hunkering down

[lizziebelle]

No snow yet, but they're calling for up to 12" today and tonight, and there's a definite feeling of anticipation in the air. Most of the schools in the area are closed today (some of them are *still* closed after last week's ice storm up in the hills), and state workers were told to stay home. Of course, the paper must get out, so we're all here today. Two of my coworkers have their kids with them (one each) because of the school cancellation.

My mom called me this morning, wondering if I was going in today. Well, it's not snowing yet, so it would look pretty silly to call in for snow. I'll probably leave early; it's really not busy today, being the slow season and all. If people are out today, they're buying bread, milk, and rock salt, not classified ads. I told her I'll call when I get home.

It's looking unlikely that I'll make it to the coven Yule tomorrow night; on top of the foot of snow today, they're predicting more for Sunday. A snow sandwich. So I'll probably be spending the weekend cleaning up the kitchen and making Yule gifts. Not sure what I'll make this year... shortbread? Bath salts? Truffles? Maybe something else, if I get a burst of inspiration. I have a new book from the library (Solstice Wood by Patricia McKillip, recommended by capriuni) and disc one of season 4 of Lost from Netflix to keep me entertained. Plus, lots of pretty snow to take pictures of. :)

Comments

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

12 inches??? YIKES!

Hope you stay warm and safe!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Do you have heat yet?

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

No, I seriously don't think they'll get it fixed while we need it.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Oh dear! I hope you're managing to stay warm. And I hope it warms up outside!

[leenah.livejournal.com]

hey, i should call you, or you call me, just to chatter, if you can't make it to Yule.

drop me a note or something. :)

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

I'll be here! Maybe we can chat while you're on the train. :)

[anaquana.livejournal.com]

Solstice Wood is a great book. Ok, almost every book that McKillip has written is good. I've always been able to find little nuggets in them that really make me think about things.

*hugs*

I'm hoping that Joe's work holiday party tonight is canceled. It's all the way in Ludlow.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

I've enjoyed some of her other books, too. I like her style.

Ugh, I hope your party is cancelled, too! Unless it never snows...

[chalkhorse.livejournal.com]

Heavy snowfall in Albany! I am going out to the hardware store in a bit (it's only 4 blocks away) and then hunkering down for the rest of the day/night!

I am gonna make incense for Yule gifties--of course most people won't get theirs until well after Yule!

That book sounds good, must look for it.

We already got the set and re-watched Season 4 of Lost--its a short season!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

I would make incense, but not for coworkers & family. ;)

I think this book is right up your alley. And it takes place in "upstate NY"! Which we know is full of faeries. :)

Just over a month until season 5!

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Stay warm and safe and enjoy!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I feel much better about it now that I'm home. :)

[sea-dark-wine.livejournal.com]

Have a cozy weekend! we'll be thinking of you.

It is snowing heavily here now. R. got home a short time ago. Almost time to start shoveling...

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Glad you're both home safely. Good luck with the shoveling, and I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow night, too! Happy Yule!