Iced State

Yesterday was the first major or significant winter event here in Charlotte since we have arrived. The usual things happened the news predicted a large amount of snow that did not come and everyone flocked to the stores for milk, bread and eggs. The one thing that was odd to me was the lack of snow removal. Everything just stopped and shut down. The county trucks put down a brine which helps but is a cheaper version of salt. This type of event is apparently as rare as an eclipse so plows are unheard of around these parts. Another thing unheard of a shovel. Many sidewalks in my neighborhood have been left untouched this seems dangerous to me but I have been told the sunshine will melt it. I am glad to have been prepared with our own shovel, my industrial ice scraper and insulated and waterproof new balance boots. The only thing that held me back was my driveway which had a lovely coating of ice when I arrived home. Cheers Charlotte! I can not wait for the Heat and Humidity this upcoming summer! Out door dining here I come!