just got the call from a robot at school. this is the perfect storm. snow day on tap for tomorrow, and knowing it early.
reminds me of the time i had a snow day and my daughter and i went shopping to celebrate. i was wearing my new, full length, warm, warm winter coat. as we got out of the car, i stepped on to a patch of ice and somehow slid under the car, and into a massive puddle beneath where the ice had cracked. my daughter, upon stepping out of the car on her side, said she looked around and was stumped when she couldn’t figure out where i’d gone. once she figured it out and heard me calling out from below the car, instead of rescuing me, she decided to take a picture of it and quickly send it to her sisters and call them to tell them what was happening. good thing i had on my new, giant coat, which acted as an impromptu flotation device. she finally helped me out and as we walked into the store, a bit wet and muddy, and we laughed so hard and so long that i then wet myself, making it even a bit colder. life does not get any better.
Each day provides its own gifts. – Marcus Aurelius
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
My Sister, I wish that I could come up with a bible verse that would relate to the instance that you have brought to the attention of “the whole blog world,” (lol) but I can’t. So, I’ll just say that I’m glad that you safely survived the fall. Blessings to you and your “special daughters>” (of course they are very special; they are yours!)
John 17:3
Pastor/Equipping The Saints
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It’s always a good thing when an article of clothing serves a dual purpose! Enjoyed your post …
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3d – so true and much more effective than those airline seat cushions would be, i’m quite sure)
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i’m relieved knowing
that the car was
not moving :-)
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thanks, me too )
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Snow days are the best. I got a great visual of your story; thanks for the laugh.😊
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they are, and happy you enjoyed it too )
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OMG, That is hilarious! You’re not posting the picture she took? (I wouldn’t either) And by the way, I have that Marmot coat in black. Now, next time I put it on, I’ll be reassured it will act as a flotation device just in case. LOL
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happy you enjoyed it, and no, not that one. always good to know you have extra protection
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LOL I am well insulated against most anything but nuclear devastation. Even my children bounce off me.
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well, there you go, mcgyver
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Sorry Beth, I had to laugh. Funny!
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no worries david, it is a funny and fond memory for me too )
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Typical daughter! And fabulous coat. Love Marmot products.
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agree with all of that )
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OK, no laughing going on here…just a very, very slight smile. See there, the smile is gone already. Glad you were able to see the humor in the situation. Ah, any chance your daughter still has the photo?
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no worries, i found it very funny too and luckily i think not )
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You are so smart, Beth, to buy a coat that came with a paddle for big puddles!
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i’m always thinking ahead –
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awesome memory. I’m in Minnesota and the Governor cancelled school for Monday on Friday! It’s too cold for the Midwest, Beth. Where does that leave us?
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up a frozen creek. can you create a cocktail in honor of snowmageddon? maybe with shaved ice, one of your adult sno-cones? a frozen tundra shake?
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That was awesome (and you made me laugh so hard I almost had an accident!) Be careful tomorrow, ok? :-)
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thanks and glad you were able to restrain yourself in time, unlike me )
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I’m the same with shoes on this one…you poor love, one minute you’re there…the next..erm anyone seen mum? :-) xx
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thanks jen, and of course, the first thing to do is to call the sisters and photog it rather than rescuing mum )
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Naturally :-(
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Too funny. Come on…we know you’re holding out! Show us the picture! It’s just WRONG to tell us that story and not bring the picture…lol!
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sorry but hopefully that pic is long gone, though with 3 daughters it could very easily pop up in the virtual universe one day when i’m least expecting it. )
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Brrrr!!! but funny…:D
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thanks )
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Oh my! I think that comparing your coat to a floatation device, then your story about your landing under the car: Totally hilarious and I Imagine I would wet myself, too, if seeing you in such a condition! What a wonderful story, (as long as no one got hurt!) The picture would have been priceless and possibly worth a ‘funniest home video’ if caught in action!
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i know, and i’ve always wondered how those videos are made? why wasn’t the person rescued from their mishap? now i know )
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This is really funny and reminds me of a similar time, oh a long time ago now but unlike your wise decision of wearing a suitable warm winter coat i was in just jeans and a t-shirt, oh yes and having slid under the car I neatly skimmed my shins on the sill, ouch I think I said :( lol
It was a very cold day, wet ass and bloody shins
but that was in my plonker days, now I wear a coat :)
Andro xxxx
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glad you have kicked it up a notch, andro, might as well be warm when you go sliding )
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It sounds like your children are clones of my own. I can just picture you under you car. This post had me grinning from ear to ear while reading it.
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oh, so you know the joys and pains of them ) happy to make you smile
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That’s great! Hose are the memories that stay with us through a lifetime ;)
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this is so true )
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oh my sooo funny!
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