Ohhhhh, the weather outside is frightful...

Visibility is low. Thick snowflakes create a blinding world of white. My car laments the fact that it is carrying snow tires in the trunk and back seat instead of using them (owners fault). Temperatures plummet causing ice to form on everything. Government employees do not get 2-hour delays.

This sets the stage for what promises to be a very exciting trip from Pasco, Washington over to Portland, Oregon tomorrow. I do plan to get those snow tires out of the back seat and trunk of my car and have them installed before I head out along the treacherous albeit beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Snow and ice and log trucks make for a potentially thrilling trip. I'm stocking my car with survival gear: blankets, water, flashlight, food, and iPod nano. At least the Colts play tonight so I won't miss a game even if I get stuck somewhere for days. I think my biggest fear is that I'll make it all the way to Portland and then at the last second, my flight will be grounded. I honestly never thought that snow and ice in the West would keep me from getting to Wisconsin!! :-)

This may well be my last post of the year (or of my life - weather permitting) so allow me to say Merry Christmas to you all! And to all (who are traveling), a safe flight!