snowmaggedon update

I am so bored.

I AM so bored.

I am SO bored.

I am so BORED.

It is snowmaggedon - Day II.

Showers entered Georgia Sunday evening. Fueled by moisture from the Gulf, we got about 5 inches at my house, more in other locations. Monday was a time of warm snuggling enjoyment. I clearned snow and put out seed and water for feeding birds. Mollie and I walked the neighborhood. Chili and cornbread. Office closed. I watched the news, as road crews worked in vain to clear the roads. The city of Atlanta has 6 plows, so they are completely overwhelmed.

Today, the excitement is wearing off. I am not sure why they won't just close the roads in order to clean them. Cops report that the roads are open, and people go. But when they are transporting emergency personnel using humvees and national guardsmen, perhaps you might consider that you're not a good enough driver to manage it in your Ford Escort?

Though, truth be told, the tractor trailers are causing the most problems. As they jackknife, they close down the entire interstate. When one trailer slides into another, it creates a clog that takes hours to clear, leading to people stranded for 24 hours.

Pearly Lee and I are staying home. Thanks. Today, it occurred to me that if I didn't want to walk on ice in the driveway, I needed to clear it. I found a flat head shovel and broke up the ice from the carport to the front door.

Don't laugh. I'm the first one on my block to do it. After lunch, it will be time to tackle the driveway.

But I'm bored. And it's snowing again.

---Laura