Snow-non-eclipse

[altivo]

We won't be seeing the eclipse here I think. Heavy snow clouds and either more snow or else freezing rain predicted. We have about four inches of new snow on the ground, all of which fell since 3 pm or so today.

Gary was in Chicago and delayed, called me at work to say he'd be late. Neither he nor I knew that it was starting to snow heavily here at that point. I left work early so as to do animal care and be done by dark if possible, only to discover a good half inch of accumulation already and roads very slippery. Did make it home, though, and did get chores done. Gary didn't get home until nearly 7 pm. Conditions were very poor by then.

This has disrupted baking plans for the evening. I think we're going to bed shortly. Both of us are stretched too far.

Mail did come through, including a box with presents for Gary. *pounce, hide*

Comments

[calydor.livejournal.com]

Completely clear skies here, the eclipse should start any moment now.

Full moon, winter solstice, total eclipse - that can't be a common event.

[altivo]

No. I saw someone remarking that it last occurred in 1638.

Sky did not clear here, though the clouds were thin enough that the full moon illuminated the entire sky like a fluorescent behind a diffusion screen. Hope you had a good view.

[calydor.livejournal.com]

Sadly the moon disappeared behind the trees when three quarters of it was gone, but until then it was a pretty beautiful sight.

[altivo]

Glad you got to see at least part of it. This morning we have gray skies, fog and drizzle, and 4 or more inches of wet snow on the ground. ;p

[cabcat.livejournal.com]

*gets this cute mental image of an equine pouncing on something* :D

[altivo]

Oh, we can pounce all right. You do NOT want to be the pouncee, though.