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Um… yeah, it's still snowing

beccalou — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:18:49 +0000

It’s been a bit crazy the past couple of days. I’ve been getting a little cabin fever. I was able to go out yesterday and do some running around… thank god. Today I was stuck inside. Which was probably good because I had some laundry and housework to do before heading back east.

I decided to get out and get some fresh air and get a latte over at the cafe. The cafe and PCC were the only things that have been open in the neighborhood… thankfully.

Snow on the Strip.

Before I headed down to the cafe my upstairs neighbor told me I had to check out the fort the kids down the street built.

Front door of the snow fort

The view from the street

Fort guard

Well… We could not be out done. So by the time I got back my neighbor had already built a snow bunny. And then we started on our own fort.

We’re not done. But it seems like we’ll have plenty of time to work on it tomorrow considering no one was driving and the buses in my neighborhood weren’t running. But we’ll see. Tomorrow could be completely different in terms of weather.

The beginnings of the Fortress of Solitude

The fortress and guard bunny

I’ve been knitting like a fiend because of the storm. I started my airplane/airport project and I have a feeling I’ll be half way done with it by the time I’m suppose to be getting on a plane!

Just waiting for the next storm to hit

beccalou — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:03:32 +0000

I ventured out of the neighborhood today. And it wasn’t by foot! It was by car. Getting out of the neighborhood was a bit tricky. But once I got to Renton, the roads weren’t too bad. A few times the ice under the tires made it feel like I was driving on a cobblestone road. And on the way home, on a road that was a solid sheet of ice, I was driving around 20 miles an hour. Which I thought was a good speed for such bad road conditions. Then some ass came up behind me and passed me as we were going up hill. And he was in a minivan… not any better at handling ice than my car. I saw him try and pass 3 SUV/trucks right before my house. I’m sure, by now, he’s wrapped his minivan around a telephone pole.

After that wild little trip, I’m now bunkered in waiting for the next storm. So far they’ve told us that we should expect power outtages and snow between a dusting and 5 – 8 inches. So I’ve got my candles, blankets, reading material and whatever else at the ready. But for now, I’ve only seen a small flurry of flakes and I’ve watched Gosford Park and am getting ready to start knitting the Cabaret Raglan Sweater with some yarn from my stash. I figure it’ll be my airplane project. But before I start that, I’m going to make some cookies for our office Christmas party before the power goes out. And maybe I’ll be able to watch another movie or two.

will it be a 4 day weekend?

beccalou — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:09:36 +0000

I had to walk to Walgreen’s this evening. It’s about a 3 mile round trip walk. I took my camera along and took a few shots. Walgreens is on the corner of Rainier and Genesee, which is a busy intersection. Rainier takes you north to the First Hill neighborhood. It eventually turns into Boren which runs right thru town. If you’re heading south on Rainier it takes you to Renton and right onto I-167. It’s definitely one of the main streets in Seattle. It’s usually backed up by 4. And here’s what it looked like today when I got down there:

Rainier facing North

Rainier and Genesee

Rainier heading south

So the way back home, I walked over to where I could a good view of the lake. That’s when I noticed Genesee Hill. Genesee Hill is the same hill that is at the end of the Danskin triathlon. It’s the hill that makes you think that you will never again do another triathlon. And when I got over to the hill, this is what I saw:

Genesee Hill

If I can’t get out of my neighborhood tomorrow, I’m making a sled and heading to Genesee Hill.

Then I decided to take a small detour on the way home. Past the house with all the Christmas lights and the awesome tree house.

Whole lotta lights

Christmas light tree house

Then I turned around to face the lake and took another snapshot.

Snowy Lake Washington

I slowly made my way back. Everyone was out and about. I think that when it snows in Seattle it brings out the niceness in people. Everyone said hello and stopped to talk about the snow or their dogs (between the kids and the dogs, I’m not sure who enjoyed the snow more). There was a woman on the walk home who was sweeping up her sidewalk and I said hi and that’s when I noticed her snowman.

Snowman

And now I’m home and in for the evening. I’ll see what tomorrow brings… more snow? ice? perhaps yet another snowday? Right now I a nice hot bath is calling me.

more pictures of the snow

beccalou — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:34:27 +0000

Here you go…

Our neighborhood supermarket

Our house

Sledding

snow on the tree

And it's still snowing

beccalou — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:42:32 +0000

So took a few more pictures a few minutes ago. It’s still snowing. Kink has been whining all morning. So I decided I would let them go out and play in the snow. As soon as I opened the door, Jimbo sniffed at the air, and turned around and laid down on the couch. Kink went right up to the door frame and then sat down, looked up at me like I was suppose to carry her up the stairs and into the snow. Needless to say, she’s stopped whining.

