A Snow-pology
As the latest round of the snowpocalypse prepares to hammer the Mid-Atlantic and north-central parts of the U.S., I issue an apology on behalf of any Canadians who, like myself, have experienced a relatively dry and uneventful winter so far this year. Obviously, I can see where all the snow has ended up that we’d normally have here on the ground.
By this point in the winter, I’d usually have spent at least one afternoon up to my thighs in a snowbank about six or eight feet in depth, shovelling some of it to another, slightly less filled-up location. Mike, of course, would be shovelling the lion’s share as he does all the time (although eldest also has to take care of clearing the back decks, a not inconsiderable task). So I can’t say that we’re really missing having all that snow, except for having not enough of a snowbank to block Ozzie from winding his outside lead around the back deck posts.
But I do feel bad for everyone in the snowstorm’s path, especially given the relative lack of snow-removal equipment and experience. Seriously, stay safe, people!
I am going to get hit by the snowpocalypse! It’s exciting!
you’re right that the biggest issue is that my region isn’t equipped to deal with major dumps of snow, but that also means that everything gets shut down and canceled and people can hunker down at home. At regions where people are equipped to deal with snow, people would still have to go to work with a foot of snow!
It’s not just the snow, it’s the darned Canadian cold that’s coming in too! We’re bracing for another round of ice/snow/sleet/wind; it’s been very very strange here too. Here being Central/South USA.
I’ll stay safe & warm; you too!