Good early afternoon GH. It is just past 3:00 p.m. in "The City," and the current temperature is a temperate 35°. I thought I'd write a quickie blog to get started on that snow pile chronicle I mentioned in my earlier blog. I guess you could call this a "Special Edition" blog. It took the snow removal service extra time today to get the shared driveway, the front porch, and the rear deck cleared. In addition, he had been tasked with removing the snow from my neighbors area, which he had never done before. Normally I would do it, but this year I can't, so she finally needed help to overcome the recent five to six inch snowfall that her four wheel drive couldn't surmount.

I have started my picture file to show what is and the effects of the rain that happens on Thursday when the temperature rises to 40°. While we only expect light snow this weekend, next week the temperatures will be dropping to the teens. If all goes according to the forecast, the chance of additional snow next week is very slim. We may even limp into March with little additional snowfall.

I did get out, got Mary her needed medical supplies, and then came straight home; once again without incident. I am still working on that highlighting for Mary. Going out is always an interruption, so I'm glad I could do it on my own.

Without further ado, here are the opening pictures for "Snow Chronicle 2014."

"The pile" is now officially taller than me.

Much better.

What Ragus can see.

If she could see to her left.

Street-side, the piles continue to grow.

Fortunately, we only have to look left when departing.

Somewhere in here is Sugar the Weather Dog's outdoor area. A bit of melting has occurred.

That pile on the left is indeed the entrance to the man-cave.