I'm up this morning waiting for the dawn to break over Mt. Jefferson, but it's only going to be a brightening, rather than a dawn. Snow is falling heavily; my eyes are peeled for the flakes to turn into icy blobs, but it hasn't happened yet.
We are under a storm warning officially. About 5-6" of plain old snow has fallen so far. We are due for some serious ice during the day before it changes back to snow and continues through Sunday. Meanwhile a bit further north my friends in DC are doubtless battening down their hatches for what is already being called the, ta da, Storm of the Century.
Most people around here are saying they are sick of the snow. It's storm #4 for us since just before Christmas.
I, on the other hand, am not sick of it. I think it's wonderful. Yes. I am a sick puppy. I do wish it would just stay snow and not turn to ice, but I'll take the ice instead of cold rain. It would be nice to not lose power...but I'm game right now. We'll see if I'm still talking this trash by Sunday or so.
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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