measi's Diaryland Diary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the record... Southern Massachusetts did not get, in any way, shape, or form, a bad snowfall on Friday to Saturday. We got rain. Lots of it. And it melted most of the snow that was currently sitting on roadways and grassy surfaces, with the exception of the piles formed by snowplows in the large parking lots. In fact, we probably have gotten more this afternoon in the whopping couple of hours that it's been gently falling than we got in the "disaster storm" all weekend. Up north? Well, New Hampshire's a completely different story. The piles around Tan's house were quite impressive. The fact that the maniac plow guy for their landlord didn't kill someone or run into a house while quickly trying to plow at 9 p.m. Saturday was also impressive. The progression of no snow to "DAAAAAMMMMNNNN" on Saturday as Erich and I drove up I-95 and Route 3 was quite impressive. It's amazing how much of a difference there can be in snowfall in only a few miles. Parts of the drive were absolutely beautiful with snow-flocked trees, still plastered white from the wind. As much of a pain as snow can be, particularly while driving or having to shovel it, I do prefer snowy winters. It's just... normal. Last year threw me for a loop, and I always felt off because we really didn't have a winter. It seems that this year, Mother Nature is not only giving us a winter, but making up for the lack of snow last year. Every other day or so it seems we're getting flurries. Now if only my ankle were sturdy enough to go ski, I'd be in heaven. ~ Mel. 2:04 p.m. - 06 January 2003 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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