SlimJim Z71 on 01-20-2001 at 10:45 PM]

[finnegan]

sounds like a cool show ,but i'd want to handle electronics section of the show if you're gonna use slim jim and digger,i atleast deserve a 30 second spot....

[Mike Nelson]

SlimJim,
I figure John Allin has all the snow,he must have all the Money....Guess who's buying the cocktails in Denver? You got it probably Peggy!
Just talked to John Parker and he wants to buy commercial time to sell MagicOOOOO.

[plow kid]

I'd be willing to donate a old camcorder, sounds like it would be cool.

[4 Saisons]

Yep, we really need some snow!!!

Snow show is a great idea. One day surfing WEB, I saw that many city sidewalk are plown by property owner. A All around the world spot could be interesting too. We will educate our customer too with this show.

[MJ]

There was an article in the Augusta (Me.) newspaper today about snowplowing. At least getting some publicity.

Mick

[Mike Nelson]

MJ
Is it worth trying to post it?They don't deliver to my street...

[SlimJim Z71]

This is actually not a bad idea. Snowplowers seem to get a bad rap in general, this would clear up a lot of questions, as well as get the word out about all of our services.

We could also talk about truck modifications, and general repairs and maintainance to help fellow plowers.

I need snow...

-Tim

[ProSeasons]

I was looking around at HGTV's website looking for submission info.I'm just one guy.They have no use for plain old people.I'm still looking,though.They(HGTV)said if we submit an idea to them,it becomes THEIR property.Please.We'd miss out on all the fun.

[Yardworks]

Just make sure you don't do any filming of us after plowing a few days straight. If you've read the "when you know you've been plowing to long" thread. I think we would continue to get a bad rep.

[SCL]

How bout we format it like Cops? You know with the robe wearing cig hangin condo owners screaming, and chasing the parts from those Meyers plows down the street? Yeah thats the ticket!

[MJ]

For the snowplow article:

http://www.centralmaine.com/news/stories/010121biz_snow.shtml

Mick

[thelawnguy]

One word: *yawn*

The most exciting thing about plowing is making the bank deposit. My guess is sponsors (who will pay the bills) will probably see it the same way, from Average Joe perspective.

[Deere John]

We all ***** that the barriers to entry into this profession are already too low. Not to pour cold water on the idea, but we really don't need more armchair QB's mounting a blade on their deer hunting rig and going off with only half a clue or insurance.

[SCL]

John,
That hurt. Obviously you don't watch enough TNN. But you might be on to something that would appeal to two separate markets. Adeer hunting show where you plow through the woods and shoot out the windows. In Illinois we call that poaching, in WIS. they call that Friday Night :).

[plow kid]

What are you afraid of john? they are gonna plow a driveway or two, good grief.

[Deere John]

Good Grief Charlie Brown - you'd probably attract him too. And you know him at whatever he does .... he's the Charlie Browniest. :)

[yardsmith]

good idea-
something that may help lowballers is to have the first 4-5 shows deal with all the expensive insurance, licenses (if applicable), city ordinances, high dollar equipment costs, etc. Do that up front, & that would help sift out the fly-by-nighters. The pros would still be hanging around.

Maybe this would be a beter idea........
How about instead of a show/series, make a VIDEO.
You could include lots of info from your book, & maybe make a collection or 5 part series of videos on the basics, advanced techniques, etc. I'm sure many of us could use some inside secrets on contract language, modifications, tricks & time savers on plowing a basic lot, etc.
Less overhead than running a weekly show. Make a video then run copies.
Just some thoughts......