Snowpocalypse!

There was not a lot of happiness in the cat army today.  

Sam decides his next move.  At no point did I tell him that he had to go outside.  

All the action (ice) was on the ground for this one.  

Visitors who aren't cats make it here too.  

I hope this melts tomorrow.  

I worked from home today so I could avoid the sheets of ice on the road.  It really is about as icy as I've ever seen it out here - during my walk today I nearly did the splits while crossing the road.  Luckily no one was around or the sound of my scream drowned out the laughter.  At any rate, I'm going to make a break for it tomorrow afternoon.  Temperatures should get above freezing then and it would be nice to leave the bunker for a little bit.

Oh good, its snowing.

Day four of my captivity by snow continues.  I've posted a picture of my back deck under 7.5 inches of snow.  I actually did manage to shovel the driveway, and then have it snow immediately afterwards.  I'm planning on going to work tomorrow so wish me luck.  The hardest part will be getting out of my road - once I'm on the main road it should be a piece of cake.  I could also take the bus since it is only a three mile walk to the bus stop.  Piece of cake.

I still can't believe that I am not traveling this weekend before Christmas.  It just seems wrong not to be spending the night at SeaTac or Minneapolis.  Maybe next year.  For now, my egg nog supply is dangerously low.    

Bring me Solo and the Wookie

It is day three of my captivity by snow and ice.  It has started to snow again and the cat army is getting very wound up.  Sammy insists on playing all the time and I'm wondering if I can get him worn down. The interactive cat toys are not doing the trick.  He like strings and/or feathers on sticks so I'm stuck on the floor working him out.  On the plus side, he's got some nice moves and may have a second career in the cat circus.  

As you can see from the picture above, Bob is taking all this in stride.  

A friend of mine just e-mailed me pictures from Fred Meyer.  Between people needing to get provisions to get through the next few days and Christmas shopping, things are getting a little crazy out there.  It has a "Day After Meets Ice Age" vibe and I'm glad not to be a part of it.  

Storm 2008 - Day Two

My captivity by snow continues into day two.  It snowed again last night and has reached a high of 30.  I just got back from checking out the roads (on foot) and discovered that there is about 4 inches of ice/packed snow down.  While I could probably get out, I choose not to. The weather report says not to worry.  We are expected to get freezing rain and high winds in the next two days.  Which means that I get all the fun of being isolated with the added benefit of not having power.  I can't wait.  Luckily, I got cat food before all this started and I have lots of cheese and apples for myself.  

By the way, for more storm pictures, click here.  

Snow Storm 2008

I think I can be officially called a wimp for not trying to go to work today and taking a snow day instead.  But, in my defense, the roads have been complete sheets of ice for the last 48 hours and 3/4ths of my committee also didn't go to work.  Having said that, I thought you'd appreciate some pictures of the great snow storm of 2008.  I may or may not get out tomorrow, I'm hoping I get out.  Since I have cleaned everything in the house and started a blog during my one day of isolation, the only thing left is to turn into Jack Nicholson in the Shining.  If one of the cats tries to get me to "correct" another cat, we will know things have gotten out of hand.  I also plan to bake later and I still have to finish the curtains in my bedroom. 

Thank all that is good and pure that I made it to the liquor store two days ago.  I have some sparking apple juice and some pear vodka that should help me get through the evening.  There is nothing like a fancy drink in a pretty glass to make watching network TV palatable.  

The fed ex driver just stopped by (with chains on her tires) and dropped off a box of cat toys I ordered a couple of days ago.  They are "interactive" which I hope means that they will be played with when I am not around.  The cat army grows restless with snow on the ground.