February 17, 2008
More of that Silly Soft Stuff
Yesterday was my Big Day of Errands. I went grocery shopping. I did laundry. Dawson and I went to 4 o’clock Mass because we didn’t want to wake up early this morning.
When I finally got home last night, I checked my e-mail and found an invitation to hear Senator Hillary Clinton speak at the University of Wisconsin - Marathon campus, in Wausau — which is about forty minutes north of me.
I immediately RSVP’d to the event. I really want to hear what she has to say. I even convinced my sister to go along with me. Then I promptly e-mailed Erin and asked her if it was wrong for me to be so darn excited. She assured me it was perfectly normal and made me promise to blog it.
I charged my cell phone. I loaded the driving directions in GPS. I charged my camera batteries. I could hardly fall asleep last night.
Then I woke up this morning and saw this:
Snow. “Silly Soft Stuff” as Thomas the Tank Engine calls it. This weather could prevent me from getting to Wausau and the weather channel advises against traveling today. Ugh.
To go, or not to go? That is the question.
Please, snow, stop falling!
**Updated — So, Fox News reports that Hillary canceled all of her events today due to the snow blizzard we are experiencing here in Wisconsin. The southern part of the state had freezing rain last night, sewers are frozen, roads are glare ice. The area I live in has been hit hard. Close to six inches already, it’s been snowing since 6 a.m. I tried to shovel my car out and I gave up halfway through. There’s nowhere to push this snow. Our snowbanks are now as tall as me.
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February 17th, 2008 at 11:14 am, Daisy Says:
Good luck! I’m afraid the candidates may get marooned in our fair state. They’ll get a taste of what we call “weather” with a vengeance. I’m more worried about the inch of ice underneath the snow on my street. Slip slidin’ away…
February 17th, 2008 at 11:42 am, mammacheryl Says:
Hey. If you get stranded, you can always hang out at my place until the roads are clear.
Seriously. I’m so jealous you get to go hear Clinton speak. I’d love to go hear her. I have a negative opinion of her, and it would be awesome if she would change my mind.
Again, you’re welcome over here. I’m only a mile and a half from UW-MC.
February 17th, 2008 at 2:14 pm, Dana Says:
Daisy it’s insane! Crazy snow storm!
Cheryl, have you heard that Hillary canceled? The Wausau Daily Herald says the event is still on, but Fox News reported late morning that she canceled because of the weather.
February 18th, 2008 at 1:52 pm, Liz Says:
Aw,dang it - I would have loved to read your recap - but, you’re probably disappointed enough for the both of us!