It's Just Not Worth It. I'm Stayin' Home!

The kids are out of school today because of snow for the 4th day this week. But, they still expected me to go to work!

After scraping the snow and ice off my car I got in and started my journey. As I pulled out of the driveway and on to the street I realized this was the worst the streets have been. I barely made it up the first hill. As I turned the corner and started up the next hill my confidence began to falter.

The car slowed more and more until I came to a complete standstill. But, not for long! Sliding backwards, I swung the front of the car around, slide sideways for a few dozen yards then gave it a little gas to complete my 180 degree manuever.

Pointing back down the hill I managed to get to the parking lot. But, the adventure wasn't over yet. I slowed as I approached my parking space, a sidehill location. The space downhill from mine was empty... Luckily! As I slowly turned into the space I started sliding downhill.  Now, I was parked in two spaces. Time to back out and loop around for another try,

Out to the street, up the hill, into the upper end of the parking lot, and ready for another try. But, before I could get anywhere close to my space I started sliding sideways. Feathering the accelerator I regained control... Almost.

Closer and closer to the parked cars on the downhill side of the parking lot. Traveling at about 2 miles an hour my car bumped a neighbor's bumper. Luckily, no damage to either car, though.

I managed to back up, over a curb and through some landscaping, out to the street. I parked the car on the street and walked to the apartment. When I walked in the door my 16 year-old gave me that "Why did you even try?" look.

I called the office and left a message. "I'll be staying home today!" It's just not worth it!

And to think I was suppose to be in Mexico right now! Oh, well...