Yes folks I'm talking about snow. Not a few inches of pretty white stuff. Not even several inches of pretty white stuff that'll get you a legitimate day off work. I'm talking about mounds of snow 3 feet high. The thing I love most about winter has quickly turned from beautiful snow to what is now known around here as the S word. No problem we think initially. We'll just shovel a few times a day to "keep on top of it". After two shovelings and my neighbor's drive by with the snowblower, it became apparent that the S word had different plans as IT was going to be on top of US! The S word quickly filled our walkways steps and porches....again. What was once my car parked in the driveway has transformed into a Honda igloo. We gave up. The only way my poor dog would be able to maintain outdoor potty habits would be with 20 feet of fishing line and an ocean rod. Mom reported this morning that she could hear but could not see their dog. This started saturday morning. Monday the S word has finally let up. Unlike Alexandra's agile hubby Dan, we do not have the luxury of skis and I would thank you very kindly to avoid bringing up the S word again Alexandra.... until we dig out. If we start now, that should be somewhere around.... MAY! And to think you travelled out of state to see the S word. Absolutely abominable. A sniffling, shoveling Kim at SUMS in Anchorage, Maryland Fuzzy Hugs from Kim and da kids at Somethin Up My Sleeve Rescue Ask me how you can virtually eliminate the need for veterinary dental visits. [Posted in FML issue 4064]