We got about 6 inches of snow last night, creating a winter wonderland out there. It’s not great. Mary was stuck at work last night, not getting home until after midnight…and then her car got stuck in the snow on the road, and the sheriff’s deputy had to shuttle her home. The car is still stuck out there. This morning we’re going to have to clear our driveway, and then call a tow truck to bring the car home. It’s all a big headache.
I also think we’re going to have to go shopping on Black Friday, which I’ve always avoided, but I don’t think Mary’s winter coat is quite adequate, and since all the predictions say this will be a snowy winter. That is, we’ll go shopping if our car is back and functional in the next day or two.
In happier news, today is Knut’s birthday, and he’s away in Korea learning Tae Kwon Do.
If only he were here, he’d have all the snow cleared in a flash.
FWIW, I’ve heard that they’re not doing nearly as much hiring for retail stores as they normally do this time of year, and that the truck stop stations are also less busy. If true, you won’t have the Black Friday crowds, at least.
And for those doubting Minnesota winters, and/or those who think that Canada is snow covered year round, today’s high and low here in Ottawa will be 46 F and 34 F. And with plenty of rain to clear out the little snow which we do have.