Driving in a Winter Wonderland
Jan 22, 2008
Oh the things I saw today!
I'm in Northern Idaho & Northwestern Washington this week, and it's seriously cold. Although it's been sunny, the temperatures have been low enough to keep the lakes, rivers, and streets (!) frozen.
As I was driving through the countryside today, I saw:
- Entire lakes frozen solid and covered in snow. AND there were people out there ice-fishing. At one point, I saw a couple guys* dragging a sled full of fish across said lake. Later that day, I saw a herd of deer way out in the middle of a different lake - not sure what they found to eat out there.
- A herd of cows in a field covered in snow. Most of these cows were laying down. In the snow! Stupid cows. This is why we eat them.
- Me, skidding on the ice, barely missing two other cars. Praying louding, swearing mildly. Thanking God I didn't hit anyone or slide into a ditch or embankment. I love and hate snow.
- A lot of people who looked like this.
*Had to be men out in the middle of a frozen lake. No woman would willingly do that. Feminist or not.
Sounds like they found some sushi... can imagine them wishing out loud for some wasabi or some warm edamame with a good salt rub.