Geesh, what a day. It started out decent. The paperwork is almost done, and I’ve had fun answering email from friends all over the country who’ve read about our Snow Adventure in the New York Times, among other places. We even got to the gym, anticipating that we won’t be able to get there for a few days.
Why, you ask?
Because of the next storm. Cue the ominous music.
(Edited at 8pm to add: the snow has started.)
BH spent the afternoon helping out a friend in Oswego whose newly renovated rental house had its pipes freeze and burst and pretty much ruin everything. The insurance guy said an adjuster won’t be able to look at it for at least a week and half because of all the claims that are (ahem) snowballing in this region.
We know of one house in our town that suffered a catastrophic roof collapse.
There used to be a roof there.
While BH was in Oswego, I dug out the woodpile. We’ve gone through most of the wood stored in the garage and I wanted to bring in a bunch from outside in anticipation of the next storm. The snow has compacted some. Moving it wasn’t too bad; it was like heavy styrofoam. I carried in a cord of wood and split some kindling.
All is not doom and gloom. The streets of Mexico are completely clear of snow. Everybody has been pitching in helping neighbors. We’re all set even if we get snowed in for another week, and we have someone on the way to clear the driveway again and work on the roof. AND I got to the library yesterday so I have plenty to read.
This little ladybug showed up inside my office today to remind me that there is life after snow.
Go, little ladybug, go!
We’re expecting 2 feet tonight. That seems so little after hearing how much you guys have gotten!
awww… ladybugs are good luck!
I already got at least 5 inches.
Where are you?
The-snowy-land of Ohio. Now it’s suppose to get to 8.
hope you didn’t let the bug back outside 🙂
Nope, I kept her in with me.
What are you going to read?
Right now I’m reading THE POE SHADOW, by Matthew Pearl.
I am liking it, not loving it. But coming from me, that is high praise. I am really enjoying his research and the set-up of the story, though I think the exclamation points are tiresome and the section in Paris (where I am now) seems kind of a waste of time.
I am one of the most critical, bitchiest readers on the planet, which is why I don’t post about what I’m reading very much.
I am glad to hear that you are making it thru this snow event ok. Snow event snow event snow event. Hope your next storm is less newsworthy.
wohoo!!!
thanks for the photo!!!
I’m on the reference desk here at work, getting ready to bail and head out into the snow. I wonder if we’ll really get the 2-3 feet they’re predicting. Still, it makes me feel wimpy compared to my fine neighbors to the north.
Your little ladybug made me grin! I hope she brings you good luck and visions of spring 🙂
drive safely. i hope you and the kidlet get a snow day!
We got several inches here in Ohio today. And then ice. Yuck.
that ladybug is from me to you.
it got carried from my snow “storm” to yours as a good luck token of me with ASA.
Thanks, sweetie!
Happy V-day!
Do you think this snowstorm experience will end up in your next book? 🙂
i’m glad everyone’s okay =)
oh my gosh i’m glad everyone’s okay. i saw storm coverage on the news a few days ago. i was surprised about the amount of snow you guys got. down here in carlisle we got snow and had no school for valentine’s day. (p.s. i loved the heart drawn in the snow.) hope you had a happy valentine’s day! =) ♥