And ours gave out after 17 years. Now the stores only have top-on-the-line blowers on the floor for mega bucks. I can't shovel because of heart problems and the wife has arthritis. But a couple neighbors are helping out. We're going to get another blower at the end of the season.
Glad you have some good neighbors! My husband is using the new snowblower to also help one of our neighbors. She gave him a 12-pack as a thank you! At the rate he drinks, he’ll probably still have some left by Spring! :-)