Wednesday, February 14, 2007

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

               

It seems that many Valentine plans went awry today because of the unpredictable weather.  I really didn't have any plans for today as it was supposed to be a work day. My BF is not a huge fan of commercial holidays.  He prefers to surprise me at any time during the year and does.   Actually, he was going to cook dinner for me.  I would get off the bus and drive over to his house.  He does this once a week anyway.  He'll call me on the bus out of nowhere and invite me for dinner and cooks very well.  He was going to surprise me today...lol...but told me last night that it just wouldn't be possible because of the weather.

                                        

The roads are getting a bit better around here but still not the best.

Pittsburgh was pretty much closed down today....the buildings, all schools, colleges, malls, etc.  My building finally closed at 8 this morning although I had no intentions of going nor could I have even gotten out of the house. We ended up with about a foot of snow.  An ice storm moved through last night and dumped 2 inches of ice on top of all of the snow.  We literally could not open our doors in the house this morning.  They were frozen shut.  Joey got the back door open, which we use all the time, and got the inches of ice off of both cars.  He got stuck in the driveway again but managed to shovel more out.  He had problems with the upper end because the neighbors hadn't cleaned it.  The one was out with his snow blower this afternoon.  It looks like I'll be back to work tomorrow but it will be Thursday already.  My BF and I will do something this weekend.

                                     

I hope everyone is safe and warm.  Most of all, I hope that we all continue daily to shower our family and friends with love and affection and make every day Valentine's Day.

                                   

This picture is my front storm door taken from the inside looking out.  We could hear ice pelting most of the night.  It's still frozen shut and looks to have about an inch of ice left on it.  You can barely see out of it but what a mess!  LOL...what a boring entry for today...

                 

                         

Chris

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry it was so bad out today for you Chris. I feel guilty now, we had a wonderful spring like day here in the UK! I hope you can get to your BF's this weekend and spend some time together. Have a good evening! Jeannette xx  http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/  

Anonymous said...

ewwwwwwww ice is horrible!  Happy V Day.... stay safe and warm
hugs
d

Anonymous said...

i hate snow and ice and COLD ugh... stay warm and safe:)

Deb

Anonymous said...

we got 9 inches in one day, then ice and sleet. I went to work in it, kind of against my will. The snow drifts here are 5-8 feet high. I havent felt like taking any more pics of that. I am sorry you got such weather but i am GLAD you are safe!
I know you and your BF will have a good V day together, even if it is late.
love you, lj

Anonymous said...

Chris, just looking at those snow pictures makes me cold, hope you had a great Valentine's Day, Hugs Lisa

Anonymous said...

Snowed in here, too, but I did manage to get out of the deep freeze ( driveway ) and head to Walmart. heh heh  Oooh, time for American Idol ..... bye!
Penny

Anonymous said...

That weather sounds horrible.  As long as your grocery shopping was done, I guess you can try to make the best of it.  Thank god for Joey huh? I thank god for my Joey too.   (and my Krista and hubby)  Happy Valentines Day!   :)
http://journals.aol.com/mrsm711/LatteDah/     Tracy

Anonymous said...

we had all ice then our cars everyone in the neighborhood had to be chiped to get into and the trees moaning. Then it started snowing this evning. Just lovly we have had one heck of a memorable valentines day that is for sure stay safe stay warm. you certianly got more snow than me

Anonymous said...

Happy Valentines Day.

love ya
it sure looks cold there, warm here in Sc, although raining a bit

Jennifer

Anonymous said...

You entry was NOT boring, at all! :)  I love reading anything you write!  Wow.. I cannot imagine living where it snows like that.  I would freak out!  We freak out, here in Cali, when it drizzles rain! lol  I'm serious!  We just can't handle it.  Traffic comes to a standstill on the damn freeway, because people freak out! lol  I'm one of them! hee

I do hope the weather gives you all a break out there, so you and the BF can go out on a date this weekend!

Love you
Jackie

Anonymous said...

Nothing boring about it at all!  Happy Valentines to you... stay warm and safe and know that I am so happy to have you as a j-land friend!

be well,
Dawn

Anonymous said...

OMG!!!!! That picture of what was outside your front door....wow!!! That is a lot of ice and snow yall have! Take care and stay warm, ok???
love ya,
carlene

Anonymous said...

Chris, your entries are NEVER boring.  NEVER!  So don't ever think that. ok?
WOW you are having a lot of snow!  Our news mentioned your town and said how dreadful it is.  Just make sure you stay safe in all of that mess. ok?
Love ya,
Pam

Anonymous said...

Your entries are never boring.  I love hearing about your lives. Hate hearing about all the snow and the ice on top of. We usually get the opposite.  Ice first THEN snow.  We ended up with just a couple inches. Thank goodness.
 Sorry your Valentine's Day plans didn't quite work out...hope it's nicer the rest of the week and things clear up some so y'all can get together (and be safe out there)!!  Take good care. Happy Valentine's Day. Hugs,  Barb  

Anonymous said...

Chris I always enjoy reading your entries ~ they are always newsy and I love to know what is going on in your life ~ Loved the picture you took ~ hope your weather improves it is still very cold here in the UK but have not had anymore snow ~ Ally

Anonymous said...

The ice storm made its way to CT yesterday; it was such a miserable day. And still freezing here today!!! stay warm.
Maria

Anonymous said...

I just can't believe all this snow and cold weather everyone is getting. Well everyone that is but ME!

Stay warm!!

Kara

Anonymous said...

Jeff is the same way about V-Day...i too see it as a huge money maker...usually we just go out to eat and enjoy the time with each other...sure flowers are nice...but they die in no time....Send me some snow woman! =)~
Love and Hugs,
 ~Terri~

Anonymous said...

I hope we're done with snow till next year.  Have a good day.
Missie

Anonymous said...

I hope we get no more snow...we are so done with it now...school is still out here!  I like surprising my hubby too...and he never knows when it will happen...hope your Friday is the best...enjoy...stay safe and warm....and a belated Happy Valentine's Day to you both...hugs,
Joyce

Anonymous said...

Chris, It looks cold out your way!!!!  BURRRRR  Janice and I don't really celebrate Valentines day on Feb 14th.....we do it all year long.  That's the best!
Take care,
David

Anonymous said...

(Hugs) Hope you do get together with your BF this weekend, he sounds like a really sweet guy. I pretty much think like he does, why pick one day of the year to be special , when you can treat each other loving all year long. Love Ya Indigo
P.S. Your never boring, so stop saying that . (winks)