SNOW WAY

Still Love the Rain but this snow beats all!!

I had to drive into town today and file my income taxes. 

That meant driving in this weather. 

Not only did my truck get blown so close to the ditch,

but whenever I went through a puddle or a drift the truck was immersed in slush.

I could only go about 30km on the gravel road and 50 on the highway.

There was actually white caps on the puddles in the ditch. 

I really wish I had taken my camera with me.

(I was actually laughing at the whole situation while driving which almost put me into the ditch too!)

But on the up side

It was a snow day and the power came back on early enough to get some things done around the house. 

I got to dap the baseboard and casing in the kitchen and living room.

and I did get my taxes filed.

I sure wish the government would pay us a little but that is the drawback of self employment. 

On the other hand I get to deduct my electric bill every year.

Another weather related thought!!

As I was looking out the window at lunch there was these two birds hiding behind a tuft of grass. It looked like they were trying to get out of the wind but as I watched them they were hunting.

They would dig into the grass and pull out the bugs that were hiding under the grass. 

I was really amazed at this because the wind is so strong and every time the bird went to a new tuft of grass it would get blown back by the wind. 

It was really fun to watch.

The kids have been really good today and played well together despite being isolated out here with no one but themselves to play with. 

I love it when they actually get along.

Don't get me wrong there is always a little turbulence with them but not too much today which is a load off me.