Later - a week and a day after the storm

Well, I got out to go to the Podiatrist this morning, then got stuck coming back in. I was in the alley where I have to turn to go behind the house. What was interesting was the fact that there was a grown man looking from the entrance to the alley - watching every move I made. I walked to the house and got Adam's little metal shovel and was breaking up the ice in front of the four tires when a young man, he looked about 17-18 came walking by. He said "stuck, huh?" I said "yes" (I mean, why would I be digging otherwise) then he said "tough" and kept right on walking. So much for chivalry. After digging twice, I finally got enough traction to get to my driveway. I will go to Sue's tomorrow, so I will see what happens then. I will not do the temple trip tomorrow night though. I would hate to get stuck around 10pm, so I will not take the chance. I hope more melts tomorrow.

The big mound of snow is the corner of Longfellow and First streets. Then there is the alley I came in from Kennedy Street and the last photo is Adam and Cynthia's dug out parking spot and the rest of the street. When they say on tv that DC is in good shape, they definitely mean the main roads!

Snowing again

Monday afternoon, and snowing again. I have heard predictions from a trace to 5"- whatever.

I just walked out for a bit - going crazy from sitting so much. This is the alley entrance about 6' from Longfellow Street with the Kennedy Street entrance in the background. Still too much for my car to get through. And you can see the snow that has just begun to fall.

I will never get out of here.

For the top two photos, I went up the steps to Cynthia and Adam's back door for a good view of my yard.

Tamera was kind enough to pick me up and carry me to the grocery store. I walked and met her at the CVS store, but when we came back she put me off at the front of the house (I had four bags) and I came in thru the house. I thought this photo from her front porch was neat.

And the last photo was sent to me by a friend......hey, I understand the feelings behind it!

Blizzard of 2010

We are officially under a Blizzard Warning until 7 p.m tonight. One of the above photos was taken through the window in my bathroom; you can see it is through the screen. The large mound directly in front is snow on the heat pump....... My entrance door is actually about 8' - 10' away from direct weather. I stepped out 18" at the most, and my door had a small amount of snow blown up against it, my welcome mat is covered, the stairs leading up to Cynthia's back door are packed and you can see where a "mound" of snow has blown directly in my path. That is the view from my door and the the other photo is from 18"outside. Needless to say, I have no idea how I will dig out of this with that little shovel I have been using. See you in a few weeks maybe? AND, I did not tarry but a few seconds, the wind chill is 7 degrees.

My Snow Saga Continues

I call these my "between the storms" photos. The weather forecast for tomorrow night is more snow - though not nearly as much as this past weekend. I had begun to clear a small "footpath" to my alley yesterday and had gotten about half way when the four elders came by. They were kind enough to finish my path, clear off my car (I went out earlier today and swept a little more off of it) and they cleaned the steps to Cynthia and Adam's back door. I still will not be going anywhere anytime soon as the last two photos show my alley - both directions - and my car will never make it through that. Of course, the city does not (and should not) clear alleys, so I hope someday soon the garbage trucks will break a path. Of course, eventually, it will melt - after all, it is only 23 more days 'til Spring!

More Snow

It is now 12:45 - still snowing. I ventured out about 3' to get a couple more snapshots. Even the garbage can looks pretty with the snow on it. And I can only see part of the frame for my swing. I measured the beginning of my walk, which was clear before the snow began, and we have 20.5 inches at this time.

Morning Greeting!

I stepped two feet out my door and this is my entrance this morning. The stairs to Cynthia's back door are completely covered. I have to admit, though, it is very pretty.

AND....it is still snowing, but not as heavy as last night.

Snow Storm - February 6, 2010

I have a full tank of gas, but this doesn't look like I will be using any of it in the next couple of days.

I am supposed to be on jury duty on Monday - wonder how that will work. I hope the courts will be closed!

Puzzles, Books, Crocheting .. oh, boy

Well, it is now 3:20 p.m. on Friday, and we are under a weather watch for at least 30 more hours with a forecast accumulation of 1-2 feet total snow by tomorrow night. Even the temple is closed tonight and tomorrow! Metro is closing all above ground lines, buses are running on snow routes as long as they can and we have been told to stay off the streets and be prepared to "hunker down" for 3-5 days. So, I have just finished this puzzle, have six more new ones; I have some yarn I can crochet if I get in the mood, and I went to the thrift store and purchased seven "light" reading books - romance and suspense. I also got a new Betty Crocker Cookbook yesterday on 300 calorie meals, so if the electricity stays on, I will be perfectly happy trying new recipes, and enjoying the puzzles, books, and of course, the computer. We do have it good in 2010!

Last week, I was able to shovel and clean my walk and driveway - with 2' possible, I make no promises for this time, so I may be snowbound for a bit. I hope everyone will enjoy the beauty of the snow, and spend time with those you love and enjoy this opportunity to "slow down" in this busy world and enjoy those persons and things that are most important.

Snow, Snow and More Snow

I do not think I will be sitting in the swing for a few days. DC has had more snow this season than they have had since 2002. And more is in the forecast for Friday!

I do not like having to be retired for health reasons, but I must admit, I am enjoying today. I have a new 500 piece (very difficult) puzzle thanks to Arika and Joe, plenty of food and drink, and while there is much I could be doing, there is nothing I HAVE to do today, so I am having a great day!

Fun Family Time

Elisa and the boys came and spent the day with me on Monday, Feb. 1. It was a teacher's workday at Phillip's school, but also wound up being a snow day. We had lunch at Etete's - which served some of the best fish I have ever eaten, and dinner at McDonald's in Union Station as we waited for the train for their return home. It was truly a wonderful day.

Aquarium - DC

It is not the best aquarium I have been to, but we enjoyed it. I just enjoyed being with Elisa, Phillip, and Jamie.

Silly Boy

This reminds me of what my boys would have done. We only had a very short time for the American History Museum, but we will go back sometime. Hey, Phillip, you are so cute!