Entries from February 1st, 2011

Two Feet

February 2nd, 2011 · 1 Comment


From last night. You can’t really see it but the wind was blowing SO hard and there was thunder and lightening.


In the morning, very drifty. Five feet in some areas, clear to the sidewalks in others.


Not sure if these guys were getting paid or were good samaritans. They cleared a lot of houses and the street, which was not plowed.


Snowy.


Dallas shoveling.


That black fence is about as tall as me.


Dallas did half and our upstairs neighbor Ben did half.


Good luck getting that out.


For perspective: 1, 2, 3. When I stood in front of the patio doors it was up to my waist or chest.


No idea what happened to the grill cover.


This better not melt into the house!


Dallas walking to dinner.

Yesterday I had a lot of text updates.. today photos. I was skeptical, but it turned out to be as bad as they said.

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Experts predict an epic, potentially life-threatening winter storm will pound the region this afternoon.

February 1st, 2011 · 6 Comments

Great. Great. Great. That headline is from the Sun-Times, btw. Bunch of businesses and schools already closed, flights already cancelled, stores out of stock, and the worst is yet to come. So thankful for the Trib’s winter storm survival guide, which includes great tips like this:

“If stranded in a remote area, stomp large block letters in an open area spelling out HELP or SOS and line with rocks or tree limbs to attract the attention of rescue personnel who may be surveying the area by airplane.”

Still, I might head home at lunchtime or early afternoon. What? The news just told me to! Also? That Hawaii trip can’t come soon enough. Get me out of here!

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