California, Here I Come!

For an ice storm post-mortem, I can only say that I have made three attempts over four days to free my car from several inches of ice. I have only been marginally successful. The driveway and sidewalks are a lost cause. There is tree trash everywhere. Schools were closed for an unheard of fourth day today. Most roads are in good shape, but parking lots and sidewalks aren't, and people simply can't get out of their own driveways. (Like me.) Several streets in Indy have been closed due to falling ice. Roofs are collapsing. Digging out from snow is one thing; digging out from several inches of ice is quite something else. And it's not over yet. Snow due to arrive tomorrow with more on Monday. I am praying for a window. *What window? I am due to fly to Denver in the morning, then on to San Jose, California. My daughter assures me that the temp will be 70 when I get there. I am packed. I am ready for warmer climes! I haven't been off the property since early Monday. (Thank GOD I prepared to be in for awhile!) It is now Friday. Please, God, let my flight happen tomorrow! I feel guilty about leaving my car and my property in the shape that it's in, but even if I stayed home it would look the same. There is simply no way I could even make a dent in the carnage. The police and my neighbors will be looking after the place for me. I just want to come home to dry ground and a hint of spring. *My next post will be from Sunnyvale, CA. I hope. :)