Hey Jake,
We got our first 'real' snow last night here on the West coast too. What a blast!
Dumped over a foot all at once. The kids were out until midnight playing; I think there was about a dozen teenagers over here yesterday drinking hot chocolate and playing outside.
I dragged out the snow blower last night about 9 PM, I only use it a couple times a year, just the big dumps, but she fired up right away and did a great job. Got my wifes garage cleaned out so she can park in there now. Still have to tighten up a couple drafty doors. I stuck my head out the door and took this pic.......
I'll come to visit you next year when I'm in NB visiting my daughter. You can hopefully meet her too; she's an amazing lady!!
Cheers,