An 82-year-old woman from Muskegon, Michigan has become a viral sensation after a photo of her using a snow blower to remove snow from her driveway was posted on social media. Following a snowstorm last week, Marlene Downing wasn't going to let the frigid temperatures, which hovered in the low teens, stop her from clearing her driveway. She put on her winter coat and got to work.
"I like being outside, and I like the snow," Downing told ABC News. "I just don't need any help. I got this big machine, it works great."
The self-described "tough old broad" said that her grandchildren think she is crazy for braving the cold and slippery conditions.
"I'm sure they would help if I asked," she said. "My grandson has plowed it once, but I'm fine. I like being out there."
She said that sound of the snowblower engine reminds her of her motorcycle and that she cannot wait for it be warm out so she can ride her Harley.
"I'm ready for it to be summer, and I'll enjoy the winter as long as we have it," she said. "It's just fun to be outside no matter what."