So, over the course of Friday night and Saturday all day, we got 16.5 inches. It’s been years since we got a snowfall like that and people here just don’t know what to do with it. Our house sides a busy street, so we got to see lots of people doing stupid things.
Take, for example, our neighbor. Just because you drive a big a$$ SUV, you are not going to be able to drive down a street that has snow up to your bumper. Really. See, here he is stuck at the corner.
He was attempting to turn off of a plowed road onto an unplowed road and ended up having to leave his car in the intersection overnight. We saw the police and a tow truck move it this morning.
And then there were the people who thought it was a good idea to only clean off their windshield and hoods. Do you really think it’s a good idea to drive down the road with 16 inches of snow on the roof of your car? Really?
I, on the other hand, have used the time for a heck of a lot of exercise. As a Wisconsin girl, I know that when you are getting that kind of snow and you don’t have a snow blower, you better start shoveling before the snow finishes. In fact, I shoveled our sidewalk and front steps twice yesterday.
Beer Geek thought I was insane, but I’m sure he appreciated it this morning when he did the final shoveling.
We spent today sledding, shoveling and playing in the snow.
Shoo took advantage of being four and got pulled the half mile to the sledding hill.
Jones only wanted to sled with me because he knew I’d bring the sled back up the hill for him.
See how lovely our street looks? We haven’t had a snowplow down it. Beer Geek, myself and about four of our neighbors shoveled the street. It was a great workout, but I may not be able to lift my arms tomorrow. Can you tell my husband has had enough family time and wants to go to work tomorrow? HBBC points
12/17
Walking – 1.5
Raking – 2 (counting it as toning)
F/V – 1
Total – 2.5
12/18
Walking – 2.5
Running – 7.4
Total – 9.9
12/19
Shoveling/sled pulling/snow playing – 6
12/20
Walking – 1
Running – 4.1
Shoveling/sledding/snow playing – 5
Total – 10.1
Total for the week – 45.5
(33 more miles to go for 100 miles in December; 34.5 miles to 1050 for the year)
I can't believe you shoveled the street!! I secretly envy you the snow. We had big snow a year ago and I went everywhere on showshoes. It was great! Have a merry Christmas!
I can't believe you shoveled the street!! I secretly envy you the snow. We had big snow a year ago and I went everywhere on showshoes. It was great! Have a merry Christmas!
Oh my goodness! Shoveling your street? I have never heard of such a thing! Way to make the most of the snow!
Oh my goodness! Shoveling your street? I have never heard of such a thing! Way to make the most of the snow!
I haven't shoveled snow in years, but it certainly is a workout! It looks like a winter wonderland there!
I haven't shoveled snow in years, but it certainly is a workout! It looks like a winter wonderland there!
Shoveling the street. Love it. And I'll have to remember that for the next time people complain it takes too long for the plows to come through!
Shoveling the street. Love it. And I'll have to remember that for the next time people complain it takes too long for the plows to come through!
Wow! THat's some serious cross-training.
Wow! THat's some serious cross-training.
That's a LOT of snow!! If I lived on your street, you could count on me to be one of the stupid-in-the-snow people. I've NEVER driven in snow. I've never even driven on a plowed road. I've never had to scrape snow off my car. It looks lovely!! I am jealous. Really. 😀
That's a LOT of snow!! If I lived on your street, you could count on me to be one of the stupid-in-the-snow people. I've NEVER driven in snow. I've never even driven on a plowed road. I've never had to scrape snow off my car. It looks lovely!! I am jealous. Really. 😀
Wow – that snow is amazing! We were supposed to get some as well, but it never made it here. Looks like so much fun – well, the sledding anyway!
Wow – that snow is amazing! We were supposed to get some as well, but it never made it here. Looks like so much fun – well, the sledding anyway!
I am seriously convinced that the bigger the Car/SUV/Truck the lower the driving IQ.
I am seriously convinced that the bigger the Car/SUV/Truck the lower the driving IQ.
WOW thats a lot of snow! You think that SUV guy was bad you should see the people up here. We get snow all the time but people either think they can go as fast as they want or they just go super slow! There is no happy medium!
WOW thats a lot of snow! You think that SUV guy was bad you should see the people up here. We get snow all the time but people either think they can go as fast as they want or they just go super slow! There is no happy medium!
I can't believe you shoveled the street! That's awesome.
I can't believe you shoveled the street! That's awesome.
Talk about hardcore with all that snow shoveling!! Those pics make me wish I lived somewhere that got snow every year. Glad you guys were able to get out and enjoy it!
Talk about hardcore with all that snow shoveling!! Those pics make me wish I lived somewhere that got snow every year. Glad you guys were able to get out and enjoy it!
OK, I didn't see VIRGINIANS when I pulled this up and got excited because I saw…well, you know what I saw. Hahahaha!That snow can suck it. A sled is fun but shoveling, not so much.
OK, I didn't see VIRGINIANS when I pulled this up and got excited because I saw…well, you know what I saw. Hahahaha!That snow can suck it. A sled is fun but shoveling, not so much.
Although I admit that there were an absurd numbers of SUVs/ minivans (and some cars) with a tidy 20 inch chapeau of snow on their roofs trying to kill me when I hit the road today, you shouldn't slander all of us Virginians! After 10 years here I guess I have to call myself somewhat a Virginian but lots of us grew up where there is lots of snow. And miss it! I was in heaven this weekend.
Although I admit that there were an absurd numbers of SUVs/ minivans (and some cars) with a tidy 20 inch chapeau of snow on their roofs trying to kill me when I hit the road today, you shouldn't slander all of us Virginians! After 10 years here I guess I have to call myself somewhat a Virginian but lots of us grew up where there is lots of snow. And miss it! I was in heaven this weekend.