Blizzard of Oz

I'm not sure if I've ever been in a blizzard warning, but there's a first time for everything and this seems like a good occasion for me to make my first post!

I just got back in from romping around in the 8+ inches of snow and snapping a few photos. The ruler to the right will remain outside until the end of the storm. I'm guessing we'll have to dig it out in the morning as we are expecting about 6 more hours of steady snowfall.

(Above) A snow drift formed along our north-facing fence line. It was amazing how thin the lip was on the top. Just a few flakes wide.

 Charlotte joined me in the fun. I always wonder if she gets cold in weather like this. Do her paws get frozen? Then I think... "she's a dog and dogs are made to hang out in the cold and snow." Right? Maybe some doggy shoes are in order. Ha.

I'm back inside now, warming up with a hot chocolate and my girls. A fire is in order tonight, maybe some board games and a little college basketball. A nice quiet morning in a shut-down city, followed by shoveling out. Seems like a good day to work from home.

Here's to "Blizzard 2011," aka, "Snowmageddon," "Snowpocalypse," "Snow My God" (We don't get many big storms like this in KC...) 

Stay inside, stay warm and we'll all emerge in a few days.

Cheers,

Daddy D