So what will today bring

Good luck with that. I'm glad I was able to get to work before it started, but I'm dreading the commute home.

-Margaret in MA

It is changing it's mind here, the temp will rise today, early evening up to 15cm of snow, then later up to 15cm rain as the temp goes higher. So this time tomorrow ? Bloody great mess I expect.

I think I'd rather drive in snow with crazed commuters than spend the day home cooped up again

We feel for you Cheryl, cooped in the house with two teens ??? My idea of a nightmare lol Just remember, this too will end - maybe when they both hit 20 !

Add the fact that I've been stuck home (except to drop DS off for hockey or the grocery store) for the last few days, and I'm starting to feel achy and sinus-y.

And I really want the bits to finish that piece and in cleaning up my closet, I found another that would be perfect for a box top. So, now I need a box or maybe the gesso to cover up the "paint job" DD did to a box I had that would work.

AND Contoocook Needleworks is having a fiber sale. SO help me, I'm driving up tomorrow AM. I just need to be back for 2:15 to get DS to hockey practice.

Cheryl

I'm well prepared for tomorrow to be a snow day here. I'm listening to a radio show from Toronto right now, and they have a storm in progress. I think it's the same system that's getting you, Cheryl, and it'll arrive here tonight. The plows are out in Toronto right now, and the entire radio station just had to be evacuated because a snowplow hit a gas main a block away. They were broadcasting live via cellphone for about ten minutes from outside. They just said the leak's been capped, and everyone can go back inside. Oh good. Have a good day, Cheryl. Hopefully everybody naps a lot. Sheena, I hope you can get to your appointment tomorrow. Take care!

Louisa

Cheryl, be sure to tell Susan at Contoocook that Gillian says "Hello". It amazed me that she knew me by name when I walked in their last summer!

You need an outing after all the rotten weather you have had.

Gill

I think that's the storm. Hopefully as it approaches it will veer off and go and hit Sharon in NB hee hee lolololol

I am determined to get there, even if it means a cab - but from all I hear since my appt is not until early afternoon, should be okay, but messy.

For sure the schools will be cancelled, likely a power outage, toute ça change...

Lol, at least it will be an easy decision for Cheryl whether to wear jeans or shorts RDH

The only decision will be boots or sneakers and do I stop for lunch on the way home. I plan to be there at 10 AM to open!

Cheryl

Snowing heavily here right now with a total of 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) total forecast.

It's laundry, stitching (finish some artist trading cards), trivia and a walk to get the mail.

Should plan something warm and cozy for supper that needs to cook all day.

MargW

Oh dear me. Hope you and yours stay safe. Gas leaks of any sort are scary.

Cheryl

I have had the craving for real beef stew - not something from a can, but I also know I'm the only one that is going to eat it, so it's not happening soon.

I'm also looking for an excuse to make "Bob's Chili" - needs hot peppers, beef and not much else.

Cheryl

We lucked out - south of us got 4"+ and ice - we only got 1" or so and no ice. Still cold, yucky and sloppy. And of course, dd's practices end late (9:00), so the roads start to slick up again. That cold also seems to be making the rounds: both of my kiddos are blowing and stuffy, although not quite sick enough to stay home. j

BUT the sun is out today! Hooray!

Linda

That being the case, do what I do. Make a large pot of stew, serve oneself then put the rest in single servings in the freezer, then when stew time arrives, voila !

Seeing that it will likely snow by suppertime I took a serving of oxtail out of the freezer for tonight.

LOL - there is kind of snow here. But, what it really has brought is an ice rink instead of a street, The houses on the other side of the cul-de-sac usually melt off quickly, while our side keeps cooler, snow stays longer. Even the drives that were shoveled clear - looking out the window across - are completely covered in ice.

We checked the news at 6:15, schools closed (too treacherous for driving). Gov on liberal (unscheduled) leave. DH let the pooch out, came back with him - and said "I'm on leave - it's a skating rink out there" . News says it's all the 2ndry roads, but of course is much worse in places that aren't prepared for cold.

Dog & DH - snuggled in bed (well, one in the bed, one on the bed).

Supposedly will go above freezing in the afternoon - looks to me questionable here - we'll see.

Me - making coffee, breakfast with my honey as my DH would say, and will sit by fireplace and work like demon on Amethyst Dreams. While being bothered by furfaced inspection team leader. Unless the roads clear really - and then can go on minor errands.

Sorry, Cheryl - no fun for you!

Oddest accident here - one of the highways in MD, Rt 4, traffic stopped due to 18 wheeler skidding out on ice and dumping its load - horse manure. Evidently was coming from Laurel raceway.

Ellice

No you wouldn't. It's frightening around here with the complete mish-mosh of driving habits and missing skills.

Ellice

I've been thinking about doing just that.

Sounds delish

Ah, you've given me an idea. I can go stare at the freezer to see what fixin's I have to do something warm and cozy. I meant to soak posole (large, white hominy that is used to make a sort of soup-stew, common in northern NM, NE Arizona - from the Navajo). Darn - I don't know if I can soak this morning, and manage to cook in the afternoon.

We're on the same schedule - laundry & stitching. As long as the detergent holds out.

Ellice