Sunday, December 14, 2008

Yup, snowed in.


So. Now, here I am. This time in good ol' Perham. Urg. I just drove for two and a half hours on some of the worst roads I've seen, and I made it to Perham.
Still about 30 miles from home. Whew. I finally stopped, but only after trying my 'darndest' to make it home.


First, tried the regular route...but the very rutted-over-a-foot-of-unplowed-snow-on-the-road and my nerves just didn't get along very well. So then, I, in all my great wisdom, was going to attempt going by way of Wadena (come ON, I just wanna be HOME!). Back to Hwy 10 I went, since when I had left it, it was at least drivable...but, I guess Someone smarter is looking out for me. 'Cuz I think it was right about the time I went through that one drift in the 'enter ramp' and the snow actually went over the entire Jeep and I felt like I was in a snowbank that the alternator/battery and who knows what went into cahoots and in no uncertain terms, informed me that I. am. staying. here. I guess Eric doesn't call me a stubborn Finn for nothing.


Shoulda gone home and stayed there, shoulda stayed at work and at least got paid...shouldacouldawoulda


Ah, well. As I said. Here I am. Cold, wet toes (but I do have my slippers!) not at all impressed but safe and sound.


Welcome winter!


Oh, yes, at least I have that gallon of milk I was supposed to pick up...and some pork chops, a loaf of bread...whoo, hoo. Um, I won't starve? ;)

4 comments:

spi said...

You get a snowstorm while we had an ice storm. Here in Boston we just ended up with a few inches of rain but Jess' parents out in Leicester haven't had power since Thursday evening.

Be safe out there in your blizzard! :)

pisaacson said...

We sent Katrina on her way back to Duluth early this morning - about 9:00. She got there around 2:00. Glad you're safe and warm, even if not home where you'd like to be. We didn't try to go to church this morning, and are glad of that!
Mom

Jennifer Skoog Photography said...

SOunds like the glories of winter are upon you! I am exited to see a white Christmas! Jen

Pete/Heidi said...

Hope that your Jeep wasn't too stuck! I definitely know the feeling of just wanting to be home! Hope your drive tomorrow is better! :) HEidi