Lately, we're at our darkest with the winter solstice coming up in a week or so. In the mornings, it stays dark until 10:45 and in the evenings, it starts getting dark around 4:45. I'm excited for when it starts getting lighter again!
We have alot of snow on the ground and until last week, it was probably 1 1/2 feet. I shoveled the snow for the first time in my life, only to go outside later and discover our landlord came over with his snow plow and took care of it again. :) At least it was good exercise! But then, a few days ago, the weather warmed up to the 30's and it started to rain which melted most of the recent snows. However, on top of the snow and ice from the last month or so, it made the roads very treacherous to drive/ walk on, as I discovered when I slipped in our neighbors yard and landed on my bum. But we're good! No injuries or bruises to speak of!
On Thursday of last week, in the town that never shuts down due to snow or ice, the schools actually shut down for the day because the roads were so dangerous and the weather was pretty bad. But we still had to go to work...
This morning, this email was going around our work bulletin, where they send out warnings, or news, or sell item. It's kind of like a local craigslist.
"Bethel Search and Rescue
Travel Warning
Ice conditions in the Bethel area continue to deteriorate, with reports of growing overflow and open holes on the river.
Travel is not recommended at this time, especially at night. BSAR advises staying off the river until the weather improves.
Please advise anyone who must go out to be prepared for trouble and be safe. These conditions make S&R efforts difficult and dangerous.
Thank You"
Travel Warning
Ice conditions in the Bethel area continue to deteriorate, with reports of growing overflow and open holes on the river.
Travel is not recommended at this time, especially at night. BSAR advises staying off the river until the weather improves.
Please advise anyone who must go out to be prepared for trouble and be safe. These conditions make S&R efforts difficult and dangerous.
Thank You"
Apparently, now is NOT the time to drive on the river. The thought of falling through and being swept down river with the current is enough to keep me off of it completely, until it is frozen solidly all the way through!
As a last note, we're really getting a kick out of you Lower-48-ers complaining of the cold. Someone in Phoenix, Arizona (you know who you are) said something about having to layer up to go outside when it was in the 40's??? I think????? Jeff and I did the math (at the time, it was -45 degrees with the windchill) and realized there was a 85 degree difference between there and here, so quit complaining!!! LOL :)
Have a great week everyone!!!
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