Saturday, December 30, 2017

GW Parkway Snow and Scenes

Having lived in the Midwest for thirty years, we are used to seeing snow and feeling the icy wrath of old man winter. We didn't think it could feel like that here in DC. But here we are in a deep freeze that will last a couple of weeks. But we still need to do grocery shopping after getting a bite to eat at our favorite place in McLean. And the way to get there is the GW Parkway that passes by a very scenic view along the Potomac River. With a light dusting of snow it is slippery - just like anywhere else. And you will usually find someone who spins off the road not because of the ice, but more than likely a cell phone was involved. And so it was.... we passed by the Washington monument, then memorial bridge with the Lincoln memorial and kennedy center in the background, the spin out with a frustrated driver, the foot path bridge to Roosevelt island, and the Georgetown university spires. Of course the geese are flocking about to the greener spaces. On the way home we ran in to about ten police cars and a water rescue vehicle by the tidal basin. Hopefully it won't be a big deal, but it makes you wonder how people feel going in to the new year. We are thankful for what we have, and even more thankful we don't live in the Midwest at this time of year. 















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