So the predicted winter storm will be more of a sleet-and-ice affair than a snowy wonderland. I’m bummed, but we’ll see what transpires.
And the locals have gotten into the “oh my god it’s gonna snow – shit-shit-shit – buy lotsa bread, milk, toilet paper – must buy a new snow shovel – and more TP – yes, more TP – panic, panic, panic!” mode, so at least there’s some comic value. Most DC-area folks don’t know winter from the side of a barn. As JFK once mused, “DC is a city with northern snows and southern plowing.”
At least it’s a little less threatening for Thursday’s travel. And I’m very happy about that, given that I’m going to see four different airports in a 16-hour period.
Oh! And this morning’s commute was affected by a suspicious package found a block away from The Burrow. The U.S. Secret Service had cordoned off a 10-block area to investigate, photograph, speculate and otherwise ponder the nature of this package, sending traffic headed to Dupont Circle or Georgetown into a big-time snarl. My bike was a saving grace.
sprite
13 February 2007 — 02:13
Oh, is that what it ended up being? I forgot to ask you about what was causing the traffic jam.
But in that case, I’d rather they be safe than sorry. I mean, wouldn’t you hate to come back to find the Burrow leveled because they opted to assume it was safe?
Jenn
13 February 2007 — 06:20
We went shopping last night (being out of food, not because of the storm), and there were like 3 cartons of milk left in the store. Oy. People in MA should know better!
I’m all set for storm – I have ice cream and cupcakes. Bring it on!
Alec
13 February 2007 — 12:25
I went out last night and spent almost $200 on groceries! But that included a case of beer and a few bottles of wine! And now I see that there’s virtually nothing on the ground?!? How dissapointed am I?!? I was really hoping to have at least a single day off this winter! 🙁
Grand Poobah
13 February 2007 — 13:41
Yeah, we’re likely going to close early – following the Fed’s lead. But it’s a bummer of a storm for a snow lover like me.
However, I’m glad that it’s less likely to disrupt air travel on Thursday. Let’s hope that it treats Newark-Liberty Int’l Airport with kid gloves, too.