It’s already snowing here. Very lightly. The heaviest snowfall is supposed to come tonight as it increases to a couple of inches an hour. I haven’t checked the forecast yet today but as of last night, we were due for 10 -16 inches. I’ve decided that I can either worry about the whole thing or sit back, enjoy the day, make sure Scout has a path shoveled to the corral and then, when it’s all over, shovel a bit at a time. I’m going with the second option.
I don’t have to be anywhere. I have enough food. I have lots of projects to work on.
It is what it is.
So, I’m sipping coffee in my blogging chair, waking up slowly. Scout is having some sort of dream as she sleeps on the sofa. My dad has already called 3 7 times this morning. They’ve given him new medication. He’s groggy but sounds better than he did at this time yesterday morning. I’m not sure when he’ll be able to go home, but it doesn’t look as if it will be today. He’s on an IV for pain, is getting oxygen and is taking blood thinners. Meredith and her husband are flying up to see their son Dave at Ohio State this weekend, so I will be checking in on Dad frequently.
Schools are closed. There’s very little traffic outside on our normally busy road. I hope that means that everyone is heeding the warning to stay home and stay off the roads.
By the way, I subscribe to my own blog to check on potential Feedburner issues – I didn’t get my email delivery today. Is anyone else having trouble with this?
I hope your Friday is less eventful than ours promises to be!
Claudia,
I like your option…no stress..no hurry. It has been a long time since I was able to sit and enjoy a “snow day”. I live near Atlanta…we had one about 2 years ago. I can honestly say that I miss them, so take a deep breath and enjoy the beauty for me! I am remembering the silence that comes with a snowfall. It is magic!
Might as well enjoy it all!
Claudia, I love your picture today! You must be so happy with your new camera. As long as you have nowhere to have to be, I think you are wise to sit back and enjoy the day. Find beauty where you can in the amazing nature show outside your windows, and don’t think about the shoveling part until you have to! Take good care, my friend. xxoo, Martha (ps…had to laugh at your bedroom tv…we have the exact same tv in our basement! We’ve had it forever and it still works– it is simply too good to throw away)
I love my new camera – I still have so much to learn (haven’t read the manual yet….)
I have been thinking of you. I hope it passes quickly and you stay safe and warm. Of course you will but just letting you know you are in my thoughts.
Thank you, Elaine.
Dear friend,
Stay home and be safe. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Sending happy thoughts from middle TN.
Carol
Thank you, Carol.
Stay safe! So sorry you have to go thru this storm without your Don.
I know – in just a week and a couple of days he will be home! Why couldn’t this storm have waited until then?
I like your attitude! Stay warm and cozy!
Thank you, Tracy!
I live in Western Massachusetts and all I keep thinking is please, please don’t let the power go out.
We were without power for 5 days a year ago October during that freak snowstorm. It. was. hell.
I can get cozy, read, sew, etc. and stay indoors for a week if I had to as the pantry is well stocked.
But to be without power is just the worst – fingers crossed everybody…….
Me, too – if the power stays on, then I’ll be fine. Stay safe.
Guess we are going to miss the big snowstorm being out here in Utah. But today, the snow is falling, the skies are grey and promises of lots of powder for those who love such stuff. Me? Curled up in the lodge and catching up with others. Your day sounds like a perfect way to embrace a snowstorm!
I think I have no other choice, Reena!
Claudia – you have the right attitude about the storm!!! Just enjoy your day!! I hope your dad continues to improve…. Stay safe and let’s hope the power stays on…!! Francine
Fingers crossed, Francine! You stay safe, as well!
So glad to hear you decided on option #2 and will “enjoy” your storm. I hope the rest of the folks are as wise as you and stay put :)
The roads are getting very messy now!
Well, at least you have the right attitude when it comes to the snow! I figure we are one day closer to Spring!! Just so you know, I just got your blog via email, it was late. Stay warm, shovel slowly and enjoy the snowfall! ;)
Did you get it yesterday, Donnamae? I haven’t received it for a couple of days. I just pinged the subscription so that’s why you finally got it.
