Snow Days

I have not seen snow in several years and then over two weeks I have had to deal with snow and ice twice.  

First time, I had a relative pass away and went to a funeral in Ohio and Southern Pennsylvania.  I was ready,  packed the heavy overcoat and was mentally prepared.  Started snowing during the services in Columbus and by the next morning there were several inches of snow on the ground.  They were prepared, roads were clear the next day as we went to the cemetery in Pennsylvania for the burial.  It snowed most of the way there.  Made me a little nervous driving (remember, I am from Florida) and then overnight after the burial, we got 3 inches there.  Getting up in the morning to 13 degrees is a little on the brisk side for me, but i survived.  It was a non-event fro the locals, but for me, an experience.  It was very pretty to look at however:

Second time was back home in Tallahassee.  We had a snow day.  Really an ice day, but things were closed.   As a matter of fact 200 miles of I-10 from the Alabama border to Jefferson county were closed to any traffic.  I can not remember if that ever happened before, but from what I saw, it was the right decision.  In the south, once it freezes, driving skills evaporate and everyone should be off the roads.