They said we weren't supposed to get it until later this morning, dammit!

They lied.

I woke up too early, and ran through shopping lists in my head. Much planned for the morning. Much Much.

Then I got out of bed and looked out the window. OK, it was only an inch of powder. But the driveway was so nice and dry and the ice patches were eroding away and I didn't have to watch every step, dammit.

We could wind up with a few more inches before it all ends tomorrow. South of the city is going to get pasted, but it was their turn anyway.

I wouldn't be half this cranky but for the fact that I have to drive Harrison, and he has no weight in the back. First thing I have to do is call the hardware stores and see if they have sandbags. Temps are in the high 20s--with any luck, they've taken care of the main roads so I'll just be dealing with wet instead of slush.

They said we weren't supposed to get it until later this morning, dammit!

They lied.

I woke up too early, and ran through shopping lists in my head. Much planned for the morning. Much Much.

Then I got out of bed and looked out the window. OK, it was only an inch of powder. But the driveway was so nice and dry and the ice patches were eroding away and I didn't have to watch every step, dammit.

We could wind up with a few more inches before it all ends tomorrow. South of the city is going to get pasted, but it was their turn anyway.

I wouldn't be half this cranky but for the fact that I have to drive Harrison, and he has no weight in the back. First thing I have to do is call the hardware stores and see if they have sandbags. Temps are in the high 20s--with any luck, they've taken care of the main roads so I'll just be dealing with wet instead of slush.

Later that same day

The hardware store had sandbags. 180 lbs over each of Harrison's rear wheels made a world of difference.

And as I suspected, my street may look like the end of days--it's a dead end and the plows have to back up in order to get out, so I think it winds up last on their list--but the main roads turned out to be wet with a touch of slush. Ran most of the errands I wanted to run--post office, big box store, quick lube place for Harrison's oil change, groceries. Back home, with just enough time to unpack stuff before heading out again for a massage. It felt very good.

It's snowing a little harder now. I don't believe we're supposed to get more than three inches, but it will still be three inches too many. Think I'll build a fire.

At the grocery store, I took the plunge and bought a half dozen of their 'green' grocery bags. They do hold a lot--two held a load that usually required seven or eight plastic bags. I just hope I remember to bring them along with me when I shop.

Tomorrow's dinner will be pork tenderloin with apple-mustard relish and scalloped potatoes. But today, I need to figure out what to do with some canned salmon. Patties, probably. Then I'll have dinner handled for a couple of days.

Later that same day

The hardware store had sandbags. 180 lbs over each of Harrison's rear wheels made a world of difference.

And as I suspected, my street may look like the end of days--it's a dead end and the plows have to back up in order to get out, so I think it winds up last on their list--but the main roads turned out to be wet with a touch of slush. Ran most of the errands I wanted to run--post office, big box store, quick lube place for Harrison's oil change, groceries. Back home, with just enough time to unpack stuff before heading out again for a massage. It felt very good.

It's snowing a little harder now. I don't believe we're supposed to get more than three inches, but it will still be three inches too many. Think I'll build a fire.

At the grocery store, I took the plunge and bought a half dozen of their 'green' grocery bags. They do hold a lot--two held a load that usually required seven or eight plastic bags. I just hope I remember to bring them along with me when I shop.

Tomorrow's dinner will be pork tenderloin with apple-mustard relish and scalloped potatoes. But today, I need to figure out what to do with some canned salmon. Patties, probably. Then I'll have dinner handled for a couple of days.