Been away for a couple days, from JLand that is. All is fine, but thank you for the concern. I've been asked about regular entries, and frankly I haven't really had anything to say. Same 'ole same 'ole here in the north. Cold, dark skies, snow, and ice. It's pretty boring after the first 5 entries, don't you think? LOL
I am more then ready for spring!! Like I said, it's been extremely cold here. Today we had a high of 11 degrees. Oh the joy! Tuesday evening we got snow, but not a lot. Just enough to coat my driveway and turn to ice. You may or may not have noticed, but my house sits lower then the street. My driveway is on an incline. I wouldn't say hill, but it's enough to make it rough when it's covered in ice. I live on a main street that has it's fair share of traffic. So not only do I have to worry about getting my car up the incline I have to make sure there is no traffic coming so I can pull out and get on flat ground. If not it's back down for another run at it. Wednesday morning I go out and get in my car. I'm the only one home and I make first attempt up the drive. My tires spin and smoke fills the air. The rancid smell of burning rubber about makes me sick. I back down and try again. No luck and no further then the first time. One more time and I'm cursing. There is no way in hell I can drive and push my car up the driveway. I stop trying, take a deep breath and call my boss. How stupid, 'I'm gonna be late I'm stuck in my driveway.' Good gaaaaaawd I hate winter and my driveway!!! I figure I will give it another shot and then call my son to come help. He worked until 7 am, and that was the last thing I wanted to bother him with. Put the car in first and try again. GRRRRRRR nothing. Tires spin and I sit and think, damn it I will need new tires after this winter!!! It was then I noticed my neighbor across the street heading over. He was amazed, 'this is like a sheet of ice' Yes, yes it is and I hate it. In first, and we rock the car trying to get it up the driveway. I felt horrible. Just what he wanted to be doing at 8 am. He's not a big guy, and probably a few years older then I. Several attempts and about 10 minutes later I'm on the main road screaming out my window thank you. I didn't want to stop as I was afraid of getting moving again or should I say not moving. A fruit basket or something will arrive at his home this weekend as a thank you. I would have never gotten out of the driveway without his help and there is nothing worse then calling off for such a lame reason.
See winter entries get boring!?!?! Nothing else is really happening. Work, work, and more work. My Dad is doing good and getting stronger each day. PT came to the house the other day and actually got him down the few steps and into the garage. As cold as it is I know he had to be happy. Cooped up in the hospital and the house for weeks would drive me nuts. It won't be long and he will be bugging my mother to take him someplace, anyplace. LOL
I hope everyone is doing good. Let's all pool together and wish for spring, eh? Sound like a plan? LOL
Hugs
~d
37 comments:
Your never boring donna , I have to admit I don't envy your winters, and all that with your car must be such a pain. Glad to hear your dad's getting up and a bout well a little bit anyway.
Take care
Yasmin
xx
Wow that is cold ..11 degrees
I am living in Kansas and we have had enough snow this winter ..I am ready for spring too!!!!
Glad your father is making progress
Donna, I'm with you, Spring ca'nt get here soon enough, Love and Hugs Lisa
You sound like I feel about having nothing to say...that's why I started telling about my past (cause my present is really boring). I enjoyed hearing about your driveway experience and it helps me remember why I live in the south (even though the dusting of snow we got the other day was a thrill). Love the graphic.
Hugs, Joyce
(((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))GOd sent Him to help you out.Thats great.I am tired of winter also,even thoe we never got snow,well,a little,but nothing like you guys.But I love the graffic.
God I hated being single and dealing with cars and ice probs. Thank goodness you have such a nice neighbor! Stay warm...I'm sending sunshine in an email : )
~Bethe
Wish for Spring sounds good to me! I have heard so many people saying the same thing-cant wait for Spring to arrive--been a long winter--and u got it cold there. I never get bored reading your entries--have to laugh about ur drive way cuz my car sits low and while everyone else is driving, I too had more than my share getting into the driveway from a main road- my car was too light and surprised when i finally made it up that I didnt end up in the house cuz I get so mad and do all the things ur not suppossed to.....so now I try just not to drive in it unless I have to...and so glad Im not working to have to drive in it-so I feel for you. That was such a nice gesture your neighbor did as well as u going to send him a fruit basket---sure wish more were friendly to their neighbors and helping each other. Well better get off before I write a book and keep ya up all night lol
Love love love this tag--so pretty--love the snow and the horse and like it just as it is, been sitting here just daydreaming and staring at it---so pretty-its like your right there with the horse.
Could I have one with Carolina or Carolyn on it-whichever is easier---and no hurry...hey good news Donna, tomorrow is Friday--have a great day at work-hugs and niters-Carolina
Well, there wasn't ANYthng boring about the beginning of your day! After living in Chicago area for 35 years, I know, and still vividly recall your exact feelngs of exasperation! We've been in FL for 7 yrs now & I still breathe a sigh of relief knowing that we won't be stuck in the driveway! LOL I'm still trying to figure out, though, why I'm running around the house with my "blankie" when it's only in the 40s!?!? Move to Florida ... become a "wuss"! LOL I'm praying as hard as I can for some nice spring weather for our Northern friends. Hang in there ... pretty soon we'll all be yelling "Darn it's hot!" I'm so happy to hear of your father's progress!
Peace~
Linda
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I don't live in the snow...so I don't find these entries boring at all! Talk about the snow all you want. It's a different world for me.
Hope tomorrow morning is easier for you.
