Yesterday we had a few snow flurries in the area. I was in a few of them, either walking the dogs, driving, or waiting it out so I could ride my horses. The flurries spread themselves around the area over a course of several hours but didn't amount to anything. Although we have had snow in March in the past, its not common.
This morning was another story. The snow was falling pretty good and sticking to the streets. The way the news channel showed it was like a massive snow storm. In reality we only got one or two inches, but it was enough to create havoc and slippery streets.
Kerry wasn't feeling well today and his truck was scheduled for a brake job. Our mechanic is a mile away and I was OK driving but not pulling the work trailer in the snow. The shop is in a tight area where I wouldn't want to tow a trailer and then try to back it into a spot in the snow. Not to mention it would be a little tough for the mechanic to put it up on a hoist with the trailer still attached. Kerry got up long enough to disconnect the trailer and I took our dog Lacy for the drive, and ultimate mile hike home. The first thing I see as I drive down a street is an SUV swerving all over the place after he turned onto the street. Hmm, ever hear of not tromping the accelerator when the streets are icy? I made it there safely and Lacy and I walked home in the blowing snow. Of course, she loved it. The snow was sticking to her black coat and she was prancing along like a young pup instead of the 12 year old senior dog that she is.
So we enjoyed a rare walk together in the snow on March 9, 2009. All too soon it ended and the sun came out by late morning.
But oh joy, we are in for well below freezing temperatures for the rest of the week. However no precipitation in the forecast. I guess we'll see. Won't be the first time the forecasters are wrong...
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