Tochi's Hut

Last night, I was chatting with a couple friends from Seattle area, where they apparently got 3" of snow yesterday. We were making fun of how the west coast is so poorly equipped such that "the smallest snowstorm would paralyze the whole area." Even if Seattle doesn't use salt on the roads, I'd say de-icing fluid as a replacement is pretty nifty. Canadian taxpayers can never afford such a luxurious solution.

Anyway, a day after making fun of our west-coast friends, I found it really ironic that Toronto got slammed with a pretty bad snowstorm this afternoon. I came out of a meeting, looked outside and saw only a white WALL of blowing snow. I could barely see 10m out the window. The wind must have been 50+km/h. "OMG" "Holy Crap" "I'm going home now!!"

Driving home was essentially sitting in traffic and moving 5m per traffic light. Took 1 hour to travel 1 major intersection block. After the long trek home, Tochi mobile was able to make it up the driveway and into the garage. Unfortunately, I then spent the next 30 minutes shovelling the driveway. Better now when the snow is fresh and light.

Man, I admit defeat. I'm sick of these storms. I'm really looking forward to getting away from this cold weather now.

UPDATE:: Right after I finished this post, I heard some loud sounds outside my house. The freaking city snowploughs paid a visit and left behind this:


They really need to give me a break. If you are wondering how tall that bank is, let's just say it's above my knee cap. I am amazed at how quickly the city got to my street, which is probably the least important street in the neighbourhood. At least the drive tomorrow should be pretty good. My back is so sore right now. I have no idea how I'm gonna survive four games of badminton tomorrow.

ETAA: Don't let this scare you from Toronto.

ETAAA: Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment when you have one of the few cleared driveways on your street. The sore back is worthy price to pay... until the next morning.