Snow in South Carolina? As odd as it sounds, it does happen occasionally. And when it does, it usually shuts down entire towns.
This was the view out my bedroom window shortly before dawn on February 1....
....and the same scene just after sunrise.
It didn't add up to much (maybe an inch or two of slushy mess), and thankfully the power stayed on all day this time around, but I still got a "snow day" out of the whole deal. Which was probably a good thing, since I (along with virtually every other native Southerner I know) have absolutely no idea how to drive in this:
Nevertheless, I did head out later in the day after the roads started clearing up, ostensibly to help Gina's mom move into her new house. We didn't get much of anything done, but I did get to snap this picture outside the Rent-A-Center on Reidville Road (which, surprisingly, was still open):
But, of course, it didn't last long. It was gone by the next day and the daily highs were back in the 60s as of this week.
Welcome to "winter" in the South...
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On the school front, I have some (sort of) good news to report. I talked to some guy in a tie from the university's finance office earlier today. He assured me that I would be allowed to re-enroll in my classes (again) and sign up for a payment plan if I can come up with half my tuition and fees when I do so. Coincidentally enough, that's exactly what my biological dad has offered to pay by the end of this week. So, thanks, Dad!
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And, finally, news on the pet front. Cookie the finch died unexpectedly last week. Problem is, finches are very social animals who really shouldn't be left alone. Meanwhile, Mao the iguana needed more space, so...
...hello, unconventional solution!
I took Jinx's (peace be upon him) old cage and renovated it for new tenants. And so far it's worked out pretty well. While I wouldn't quite call these two the best of friends, they at least tolerate each other's presence. And both of them now have plenty of room to explore.
So far the only down side has been that, in the absence of anything else to listen to, Buddy has taken to imitating the house phone....
In short, things remain interesting in the House of GiddyIguana. Stay tuned...
This was the view out my bedroom window shortly before dawn on February 1....
....and the same scene just after sunrise.
It didn't add up to much (maybe an inch or two of slushy mess), and thankfully the power stayed on all day this time around, but I still got a "snow day" out of the whole deal. Which was probably a good thing, since I (along with virtually every other native Southerner I know) have absolutely no idea how to drive in this:
Nevertheless, I did head out later in the day after the roads started clearing up, ostensibly to help Gina's mom move into her new house. We didn't get much of anything done, but I did get to snap this picture outside the Rent-A-Center on Reidville Road (which, surprisingly, was still open):
But, of course, it didn't last long. It was gone by the next day and the daily highs were back in the 60s as of this week.
Welcome to "winter" in the South...
___
On the school front, I have some (sort of) good news to report. I talked to some guy in a tie from the university's finance office earlier today. He assured me that I would be allowed to re-enroll in my classes (again) and sign up for a payment plan if I can come up with half my tuition and fees when I do so. Coincidentally enough, that's exactly what my biological dad has offered to pay by the end of this week. So, thanks, Dad!
___
And, finally, news on the pet front. Cookie the finch died unexpectedly last week. Problem is, finches are very social animals who really shouldn't be left alone. Meanwhile, Mao the iguana needed more space, so...
...hello, unconventional solution!
I took Jinx's (peace be upon him) old cage and renovated it for new tenants. And so far it's worked out pretty well. While I wouldn't quite call these two the best of friends, they at least tolerate each other's presence. And both of them now have plenty of room to explore.
So far the only down side has been that, in the absence of anything else to listen to, Buddy has taken to imitating the house phone....In short, things remain interesting in the House of GiddyIguana. Stay tuned...
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rys:
You're Canadian, right? 
brooklynbabe:
I'm happy to see everything worked out with your college finances. You deserve it.
You deserve it.