WOW! Hey, y’all. DC has been slammed with two massive snowpocalypse storms in one winter, a once-in-a-lifetime event. And we survived!
The flakes began to fall on Friday morning. Our office closed early and I was able to make it home before the serious accumulation began. In fact, after stopping at the bank, I had a dreamy walk through my dream neighborhood, and walked right through a little flock of robins – those beneficent birds of good omen. Sure enough, the electricity and cable stayed on here in the building, and as always our maintenance crew stayed on and worked like troopers to keep our walkways and doors clear. (Even though my kitchen sink is currently clogged, I certainly didn’t press them to fix it now now now. They had more important things to do!)
And thirty hours later, my neighborhood was covered in two feet of snow. The streets were almost devoid of cars (thankfully), but filled with people, wandering bewildered through this winter wonderland. I set off for a few mid-blizzard walkabouts, thoroughly enjoying the scenery. A passing stranger, smiling, handed me a giant snowball.
Even the parking lot was a winter wonderland. Click through for my Snowpocalypse 2 photos!
So, we made it through. During the seemingly endless hours of snowfall, cameraderie won the day. Folks checked in on each other, and volunteered to help dig neighbors out who couldn’t do it themselves. Residents Volunteered their SUVs to shuttle medical personnel. For plow men, money was falling from the sky. And for once, most drivers heeded the advice of experts to stay off the roads during the storm.
The area did see some traumatic events. Several buildings collapsed under the weight of this heavy, wet snow, including a church and an ice rink. (Luckily though, no injuries were reported in those collapses.)
So now I’m happily ensconced with coffee in hand, watching the Super Bowl pregame show on NFLN and hoping for a snow day. All in all, it’s been quite an adventure!
Stay warm, stay safe, and GEAUX SAINTS!!!
