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 It hasn't officially snowed in Portland since January of 2003. While the latest STORM OF THE CENTURY OF THE WEEK wasn't as rough as then, this week's winter storm did lay down about 4 inches of snow. Apparently 4 inches is just the right amount to cause half of the metro area to not go to work. Admittedly the buses were only partially running, but the Max was running on schedule all day.
To be fair, the snow was somewhat of a surprise as most folks thought the predictions were another wolf sighting. The snow stuck however and left many commuters stuck in traffic for much longer than anticipated. I left my house at 7:50 on Tuesday morning and arrived at 9:55. My normally 35 minute journey lasted over 2 hours. I was rear-ended twice... twice! The only damage was a bent license plate, but still... twice!
I did leave work early, taking the train home and leaving my car at work. I'm glad I did as I saw a lot of crazies sliding to stop for the train crossing on my way home. Megan was kind enough to give me a lift from the station to my house, although in retrospect, the walk was nice. Everyone was playing in the snow, cars were doing 360's in the intersections, and the everyone's moods were so uplifted and joyous. You can complain about the cold and wet nature of snow, but all I saw were people generally happy about it. Sure, everyone was talking about how many accidents they saw and how the buses weren't running, and that it was ridiculous to go into work, but there was still an aire of joy on everyone's face. No amount of inconvenience or fender benders could hide the general happy nature that was on the face of everyone I encountered.
When I got home, I shed my work clothes, slapped on several layers of cotton with an outer layer of non-cotton prepared to do what all righteous dudes and dads must do. Throw snow balls at their kids and build a collosal snow man to demonstrate my supreme masculinity and reign over my domain. The kids won and when the snowman's midsection collapsed, it never fully developed. Still, I reign supreme!
Oh yes, you can see more pics of our fun in the snow.
Mood: Relaxed
Listening to: Dave Matthews Band (just can't get enough of these guys)
Watching: The Queen (a very fine docudrama - highly recommended)
Reading: Jarhead by Anthony Swofford
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