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Federal Government Closed AGAIN on Thursday
Written by Bill Schmalfeldt
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 08:21

As I said yesterday, for the four years I was a federal employee in the Bush administration, we never had a day where the government was closed for bad weather.

Tomorrow will make the 5th day in a month… 4th in a row.

It was hellish out there today.  Nearly two feet of snow, and now it’s blowing and drifting.  Cars have been ordered off the street under penalty of law.  Snow plows were pulled from the road.

I have lived in Iowa, North Dakota and Northern Wisconsin and I have NEVER seen a week like this.

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Last Updated on Friday, 12 February 2010 03:42
Snowpocalpyse Part VI — TJ Feeds Himself to the Snow Demons
Written by Bill Schmalfeldt
Saturday, 6 February 2010 02:29

It’s shortly after 2pm.  It’s been snowing for 27 hours straight.  We have, probably, six hours to go.  We’ve gotten over 30 inches of snow.  And Gail and TJ have done a great job keeping the porch, driveway, sidewalk and doggie poop corral clear.

It is to them and their pioneer spirit that this film is dedicated.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 18 February 2010 06:36
I Feel Somewhat Useless…
Written by Bill Schmalfeldt
Saturday, 6 February 2010 09:11

My wife and stepson have been out in the snow now for nearly two hours… taking breaks to come in and warm up a bit.  I’ve been sitting here in my PJ’s, making coffee, keeping an eye on the dogs, acting like the stereotypical frontier woman while her men do the dangerous chores outside.

It’s been awhile since I could do any heavy snow shoveling.  Until a year ago, I was able, at least, to help keep the porch clear and pitch in on the sidewalks and driveways.

This year, I am useless.

So, I do what I can do.  I’ll cook.  I’ll keep the cappuccino flowing as need be.

Maybe I’ll make a quilt.

Damn you Parkinson!  AND your disease!

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 10:39
Snowpocalyplse — Snow Kiddin’!
Written by Bill Schmalfeldt
Saturday, 6 February 2010 07:27

No movie this morning.  The pictures tell the tale better.

The current priority at 7:30 am is to dig out a spot where the dogs can go potty.  Gail had a space at the bottom of the steps, and I took the girlies out.  Both of them looked at me like I’m crazy.

TJ measured 23 inches.  Maybe 8 to 10 more to come.

Snow.  Freaky snow.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 February 2010 02:56
Snowpocalypse Part IV — Night Settles In
Written by Bill Schmalfeldt
Friday, 5 February 2010 07:48

This will be the final post of the evening.  If you log in to this website tomorrow by, oh, say, 10 am or so, and there’s no new video…

Assume the worst!

Now.  Watch the video.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 10:39
Snowpocalypse Part III — The Early Stages
Written by Bill Schmalfeldt
Friday, 5 February 2010 05:43

THE STORM THUS FAR…

The snow started around 11.  Around 2, it began to stick to grassy surfaces.  Around 5 it began sticking to the street.  Now it’s starting to pile up.  A bit more than an inch so far.  29 to go.

As of yet the dogs show no signs of going feral.  The fish, on the other hand… well, there’s no telling.

Watch the Video!

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 10:39
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