I write now as a new resident of Westminster, Colorado... even as I am writing from downtown on campus. Either way, the move went well. Thanks a ton to Tim and Paul Samaras, Michael Carlson, Ed Grubb, Jon Van de Grift, Dann Cianca, and other non-chasing friends for getting me out of the Lakewood dump and into the new place up north. The loading of the trucks, 20 mile drive to Westminster, unloading up to the second floor, and the return to Lakewood for pizza took four hours, nearly on the nose. Quickest move I have ever had! Definitely due to the help I had, so mega thanks to all them for that. Tim joked that I didn't take any pictures and that was mainly due to me running my gear to the new place the night before. But I do believe Van de Grift shot a few, so I'll have to squander a few of them for posting later.
Three to six inches of snow, possibly as much as eight. Not here in Denver, back in my old stomping grounds. Circleville, Ohio is one of many areas in the midwest under a Winter Storm Warning. Storm totals of up to 8 inches are possible in these areas along with sleet accumulations.
Why I'm mentioning this? Reminiscing about the good ol' days. Partially because I am coming down with whatever nasty virus my lady and about half the people I know have. I sometimes get nostalgic when I'm feeling ill, so hopefully this will pass quicker than those around me.
I remember growing up and rarely seeing events like this. Now-a-days, after living through the Blizzard of 2003 and the storms of 2006, eight inches of snow is hardly worth batting an eye over. But going back 15 years, it was a big deal. Being out of school, going around and shoveling driveways for $20 a pop and turning around to buy video games and other fun toys. I even get half tempted now to go out and do that with our snows. I'd have to drag some kid along as I'm sure being young and wide-eyed helped make a sale. I've become a bit uglier over the years and my eyes not as wide as they use to be. Actually, that's not entirely true. My eyes are probably just as wide if not wider, just not towards shoveling driveways on a snow day.
But its fun to think back on those days. I remember getting up in the morning checking the overnight totals after spending half the night watching it come in on the Weather Channel. I remember waiting eagerly to see Circleville City Schools on the closed list, then getting all bundled up to walk the streets of Northwood Park (my neighborhood) to go out and shovel driveways. Afterwards, we'd go sledding over at the country club and try to avoid crashing into the creek at the base of the hill.
Great times. Nice to think about those days. Especially now that I am off to Visual Basic... no wonder my eyes aren't so wide.. LOL
