Snow, Snow, and More Snow

Last week's snowstorm left us with about 14 inches...in 2 days. Yesterday we got about 2-3 inches. Today, I would guesstimate that we've gotten about 7 so far. The worst is supposed to hit tonight. They are predicting that between today and tomorrow we'll receive another 14-18 inches. All of the roads into and out of my town are closed.

Fidget is stuck in a town about 30 miles south of where we live, she's staying at her parents' house. I'm glad she's safe and warm, and able to get to her new job so she doesn't fall behind in "training/orientation" but I miss her. She left yesterday morning...and she probably won't be able to come home until Saturday.

As if this wasn't enough...My damn snowblower won't start. Rheumatoid prevents me from shoveling...I did about half of our deck, and will probably pay for that for several days. I'm having to rely on neighbors to help me with snow removal--I'm glad I have nice neighbors, but I HATE having others do something for me that I'm capable of doing myself. I had the next door neighbor over to look at the snowblower, but he couldn't get it running either. RATS!

We are lucky, though. So far (knocking on wood) we haven't lost power. Which is a good thing, because all the generators in town are already sold out. I'm heading out to the garage to see if we have an old metal coffee can. I'll keep some candles and a lighter with it, that way if the power goes out I will still have a source of heat.

Sometimes I really hate winter.