I took that photo from the porch of my old dorm, and that's much more what I think of when we talk about snow. But also, it snowed like that all the time, and from November to March the campus smelled grossly sweet, like molasses, because they put this molasses mixture on the sidewalks before every snowstorm to try to melt the snow. I don't know what was wrong with good old-fashioned salt, but that molasses crap smelled nasty and also made the snow turn brown and ugly before it otherwise would have.
My point is that when I was in college I really got sick of snow, fast. But now that I live down in DC where it doesn't snow very often, and when it does snow, it isn't usually very much, I do appreciate the occasional flurry. I also appreciate that, unlike where I grew up in North Carolina, DC does not shut down at the first sign of wintry precipitation. Because this is what I do not miss:
I mean, seriously. That chair was probably buried and therefore unusable for months after that storm.
So, what about you? Do you like snow or not?
I like snow fun - Sledding, playing with my son in it.
ReplyDeleteBut driving in it and trying not to slip on icy walks? Not so much. But then again, I doubt anyone likes THAT.
Hmmm I think we may have gone to the same school. Not positive but I remember the gross smell that would stick around foreverrrr too. Could just be a MA thing though?
ReplyDeleteI love snow. It's snowing right now and it's making me happy. I don't think I could ever live in a place that doesn't get snow in the winter.
ReplyDeleteI think snow is really pretty...for like a minute. And then I'm tired of the cold and digging out the car.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in upstate New York where six inches of snow in a two-hour time period was nothing. Where twelve inches of snow in a two-hour time period made drivers a little wary. It had to get to 18+ inches for people to start to buy supplies for the night.
ReplyDeleteTo this day, I HATE! ABHOR! DETEST! snow. This past Sunday I woke up to half an inch of snow outside and I was pissed. I didn't have to drive anywhere, didn't have to GO anywhere for that matter, but I just hate it for it's very cold, wet, slushy being.
End rant about snow.
I live in Texas. It does actually snow, once a year or so, and it ices/sleets, too. But I've never had much snow to get used to. My feelings are sort of indifferent. I definitely don't have a winter wardrobe, but I imagine if I did, I'd love the snow.
ReplyDeleteBut I also live in Texas for a reason, and it's because I'll probably be able to wear flip flops this weekend.
it took me ONE AND ONE HALF HOURS to get to work today. typically a 30 min commute. I HATE DC DRIVERS + SNOW.
ReplyDeletei actually enjoy snow itself very much, and don't mind driving in it either (nj gal here.. we don't close school for 2 inches! pfft!) but OH MY GOD do people freak out around here. everyone who learned to drive south of DE should be barred from using their cars when it snows.
ok so maybe i'm a little bitter. but seriously, 1 1/2 hours? for the first hour of that i never went over 10 mph.
I like snow - in theory.
ReplyDeleteNew York is actually the perfect place for me because when there's a big storm it looks pretty and it's fun to hang out in the park, etc. But usually in a few days it all melts and life goes back to normal.
Also, no cars to shovel out.
It's snowing here a little today, too. I generally don't care for winter, particularly when it's bitter cold and windy, but I love the quieting effect snow has on everything while it's falling and after it's blanketed everything and before there are any footprints or tire tracks.
ReplyDeleteI love the snow - but only in short bursts. The whole city shuts down here when it snows, which is fun a first, but gets old quickly.
ReplyDeleteI always like snow in theory, but the reality is that it kind of sucks to be in. I continue to live in a place where there is snow, however; sometimes I just wish winter took less time to whip through here.
ReplyDeleteugh. not loving the snow today that's for sure. i'm used to a lot of snow, like you. i used to live right on a lake so we got dumped on all winter long. i shouldn't really complain seeing as the most we get here is a few inches.
ReplyDeleteI could barely read this post without bursting into tears. I HAD TO SKIM! I miss snow so, so much.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE snow. Love, love, love it. I love watching The Weather Network for the "Red Screen" (indicating a storm watch). I love shovelling and sledding and making snow angels. I especially love how it covers the leaves we never got around to raking!
ReplyDeleteSure, I like it. For a day or so.
ReplyDeleteLiving in the south has thinned my blood and the people around here are clueless about snow driving! Watch out!
I LOVE snow! We got about 3 inches last night and I was thrilled. It makes everything pretty and peaceful for about 20 minutes, until the salt trucks come through.
ReplyDeleteI get really really excited when it snows. But I also live in Texas and snow is rare. Well, not really rare. It snows usually once a year, but it's like 1/8 of an inch and it melts as soon as it hits the ground. I'd love to make a snow angel someday.
ReplyDeleteSo now I'm terribly curious about where you went to school...any clues? I'm feeling Western Mass. - Holyoke, Amherst, UMass - something like that.
ReplyDeleteI too spent 4 years of college in (Eastern) Mass., then 4 years living and working in that weather.
Snow is great and all until you actually have to function as an adult in the stuff. Spending half an hour digging my car out only to spend over an hour fearing for my life on underplowed roads is not my idea of a sensible commute. Nor is spending a Friday at home because no one wants to deal with getting that wet or that cold my idea of a fun winter social life.
I'm quite happily back in California where I go to the snow and it never ever comes to me.
I like snow when it is still in the air, but not afterward.
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