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Snow Day
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Snow Day |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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3:45 a.m. and the predicted freezing rain starts pelting the window. The blowing snow is due at 5:00 a.m. The thermometer is falling, three degrees in the last fifteen minutes. It is supposed to get very cold with the wind chill taking it to the extreme. I have no desire to drive on the highway under these icy conditions. If the snow is on time, I’d be driving right into it at 5:45. The old man says he’ll gladly take me to work in his new truck. Even as good as he is, I’d at least like to wait until daylight for my white knuckle ride. As I sit here cozy with my blanket, listening to the wind creak and groan the house while pelting the windows with slush; I impatiently wait for the robo call saying the school is closed. I nod off for a bit, then look at the clock. I’d better get ready, if I’ve got to go. I have to be there, I’m filling in until 9:00a.m. Finally they called it! They waited until almost a quarter to 6:00! Oh well, no worries! I just got a 4 day weekend! Martin Luther King Day is Monday! And here I sit all dressed and ready to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. LGR©1/11/18 |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I'm smiling, loved this, and basically was my weekend, last week....those 4 day weekends can be an awesome ride...sometimes.... and than it feels so good to get back into the swing of things.... Great write, enjoyed. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Well LeeJ they broke the bad news to me. Today is only Thursday. I thought it was Friday. It was a hard blow to take but I'm managing. ~L |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
For someone who has "a boring life" (I'm not letting go of that!), you sure got a lot going on! With all this time on your hands, how about joining a Mah Jong group?  ...just bein' Bluesy |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Long time no read Lori. Being from Canada I can relate easily. I too love those cancellations and the unexpected day off. INSIDE where it's cozy and warm. A lot of this made me smile.... Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Blusey, Well my life on 'the go', as in go to sleep, has left little time on my hands. I did get the car out and drive up the street to the neighbor's house to visit. The car wanted to get stuck but I wouldn't let it. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Hey Eric! I'm delighted to hear I gave you a smile. Bless your heart for letting me know. ~L |
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Almost Wholehearted Junior Member Posts 20 Pgh, PA |
Boo snow...but yay snow day! Of course I wouldn't know anything about those...I work at a bank and the doors are open come rain, shine, snow, fireballs from the heavens... we're still open. I think our capacity for wholeheartedness can never be greater than our willingness to be broken-hearted." Brene Brown |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Almost Wholehearted, Yes, and the lobby is always open 'til six, even on Sundays.  ~L |
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