As much as the major snowfall we are having is gorgeous, it is somewhat annoying. Anyone who lives in the Pacific Northwest, specifically Western Washington, understands that when it snows here it is a huge deal. Here in Olympia specifically there are a lot of hills to get up and down and it makes driving really treacherous due to the moist air which turns our roads into ice when the weather reaches the freezing mark. I think people assume since we Washingtonians are near Canada, that we should be used to snow. When, in fact, it does not snow much here.
We have maybe two MINOR snow falls each year.
In 2008/2009 we had a very snowy winter. Too much for my liking. Dario's father drove me and Dario to work for a straight week.
In 2009/2010 we BARELY had any snow.
NOW....thanks to El Nina, we are going to have another winter with major snowfall. And, it started Sunday and will continue into Thanksgiving Day. But, thank goodness, Black Friday will come with no weather interruptions!!!! God forbid any snow will disrupt my Black Friday shopping plans. Yes, people I am one of those crazy people who stand in line at 3 am waiting for Old Navy to open. This year, Old Navy will be open at midnight so I will not be going to bed after a very long day of eating and being with family.
I am grateful for everyone in my family, Dario's family, our "furkids" Delaney, Thelma and Duncan, and the fact that we are healthy (relatively healthy in my case).
I wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day with your family and friends. Eat a lot and take a nap....go ahead--you are allowed!!!!
Cricket
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