Saturday, 19 December 2009

Snow in Northern Virginia

Managed to get to Warrenton, VA after hours of delays, appalling customer service from Air France rescued only by one of their employees who went above and beyond the call of duty and managed to get us out of the UK with BA via Heathrow after an inch of snow paralysed Charles de Gaulle airport. When we did arrive, we hit the most severe snowstorm to hit the DC area this decade - already had more than a foot of snow in the 15 hours since we arrived with another 10 to 12 inches forecast before nightfall. This lunchtime we toook the neighbour's Jack Russell for a walk/ bound through the snow - she loved it although struggled seeing where to go! Dressed the Christmas tree whilst listening to Elvis' Christmas songs and drinking cream sherry! Have just cleared the drive so we can get out for more beer if necessary, although still stuck until the Highways crew come and clear the road outside. Photos to follow of the winter wonderland. Merry Christmas everyone