Hugs..Pam
Your entries, winter or whatever aren't boring. I love the smell of burning rubber, especially at the race track. Hope you have a happy tomorrow. : )
Allison
What a time you had getting out of your driveway. That certainly calls for a fruit basket. That graphic is pretty but had a lonely look. Like maybe the horse is lost and all along and cold. Spring sounds like a good plan to me. Helen
Donna
I didn't find this entry boring at all. Sorry you are in the winter blahs, I'll be rooting for an early spring for you. That was nice of your neighbor to help you with the car. I think the basket of fruit would be a nice thing to do for him. Great news that the PT is making progress with your Dad. I'm glad to hear he is doing well. Take care!
Sam
I'd of given up and went back to bed, lol. They say monday going up in the upper 50's. wooohoooo I can't wait. (((((((hugs))))))
Love,
Cindy
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What a way to start your day ,and thank heavens for nice neighbours ,yes a nice basket of fruit is in oder ,So very pleased to hear your Dad is progessing well ...love Jan xx
what a nice neighbor you have!! 11 degrees??!! for a high!!! ewww ewwww. as ready as i am for spring, i know you want it even more. :) glad you're dad continues to improve.
gina
very nice effort by your neighbor. Yeah...our weather is sucking big time. one day we have snow & ice, right now it is raining & icing at the same time out of nowhere and by Sunday it is predicted to be 60....I mean come on..heater on in the morning...air in the evening (well no air yet LOL)
Glad to hear Pop's is doing well....Love the graphic....love it.
Michele
... too bad I wasn't jogging down your street ... I would have gotten you on the road ..! And I agree with you about the season ... I thought Februrary was the SHORTEST month ..!
... love the picture of the horse ... would you mind sending it to me if it isn't too much trouble ..?
i wonder if you are in a writing funk....i love anything you write and miss you daily when you do not write. I didnt think this entry was boring at all.....that is a GOOD neighbor!! I am so glad he came and helped you. It really means alot to have people out and about who will make the effort for others. I am too very damn sick of this winter. It has been the worst of my life. We both need some hot sun!
LOVE, lisa
Sheet ice is horrendous, Donna. I'd call that a valid reason for not being able to come to work. Well done to your neighbour for helping out. Suggestion: invest in a bag of roadsalt?
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Geeze everybody is ready for spring! Me included!
HUgs Rosemary
It has been a rough winter for sure...love the beautiful graphic...just beautiful! Hugs,TerryAnn
Spring is beginning to show its colourful head over here in the English Lakes.
I have some little Narcissi and crocus smiling away at me each day now. The Cherry trees are beginning to burst into bloom too. My heart is racing at the thought of all the rest of the colourful flowers due out soon.
What a time you had getting out your drive! I remember getting stuck in deep snow on a high fell road once, many years ago now. My husband had to take his jacket off to help with traction under the wheels. Luckily we had a shovel with us too. Ice is another matter though.
Glad you made it to work safely. And that your Dad is on the mend. <smile>
Hugs
Jeanie xxx
LOVE the tag. I'm not ready for Spring yet...but then, I don't really get to have a real Winter, either. As long as I've been here...still expect m'snow every year. Glad your dad is improving. Sorry...stubborn...no Spring pooling here. ;) C.
You have my sincere wish for spring.
Julie
EEEkkkkkkkk.............. that weather sure stinks D.
OMG how i want to be a hedgehog.....hibernate during the winter and wake up in Spring. Its been miserable here today.....windy and rain....typical Brit weather i hear you say......lol. Well i swear i heard the guy on the news mention a possibility of the dreaded S**W word for us next week .....dont want to say it as i hate it.....lol.
I am so glad that your dad is continuing on his road to recovery........ great news.
Awwwwww bless your neighbour........ thats what you call good neighbours, you dont get to see to many of them these days.
Have a great weekend
hugs Jayne
I love the tag with the horse...so pretty!!! I know what you mean about winter entries. Won't it be fun to talk spring soon? Be careful on the roads and incline...
I hope you have a WARM weekend...enjoy...hugs and love,
Joyce
(LOL) Earlier I text my brother and gave him reason #145 for me to get a car. Now after reading your post I think I've gotten reason #2 not to get one. LOL
So glad you are okay, just bored with winter, happy Dad is doing better, too. Thank goodness for your neighbor! I think the fruit basket/gourmet gift will be a nice thank you and brighten up his snowy weekend too!
be well,
Dawn
http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/
I've been in the ice predicament before too. Not fun....
Winter will be over soon. Hopefully.
XOXO,
bridgett
Sorry about your troll That can be so wearing. Doc and I have been trying to persuade my troll's latest infuriated former friend not to murder him. (He lives here but has gone on my journal and ripped me) He even went out and bought a gun, only thank god it was a toy. A toy!!! What next. Well, someetimes everyone needs a rest. In the meantime this graphic so spoke to me. I will let you know when I post it. I feel a poem forming from the emotion it evokes in me. Horses! My saviors, my best friends of my youth. Gerry
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Glad your dad is still doing okay xx I'm not surprised your sick of winter if you have to go through that all the time!!
Jenny
http://journals.aol.co.uk/Jmoqueen/MyLife
I think we are all 'old, tired and boring' during the winter doldrums. But soon it will be mud season and we'll have lots of mud to write about! LOL Keep smiling D ... it's almost over -- winter that is.
I think, too, if I may be so forward, that you still grieve the loss of your sister and you just aren't always going to feel up to writing happy shit just to please other people. And you shouldn't.
Lucky your neighbour was there to help. Hope all is well with your family, playing catch up again lol.
Debbie
xxx
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