I did actually brush all of the snow off of my van about three hours ago! This is not like normal Oregon weather. It sort of reminds me of Utah. They just refuse to Salt the roads here so it goes on and on and on! Snow, melt a bit, ice, snow on top and then melt a bit off again, ice again and if we're really lucky FREEZING RAIN TO TOP IT ALL OFF! That's supposed to hit late tonight or tomorrow morning.
Amanda and Jenni's Toyota Corolla's have NOT MOVED!! Too light and no chains! or snow tires!It's been 8 days since I went to work! I'm going stir crazy. The snow that arrived last weekend has not only NOT melted but been added to over and over again. We have not made it above freezing here for 8 long days. We are getting blasted again today. We have at least 3+ new inches today and the storm is supposed to really blast us this evening. They are calling it the Arctic Blast! It's so funny to hear the weather guys try to figure this one out!
The schools were shut down all week! So I have been home with the crazies since then. Lexi got in one day at school (daycare) for a break for her and me, other than that Sam, Nik, Lexi and I have been stuck here. Winter break is supposed to begin on Monday the 22nd!
Mike, Amanda, Hansen and Jen all had to work. The mall NEVER closes or Target for that matter. Hansen just left to pick up Jen. Manda's still working!
Mike and Hansen have been playing chauffeur to the girls as their (Manda and Jen's) cars are not safe to drive anywhere. Our Toyota Tundra and the 4runner have done great so far! WOW I'm the only non-Toyota at our house. Maybe that's why I'm stuck here :) Gotta find me a Sequoia I'm guessing.
The America's tire store that Mike's working at probably made more in the last week selling snow tires and chains, than the past three months. He had 17 hours of overtime, in a week! He is however off to dinner and the ballet (Nutcracker) downtown with his new girlfriend Addie tonight. She is the sweetest little thing! They met at OSU, she lives in Forest Grove, when not at school. I won't be sleeping until they are both home and safe.
The America's tire store that Mike's working at probably made more in the last week selling snow tires and chains, than the past three months. He had 17 hours of overtime, in a week! He is however off to dinner and the ballet (Nutcracker) downtown with his new girlfriend Addie tonight. She is the sweetest little thing! They met at OSU, she lives in Forest Grove, when not at school. I won't be sleeping until they are both home and safe.
Manda's been working 12 to 13 hour shifts every day! Due to the weather and leaving next week. Lexi headed to her Daddy's for the weekend and I had to drive here there as Tony's car couldn't get out either.
I made it to the grocery store and that's only because I have Hansen's truck to drive, when he's home. I drove Amanda in at 6:30 this morning and it wasn't too bad. By 7:30 when Jen had to go in it was already icy and a little scary! By 11:00 when I took Lexi out people were off the road all along Hall Blvd. spinning out this way and that. I did just fine!!!!!!!
We are supposed to be leaving on Tuesday for Disneyland and Universal Studios. I can't believe we are driving there, at this point. Christmas at Disney was such a grand idea three months ago. At least they are still projecting decent weather in Anaheim the 5 days we'll be there. 60 degrees and higher here we come!!!
Love to all! Stay safe and warm wherever you are! Merry Christmas to All!
~Di
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I can't believe we closed schools all last week. Thursday and Friday were fine.
It's been so cold we haven't even been able to get out and enjoy it. We took Bryce out for a bit, but once he became a popsicle, I figured it was time to head in.
What's your plan for Tuesday?
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