The weather people have been salivating about the upcoming storm for days. There were predictions of anywhere from seven inches to a foot of white stuff. As happens around here, the snow was all anyone could talk about. When was it going to start? How much would we get? Yesterday the cancellations started-schools closing early, and after school events called off. The forecasters get things wrong as much as they get them right, so I was skeptical. However, I'm also a realist, so I figured that my plans to go out for dinner and dancing would probably have to be changed.
This morning the sun never came out from behind the clouds, and when I left the house for my morning activities the air felt heavy and humid. Hubby Tony was home today, so he and Son Donald took me out for a celebratory lunch. On the drive home the first flakes started coming down. When we pulled into the garage twenty minutes later the snow was steady, and a light film covered the driveway. I was ready to hunker down in the house, but Donald gathered some clothes and headed out to a friend's house. (He texted me when he arrived, saying the driving had been some of the most stressful he had done in a while.)
I decided to take advantage of the enforced time inside to nap, fiddle on the computer, and basically do nothing. Many of my Facebook friends sent me birthday wishes. This was my favorite:
After dinner Tony and I went outside to do a first shoveling of the white stuff. At 7 pm there were 5 1/2” on the ground. By the time we went to bed the driveway was covered with another thick layer.
Tonight the news was filled with stories of horrible traffic jams, and how it was taking people hours to drive distances that usually took far less than that. The meteorologist predicted this storm could be record-setting. I ended my day thankful that I was home safe and warm.
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That is a lovely birthday message, happy birthday Kathy! Stay safe in all the snow.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm planning on it.
DeleteIt is good to be in when it's snowing out.
ReplyDeleteAmen.
DeleteI agree with Joanne, it was good you did your celebrating early in the day. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI was glad that we had a flexible schedule and could change plans on the fly.
DeleteI would love to see some snow here, but doubt it will happen. Going to be in the 50's by day for at least a week or two, unusual for January, that's for sure. Enjoy your snow days!
ReplyDeleteTruth be told, I would rather have 50 degree weather than what's outside my front door :-)
DeleteStay safe and warm. My STL sister is scheduled for hip replacement on Tuesday. Middle sister in Ohio flying in on Monday to spend week and a half. Needless to say they are both feeling stressed today.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they are. However, as I'm typing this mid-afternoon on Saturday people are starting to dig out. I bet by Monday things will be back to normal.
DeleteSounds like a happy birthday was had by you. We measured this morning and it was at 16". I did not realize this was all to honor you!
ReplyDeleteSixteen inches! Wow.
DeleteYes, Mother Nature decided I wanted snow for my special day. If she had asked me I would have told her to send something else.
Happy belated birthday. It's only January still but I think this will be a no snow year for us. It just feels like it. And I'm fine with that.
ReplyDeleteNo snow is a great option.
DeleteHi Kathy - I know I have belatedly wished you a Happy Birthday .. but we share the same sign and there's two days difference - though I gather I'm a little older than you. Do hope that snow doesn't cause you any problems ... cheers and here's to a very happy year for us both - Hilary
ReplyDeleteYes, I think a good year for both of us is in the cards.
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