tapering off

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front yard, originally uploaded by casperflea.

This was taken two hours ago - we've got about 5 inches of snow now, and the trees are drooping much lower. I've heard two transformers blow but our power is still on for now, despite some big flickers. Many branches are down all around our house and the neighbors have lost a big pecan tree; down the street we can see another pecan leaning on an SUV. The giant flakes are falling less steadily now - the next phase is going to be wind and a hard freeze, making the 6 inch ruts and slush in the roads freeze. The Uggaversity has already delayed opening until 12 tomorrow; I am sure the schools will do the same, or more likely close entirely.

Dillo fell asleep on the couch at 5:15. Let's hope he stays that way and we bypass night two of no nursing with sleep.