Here in Lubbock we get an occasional snowstorm. Typically, it snows an inch or two and by the end of the day it has melted away. Apparently during Christmas while we were in Oregon, they got about 7 inches, the most they had received in about 12 years. Because Lubbockites aren't used to snow, when it does snow, even just a few inches, it's like the world stops. Schools close, kids are sent home, worship services are canceled. For one thing, they don't have much snow removal equipment, so if the snow happens to stay overnight, the next day the roads are horrible. But since it is so ridiculously flat here, it's not like you are driving up and down any dangerous hills. It's just a little icy.
Today I am particularly frustrated because Paul was supposed to have a test this morning. But because of the snow, the Health Sciences Center is closed. There's maybe an inch and a half of snow out there! Now the test will be Monday, so instead of having a nice, relaxing, stress-free weekend, Paul will still be studying all day today and tomorrow. Lame. Paul was already at school this morning when they decided to cancel it, so it's not like the roads are so horrible that our little Mazda couldn't make it (especially considering the number of trucks and SUVs in Texas).
Now I know that icy roads are plenty dangerous, but it's just so extreme! I think I remember having 2 snow days in my entire lifetime, and that was when we had 2+ feet outside, not 2 inches. Grrr...I'm just sad that my weekend is ruined!
6 comments:
I am sooo sad!!! Good-bye fun weekend. I could just copy your post and put it on my blog because I feel exactly the same!!
Welcome to Texas where people don't know HOW to drive in snow so they cancel everything. I have been on the roads with no problems with my car or driving skills, but the other cars! Scarey! So be glad they cancel things, so you are safe and your car doesn't get hit by someone who has no experience on the snow or ice.
well if you get bored and want to come over, we aren't going anywhere all weekend!!
I'm sorry! See, we're on the other end of the spectrum - Jeremy is so trunky at this point that he was waiting on pins and needles, hoping that they would cancel school at Tech since Ben's school had been canceled. It was like watching a kid wait for Santa. Seriously. And then when he got the call to say it was canceled, it was as though all of his dreams had come true. Oh, funny.
Amen Sista!
agreed! They preclose work and school here...its hilarious!
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