Halfway to Crazy ~ Oh, wait, we're there.: Snowmaggeddon?? Lol

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Snowmaggeddon?? Lol

Yeah, that is actually what they are calling it around here. Which I find hilarious... I mean, yeah, it's a whole lot of snow in one storm, a lot in an area that isn't used to it, I guess... but sheesh! This would be a typical winter in so many places that it seems silly that folks are freaking out about it. As one woman said when she was interviewed "It's just snow - it's not like it's attacking us." I suppose for us, living in an apartment, it's not such a big deal since I haven't got sheds to worry about caving in, or animals that need to get out of the weather, or a long drive to shovel out or whatever... but, still.

Yet, I suppose you know it is pretty bad when the snowplow gets stuck... he's trying to dig it out here...

Here is a pic of Merry dog enjoying the freedom of a snowed-in parking lot. (the lumps on either side are cars)

Here's my family enjoying the snowfall - the big pile just to their right is our car!

Checking out the sledding hill.... we made dad do it first!

The path after it'd been plowed

Tennis, anyone?!

We thought this one looked like a hippo face! Can you see it?

Hmmm, bummer....

Look how beautiful it was the next day!! Gorgeous! Makes a person happy to be alive.

Hope the weather where you live is pretty too!

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UnknownFebruary 9, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Ha, ha! Great pics Ann! I'm kinda jealous. It's been so mild around here this winter! Love those blue skies!

Marlene
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Patricia @ ButterYumFebruary 9, 2010 at 1:13 PM
I think my hubby would say all the snow has been a pretty big deal - it took him 2 full days to dig out our driveway, with a snow blower. Last year we didn't even have to use our shovel once. this year we've has an 18" storm, a 33" storm, and now the forecast is calling for an additional 12-16". I'm telling you, this is nuts! I feel like we're living back in MN. We just received word that school has been canceled for the remainder of the week, which makes it a total of 6 canceled school days in a row. Oh, and church has been canceled for the last 2 Sundays. Virginia just isn't equipped to deal with this much snow fall.

On the other hand, it's good baking weather!

:)
ButterYum
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AnnFebruary 9, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Well, it did take us 4 hours to dig our car out! I feel bad for the parents who are supposed to go to work and have kids out of school... but I don't mind just hanging out at home.
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KathyFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:38 AM
Thank you for the beautiful snowy pics!
I can enjoy them vicariously here in Arizona!
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Crazee Teacher LadyFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Hi Ann!
I accidentally stumbled upon your blog and was reading away when I realized that the description and cast of characters seemes strangely familiar. I too have started a new blog. Come see who this is (you will know by my cast of characters and my description)and leave me a message! Give Kiki - I mean Kiwi a hug for me!
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The MuseFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:49 AM
LOL....almost what we look like here too!!!
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The Players in this Show

Me, Ann, the mum. Housewife slacker, (I understand the concept of cooking and cleaning - just not how it applies to me...) Mess-maker extraodinaire, Homeschool teacher, biggest lover of the pets.
Alan, the dad and husband. Smart, sensitive (but wouldn't want you to know that!) Motorcycle rider (think canyon racing crotch-rocket, not Harley) maker of the money, keeper of the reason, begrudging lover of the pets.
Kiwi, the greatest girl ever. Not her real name, but someone truly thought we named her that! So it's been a great nickname. 13 years old, incredible imagination, likes fairies and dragons. Current obsession - all things Narnian. And stuffies...needs lots and lots of stuffies to cuddle. Her best friend is her horse stuffie, nearly loved to death over the last 9 years. Doll collector. Has the gift of friendship, and the trial of anxiety. A lover of the pets, but they think she's on their level.
Merry, the girlie dog. Born on Christmas Eve, stuck in mama too long, has brain damage. Half yellow lab, half golden retriever, full sweetie. Smart but incredibly silly. Some would call her stupid, but it isn't so. Softest dog ever.
Matt the Cat, provider of entertainment, snatcher of ponytail elastics ("hairdoobies" at our house) which he stores in his food dish. Along with Polly Pocket clothing. Runt of his litter. Thinks he's tough, but we're onto him. Except for Kiwi, who keeps getting her ankles bit.

From West to East and back again ~ Weird stuff I have noticed

Now we are back in the West - YeeHawww!!
All the notes below are what we experienced in the East... Things are DIFFERENT there!
Even stuff that is the same, is different - like, Yoplait yogurt; no one carries my fave flavor - Mountain Huckleberry. Guess that's a western thing? And butter (and margarine) - here, even the familiar brands, they all come in long, skinny cubes... out west the cubes are shorter and fatter. Same brands - made different. Why?? That is WEIRD.
Humidity - You sweat more - much more - you are still flippin' hot. Sweat works better out west! It evaporates, you cool off..... here, you sweat, you get.... sweaty.
People are grumpy here. I've seen 3 people go into tirades at the market.... some folks need to CHILL.
Deer are everywhere! We see them every single day, at least one, just munching on the side of the road. Weird, maybe, but very very cool!

Halfway to Crazy ~ Oh, wait, we're there.

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Snowmaggeddon?? Lol

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