Frequently Asked Post Blizzard Questions.

Question #1: Have you left the house yet?
Yes! Today after four days of flu and weather imposed hibernation, I put on pants that weren't sweats or pajamas and went to lunch with Rach & Finn. I'm feeling much better - I didn't take a nap even. Thank you everyone for checking in on me!

Here's proof I left the house. As you can see, I even showered and did my hair for the occasion.


Question #2: Just how much snow did you get in Falls Church? And is this normal for the area?
Our estimate for last weekend's snowfall is about 24 inches. This Tuesday-Wednesday, we received another six to nine inches, but the winds and drifting were much worse. Here are the snow piles next to our driveway. Keep in mind that I am exactly six feet, so the piles are close to 4.5 or 5 feet tall next to our driveway. We think that it could be April before the snow melts everywhere - some parking lots have at least eight to ten foot piles of snow.

Our total for the year is about 54 inches, a winter record for the area. The DC region normally sees only about 18 inches of snow a year. Our cities are just not prepared for this huge mass of snow.


Question #3: Are you going to be teaching school until July?
Today was our 10th snow day, including six in a row. The last day I saw my lovely 8th graders was February 4th. The calendar only explains what happens with 10 snow days, and it looks like we will be in school until June 25th. If we have any more we will all be surprised to find out what happens! There is a chance we might not have school Monday, or at the least we might have a late arrival. It all depends on how the neighborhood streets get cleared over the weekend. We are just not equipped for this kind of snow. Look at our poor cul-de-sac below. Part of the circle has NEVER been plowed. The driver stopped and backed up, leaving a couple of houses on their own to dig out.


Question #4: How's Belle handling this?
She's getting a lot more adventurous when it comes to playing in the backyard. She looks like a rabbit as she tries to hop around the snow. It is definitely deeper than her legs, and sometimes she sinks down as she tries to run around. However, when she is tired, the snow also makes a nice cool pillow. I cringe just thinking about how many more months we will have to wipe their paws every time they come inside. The snow will be with us forever.


That pretty much answers most of the questions I have received. If you have something else you are dying to know about Snowmageddon 2010, leave it in the comments, and I'll get back to you.

We're just glad to have our electricity, our SUVs and DVR. Life is looking up around here.