Archive for December 9th, 2007

I shoveled snow alone this morn and tonight about 7:30pm, suggested we go out and clear the drive again. There was only about 3″ but it’s snowing heavily and by morning will be a big job.

Convinced him to get into his boots, etc. and we got half the drive done when he quit. I didn’t comment but when I started on the other half, he said, “You’re not going to shovel that, are you? It’s just going to keep coming down.”

“Yes, workers coming tomorrow and the paper man. It will be quite deep by morning.”

He grabbed his shovel again and shoveled like crazy but it was anger fueling his work. Got the job done but I have never witnessed anything like this in over 42 years. For a moment I was afraid and then got a tad angry inside myself. Bit my tongue as it would only inflame the situation.

It was a beautiful evening (til the outburst) and he should get some fresh air but maybe “everything” is too much. I have a young fellow who may be willing to do it although I enjoy most times I do it.

I am at a loss and appreciate the blog to get things off my chest.