Snow survival–No, really
Ok, so I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but I refuse to believe that I’m the only one who hasn’t ever experienced snow in any meaningful form before in this city. And since people keep assuring me that no, really, it might actually snow a bit this winter, well…I’m beginning to freak out just a tiny bit. (Power outages?! That’s totally not in the brochure!)
Fortunately, my new best friends at the SDOT have got me covered. They’ve got a list of what streets are likely to be closed in the event of snowfall [#], which websites to check [#], and even a list of who to call in any sort of panic [#].
I can’t say why, but it has made me feel better about being stranded in my apartment by, um, four inches or so of snow. (Ok, I know I don’t even own a car and shouldn’t be nervous, but snow is pretty much an unknown quantity for me. Also, I’m a big baby. Shut up.)
Now I just need to find someone who’ll let me borrow their dog/boyfriend/heated blanket for the days that I’ll be calling in cold to work. And I’m hereby challenging all of you to a snowball fight–just as soon as I learn how to make a snowball.
The power outage has already begun! Well… don’t think it’s snow related since the snow hasn’t started to fall here yet, but on the eastside where I work, the power went out briefly… Hopefully it’s not a bit of foreshadowing.
Count me in on the snowball fight — I could use it :)
it doesn’t really matter what streets are “officially” closed. if there’s snow, there aren’t really any streets that are safe. people out here barely know how to drive when it’s raining, let alone snowy. it’s not just on hills; even on flat planes, people just do not seem to grok the idea of safe stopping distance when snow is involved. the snow only sticks for a day when it happens, so just cuddle up with hot chocolate and schnapps and stay the hell off the streets altogether.