All I Needed to Know about Projects I Learned as a Kid Shoveling Snow

<p> [...] it didn't matter because one word sure in the context of motorcycle ownership gave Pete permission to buy one. All he had to do now was earn the money. [...]</p><p>When Ms. Strickland answered the door she looked at the stoop and noticed that it had been shoveled. Since they were both holding shovels the first thing she said in a rhetorical tone was Did you guys do that? Thank you! Before they could get a word out she continued with I guess you are here to shovel my drive! Or did you do that too and now you want your money? </p><p>Without missing a beat Mel replied Yup! Twenty bucks! </p><p>In a scolding almost frantic tone she replied with Well I'm not paying. I have the lawn service under contract. Not very smart business boys. You can't just ask people to pay for a service they didn't request! </p><p>Pete just stood there in shock when Mel said OK we'll put it back. </p><p>She paused for a moment with a look of horror on her face until she realized Mel was joking and started laughing. She said I'm sorry boys but I'm already committed. </p><p>Mel replied That's OK we understand. </p><p>As they were walking toward the next house they heard Ms. Strickland's door open and she started yelling Boys!? Boys!? Wait! Mel and Pete exchanged glances wondering what now? Come back! I changed my mind! You can shovel my drive! </p><p>Pete jokingly said to Mel It looks like we're both gonna make $20 on this drive since our price just doubled! </p>