Frost, Sleet & a Bit of Snow
Yesterday and last night I had to relax as well as be careful what I ate. I need to make sure nothing is going to give me issues with cramps and such because that triggers an anxiety attack. Anxiety will trigger cramps. I also don't wear any cologne or turn on the car radio lest they also trigger an anxiety surge. I don't take anti anxiety medication if I am driving. I suffer through it. That is why I prepare so carefully days before.
On the road home, I feel good. Rest a short while before leaving again, check the map again, pack up and off I go. The weather forecast is a possible wintery mix. It was sleeting lightly when I got in the car.
The scenery is outstanding, open fields, cattle, cows, rolls of hay, bare branches, green grasses, old houses, newer houses. I'm happy and amazed how much of Vermont is undeveloped. About 20 minutes into the ride, the sleet stops. Clear skies, good dry road. And more road. Near Orwell, asphalt is being put down on the northbound lane. There were 2 stop stations when I went through. Made it a little late, but got the chair and head back home. Fair Haven is a cute town.
On the trip back, the asphalt area is one stop, and mere minutes waiting.
I have no clue.
As I enter Addison, Vermont, I see a huge cloud over and below Snake Mountain like a white fluffy blanket. It was gorgeous. No photographs because there was no safe turn off.
I stop at the grocery store to get something for dinner. I get out of the car and it is light snowing. Salmon or beef? I got both. I can make stew tomorrow. Looking for tarter sauce because I like dill with fish, I found none. Instead I got dill relish.
I notice that the road home is mysteriously shorter than the road there. Maybe home is all downhill??
ReplyDeleteLiz,
ReplyDeleteThe route I took is fairly level, no major inclines or dips anywhere along the way. I think the anticipaition to find the street I am traveling to, gives a feeling of a longer trip. There's no anticipation on the way home.
We had a bit of sleet/rain/hail today ~ weather is a bit erratic ~ Glad you had a good 'out and about ~ and are home safe and cozy ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter, and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I always find the drive somewhere feels so much longer than the drive home. Does anticipation lengthen the trip somewhere?
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had quite a road trip picking up that desk chair. The scenery with the cows, hay, old and new houses, sound wonderful to see. But driving in the sleet can be tricky. Can't believe you already had a bit of snow. I had to check the conditions before taking my next trip to So Cal. Tried to stay away from the days having sleet, snow, and rain. That was hard cause we start getting snow in December. I'm glad you made it home safe, and your stew sounds delicious. Perfect for this cold weather we are having.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Carol,
ReplyDeleteSpot on, today's weather was surely erratic.
It was like going through 3 climate zones.
Marie,
ReplyDeleteAnticipation does seem to lengthen the feeling of the trip. Relief is like having jet stream wind pushing you onward.
Sheri,
ReplyDeleteIt is wise to stay away from traveling in sleet. Scary stuff.
The road I was on today is the first one entering Vermont for the first time back in 1977. It was interesting thinking back to then compared to today.
There have been a few frosty mornings here, too. I find that returning, whether on a hike or a road trip, the way seems shorter. Must be a mental switch that creates that effect. Sounds like an interesting trip to get your chair.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lovely drive and good conditions. We had snow on Halloween, then frost so it feels like late fall now. But COLD! And you're right about wipers!
ReplyDeleteLorrie,
ReplyDeleteA mental switch, you are right. That does feel like that's what happens. The landscapes along that route are very rural despite all the houses. There are a lot of farms there.
Jeanie,
ReplyDeleteCold for sure!
Yesterday the heat came on for the first time this season.
At 10 AM EDT, the ambient temperature here is 35ºF (1.6ºC).