07 December 2007

Waiting for the storm...

It started with speculations. No one really knew but they knew where to look to get some information.
The more others looked and spoke the truer it became.
There is going to be a storm. A big storm. Two feet in the higher elevations, maybe eight inches here within 24 hours or less.
We began to live as if there was a storm. Bryan and Jeremy prepared. The Plow was gassed up and so was the grader, pointed in the right direction. Dry run-throughs and routes decided.
For some this is the first time. How do I drive? What is better, chains or cables?
New clothes and boots purchased.
Plans were given options.
People became aware of the wind. Some looked up.
The first drops came...

3 comments:

Nick said...

Good luck in your preparations! We are expecting up to 17 inches this weekend as well.

Our snow is usually a powder-like consistency and a little easier to deal with though.

Geoff said...

my first run with the snow blower was pretty exciting.

TonyB said...

The rite of passage. Welcome to the winter.