thoughts on the news of the day: ice and snow

hmmm…..

            It’s December 7, for heaven’s sake and there is white stuff on the ground again this morning.  That’s supposed to be reserved for mid-January and February in our part of the world!  I know that there are lots of folks who are used to snow by mid-November – but not us – not usually.  We need clear roads for folks who are traveling over the holidays.  These mountainous roads are not conducive of moving along when there is snow on the ground.

            I remember getting caught in an ice storm north of Dallas one year at Christmas time.  We made it as far as Durant, OK and had to give up because the ice was just too slippery for travel.  Christmas Eve was spent in a lonely motel room and Christmas morning met with no breakfast because the café was closed – it was Christmas after all.  There was a Chinese restaurant in town that opened for an early lunch; then it was on to the highway again as we slowly made our way to Tulsa and family and friends.

            Just about everyone has their own story about being stuck somewhere during the holidays.  A few years ago, my daughter had to go to OKC the day after Christmas for her job and got stuck in the worst ice storm of their history.  I worried the whole time, but she did finally arrive safely at her destination.

            So I suggest you use common sense this season.  Stay home until the weather clears.  Take care on the highways.  And have a safe and blessed holiday.

            hmmm…..