Last time I snowblowed (snowblew??) the driveway, I accidentally sucked in our rubber outdoor mat. Talk about a mess.  It was completely lodged behind the auger, and into the impeller. I went and bought a hawk-billed carpet knife, hoping that would help dig it out. Nope, not really. Then I grabbed my Paramilitary II hoping that would help.  A bit better.  Then I grabbed my BK-10.  Game over for the mat.  Like butter.  Why I didn't grab the BK-10 to begin with, I'm not sure, but it sure ended the struggle.  I will raise a glass to Ethan tonight for the design of such a beautiful tool, and for helping me get out of a sticky situation!!