Snow, Snow, and more Snow

Utah is getting pounded with snow. For the past two weeks, we've had a major snow storm every 2-3 days. The biggest storm delivered over 18 inches of snow. Other storms have added anywhere from 3-12 inches each time. School even closed early one day because of bad snow conditions. The kids are having a ball, but for those of us that don't own a snow blower or a snow plow, the snow has been a nightmare. I keep getting calls from the Bishop with a list of people who need help removing snow. I can't even stay ahead of the snow at our house, let alone the rest of the neighborhood! I've made fast friends with an Elder in the ward who has a large tractor with a great big plow on the front of it. I call him every few days to recruit his help with digging out people in the ward. He can't do sidewalks with his rig, but it sure helps with driveways. He did have the nerve to take his family on a cruise that lasted 5 days. I sure missed him while he was gone. He got home last night and I had a list waiting for him -- poor guy. He's very happy to help. He spent 6 hours out on his plow after the biggest storm. He typically does every house on his street. Unfortunately he doesn't live on our street, so we don't get the benefit. He does, however, come up to our street on an "as needed basis".