Mrs.J

My PWS in Ballanger Creek is at 18/16 currently with 1"

81 is crazy on a good day in the snow everyone should be made to just pull off and shut it down.

19.9/7.9 First very tiny flakes here in SW Frederick.

19.2/6.8 And as of now Mr. J and Miss J's flight is still scheduled to come into Dulles at midnight.

Confirmed tornado in Ft Meyers. Went through an RV park. Also one crossed 75 around mm 96 and flipped a semi. With the older Miss J off to college next year, and the second one only 2 years behind we are seriously thinking of downsizing. Will have to stay close enough to Mr J’s work for the time being. Unless they let people stay remote. Have even toyed with the idea of a condo in DC to get some city life. Here is some early storm baking to enjoy though. Apple banana GF muffins.

12.9/1.3 SW Fred C MD

I grew up just south of Toledo. So have driven 80/90 many times. One year went back for Christmas and got caught in a white out on 80. Got to the point that we seriously thought about pulling off and staying over night. Got behind a semi doing around 10 mph with flashing lights and just followed right behind him for a good 10 miles. We knew we could not stop or we would get stuck on the side of the road. Car was FWD. Finally got out of the band and drove on into my parents house. Will never ever do that again.

19.6/3 SW Frederick

Here is my station

What a crappy movie! Younger Miss J had a friend over awhile back and she was like we are watching Titanic because my parents told me not to watch it as it was bad. So like any kid who knows their parents don't know the best stuff around, they proceeded to watch it. Asked them after how did they like it. Both said they turned it off 30 min in and that we were right it was a crap movie! Told them we saved them 3 hrs of their day tipping them off. As a former HS Sax player this was funny!!

So just went to check out the story. Tsunami advisories along the entire West coast of US up to Alaska. Mr. J and the older Miss J are in Seattle this morning.

Ok I am just going to come clean. I am the one responsible for the shift on this system. I have personal reasons as you all know. I hope all the ‘s don’t blackball me here. Here is an offering of one of my homemade dinners to make up for it.

I told my husband if we were on that show we would kick ass with him currently having a manual transmission and me being super with map reading skills. I am Dyslexic but between me and him we can navigate with a good old fashioned paper map. Have taught our girls how to use them also.

Well we have finally made a decision for Mr. J and the older Miss J. We decided not to get their flight changed. 2 hrs. was not going to make a difference and the extra cost of $600 can be put to a better use. Plan is he is taking his car, MX 5 rear wheel drive, down and parking in one of the garages at Dulles. And they will fly out this afternoon to Seattle. Plan is there is a possibility their flight will be canceled Sunday afternoon, and if so they will rebook and stay an extra night in Seattle. Plan B is if their flight is not canceled and they get in at their arrival time of midnight and cannot drive, they will get a hotel room down near the airport until it is safe to drive back home. Plan C is this storm stays more West and they get lucky and can drive home after they get in. I have spent 2 nights with insomnia trying to figure this out and finally told myself I do not have control of the situation and what will be will be. The weather in Seattle is supposed to be beautiful for her college visit and as long as she gets to see where she may be living for the next 4 years and decide that she is fine being that far away from home that is all that matters.

So Mr J and I used to watch Amazing Race for the travel. But stopped watching when the couples would be arguing over the fact that even though on a show with travel could not read a map to save their lives. That and the fact that if you are doing overseas travel understand that you should at least have one person who knows how to drive a manual transmission.

Thanks. We found an earlier flight that would get them into National by 10. Going to see if we can get the flight changed. Will still be me picking up as they will still fly out of Dulles and back into National.

Ok I have something to ask but do not want to put in the potential storm thread. Mr. J and the oldest Miss J are flying out Friday evening to Seattle. She got accepted to Seattle U and wants to actually see the campus before making a decision. Their flight home is Sunday afternoon at 4 into Dulles at 11:59. I am trying to get some insight on 1. will their flight not be canceled and 2. should I let Mr. J drive his MX 5 down. Or should I take them and then pick them up as I have AWD. I usually hold off till about 3 days ahead but would need some perspective as I would have to take them down on Friday afternoon. My weather apps as of now are showing some light snow than rain before their arrival time into Dulles.

I grew up in NW Ohio and my grandparents had a cottage on a lake in MI, Lake of the Woods aka Rose Lake. We used to go up every weekend in the summer. They summered in MI and wintered in FL.

I used to ski a lot in my early 20’s. But my knees are so messed up now I don’t dare hit the slopes. Like others have said once you get the basics down and if you are quick to apply you should be good. I never took any formal lessons but I used to water ski as a kid and both are very similar.

Saturday nights dinner a classic beef stew made with red wine And tonight’s dinner, a new recipe. Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs.

FCPS MD Frederick Co

Has been snowing here since about 9. Grass surfaces have a decent coating. Pavement is just starting to cover. FCPS put up a 2 hr late start for tomorrow morning. While most major roads I was on today were brined the mountain bus routes I am sure will grant the Miss J’s wish of a snow day tomorrow.

Well here is tonight’s cold weather comfort classics. Home fries with sage and rosemary, sausage and a couple of fried eggs. My moms Texas Hash for tomorrow night and Oven Baked BBQ Pork Tenderloin is on for Friday.

Should had also said for those who love it you are good in my book. Now if you love wind I am going to have some issues with you

I don't hate it. I grew up in an area that got it's fair share. As a kid loved it, as an adult I am ok with it until it is lingering and gets looking all nasty. Then I am done with it. Oh and I am done with any snow that falls after the end of February.