Happy Valentines Day

Something told me at the beginning of this week that it was going to be a Very BAD week!

So far Monday was the only calm day. It wasn’t good or bad.

Tuesday was just the day from hell. I was running late for work. Then I remembered I forgot to pay my auto insurance and it just cancelled out on Monday. So I had to deal with that. Now Valentines Day was the next day and there was this big storm coming. I usually hate Valentines Day but this year I was looking forward to it.

Mike and I wouldn’t have been able to see each other anyways on Valentines Day but we already had it planned to celebrate it on Friday when I came up to see him. But with him every day (for the most part) seems like Valentines Day. He always showers me with his love, hugs and kisses.

Now it comes to today, Wednesday, February 14, 2007. It started around 9-10 pm the night before. The snow started falling and didn’t stop!

I was up at 6:30 AM and went out to try to shovel my way out. I came in about 7:30 to warm up a bit. I went back out about 8am. It was like I never shoveled at all. It took me until a little after 9 am to finish but the snow was still coming down fast. I quickly took a shower called work to let them know I was now attempting to head into work and practically held my breath the whole way in.

The roads were terrible, still covered with snow. I was afraid if I stopped to turn around or even slowed down more than I was I would have gotten stuck. So I kept on trucking, slow and steady. By 10 am I made it to work, not sure if I’d make it back home.

By noon it was said that Montgomery County was in a state of emergency. They were going to stop plowing the roads on route 5 and 5S (our two main roads) and that between noon and 6pm the snow was to get worse. It was getting heavier and was suppose to fall between 3-5 inches an hour. Well by 12:30 got out of there to head home. Getting stuck in the parking lot. The snow was already up to my door in that short period of time. Once I finally got out and on the road (which wasn’t any better) I didn’t stop for anything. I kept going at a slow and steady pace.

Certain spots was like a white out. Visibility was non existing, then some idiot is stopped in the middle of the road! HELLO -- How Stupid Are You??!!!

Thank goodness no cars were coming on the opposite side. I didn't bother to stop just went around him. Finally I made it home and plowed into my parking spot. When my car couldn't move any further that is where I left my car.

So I spend the rest of the day and night alone with my two cats and dog all cuddle up in my bed watching movies and playing games on the computer.

Thursday was worse because now I had to dig my way out. There was no way in hell I was going to be getting out any time soon!

The snow had to be at least 3-4 feet. Poor Maxx wasn't able to go to the bathroom until I shovelled an area out for him.

My back and shoulders were already hurting from the day before, I just didn't know what to do. Until this guy on a tractor with a front loader was heading up the street. He stopped and asked if I had someone plowing me out and I raised my hands and said, "You're looking at it!"

A shocked looked on his face he asked if it was worth $10 for him to push the snow out of the way. HELL YEAH!

That saved me lots of time and back breaking work! I never thought I'd be SO happy to see a tractor the guy was a God send. But I still had to dig my car out. That was completely covered. It took a while but I took my time and eventually made it into work around noonish. My arms felt all wobbly and I was tired. I could have easily closed my eyes and snoozed. But I didn't want to use any of my sick or personal time or even vacation time. I have better use for those when the weather is nice and I can actually do things or go places.

I did take pictures I just have to get them developed and I will post the picts.