Sometimes. Marriage.

My lovely-young-bride of 32+ years looked me in the face this morning and said “Buses are running so I need to try to get to work.” To which I replied: “?” You DO realize that the snow is still way too deep out there? Yep. (Inside thought was: “Any Sane person would just call in sick/snowed in.” Don’t get me started!)

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So I managed to get the truck turned around and went up and down the driveway a couple of times and it appeared to be okay. She got in and we took off. Almost got stuck just after going under the toppled over tree but managed to make it out to the road. Actually got her to the bus stop in town with plenty of time to spare.

tumblr_pgxiueCPBd1s9r0jso1_500-removebgWhen I came home I didn’t slow down for anything and made it into the garage. Cool!  This afternoon we’ll see if I can get out when I get to go pick her up.

Not doing a lot. Snow is so deep “off-road” that we’ve been sticking to the tire tracks when we’ve gone out for walks. Stopped by my friends up-hill to check on them. He seemed surprised that anyone would walk through the snow to check up on them. Good. That’s what you do for friends.

So, not a lot going on. Snow is kinda sorta melting but is still not very driver friendly out there. Hearing a lot of “wires down and on fire” reports on the radio. Supposed to snow again tomorrow too. Joy.

And, one doesn’t stay married 32+ years by speaking those inside-thoughts.


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We. Got. Slammed. Snow!

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Was lucky I got out of the driveway yesterday evening to go pick SWMBO up at the  ferry landing. Got stuck in the snow when I pulled to the side to let a tail-gating asswipe past me. Luckily a nice young guy helped me get unstuck! Still took an hour to get to the ferry landing and an hour to get back.

Then, my truck was acting the snow plow and I didn’t make it to the garage before coming to a full stop.  Not Going Any Farther! And we had to make it under the downed tree at the end of the driveway. Joy.

So, bottom line: we’re stuck at home for the duration. So I’m cooking a lot.


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More Snow!

Started snowing around 1330 today and has been snowing since. Got another 4 inches or so so far. There’s a foot of snow on our deck railings!

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The lower part on the left is where I cleared to wood before 1300. This is at 1900 or so and you can see we’ve gotten about half of what we got day before yesterday. Oh Joy! I don’t think SWMBO is going to work any time soon.

Other than that just not a lot happening. The Dog and I do get out for walks occasionally (He IS a snow-dog!) but mostly we’re stuck inside. Ah well.

So I’ve been flying around in X-Plane. Landed the shuttle. Not where it was supposed to land, but I landed it. Hope Chicago O’Hare didn’t mind too much!

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Starting to worry about my Renter. She’s a month late on electric and hasn’t paid the rent for this month yet. Haven’t been able to get hold of her in the text thingie I use. Can’t use Messenger for another 6 or 7 days (since I got time-outed again). Hope she’s safe.

Hey! Looks like the snow stopped! Cool!


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OMG! It’s Snowing!

Just made a run to Lowe’s for some wood and bolts and every store parking lot between here and there was full. Even Lowe’s was busy busy. Was going to get gas at Safeway on the way back but the lines had 2 or 3 or more cars waiting. There are pictures online of store shelves empty from people buying stuff they think they’ll need. Q13 is staying on air ALL DAY to cover the snow. Traffic cams from “over there” do look pretty heavy at times.

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It did start snowing just as I pulled into my driveway. Really little flakes you could barely see. Now though, it’s snowing pretty good out there. Crap, now it’s snowing harder! Bigger flakes. Way bigger. (10 minutes later they’re small again.)

Ain't Dressing Like This Today!Maybe this will turn into a real snowstorm. Just as long as it doesn’t turn into an ice storm like we had back in 1996! We went without power for a week during that one. (But was glad we had a wood stove for heat!)(Which we don’t have here.)

It’s 1313 and SWMBO is heading home early cause they might close the ferries the worse the Wx gets. Don’t blame her. Like her, I’d much rather she was stuck on this side of the water …

Took the dog for a walk. He LOVES the snow! Idiot. About an inch so far. It always looks worse on our deck cause the roof of the house deflects a lot that lands on the rails. So it looks like its snowed more than it actually has. You get used to it.

Anyway, will let y’all know how this all turned out tomorrow. Gonna go ahead and post this “just in case” we lose power or I wind up going down to the ferry landing to pick SWMBO up.


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