Comments on: Winter Wonderland – Living Through Blizzard of ’09

By: Mitchell Allen

Mitchell Allen — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:07:46 +0000

I don’t know, John. Getting up EVERY day to warm up the car? That surely has to top a one-time 72 hour adventure But I am thankful things worked out. What with the precious cargo and all. This year, Dominique flew home for the Winter break. It’s cheaper and, when the snowstorm shut down the airport in Washington, D.C., he got to sleep in a nice warm hotel room.

From now on, it’s air travel.

Cheers,

Mitch

By: John Garrett

John Garrett — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:10:39 +0000

Holy Hannah! This pretty much beats all my winter stories. I usually made it home in a couple of hours and never had to be provisioned by the national guard.

Whew! Good thing you kept your head about you!
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By: Mitch

Mitch — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:10:54 +0000

Now that’s funny! You can only outrun storms that are slow moving, which is rare. I did it once, but that was a major fluke.
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By: Mitchell Allen

Mitchell Allen — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:51:15 +0000

Mitch, for a brief five minutes, I had the idea that we could outrun that monster. I blame the Weather Channel for that delusion – they always show tornado chasers looking like they’re having the time of their lives. However, that near collision, the low visibility and the slippery road was too much for me.

Cheers,

Mitch

By: Mitch

Mitch — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:37:16 +0000

Great story! The closest I’ve ever been to something like this was an ice storm that caught us in the Erie, PA area many years ago, my dad and I. Otherwise, I’ve always just driven through the storms, which may not be smart, but I do what I do.
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By: Mitchell Allen

Mitchell Allen — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:42:28 +0000

Thank you, Ashok!
I still shudder when I think about that experience.
We’ll try to be better prepared with blankets, water, food and flashlights.

Cheers,

Mitch

By: ashok

ashok — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:46:08 +0000

Put this on Stumbleupon – it’s a really amazing and thorough chronicle of a rough time, and an entertaining read. Pictures are excellent, by the way.
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By: Mitchell Allen

Mitchell Allen — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:41:39 +0000

Hi Steve,

Yes, everyone we talked to was pleasant.
Thanks for stopping by!

Cheers,

Mitch

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:27:51 +0000

I just came across your post. What an adventure you guys had! Luckily it sounds like people were in pretty good spirits and willing to help each other out.

By: Mitchell Allen

Mitchell Allen — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:04:32 +0000

Thanks, Mike. Our “survival” kit could use an upgrade, too. I’ve got an old flashlight in the glove compartment – no batteries. (What is it with me and batteries?!)
Jumper cables, little shovel, etc…

Cheers,

Mitch