Still no snow

[susandennis]

While we get cold-ish weather, I am at sea level so this subject line is pretty much perenial. Sigh.

I have a meeting about Mr. Important's project for an hour and a half this morning. If I wasn't taking the afternoon off, said meeting would be cruel and unusual punishment. But, it's Friday, there's free pizza for lunch and I am taking the afternoon off so I think I'm going to use the meeting to think cruel and unusual thoughts.

No word from Dickhead about the refinance. I'm as shocked as the rest of you.

I'm off to Costco this afternoon. I heard they have Clementines which would be heaven. But, I also need coffee and meat.

Clementines, for those who might not know, are the world's most perfect tangerines. They come from Spain. Last year our government wouldn't let them into the U.S. - Medflies. But, the ban was lifted on October 15 of this year. However, if you live in Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Puerto Rico, or any other U.S. territory you are SOL this year.

I'm not a big fruit person but these suckers are heaven. If I can't have snow, maybe a good Spanish tangerine will help... Off to a conference room to think cruel and unusual thoughts. I'll try not to share after.

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[pookfreak.livejournal.com]

I got some clemintines at the store a few days before T-giving - I wasn't terribly impressed with them. I picked up a few normal tangerines yesterday and the one I had was ok but not great. I'm still seeking my perfect sweet but tart tangerine/orange!

[vixter.livejournal.com]

My friend who has 12 days booked at Whistler (in BC) over Christmas is also praying for a big
storm in the Pacific NW. It would be a hassle for my mother and brother though.

But Seattle can actually have beautiful well behaved snow (on the 2nd day, especially if the sun comes
out, but it is still cold). I remember 1 year (well, it was down in Portland, but it could happen in
Seattle, too) the snow stayed around for a couple weeks, but the roads were clear and dry.

Susan, have you actually driven in Seattle in the snow? Sure, Washingtonians are better than Californians in driving in snow (and rain of course) but there sure can be idiots on those hills if it snows. My
mom had a 8 hour commute home (from downtown to Sea-Tac) once. Caused by the accidents, not the
snow itself.

[susandennis]

Ok, Ok, I am now cloaked in major guilt. I do not drive in rain, snow, sleet, sunshine, or any other days. I live a half block from where I work. Can I wish for snow in my half block? Please?

I've lived here for 10 years. We had one good snow 5 years ago. But, I'm a half a block from Elliott Bay so it can snow in Sea-Tac and we get nothing.

[vixter.livejournal.com]

I didn't mean to make you feel guilty. Sorry about that. I think a slow it down snow day is good for
everybody. And I commend you for living so close to work.

I don't think I've been in downtown Seattle more than once while it was snowing.

I think the weather patterns may have changed, too. I remember about 2 snowstorms per year in the 60's
and 70's. There has been some strange weather in the last 15 years.

But be patient, this is just the begining of the (possible) snow season. I remember it snowing in early March in Sea-Tac.

Now I'm getting a little nostalgic for snow, myself. The quietness. The dark skies during the day.
I actually enjoy shoveling snow (and dirt for that matter).

I'd rather it didn't snow on Dec 22 when we are driving over the Siskyious, though.