22 December 2007

Cold, cold everywhere

There but by the grace of God, go [chilly] I.

The words resonate after Jim, I and the dog narrowly missed ditching his 3/4 ton pickup pulling the Handy trailer filled with equipment, on a very icy curve two miles north of the farm. We spun left, spun right, and spun left again while I prayed aloud and he kept himself calm and kept us upright.

We pulled out of the spin, and got home only to discover the furnace was out. Air temp inside: 51 degrees. Brrr.

I don't type [much] under these conditions. We'll catch up later.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Jackie, A trailer on ice.....yikes!!! Tell my little brother as a greater Minnesota traveler I hope he has a winter survival kit in each vehicle, (coffee can with candles, matches from the casino, and bars.) Also, a sleeping bag in the trunk and two bags of salt over the rear wheels on a car. Great gift ideas for the boys as well. Now, other family members are aware of the wind. Respect the wind. Safe driving. Tom H.