image from wrh.noaa.gov
It’s been an interesting day so far!
Yesterday morning, we had green grass showing; it started to snow around 2pm, a “wintry mix” the weatherman called it. By 7pm we had seven inches of snow.
I got up extra early this morning because I knew the commute to the office was going to be horrendous, and it was. Icy roads, cars in the ditch, and vehicles stuck where the snow plow hadn’t yet been. I had to tap the brakes once and felt my SUV start to slide; Crap! Crap! Crap! I shouted as I swerved back into position.
I made it to the office on time (yay!) and powered up my laptop; slowly my programs started to populate.
“Anyone else having problems with email or downloading files from the network?” This became the question of the day.
Sure enough, our office had lost connectivity. It made sense, given the ice and power outages in the area.
In my job I am dead in the water without my laptop though so, after a meeting, I powered down my computer, undocked it from the docking station and loaded up my vehicle for the trip HOME. Driving back was no better; the roads are icy and messy and now, the wind is swirling the loose snow around into a drifting, blustery hazard. The snow plows are out but there’s no salt being applied because it’s too cold for the salt to take effect. I saw several more vehicles in the ditch and a few unfortunate folks who were stuck.
I made it though. And thankfully the power is on so I have access to high-speed.
((Truth be told, I’m just fine working here today anyways … I have a number of projects to finish and I will be able to without interruption.))
But first, I think I’ll fill up my coffee cup, slip into my slippers and crank the heat up.
Happy day all!
I am working from home today, too…. however, because it’s a snow day, I have two little boys at home and therefore plenty of interruptions. 🙂
Kelli I remember those days well! It’s great fun having them home but … not as easy to get my work done :). MJ
I love working from home. In fact, I might do it tomorrow 🙂
I love it, too. The only hard thing for me is that I end up doing a lot of work/work and some of the home/work and it’s more tiring than normal! MJ
Happy day to you too! Stay safe!
Very nice blog … Debbie 🙂
And thank You for visiting, Debbie… MJ
I loved working from home when we were snowed in off and on over the course of the past couple of weeks. I’m much more productive without all of those pesky work interruptions. 😉 Stay warm!
I understand, Michelle. As much as I enjoy my co-workers and our back & forth banter, I can get more done in less time here. Thanks for visiting; come back soon! MJ
Best Picture…
.. thank you. Not one I took personally but I credited the source b/c it captures the day perfectly. Thanks for commenting, MJ
I love it when the unexpected is the much appreciated. Yea for you!
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I’d not read this one before. Here’s trusting you have a safe commute! DM
Thank you, DM. It was ridiculously long but uneventful 🙂 MJ