Umm, Barb you may want to check that weather again. They are talking sleet and ice overnight by you and up to a foot of snow for us!!! Please be safe when going northeast.

Sox, I wish there was something we could do for you. I can call you and let you vent away if that would help.

Finn, sorry about the tire. I hate that.

Wiz, is that the VI's????? I am so mad at you. lol Just kidding.

Nothing too much on the agenda today. I am sweeping and washing floors and putting up tables downstairs for next week. I start early so I am not swamped with stuff to do on party day. Frank, I saw Deb's text late last night. Tell her thank you but I start early on the prep. But you can still come early! lol

Have a great day everyone and midwest buckle up, we're in for a ride tonight!

From weather.com:

Issued by The National Weather Service
Chicago, IL
9:44 am CST, Thu., Dec. 18, 2008

... WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM CST FRIDAY...

THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 12 PM CST FRIDAY.

PRECIPITATION WILL OVERSPREAD NORTHERN ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA THIS EVENING. SNOW WILL BECOME MIXED WITH SLEET ROUGHLY ALONG AND SOUTH OF A DIXON TO DEKALB TO CHICAGO LINE... WHILE ALL SNOW IS EXPECTED TO THE NORTH OF THIS LINE. A MIX OF SLEET... SNOW... AND FREEZING RAIN IS EXPECTED BETWEEN THE INTERSTATE 80 AND INTERSTATE 88 CORRIDORS WITH SIGNIFICANT ICE AND SNOW ACCUMULATIONS. SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80... SNOW WILL CHANGE TO SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN WITH SIGNIFICANT ICE AND SNOW ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED. THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SOUTH OF A DIXON TO JOLIET TO RENSSELAER LINE EARLY THIS EVENING... AND ACROSS FAR NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST ILLINOIS INCLUDING THE ROCKFORD AND CHICAGO AREAS BY MID EVENING.

TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BY MID MORNING FRIDAY ARE EXPECTED TO BE AROUND A FOOT ALONG THE WISCONSIN STATE LINE... TO 8 TO 12 INCHES FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF CHICAGO WESTWARD THROUGH DEKALB AND LEE COUNTIES... TO 5 TO 9 INCHES FROM THE FAR SOUTHERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO INTO NORTHWEST INDIANA EXTENDING WESTWARD THROUGH NORTHERN LA SALLE COUNTY. LESSER SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BETWEEN 1 AND 5 INCHES ARE EXPECTED SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80... BUT SIGNIFICANT ICING WILL BE MORE OF A PROBLEM ACROSS THESE AREAS. STORM TOTAL ICE ACCUMULATIONS SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80 ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE FROM A ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH TO A HALF AN INCH.

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW... SLEET... ICE... OR STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL... KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD... AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

Will be going out soon to double check car. Felt like a flat, but want to be sure (since the eyeball might be deceived). Have to wait for the temp to rise just a little more. That car has definitely been a murphey vehicle since the warrenty expired. Ah well, what can one do?

Been doing an angry clean, lol. Upstairs is finally ready for the tree, which is a plus.

So taking a break and probably grab some lunch.

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Barb, hoping this clears up so we can meet Saturday. Sorry to hear about the icy conditions up where you are.

Wiz, Thanks. The vacation looks lovely. Glad you guys had fun visiting.

Jenn, I clean real good when I am mad. lol

Where did my pic go? Sheesh.

Have a good trip Barb, maybe you can fix your Mom's computer.

Sox, Feel better soon...

Sandy, that's Montego Bay, we love it there and the prices are reasonable! We're Jamericans, lol. A couple of our favorite waiters told us so.

BTW, that looks like a doozy of a storm doesn't it?

Don't forget to add a candle and matches/lighter to this as this can keep the car warm for hours. (In the mountains we get lots of snow and the Forest Service always recommends this).

Be careful all of you if you are out and about in this.

Barb - Hope you have a safe trip. Have someone post that you made it OK. Have a good holiday and a great time spending time with your family.

Wiz, Frank & Deb - So glad you all had a great time getting together yesterday.

Wiz, we're expected to get anywhere from 6-12 inches. If you have something to do you should do it now. Yikes!

Oh yeah, have my infusion at Northbrook 9:30 tomorrow morning. (I'm not missing it either!)

You be careful and call ahead to make sure they didn't close down. Can they get you in today to do it?

Guess I shouldn't mention my weather here today, but the sun is peeking out from a 2 day rest. I'm trying to will it away and onto you all. The dang thing is being so stubborn.

Did you guys see Las Vegas? Chris has a few friends that went there this week. lol I bet they got a wake up call!