1st Blizzard

We had the first blizzard of the winter of 2011 overnight. The snow began around 1:30 and I lost power (and heat) at 5:45 pm. A giant branch snapped off and crashed down upon my roof at 8:30 pm (from the tree in Jean Marie's backyard) from the weight of all the snow. I read by candlelight ("Crazy '08" and July's National Geographic) in my big chair with Sabrino sleeping on my lap. I took lots of pictures. Then I did some drawing (a woman's profile, and a mountainside dream home), read "Green Lantern vs. Aliens" (DC/Dark Horse, 2000), and kept my fingers crossed for power & heat (to no avail) before going to bed at 11 pm.

I awoke at 3 am and put the stove on again for a half hour, and took more pictures while listening to my iPod. The sky was eerily bright even that late. Then it was back to sleep. A tree came crashing down up the hill (another loud gunshot of sound) as I dozed. I finally got out of bed at 9:30 am, when the sun was up enough to help the burner keep my apartment warm. It never got cold enough for Sabrino to want to join me under the covers, so that was good.

The plow guys came by at 11:30 and did a great job, so at 12:15 or so (after calling Ma to let her know all was well at this address - they only lost power for about 5 minutes!) I went out to shovel my steps clear, and clean off & move my car back to its proper spot in front of my door. I took more pictures, of the fallen rooftop tree limb and the rest of the aftermath, and when I finally went back indoors the power was back on! Sweet.