Thursday night: We went to the grocery store and it was a mad house. Huge lines. Noisy. There were only 3 or 4 loaves askew on the shelf where normally the whole wall was lined with bread.A snowstorm had been forecasted for Friday-Saturday. Dustinn and I both laughed and said, "these people are crazy! They are getting so worked up over snow."
Friday morning: Light flurries. Sticking to the grass but melting on the sidewalks.
Friday night: Everything we could see, including the entire parking lot and the cars in it were hidden under a thick, white blanket. The snow fell angrily and the wind was banging against our windows.
I was in Bradshaw's room putting him to bed when out of the corner of my eye I saw a flash of green light followed by the sound of a generator powering out.
We lit candles, brushed out teeth, and went to bed.
Saturday morning: The power was still out.
Luckily, we have a gas stove and matches to light it. Bradshaw had been vomiting and was in desperate need of being washed. Since the tap water was icy we spent 45 minutes boiling pot after pot of water. All that work for just 2 inches of bathwater.
Because of the anticipated storm, we had crammed our fridge full of food. Ironically, the same storm that prompted us to go on a shopping spree, kept us from eating that food! Without electricity, a fridge only stays cold if the door isn't opened. By mid-afternoon we gave in. We needed milk.
(We did enjoy the unique circumstance of spending time as a family cut-off from television and internet.)
Saturday 4pm: We were all wearing 4 or 5 layers...and freezing.The thermostat said the apartment temperature was in the 40's. It was getting dark quickly.
Saturday 6pm :Totally dark inside and out (because Bradshaw kept blowing out our candles.) Our apartment was very cold. Even if we were able to find our car out of the hundred others buried in the snow we wouldn't be able to move anywhere. We were worried about spoiled food, running out of food, and freezing.
Virginians at the grocery store:
You were right. I was very wrong. This storm was a big deal.
You were right. I was very wrong. This storm was a big deal.
Humbled, penitent and worried about our kids,we were very grateful when the power began flickering at 6:30pm. (Our electrical company said over 2,000 of their customers in Alexandria were without power during the storm.) As soon as the heat started flowing Bradshaw crashed.
It's been 4 days and we are still snowed in. Our car is trapped behind a 4-foot mound of ice. Dustinn walked to the store for milk and wipes.
There's another winter storm warning for tomorrow night. :)
7 comments:
Wow! How scary to have no power in such cold weather! I just can't imagine that much snow. I'm so glad you are able to be together waiting it out. Good luck with the next storm!
I thought it was actually a lot of fun!
If we still lived there, we could've gotten together...since our buildings were right next to each other. I'm glad you weren't without power for too long!
Holy Cow! What a crazy couple of days. That is a lot of snow. I laughed at Bradshaw blowing out the candles. What a boy. I'm so glad the electricity came back on...that is kind of scary.
That is the sweetest picture of Bradshaw & Olivia smiling.
Isn't this WILD?!!! We're finally feeling dug out, and here comes more. I must admit, though, it's been fabulous having Brian home :) Please stay warm and safe! :)
Hopefully this clears up soon so we can start playing before you, sniff sniff, make the big, sniff, move... :)
Wow! That sounds scary! I'm glad everyone is ok!
I think there is nothing quite so wonderful as being snowed in with your loved ones. (As long as it is warm enough!) I also love the challenge of making yummy things out of whatever you have on hand.
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