Hi Brats,
Here in northern Ohio we are getting hammered by another snowstorm. I just measured 16 inches of fresh snow on our deck. There was none here yesterday morning, winds to 40 are forecast for this afternoon and a storm warning exists until sometime tomorrow, depending on who is reporting it. This is a regular, ol' when-I-was-a-kid storm.
The really strange thing was the lightning and thunder that what woke me up at 4 AM, something which I experienced once before in a snowstorm about thirty-five years ago. Man, just saying that makes me feel chronologically-gifted.
Also, ODOT is out of salt in many parts of the state and they have resorted to buying 80 pound bags on the commercial market, which has made it impossible for us to buy any. In our small town they are just salting the hills and I heard on the news that Cincinnati is out of salt and using sand. I'm sure that Pat Campbell will fill us in on that.
We were hoping to ride out the storm at our cabin (pics in album), but some counties had official road closures and we couldn't get there. Both our sleds and x-c skis are at the cabin so that is out as a diversion. I did split a cord of oak last week so we have plenty of firewood for the fireplace.
We'll probably settle back with some Old Leghumper, a local (I think) robust porter, although not nearly as good as the beer that Pat brought to the SBS last year. I was hoping to have him ship me a few cases, but he can't do that. Would this qualify as disaster relief? I like a good, dark, creamy beer that should qualify as a food group and Old Leghumper comes close.
So it looks like shortly we'll take the Airedales for a run in the woods (55 acres behind our home) and come back, sit in front of the fire and just enjoy the storm. Of course, ol' Tropical Tip Jim will probably chime in with a weather forecast of 70's, sunny and a good chance of dolphins in the afternoon!
Regards,
Nick
"Valkyrie"
Oh yeah, I did think of firing up the Wallas and spending some time relaxing aboard, but using a snow shovel to get aboard a boat just doesn't seem right.
Here in northern Ohio we are getting hammered by another snowstorm. I just measured 16 inches of fresh snow on our deck. There was none here yesterday morning, winds to 40 are forecast for this afternoon and a storm warning exists until sometime tomorrow, depending on who is reporting it. This is a regular, ol' when-I-was-a-kid storm.
The really strange thing was the lightning and thunder that what woke me up at 4 AM, something which I experienced once before in a snowstorm about thirty-five years ago. Man, just saying that makes me feel chronologically-gifted.
Also, ODOT is out of salt in many parts of the state and they have resorted to buying 80 pound bags on the commercial market, which has made it impossible for us to buy any. In our small town they are just salting the hills and I heard on the news that Cincinnati is out of salt and using sand. I'm sure that Pat Campbell will fill us in on that.
We were hoping to ride out the storm at our cabin (pics in album), but some counties had official road closures and we couldn't get there. Both our sleds and x-c skis are at the cabin so that is out as a diversion. I did split a cord of oak last week so we have plenty of firewood for the fireplace.
We'll probably settle back with some Old Leghumper, a local (I think) robust porter, although not nearly as good as the beer that Pat brought to the SBS last year. I was hoping to have him ship me a few cases, but he can't do that. Would this qualify as disaster relief? I like a good, dark, creamy beer that should qualify as a food group and Old Leghumper comes close.
So it looks like shortly we'll take the Airedales for a run in the woods (55 acres behind our home) and come back, sit in front of the fire and just enjoy the storm. Of course, ol' Tropical Tip Jim will probably chime in with a weather forecast of 70's, sunny and a good chance of dolphins in the afternoon!
Regards,
Nick
"Valkyrie"
Oh yeah, I did think of firing up the Wallas and spending some time relaxing aboard, but using a snow shovel to get aboard a boat just doesn't seem right.
