Snow Job

This is the first real bad weather day since unemployment kicked in.. I've already had 3 phone calls asking me if I miss the train ride today.. Of course I'm happy not to have to take that 50 mile ride into NYC. I can remember many delayed days. So what does the day have to offer besides scenic views, rumbling winds and Rachel Ray on the TV? I guess it's the constant breaking news stories about the snow's status. You'd think this was a nuclear attack.. It's SNOW, it's the NORTHEAST.. DRIVE SLOWER, WEAR MITTENS, FILL YOUR WINDOW WASHER FLUID.

The big task for me is clearing the driveway. I bought a good snow blower a few years back since I have a long driveway and some walkways. It never works to just ignore the snow or wait for the melt. I tried that in January and we had 3 weeks of Arctic temps which just froze everything solid. On the positive side even though the snow blowing is a major task I have a doctor friend who says IF you can successfully survive that job you don't need to take a stress test. I think my lawn service guys actually DO the snow removal but I'll continue to handle this. It gives me a sense of health and saves me a trip to the Dr. I wear a bright yellow winter coat when I do this job.. It's the ONLY time I wear this coat (when I snow blow). This way if I collapse you can find me.