I salt down the steps and porch and head out to my old van to crank it up to let the transmission warm up so it will move and to scrap the ice off the windows. To my surprise (and I really should have expected it!) the doors were frozen shut! I spray them with de-icer and get them open, creaking and popping everywhere. The hinges were frozen also. I turn the heat on knowing that it won't be able to heat up the van but hoping that it will keep the glass clear. No such luck on that. It was frozen over again when we got back out there 10 minutes later.
Brook is ready and off we go. Next thing I know she is frailing her arms around like a windmill to keep from falling! Now remember I said I salted the porch and steps? Well I guess I should have salted to the yard also! I grab her and into the van we go. I tuck her balnket around her and off we go to the bus stop. When the bus came I walked her across the street because of the black ice on the road. It was a solid sheet of ice. The bus driver said she did not know why they did not delay school for an hour or 2 to allow time for a thaw.
Last night I was browsing thru Goodwill while Brook was in Tae Kwon Do and found an addition to my Christmas village colection. I got 5 houses with lights for $2! Did the happy dance! I also found a serving bowl, salt and pepper shakers, and a gravy boat that goes with my Christmas dishes that my Mama gave me. All together I paid $5!!!
My tea is ready now and I need to eat and take my new pill. Have a great day!
Glad that you or brook either got hurt in what could have been a bad fall. You really lucked out at the Goodwill store. Have a good day today. Helen
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised they even had school, with things that slick.
ReplyDeleteLOL Thanks for the "alert". ;) We are a little frozen here this am. Nothing on the roads. My van doors were frozen shut...my kiddies were excited! LOL ;) C. http://journals.aol.com/gdireneoe/thedailies
ReplyDeleteGreat finds!
ReplyDeleteI love bargan shopping!
Do you like the store in FT O?
Terrie
man our good will is junk. WE go to other stores in other towns and its very nice but ours just junk. YUCK!!!!!!! its nasty adn smells too. I nevef find anything good at ours.
ReplyDeleteSalt on the yard will kill the grass......that is if the ice left any. LOL Ya'll be careful out there! - Barbara
ReplyDeleteBRRRR!!!! I'm cold just thinking about snow and ice! Blessings, Penny http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/FromHeretoThere
ReplyDeleteI haven't dared to venture out yet but we have a sheet of ice on the windows. For once they actually cancelled Samantha's school. And on a day that I have to go out. Now I have to drag her through the snow with me.
ReplyDeleteDianne
Celeste that sounds dreadful - It would have been sensible to cancel school altogether or delay opening times...You picked up some bargains well done....enjoy you tea..and have a great evening......Ally
ReplyDeleteThat ice is really bad. I saw on QVC that they sell this rubber things with spikes that you put on your shoes or boots that prevent you from sliding. I don't know what they are called. You could try QVC.com.
ReplyDeleteI love great buys at thrift places. Some of the nicest things are found in those places. Congrats on your finds. : ) : ) : )
Angela
Isn't it fun to discover a great buy? It makes for a hapy day. I hope you stay warm and safe. Pennie
ReplyDeleteYes, ice is by far the worst part of winter, especially when it rains, sleets,ices, freezes, melts a little and the refreezes 2 inches thick! The joy of Southeastern CT!, too. It is great to score at Goodwill, iosn't it? margo
ReplyDeleteOh you are so lucky and crafty to do so well at the Goodwill...I don't ever seem to have much luck....drat it...LOL...but happy you found stuff for such a nice price....and good luck with the icey stuff....Merry Christmas ... Ora
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