While logging the conditions of the project on Tuesday, these photos were obviously made from the truck window. Hopes of rain melting the snow last night faded early this morning when I approached a VDOT truck from the rear spreading aggregate on U.S. 211 and shortly thereafter ice conditions at Thorton Gap entrance station. I would guess about 1/4" accumulation on the trees and roadways which initiated a mandatory closure of Skyline Drive. Although a brief warm-up this afternoon may have started the melting process, it will be shortlived with forecasted lows on the mountain at 10-15F the remainder of the week. Last weekend's snow will likely be covered by the next round Saturday through Tuesday, further pushing back the project schedule. Several weeks of this and "Ol' Big Woods" may actually experience the mountain man "cabin fever." Thank the Lord for cameras, computers, and cell phones. Oh yea, I also thank Him for fried chicken! "A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God." Ecclesiates 2:24 (NIV)
So you are stuck in a hotel room without being able to work. I would be bored out of my mind. How long do you have to wait until they call it off for the winter and send you home? If they do will you be back in the spring? If you are I will make it a point to get down with my son for a visit.
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Only (1) in the motel! Even the manager locked up and went home! We're looking at the 21st to throw in the towel. Meeting next Monday to set the return date for next spring. Visit sounds great! Spending the nights watching Jim Shockey website videos. Not to the point yet like a man I saw last night carrying on a conversation with his reflection in a plate glass window at Hardees. (LOL)
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