Winter Weather Wonders, Humbug

I mean not to whine too much, but the weather here is truly frightful. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow is tedious. I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, any where but here.
All those Christmas songs are fun to sing, but living them is NOT FUN!

It rarely snows in Portland, Oregon. The city owns about 4 snow plows and 3 sanders. I may be exaggerating a wee bit; the city of one million people has 5 plows. This being Oregon, we do not salt the roads. Chains on cars are required. Have you ever tried to put on tire chains?

What this all means is that with 18 inches of snow/ice and temperatures in the 20’s, the city is at a stand still. Roads have been closed, as well as airports, bus routes and Amtrak. No one can get in or out. Power outages are the worse. Keeping up good cheer is hard to do in a cold dark home.

I grew up in New England so I am familiar with the snow but I have lived in Portland for over 30 years. I know those of you living in snow climates are saying “BooHoo, You need to put on boots and a hat!"
Let me explain, we don’t own snow shovels. We don’t own warm clothes or boots. We own rain gear. Rain is not just warm snow. Rain doesn’t have to be shoveled.
I am dreaming of a rainy Christmas. Nice and warm and soggy, just like the ones I used to know.

Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah!