It floors me every year when people are surprisedd at the first snow. Especially when it is the last week of October! I mean c'mon people, is this the first time you've lived in Saskatchewan? Or are you selectively amnesiac? I think that what happens is at the first sign of spring, we shed our coats, mitts, scarfs and bound into the warmth forgetting winter ever happened. Then, it's like the morning after a night of binge drinking and bad choices when winter comes back. "What happened? Where am I? What is all this white stuff?" Okay, that last part was probably gross, sorry. Anyways I am usually the first one to start dry heaving and bawling at the first snowflake, but this year I have come to terms with it. Especially this snow, because it will likely be gone next week. That always makes me smile.
People also take this opportunity to complain about bad drivers! There are two main issues with drivers after the first freeze up/snow fall. There are those who forget that ice is slippery, and there are those who forget their tires do have some tread (hopefully). Either way, accidents happen. I don't get too worked up about other drivers, I reduce my speed, and pay attention. I hope this is enough! If all else fails, and I end up in the ditch, I just found my red Olympic mittens in my trunk! This makes me very happy :)
Until next time....
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