So for the second time in about 6 weeks, I'm hunkering down for 2+ feet of snow. The first storm came on December 19. I'm not a snow lover, but we hadn't had a snow like that in several years, so it was actually sort of fun. I stocked up with lots of food and drink, DVDs, good books, and had a couple projects around the house to tackle. My neighbors and I let our dogs run loose through the neighborhood since there was no traffic, and shared hot toddies and wine while we watched it come down and then later shoveled out. It took me 3 hours to dig out my car and a couple days after that before I really felt safe driving (major roads were ok, but side streets were a nightmare). Most of it got washed away with rain during Christmas week and by the time I returned from my vacation December 30th, the streets were back to normal.
We got another 8" last weekend (though they'd only called for a 'dusting') and then 5more inches Monday night. I wasn't thrilled with those snows, but they were pretty easy to deal with and didn't affect my ability to get around.
This weekend's snow will be a different story. They're calling for 24"-30" of snow with blizzard conditions. I'm concerned about losing power as a result of heavy snow and 30 MPH winds. I have a crazy fear of my roof collapsing under the weight of that much snow. But I'm mostly worried about losing my mind. I've got movies to watch, books and magazines to read, and two house projects on tap. I also have plenty of food, including stuff to bake bread and cookies and fixings for vegetarian chili. I also stocked up on plenty of good beer and wine. I don't think I'll be bored or without any necessities, but I already feel slightly panicked about being stuck at home for 2, 3, or even more days.
Does anyone else get this way, or do you love being snowed in?
Right there with you on this one. Am really tired of winter. We got a solid 24 inches of snow here in Delaware. We dug out (thank you Mom for buying us that snow blower 12 years ago!!!!!!!) and I made a nice beef veggie soup, beer bread and apple cobbler. We took the dogs for a walk and got to talk to neighbors we haven't spoken to(or seen!) in ages. So we made the best of it, but I hate having a whole weekend where I can't get down to the barn. Spoke to my barn owner this afternoon and the boys are fine, and galloping and wallowing in the snow. And really, any day that I don't have to put on make-up and nice clothes and fix my hair, well, that's a good day!
ReplyDeleteI hope one of the books. movies you have lined up is NOT The Shining!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the snow, but have only been snowed in once in my life, and I lived in an apartment complex where we all had a bit of party, went down to the major road and helped pull out cars that got stuck, then went sledding when that was finished. I suspect I would end up being one of those people who says, "they always scare us with gloomy forecasts and then we get a dusting," and would consequently be completely unprepared since I never have more than one day's worth of food in the house.
My first thought when I read your story is how lucky you are to have so much snow, but then, being alone in the house for a few days would drive anyone a little stir crazy, I think. Especially if the electricity goes out. Doesn't it make you realize how dependent we are on electronics for everything--information, work, entertainment, even companionship.
So, let us know how much you actually got. Sue sent some photos to me via email of the snow in DE, and I've read how DC and environs are shut down. How are you all doing? What are you all doing? (besides shoveling/blowing snow)
Oh, and I have to admit that as I was reading the post, before realizing it was from Trish, I thought it was from MJ because of the serious preparations that you did. That's quite impressive.
Linda