My Street

Our back alley

The caged beast

What a snowy mess!

beccalou — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:47:19 +0000

We’ve been having a lot of storms recently and it’s been just a mess to try and get to work. We’re not used to snow and ice here. Our typical winter weather is about 40 degrees, grey skies and rain in some form. It’s rare that we get snow. Maybe one day a year. But over the past week or two it’s been snowing, freezing rain and ice. Yesterday it was supposed to be really bad. I got up, turned on the news and they said it was snowing to the north and south of Seattle. And Seattle itself was completely clear. It was grey and overcast, but it was clear. At around 5/5:30am I saw a flash of light and then thunder. I turned on the news and it’s like being back east. There’s snow, freezing rain, ice and I even think there was some hail. Where I am, we’ve got about 2 or so inches of snow and it’s like a white out outside! I tried to use my cell and there’s some funkyness going on and hopefully it’ll be back in a few. This is supposed to keep up for the morning and part of the afternoon, and then tonight, we get back down to freezing. So I guess I might not be able to get into work. Tomorrow is suppose to be cold but no snow. And then Saturday – well there might be more snow coming in late Saturday night and into Sunday. It looks like Seattle will have a white Christmas! And if that wasn’t enough Vegas got snow! Hey Gov. Palin, do you believe in Global Warming now? I’m pretty sure the last time it snowed Vegas was when dinosaurs were roaming the earth. Ok, maybe not that far back, but really…come on now.

More snow?

beccalou — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:14:45 +0000

For the love of all that is holy! According to Weather.com we are suppose to have snow all day tomorrow. How much of it sticks to the ground, who knows. But I have to say, I am tired of wearing two pairs of socks, running tights, jeans, a long sleeve shirt, two polar fleece tops, a hat and fingerless gloves to work. That’s right, for the past two mornings, that’s what I’ve been getting up and putting on. And I’m still cold at work. Granted it’s a warehouse, but still.

And since I didn’t quite get it in time for the last SP13 question, here’s my answers to this week’s question:

Part A:

Are you doing any holiday knitting? – yup. I tried to do a fair amount of making of gifts this year. It just seems more personal to me. Not to mention, times are tight and if I can make something and possibly save a little money, then hey, why not! I will admit, I probably should have started a lot sooner. So hopefully next year (which is in a few weeks) I’ll start sooner, rather than later.
Part B:

Have you finished? Almost. I think I have a bit of finishing work to do. Right now I’m trying to figure out what I’m going to knit while I’m on the plane!

Snow and Ice and baby it's cold outside

beccalou — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:38:36 +0000

Last night, around 11 or so, I took a look outside and saw this it was snowing!

When I got up this morning, I decided to walk over to the store and grab the paper and a bagel. It was so slick out. The roads and the sidewalks were one big sheet of ice. Fortunately I took my camera.

And of course, the Christmas spirit isn’t just outside. Check out Jimbo and Kink.

It's a bit chilly out

beccalou — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:39:33 +0000

I got up and did the usual routine. Then I headed over to get my haircut and then it was on to work. Fortunately for me, my co-worker was there so it made it a bit more fun. Granted we didn’t stay for too long as it was freezing. No matter how high we turn the heat up to, it never heats up the warehouse where we work. So we stayed for a couple of hours and we couldn’t take it anymore. So we both headed home. We’re hoping that it’s not too bad out tomorrow so we can try and do some more work. They say that it’s going to get to below freezing here which rarely happens. That with the rain they predict, that means the roads will be nothing but ice. I guess will see what tomorrow brings. Deep down I’m hoping that it’s icy and there’s snow on the ground. That makes it feel more like Christmas.

When I got home I decided to try out a new recipe. If it tastes good, then it might be used for a few Christmas presents. It’s in the fridge now. So in a couple of hours I suppose I’ll know if it’s good or bad.

I’m also finishing up the last of the dishclothes. One more to go! After that I’ve got a few other little things to finish up for Christmas. Hopefully I won’t be all knit out by the time I have to fly home. I’m praying that’s not the case. really would like to knit up this little pattern… or perhaps this one… Then again, maybe I have nothing to worry about.