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Re: Re: Naut, that must have been exciting... in a teeth-clenching way!
Naut, it sounds like a lot of time spent thinking-- What was I thinking?? You must have really wanted to get out of Wawa!
Is it you or is it a Canadian sort of thing, to go trudging up to that light which could have been a private home? I suspect most Americans would not, first of all, deliberately stow their vehicle in a snow-bank, then approach a stranger's house seeking shelter. Instead they would push on until the car stowed itself in a snowbank, then they would huddle in the car and try to survive.
There are parts of this country still near-enough to pioneer mindset that people rely on each other. But I think mainstream America is much more inclined to avoidance.
I am not sure whether I would, though it is a sensible thing to do. Well, now I am more likely to do such a thing. But this week it won't come to that.
posted by
Ciel
on December 14, 2008 at 10:52 AM
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We are close to end of December now yet we have not known a day
at Kolkata to call it winter. How strange is God's universe .
posted by
afzal50
on December 14, 2008 at 5:12 AM
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ok then.. after seeing those picture in your other blog.. I am glad you didnt go. Wow.. what an adventure that might have turned out to be. My goodness..
~peace
posted by
Blue_feathers
on December 14, 2008 at 5:03 AM
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Re: Naut, that must have been exciting... in a teeth-clenching way!
Yep. it was! It was late afternoon when I got to Wawa, and found that the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) because of the snow had closed Hwy 17, the Trans-Canada. Since I didn't want to get stuck in Wawa (nobody would want to get stuck in Wawa in winter or any other time of the year, no offence to Wawaites, LOL), i took a secondary road via Chapleau, which they had forgotten about, and which was worse. By now it was completely dark, and at some point my headlights went out I couldn't pull off the road since my car could not possibly climb six feet of snowbanks, and I continued on in the driving snow with my flashers...
I never saw another car, but eventually spotted a light off the road. I rammed my car into the snow as far off the road as possible, got out and trudged up a bit of a hill through some drifts - it tuned out to be a motel, whose owners had closed the place and had planned to leave on vacation that day, but had been unable to get out because of the snowstorm. They were a lovely older couple, and we spent some time together, chatting over a few drinks. There was some haggling over the rate - they didn't want to charge me at all ("We're closed! You're our guest!"), but in the end they let me stuff some bills into a piggy bank they kept for their granddaughter...
The next morning dawned bright and sunny, he helped me dig out my car, and I was on my way again...
posted by
Nautikos
on December 14, 2008 at 4:04 AM
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Naut, that must have been exciting... in a teeth-clenching way!
Charlie and I drove from Calgary back to the Seattle area back when he was just over a year old. Blizzards in the mountains, and he started vomiting just as we left city limits, and kept it up for about 24 hours. That was also a thrill-ride!
I hope you'll find time--I always enjoy your responses!
posted by
Ciel
on December 13, 2008 at 8:23 PM
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Slipping... among other vehicles slipping around--
I wouldn't mind so much if it didn't look like being the way of things for the whole 1500 mile trip--each way!
Merry Christmas to you, too!
posted by
Ciel
on December 13, 2008 at 8:15 PM
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Ciel
In view of the changed conditions a wise decision! I remember driving through a blizzard on a trip from Winnipeg to Toronto shortly before Christmas some years ago, and it was tough...BTW, I found your comment to my time Tidbit interesting, and may write a response in Thoughts tomorrow, if I find the time...
posted by
Nautikos
on December 13, 2008 at 7:19 PM
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After the snow in B.C. yesterday you could have had a slippery journey at best> I think you made the best choice. Pictures of Christmas at home will be grand.Merry Christmas!
posted by
merkie
on December 13, 2008 at 12:25 PM
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TAPS and Rockin' Rector
Thanks for your contributions to the gladness pool...
In a funny way, Charlie gave me another: his spontaneous outburst of disappointment that we can't make this trip. Always good to know your kids aren't just humoring you!
posted by
Ciel
on December 13, 2008 at 11:21 AM
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Sad, but glad. Safe is definitely better than sorry.
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on December 13, 2008 at 10:08 AM
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Ciel, I'm glad you changed your mind. Deep snow and frigid cold of Ute Pass or any other Colorado Mountain Pass is nothing to take lightly. Although, I can definitely see why you wanted to do it.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 13, 2008 at 12:49 AM
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Troosha, I have to admit, I am not generally known for wise decisions
in matters such as this... but on this occasion, the degree of unwiseness in making the trip was pretty glaring, and not even I could miss it!
posted by
Ciel
on December 12, 2008 at 11:42 AM
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Troosha, enjoy the pretty whiteness!
I hope you are all ready for it, and can enjoy it without anxieties or uncoziness!
The winds have begun to pick up here...
posted by
Ciel
on December 12, 2008 at 11:40 AM
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Update - the rain is NOW snow…
posted by
Troosha
on December 12, 2008 at 11:31 AM
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Ciel
Although the adventure would certainly be fun, I think you’ve made a wise decision. I’m watching out my window as I type this waiting for the rain to turn to snow. Could make for a cozy weekend though….
posted by
Troosha
on December 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM
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