Considering that last Friday I was enjoying a sunny and warm day in St. Martin, I didn’t have much hope that today would be a better day.  But with the forecast of impending inclement weather, my office closed at noon.  What a deal!

One of the things that is interesting – and sometimes frustrating – about living in a place where it hardly ever snows, is that no one really knows what to do when the weather gets “bad.”  Those of us from up North, at least for a few years after moving here, scoff at the locals who run out for milk and bread and prepare to hibernate until the temperature gets above freezing.  After a few years we realize that we also don’t remember how to drive on ice and decide it’s a good excuse to stay home, or go home if we are out.

The difficult decisions are for the schools and for the parents who have kids in school.  I hadn’t been at work for 5 minutes this morning when I heard a couple of Mommies wringing their hands about how bad the weather was going to be.  Then at about 8:00 we got a little bit of sleet and freezing drizzle, and the brave talk about hanging around until noon was gone.  The schools went from dismissing 2 hours early, to dismissing at noon and then “we’re closing NOW!”  And the roads weren’t even bad, although they look a little slimy out there as I write this.

I’ll take a little time off however I can get it.  And I’m obviously putting it to good use – writing a blog post and processing a few photos.  Some of my favorite activities!

I hope everyone has an excellent last weekend of January.  Spring is right around the corner – sunny and warmer tomorrow!