We snow how you feel, Atlanta

Day 5 of PDXsnowpocolypse

Snowpocolypse. Snowmageddeon. I typed those words into Google, resulting in mentions of Portland as well as Atlanta. You're not alone Atlanta. Elsewhere in the United States are places ill equipped to handle a winter blast. Both of us are ridiculous in the face of frigid temperatures and precipitation. I love the absurdity that results.

With plenty of friends still in Atlanta, I kept tabs on how snow went down. I absolutely loved the SNL skit with Buford Calloway

"flakes of devil's dandruff"  

"climbed into my white Escalade and headed to the safest place I could think of…the Interstate."

"sweet Dixie Champagne…I am referring to Coca-Cola"

"The skies parted and the fair Georgia lady shone her golden radiance down uptown the Yankee Slush! And I knew…in that moment…that the SUN WILL RISE AGAIN!" 

One of my favorite Yankee newscasters continued to needle Hotlanta later on the Daily Show.
and Jon Stewart's needling of Hotlanta.

I have been trapped by the "Connecticut Cocaine" here in Portland for the past few days. I haven't been able to go to work for the past 4 days. I actually drove to Government Camp to cross country ski on Thursday, barely making it back in my southern vehicle in time for things to get really nasty. I was sliding around on the ice and traffic was already sorely affected. Little did I know I'd be able to XC ski for the next few days right outside my door.

Portland has it's own issues: lots of people who know how to drive in the elements; lots of people who have cars that should be able to navigate but can't; lots of people who have cars that can't make it and who don't know how and still try. Yes, all those people on the roads make for nasty business. Of course Portland has all those irritatingly fit people who continue to run and bike in it. One of my friends just posted this interview on Facebook. I'd say Portland is just as ridiculous as Atlanta, just in a different world of silliness.

This winter precipitation has made watching the Winter Olympics in Sochi a bit more interesting.