Sunday, February 20, 2022

Trip back

 Yesterday we went for a short Ranger Blue ride in the morning to check on the roads, the snow plow opened the roads.  We packed up and headed to town, we saw our accountant, signed the papers and our taxes were electronically sent.  Cross something off the list!  Then we visited with my parents.  It was a good day for my Dad as he knew who I was.  He told us once again that he is ready to go anytime the good Lord calls him home.   

We headed North and as we drove it got windy and more windy until it was a ground blizzard.  

Here is a photo of the ground blizzard when you could still see the road.


I did not take any photos when it got worse and we could not see the white line anymore.  Around Crookston Minnesota it was really bad, just out of Crookston there was a huge snowdrift over the road that attempted to pull us into the ditch ( sometimes when you hit a drift it acts funny and pulls you toward the heavy snow it is all part of winter driving) ...Far Guy drove like a race car driver and saved us from the ditch.  It was scary.  

We arrived back at Andy and Jens safely.  Sadie and Little Elvis were happy to see us. 

More bad weather is forecast and we will just stay put.  No more snowy adventures this week.

Far Guy facetimed with his sister again, she was sleepy.

Far Side 


26 comments:

Sallysmom said...

Oh, my, what an adventure. So glad you made it back ok.

Martha said...

I'm glad to hear you are staying put, it's just too risky out there!

Galla Creek said...

Oh, Loyd, glad you survived. He’ll might sound inviting to you two today.❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Val Ewing said...

That is white knuckle driving. Eeeks. Glad you made it okay. We are going to be staying home for Monday and Tuesday, I imagine it is the same nasty weather front.

Pauline Persing said...

Glad you made it safely back.

Betsy said...

I'm so glad you accomplished what you needed to and made it back safely. Those ground blizzards are as bad as the other ones. Far Guy sounds like an A+ driver in those conditions.
I'm sorry about your Dad but really glad he knew you. That's so important. The circle of life is really hard to bear sometimes isn't it? I'm praying for all of you and for Far Guys sister.
Blessings and love,
Betsy

Terry and Linda said...

I hate driving in snow like that. Far Guy IS a very good driver!!!

Rita said...

Glad you got back safe and got your visits in and taxes done, too. Whew! Time to stay put for a while again. :)

Miss Merry said...

Facetime is a blessing. It is not the same as being there, but she can understand his love and concern. (hugs) I was hoping you could squeeze in a jaunt on the Blue Ranger. And lots more, taxes done and a great visit with mom and dad. These winter storms are just popping up everywhere and so quickly. Glad you are safe and sound.

Leah said...

It sounds like we are getting another system - we are doing some preparing today.

DJan said...

That sounds scary to me! Yikes!

Sara said...

Facetime sure is one of the good things about modern technology - easy to use and gives us the opportunity to connect when we can't be there in person. Your dad's comment reminded me of my MIL, who kept telling us that God forgot her. She was ready to go too. Hugs to you both in hard times! Glad you arrived back safely!!

Wildflower Adventures said...

We're looking out the window ever so often, seeing if the dumping of 6 to 8 inches of predicted snow has started down here in SD. I'm not impressed with the prediction.... LOL!!! Got pintos cooking in the crockpot. Karen

Wanderingcatstudio said...

Glad you made it back safe. One of the first things Dave taught me to do when teaching me how to drive was how to deal with snow drifts! He's very glad he did, because he doesn't like driving much anymore, so I'm usually the one behind the wheel when we go out, and we are in drift country here (though we don't have as much snow as you do, that's for sure!) I've got 4-wheel drive, but you still have to know what you're doing.

Granny Marigold said...

I have not forgotten what it's like to drive in wind and snow. I'm glad Far Guy got you back safely. More bad weather? My Goodness. There's no end to it this year.

Maebeme said...

I'm certain you are ready for winter to be over. I've driven through some nasty weather myself, and I know well the feeling of the drift pulling the vehicle towards the ditch. Well done Far Guy for keeping you both safe.

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Bloody hell good you came through ok driving in such weather must be nerve-racking.

Cynthia said...

Oooooh, I would not want to be driving on that road! I’m glad you returned safe and sound.

Bonnie said...

What a frightening drive back! Thank goodness you arrived safely. It's good that you were able to check on things, take care of business, and especially see your parents and brothers. I bet Sadie and Little Elvis were happy to see you. They like having their Grandparents around!

Victoria Zigler said...

Sounds like quite a scary adventure. Glad you made it back to Andy and Jen's safely.

The Great Ethan Allen said...

Those roads look COLD! The kind of day you do not want to slip off and get stuck. Stay warm!

Linda Reeder said...

Far Guy knows how to handle Minnesota winter driving!
You family is facing some hard times. Sending love and caring.

Red said...

You don't want to get caught in such a blizzard. Good you make it back.

diane in northern wis said...

It's so scary driving in those conditions....I'm so glad you made it back to Jen's safely. Yes more bad weather coming this week. Stay in and warm and cozy, you two. Glad far guy has been face-timing his dear sister.

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

You guys are brave! I love it but I won't go out in it if I can help it! Glad you got home safe and sound.

aurora said...

Yikes! I do love Winter, but not driving in it when the weather is bad. Glad you arrived safely.