let it snow!

Well it started snowing here yesterday (SE MI) around 4pm...
by 7pm we had about 3"
by 10pm we had about 5"
by 11:30pm it was 6-7"

At 7 this morning we have 8-9" on the ground (easily) with more falling straight through mid-afternoon for a total of 11-12"and winds predicted to gust to 35mph later causing snow drifts of 2 feet or more.

T's car is in the ditch across the street. He was on his way out to sing at church this morning when he got the call that musicians were cancelled. The snow and underlying layer of ice made it impossible to get back up the drive or maneuver to the side of the road and he slid off the road. Soon I will be off to help shovel the driveway (1/2 acre long) and wait for AAA. Joy of joys.

Let's see... #2 is gift wrapping at the Borders in the mall (10 miles away) as a fundraiser for his school choir at noon today. I'm picking up #1's bf at 3 and we're going to a concert on the opposite end of town in which T is singing at 4 this afternoon ('call' at 2) and I'm thinkin'... NOT!

Shovelling here is a family affair. Me and the kids anyway.
At least until a miracle happens and T finds it in his heart to hire a plowing company! (shhhh! I'd rather have a plowing contract than a COACH bag, but don't tell my gfs that!)

I psych myself up to shovel with affirmations:
"Shovelling gives me a tremendous sense of satisfaction"
"Great! An opportunity for a spontaneous workout!"
"Looking back on the clear drive, salted and dark against the piles of white lining either side... what a sense of accomplishment!"

*POP*

Then of course I pour myself a Glenlivet. Double. Rocks.

For now I've got my robe and fuzzy slippers on and I'm pouring a second cup of coffee! Stay warm ya'll!