Winter

(imagine a lovely snowy landscape that blogger didn't want me to insert here)

“We’re in Weather Watch” says the very attractive weather woman. Really? It’s 5:30 in the morning and I’ve just dragged myself out of my warm comfy bed. Gotta check the blogs, get in the shower, but “we’re in weather watch”? I stumble to the window and have a peek outside. It’s 5:32 and my eyes are hardly open but I can still see that the ground is dry. I turn to the TV, somewhat confused, and see a regional map depicting southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois covered in white. Hmmpf. I’m starting to become more alert and hear the attractive woman say “We’re expecting a very large snowfall starting tonight and continuing through the day on Friday…a possibility of up to 10 inches in some parts of the viewing area”.

“Have I told you, I don’t like snow? Well the first snow is really pretty and nice. Then everyday living rears it’s ugly head and the snow gets dirty and trampled on. Sloppy and messy come to mind. Back to my rant….

THIS IS WISCONSIN. WE’RE IN WEATHER WATCH FROM NOW UNTL JUNE! CRIPES! OK….really…winters here are always cold….freakin cold, and usually snowy. I have a roof rake for cryin’ out loud. Tell me it’s gonna snow. Tell me how much. And try to be a little more accurate. If you mean we could get nothing or we could get 3 feet, tell me that. Of course, that’s winter in the Midwest every day. Weather watch ppfff……media frenzy…..

“So, we’re expecting our first big snow of the season. It all depends, of course, on which way the storm tracks. I think Uta’s gonna get pounded. I’m hoping it tracks south and misses me. To help my situation I’ve prepared for a blizzard. You see, if I’m prepared, it won’t happen. The snow blower died during the middle of last winter so I stopped after work today and bought a brand new one (nothing like waiting till the last minute huh?) This one’s bigger than the old one. Put me back a little over $600. Did I mention that I’m not fond of snow? Anyway, I got the shovels out, found the snow pants, brought the boots up from the basement (with the boot tray, ya gotta have someplace to put the boots), dug the mittens and hats out, and the snow brushes for the cars. I went to the gas station to get gas for the new $600 machine and filled up the car while I was there. You don’t want to get stuck in the snow without gas. You’ve got to keep the car going for the heat while waiting for the poor shmuck you called to come help dig you out. So I’m ready for the predicted blizzard. And you may not know this…..but I’m really not fond of cold and snow………