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OpinionIt wasnít love that made me quiver and shakeMy legs were quivering, my knees felt like rubber, my heart was pounding, my eyes were all watery, my hands were shaking, and I was perspiring in spite of the cold. No, it wasnít love, even though it is February, the month of love. It was fear! And, yes, I used an exclamation mark. The fear was present because I was driving to and from work Monday. To say the least, the roads all over Chisago County were terrible. All I could do as I grasped the steering wheel with two white- knuckled hands was to sing a strange new song Iíd made up in my head, ìWhere Have All The Snowplows Gone?î There were a few other things that went through my head that werenít very complimentary to the areaís public works departments, so theyíll stay out of this column. Iím assuming that the snowplowing policies were being held to strict adherence and no truck was going out until the last tiny snow flake dropped from the grey skies. Iíd like to know who was out there on snowflake watch. But travel during the storm, which did let up now and again, was bad, even for those of us who tried to be extra careful under adverse conditions. Just ask the folks at county dispatch. I learned, as I came down the Hogsback road, that I do have talent for handling a near spin-out. I surprised myself in that last big turn after the ridge and was able to keep my car under control as the view from my windshield was first the west side of the road, then the east side of the road, then the west side and east again. I didnít think I could do that, but I did. I was glad to see that plows had been out overnight Monday, but by that time the cars had packed down the snow on the roads so the plows couldnít clear to the pavement properly. They were still very slippery in many places Tuesday morning. Iím really hoping the delay is not because of budget cutbacks. I think I pay enough taxes, but I guess Iíd be the first to kick in a few bucks more to see that the roads are cleared this winter. Now remember, I said a ìfewî bucks. Iím hoping that Mother Nature, and why do we always blame the woman, wonít dump too much more on us this year. Iím not sure I can take it. Besides, then Iíd have to make up the rest of the words for my new song and they probably wouldnít be so nice. ©ECM Post Review |