Snowshoes? We don't need no steenking snowshoes... or do we?

6PM, an apartment on Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco-
Andrew: Hey, where did we put the snowshoes after we unpacked last time?
Becky: I thought we left them at your parents?
Andrew: Really? I'm pretty sure my mom gave us each a pair... I wonder what I did with them... well, no matter I doubt we need them anyway. Off we go!

12AM, knee deep in snow with a 50lb pack, somewhere in the Sierras.
Andrew: *pant* *pant* *pant* my pants *pant* are *pant* soaking...
Becky: I'm divorcing you.
Andrew: But *pant* we're *pant* not *pant* married *pant* *pant*... *GASP*
Becky: I'm still divorcing you.

But obviously we made it! And Becky claims it was "part of the adventure." Guess that's one of many reasons I love her so much.

All: So glad to be here!

Snow!

It started to snow just a bit today at about 2pm. It snowed until about 3 PM and is now clear, although threatening. Winter storm warning goes into effect in about two hours at 5PM so apparently we're scooting out of town just before the good stuff gets here. Unfortunately work beckons, or else we'd stay and provide the weather updates.

Not much came down this afternoon, and it was very light. No accumulation on the decks or railings - maybe a 1/4 inch?

I made Pancakes today, but as always fouled up saving the start. I had a little less than a half of a teaspon of sugar in there when i said @#*$@# and quickly set some aside. So bring some if you can. Use the jar start before the plastic box start. Also, the last flour in the house is in the flour cylinder and it's only 3/4 full. A morning or two of pancakes will put a dent into that pretty quick.

We only have one package of delicious Ghiradelli brownies left, so whichever of us goes to costco next, I'm sure we'd all appreciate it. Becky and I also are leaving a a bottle of delicious Pinot Noir, so we can all rush up here to drink it.

Still no sign of mice!

Becky & the Weather

"Winter Storm Warning remains in effect. Snow accumulations: a storm total of up to 24 inches of new snow will be possible. Winds: southwest winds up to 45 mph." What's the deal with Becky and bad weather at the cabin? Is it linked to the same cosmic event of Ann and no water? You just have to wonder...

Gazelle?

Ive heard of gazelles in Africa, but in the sierras?

Snow, where did you go?

Hard to believe that all that snow is gone!

It is a little chilly outside but much warmer than the 20 degrees reported by Uncle Lou two months ago. I guess spring is just around the corner. It was very interesting to see the the usual golden hills from the valley looking green!

 

New Technology

This is a time capsule of sorts - let the record reflect I'm writing this on a Motorola Droid Phone and its the coolest piece of technology ever! Anyway, just took the dogs out for a walk and was able to go everrywhere on a crust of ice - no sinking with just boots on. The forecast calls for sun today, so I guess the question is how warm it'll get today.

And all through the house, no one was stirring, not even a mouse (hopefully, and thank god).

Andrew

Warm welcome

We are very glad to be here. A little tired. Ok, VERY tired. No signs of house guests. The cabin is warm and we have water and electricity. Not as much snow as the past few times. Andrew was able to slide the barn doors without having to shovel any snow. We are going to bed now. Just learned that the smart man of the cabin turned the electric blanket on 5 minutes ago. Adios!