What ho. Or maybe what "ho ho ho." We're looking at major snows, starting tomorrow, and running right up through Christmas Eve day.
I know, I should be worried about that fundraiser tomorrow night, the press releases, the maybe last-minute trip to WV for work, the family coming into town (probably not now). But I just can't bring myself to be worried about any of it.
Because when there's big snow, it really is just a matter of surrendering what passes for control over stuff over, and figuring out how to make it fun. That's how I'm doing it, in any case.
It does make for a jam-packed day today, though. Not the least of which entails the fixing of a flat tire on the most snow-worthy vehicle we own, the venerable "Snowball." Snowball is a 2001 Subaru Forrester with about 170,000 miles on her, many of them snow miles from up in Michigan, or from trips up there from the NC Mountains. Since Snowball is slated to go to my step-daughter Elizabeth soon, and she lives in Charlotte, it's likely to be Snowball's last hurrah getting through drifts and such.
Looks like I might be able to finally realize my dream of cross-country skiing on the Blue Ridge Parkway!
Time to go to the grocery store, which will undoubtedly be NUTS today.
CHRIS ARVIDSON
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A Visit to Crazytown. |
The Confluence at the end of the New River Expedition 2010.
We waited for the Expedition to reach Roby Greene bridge so the T.V. guys could get some good shots.
Self Portrait from the New River Expedition last year - Day Two - I still looked pretty chipper, don't you think?
Rosie was excited!
Aunt Chrissy and Rose
Rose and Troy.
YAY EMMA - Doesn't she look stunning!
Traffic Jam: Ashe County Style.
These four photos where taken on the South Fork New River, Wednesday morning, April 7.
It was a sparkling Sunday morning.
Back row, left to right, Susan, Anna and Chris. Front row, left to right, Mary Nell, Darlene, Judy, Jane & Bethy.
In front of the library.
Henry (left) at the WV conservation easement signing yesterday.
Ain't it purty?
Poor old Snowball the Subaru sitting next to the new car... with all of its 172,000 miles.
Super cool interior. Oh, and yes, I DO own Ford stock...
I'm pretty sure I was saying a swear word here...
Anne Knight and Sam were ready for the show to start!
Susan and Chris. Goobers forever.
Susan, Spike and Sam.
Here's the very end of the New River.
The final salute of the New River Expedition 2009.
Goucher Gophers, class of 2005, on the New River near Radford, VA. Chris Arvidson & Tim Jackson!
During the New River Expedition the Concerned Citizens of Giles County made us lunch on the River. These folks are incredible. They are fighting a fly ash dump on the River and are absolutely dedicated and focused. Read about their efforts by clicking on the link above.
Camping on the New at the Goette/Claus house "Bellebend"
Mr. Heron poses near a few lingering rhododendron blossoms.
Day Three - taking off.
How about this for a crew! Yay to everyone who made it the 22 miles of the first day!
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