Today was a snow day since the school was unable to clear enough snow for students to safely move around campus. Teachers hate snow days because they are added onto the end of the year, but I tried to make this one count. Was up early and worked out on the treadmill. Worked on some school related projects and then got started on our taxes for the year. Spent the rest of the day on the couch with the chihuahuas. Ash still had to go into work.
Thundersnow Removal
As must happen after a snowstorm, we have to dig out our cars and sidewalk. Ash and I spent about 3 hours total digging out both of our cars and making sure our sidewalk is safe. We piled up snow beyond the bottom of the windows on the front of our house. Pretty incredible how much snow came down in the blizzard yesterday. In fact, towards the end of the day I learned that my school had not been able to remove enough snow to make it safe for students to come to school on Monday – so no school for me tomorrow. No need to work out today, my arms are going to be sore from all the shoveling. Made a potato soup, and Ash made some soda bread.
Thundersnow
I have never heard the term before, thundersnow. Apparently, it’s real and it’s predicted to take place with today’s blizzard. Have not heard any thunder yet, but it is definitely windy, cold, and blizzard conditions. Photos and videos don’t do it much justice, but I will post a few below. We spent the day staying warm inside.
Test Drive
Spent the morning watching soccer and then worked out on the treadmill. Ash and I then took a drive to Peabody to test drive a Tesla. I’ve done a test drive before, last September, but wanted to give it another go, and Ash was interested in seeing what all the hype is about. We took a short drive along the highway, parked for a bit to play with the screen, then headed back to the Tesla store. It was a quick drive, but a lot of fun. Very much looking forward to getting my new car.
I think we were feeling a bit stir crazy, so after driving home from Peabody, we decided to hop on the T and head to The Quiet Few for dinner. We feel comfortable going there as they have been one of the few places that demands a vaccine card for entry. We were able to grab a seat at the bar and just relaxed for a few hours before heading back home. Ended the weekend with the chihuahuas on the couch. More serious content tomorrow.
Lazy Saturday
It’s probably possible to do less than I did today, but I doubt it. Spent most of the day on the couch with the chihuahuas watching soccer. Hugh was getting ready for the Arsenal game tomorrow wearing his new red hoodie. In the afternoon I worked out on the treadmill. Ash spent most of the afternoon making pizza dough for a Bianco thick crust pizza, which was delicious, as always.
Tomorrow we will head to Peabody for another Tesla test drive, Ash has never been in one before.
