Being snowed in is losing its appeal
- Laura Moore: Housebroken
- January 31, 2022
- 700
The latest snow storm left us with porch steps, front walk and driveway buried under at least 6 inches of the cold white stuff. And, of course, the snow shovel was quietly hiding in the shed at the back of our yard.
Getting to the shed to hunt for the shovel was an exercise in frustration. Trying to walk upright in 6 inches of show is a challenge for older adults. After a long, exhausting effort, my Taller Half made it to the shed door, which was locked, and he had forgotten the key. He was heard shouting threats at the shed to open its door, but the shed ignored him. That shovel stayed safe behind a locked door, and our walk and driveway remained buried under piles of snow.
Being snow-bound does have its advantages and, unfortunately, its disadvantages. We couldn’t go anywhere outside, so we had to stay inside and watch television, cook goodies, play games and take naps. Poor us. But periodically, our pups have to go outside to relieve themselves.
Our little pup was appalled at the depth of the white stuff. But nature called, so she had to brave the snow. Cold snow up to your shoulders is a great incentive to take care of business as fast as possible. In record time she finished and ran back onto the porch. Big dog discovered romping in the snow was fun, thereby totally turning himself into a snow dog. It took two towels to de-snow him.
Winter has a few more months left, and at the rate it is going, we can expect lots more cold and snow. If we can’t get to that snow shovel, we are doomed to continue to be stuck in our house. Taller Half and I have been married for many years, but being snowed in for more than a day or two is not a good thing. I think it is called going “stir crazy.”