We are from Dallas. The weather is fantastic in the spring, extraordinarily hot in the summer, and pleasantly cool in the fall. And while the winters are intermittently frigid, we seldom see any significant accumulation of snow.
Well so far, this tour has been a Texas kid’s dream come true. It’s like reading a Calvin and Hobbes book. There is snow everywhere. I started a snowball fight today and I’m 25 years old. But there have been many things we were COMPLETELY unprepared for. If you are a fan from Texas, may the following list serve as a guide, should you choose to travel up north. If you’re from up north, may our drastic lack of snow-preparedness entertain you.
Things that I have learned about snow:
1.) Buy some snow boots. When snow melts, it soaks whatever it touches… Like my now water-laden sketchers. Loading gear with cold, wet feet is not fun.
2.) If you are silly enough to be driving in blizzard weather, do it in the daytime, and stick to the highways. The snowplows don’t spend a lot of time on residential streets. So if you have to drive through a neighborhood, don’t be surprised when the locals who are shoveling their driveways all turn and look at you with blank, semi-judgmental stares…. or when you get stuck trying to drive up a hill (see pictures in entry below).
3.) Long-underwear is the difference between complete misery and bliss.
Things that I have learned about snowball fights:
1.) Gloves are not for losers… especially if you want to engage in an extended snowball confrontation. I lost my first snowball fight because I couldn’t feel my hands anymore…
2.) Don’t rush your snowball construction. If you don’t take the time to fashion an aerodynamic projectile, you won’t be hitting anyone. And if you don’t pack it tightly enough it will break apart before contact with your adversary.
3.) Don’t throw ice. Would you throw a rock at your best friend? It’s the same thing.
That’s all I have for now. We’re on our way to Boston today, riding in The Washington with the Kenobi in tow. Expect some new pictures from Shaun soon.
Song for the day? “Freeze and Explode” by Cassettes Won’t Listen. Do it now.
peace
nick
Woohoo, “The Kenobi” won out!
Also, we have had our own little snow storm here in Dallas! Another rule to add- stock up on groceries before it gets icy. Pizza delivery can take more than 2 hours in inclement weather.
When you guys get stuck not all people shoveling their driveways look at you funny. Some are nice, like my family haha, and help you out with some soil and cat litter! Thanks for bringing something exciting to my snow day, looking forward to seeing Sleeperstar on the 22nd. We bought the CD and love it!
That is true. You and your parents are champions. Sleeperstar is very grateful for your help. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We are looking forward to seeing you on the 22nd!
if i didnt love you guys i would laugh…well i laughed anyway…this is so normal for us…but i agree about having snow boots.i have just ruined 2 pairs of uggs.i chose to love the snow,even though when it stops it could really s.u.,,,,,well, be a pain…but its better to join the fun than to hate it.sorry the snow has made your trip difficult,but i am hoping it will be worth it..see you tues.by the way,it may snow again on mon.fun fun fun.
you’re right, being from Pa made that entry very entertaining because as i was reading it, i realized that everything you’re saying is just common sense to everyone here! What you said at the show was also highly entertaining.
“Everyone home in Texas keeps texing us saying stuff like ‘OMG its snowing!’ and ‘We’re getting like 2-3 inches, school is cancelled tomorrow!’ ”
Amazing to think that 2-3 inches get you off from school! That wouldn’t even give us a late arrival!