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
