Check out the drive to work…

I’m hoping that this morning was the end of it.  Most of the snow was melted by the time I left work this evening.  Tonight, I’m just going to just hunker down and finish up the last bit of sleeve left on my February lady sweater and watch some Thursday night tv.

Then I saw some small snowflakes.  So I head back to the bunker.  I made dinner and roasted a chicken so I could have leftovers and whatnot for the week.  I take the chicken out of the oven and admire my skills.  I decide to look out the window and see if the snowflakes are still there.  They’re there.  And they brought some friends along.

They even partied enough to knock out my direct tv.  I actually had to call Direct TV because I didn’t realize this snow was slushy and nasty.  I was told that there was some interference and perhaps if I brushed the snow off the dish that would help.  Um… no.  The dish is on the roof.  Thanks. but I’ll turn on the radio, keep knitting or perhaps read a book.  Ok – full disclosure for a minute – I did have an internal freak out for a second.  I’ve cut back on a lot of things because of the recession and kept my direct tv because I cut out going to movies and even renting or buying new movies.  I’ve cut my yarn buying down to almost nothing.  And between nothing being able to buy more than 1 skein at a time and loosing my direct tv, I had a mini 1 second long breakdown.  Then I slapped myself across the face and put my big girl pants on.  Fortunately, the direct tv came back on so I didn’t have to go out and stand on the neighbors front lawn trying to catch a glimpse of their cable tv.

The cabaret sweater is all knit up.  I just need to seam it all up.  I’ll probably start that tonight and finish it up tomorrow.

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!

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.

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.

the morning commute

And here’s the stairs that lead up to the house.

more snow

I walked out to the main road and it was just one sheet of compact snow and ice. I’m guessing I won’t be able to make it out of my neighborhood until later today.
Well, I guess I’ll get some knitting done

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!