Yes, I got it yesterday…haven’t skipped a beat. Just late today! ;)
Hope you’re staying warm. Glad you have no where that you HAVE to be. Nice time to catch up on projects.
I get your emails everyday– I don’t know when you post, (my screen at the top says 9:58 am, I checked and I usually get it around 10 ish but today I got it around 12:30 pm)
But I get it everyday.
Pat
Today was late because it hadn’t been sent out for some reason. I pinged it and it finally got sent out. Thanks for letting me know, Pat.
Souns like you have an excellent plan, claudia. Take care.
I will, Jane.
I hope your power stays on ( and everyones as well ) and also that this is the last snow ( big one at least ) for the season. We had over two feet a few februarys ago…its alot of snow once it gets past a foot or so, ugh
Too much snow!
Stay warm and safe.
Just so you know, I live an hour from OSU campus if your nephew ever needs anything. I live in the same town as Denison University. He will know that school.
Stay busy.
Thanks, Debby!
Well, “this too will pass” as an aunt of mine is fond of saying. We were socked one Feb a couple years ago. Took three days to dig out our driveway to get the car out of the garage. We survived. Kind of surreal at the time though. Will keep a good thought!
Thanks, Diane.
I am leaving for sunny Texas in the morning to meet my new granddaughter. I’m not sure what I’m looking forward to most, holding her or getting away from these 20 degree temps! Keep busy and the time will fly by!
It’s awfully cold, snowy and windy here.
You have the perfect attitude! It is what it is and you can choose to worry and fret, or enjoy the moment and enjoy your forced sequestering. Stay warm and show us the snow! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Thanks, Teresa.
Hi Claudia
Posts from bloggers that I follow appear on my draft page. You are always the first to show up each day but there had been nothing from you for 3 days so decided to check and was delighted to find you have been posting. Obviously the gremlins are at work again.
Even though I seldom comment I enjoy your daily posts. Envying you your snow (but not the work it involves) as we are expecting 38 Celsius here today. Snuggle up with Scout and stay warm.
Hugs Alveen
Has your draft page updated, Alveen? Or is it still showing posts from 3 days ago? Can’t figure this one out.
Yes Claudia the page has been updating and showing posts on other blogs. There may be others missing from those who do not post regularly, but none that I am aware of.
Stay safe, Claudia and Scout! I’ve thought of you and other New England blogger friends today and pray all will be well with you.
Thank you, Dewena.
Just saw how bad the Winter storm is suppose to be. Stay warm and safe! I am way behind in visiting around the land of blog with other things going on., but trying to do a bit of catch up. Tried to find a link to your shop ? Saw in one of your other posts some projects you are doing on your dolls house. I am trying to make a decision to scale down my miniatures, as I have not put much time into them in some time now.
Stay warm, safe , and have a great weekend.
Glenda
The link is on my sidebar under the Etsy Shop. Just click on “ScoutHarper.”
I just watched the evening news and wow, this is some storm. Stay safe and warm! I received my cute earrings today and I love them!!!
hugs,
Linda
So glad you like them, Linda.
We are snowed in here Claudia but it will be 44F. on Monday. I don’t know why but for the past 3 days your blog post do not show up on my sidebar under my favourite blogs. I checked and you are still listed so I don’t know what is going on.
I hope your dad is home soon and all goes well with your sisters visit. At least being snowed in you can get all the little things done you don’t find time for when you have to leave the house.
Have a nice weekend,
Sue
I’m aware of that and I have no idea how to fix it. I’m investigating it –
I think relaxing and staying nice and warm in your house is the best plan. I am praying that you have no power outages.
Hugs,
Laura
Me too, Laura!
Well, blood clots aren’t anything to rush, so your Dad’s in the right place now. I hope he improves! Also — I got your last three days worth of blogs all today on Google Reader at like 4pm … so I’m guessing something hiccuped?
You were on my mind as I watched “Good Morning America” this Am. Glad to hear that you are choosing plan B. Take Care and give Scout a hug. Keep warm and safe.
Your Friday morning sounds like mine, Claudia…. I was sipping tea, making a pot of tomato soup, watching the snow begin to fall, and knitting a sock. :)