"A VERY INTENSE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER EASTERN UNITED STATES THIS MORNING WILL TRACK THROUGH NORTHERN NEW BRUNSWICK SUNDAY MORNING. SNOW AT TIMES HEAVY THIS EVENING WILL CHANGE TO RAIN OVERNIGHT. NEAR 20 CENTIMETRES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED BEFORE THE CHANGEOVER. STRONG WINDS WILL ALSO ACCOMPANY THIS SYSTEM WITH GUSTS TO 90 KM/H TONIGHT."
Over the past 15 years, most times it's been touch-and-go as to whether or not we'll have a White Christmas.
This year, we've already been hit with snowstorms twice and another is headed our way. This one promises freezing rain and ice pellets in addition to the knee-deep snow. The winds will cause heavy drifting and white-out conditions - not to mention power outages and assorted other damage.
To add to my joy, on Friday what started off as a tickle in my throat kicked into a full-blown cold. I'm fighting the good fight, but the virus, she is winning.
If you're looking for me, I'll be hunkered down in front of my wood stove with a glass of rye (rest, and drink plenty of fluids!), watching football. No leaving the house today.
Update: 12:31 AM. Wind howling ... rain falling. Ice building up. I dunno if the power lines will take it, but so far ... we're getting through. Meantime, my forehead feels like it's been injected with cement. One more check of the fires, then off to bed.
If I'm not around in the morning, it's because I'm shivering in the dark ...
Aw... sorry you're not feeling well. Hope the hibernation day gets you feeling better soon. Go Blue... whatever-they-are, y'know, that one Canadian football team you're so fond of? Go them!!
Posted by: shari | December 16, 2007 at 02:13 PM
I'm all for no leaving the house today. As for watching football, er, no thank you. I'd rather nap and recuperate after yesterday's birthday party for Buddy. A few of our guests didn't show up because of nasty colds such as yours. Those that did show, had to brave the winter weather on their way home. What was supposed to be an inch or so of snow turned into over six inches of snow and icy conditions.
Rest, drink plenty of fluids and rest some more. (Maybe some honey and lemon?) Tomorrow will be better.
Posted by: CircusKelli | December 16, 2007 at 02:40 PM
Does this mean no one is coming to shovel my driveway?
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | December 16, 2007 at 02:44 PM
wow...we only have a few measly inches of snow, and i'm hibernating. but then i loathe snow. enjoy your football game =]
Posted by: Gora_Kagaz | December 16, 2007 at 02:49 PM
Awww, Shari, aren't you adorable? The Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished their season in November with an unfortunate loss in the Grey Cup. But points for trying. No, today I was watching one of my other teams - the Pats - stretch out their undefeated string.
CK - Hot lemon and honey, as you well know, is the Devil's Cocktail. And yes, I've been offered it several times. I'll stick with my rye, thanks.
Bucky - I'd be the first to volunteer to shovel your driveway, but a) I'm way over here and you're way over there; 2) You had your shovel thiefed; and c) I may have some shovelling of my own to do tomorrow morning.
Gora - Lucky you. I love snow at the start of the season, but it doesn't take too many trips outside with the shovel before I'm cursing it.
Posted by: Nils | December 16, 2007 at 05:30 PM
Ah Nils I knew there was a reason I liked you. Im a Bostonian transplanted to Las Vegas, so therefore a Pats fan. What do you think? Undefeated season?Sorry to say, It's 50 and sunny here today. Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: KrisT | December 16, 2007 at 06:00 PM
PS: I hate snow and don't miss it in any way!
Posted by: KrisT | December 16, 2007 at 06:01 PM
Ah, KrisT - Never apologize for good weather. It never lasts, and we don't want to have to apologize when it's pleasant here and hideously hot there. And I think yes - an undefeated season is likely. But I am ever the optimist.
Posted by: Nils | December 16, 2007 at 06:18 PM
Just finished the shoveling out here on the *other* side of Michigan. The only thing getting me through it was the thought that once I was done I could fix a tall drink.
That sound you hear?
Alcohol making its way into a glass with ice.
Posted by: OpGal | December 16, 2007 at 07:46 PM
Stay by the fire, and feel better. I'll just be dreaming of a white Christmas here.
Posted by: Ern | December 16, 2007 at 11:50 PM
~Oh, the weather up North is frightful~
~and the weather down South is delightful~
~It's 40 degrees, and sunny on the beachhh~
~walking in a winter wonderlandddd~
(we are mixing two songs today)
~on the beach we can build a sandman~
~and pretend that he is Nils without a cold~
~we'll have lots of fun with Mr. Sandman~
~till the tide comes in and knocks him downnn~
(oppps)
~When it snows ain't it thrillin,
~you can blog while you are sneezin~
~Frolic and play, the internet way~
~typin' in a winter wonderlandddd~
Posted by: Eggnog n Rum! | December 17, 2007 at 09:34 AM
Ohhhh... I love the snow and cold weather! As long as I don't actually have to go outside in it.
It *is* pretty to look at.
Posted by: CircusKelli | December 17, 2007 at 06:03 PM
Sorry about your cold, hope it's better now. We got about a foot of snow here. That was enough snow for me for the whole rest of the season. Actually, it was more than enough. I live here because of my family, friends, and job. I don't live here because I like the snow. I always am dreaming of a green Christmas. If that makes me the Grinch then, well, he was green too.
I think it's time for another glass of wine. Hope you're doing okay up there.
Posted by: Squirl | December 18, 2007 at 10:23 PM