Well, isn't that lovely...

[vakkotaur]

It's snowing. That, in itself, is no big deal. That the amount is substantial and growing is a big deal. I woke up to what was probably 4 inches or so, where it wasn't drifted. Shoveling the driveway (just the half I need to get out) was nontrivial, mainly as the plow had gone by and left a couple feet of packed snow for me. Oh, joy. But work hasn't been called off, so off I went.

I got part of the driveway cleared. The streets had been plowed. The roads had been plowed. Though there was a curious "snow boulder" in the middle of the road on the way to work - for a moment I thought it might have been a stranded snowmobile or something.

The parking lot at work, however, seems not to have been touched. I went looking for a parking space I could get in to, and would have a good shot at getting out of again. In the process, I got stuck. Yes, in the damned parking lot of the place that hadn't been closed. Twice. I was seriously considering going home and calling in - saying I'd be back when they got things right. But someone pointed out one spot that had been plowed somewhat. I managed to get into that spot (with help.. nearly got stuck again in the process). If this snow keeps up and the lot is still crappy then I have a choice: Do I not go home at noon and hope things will be better by the afternoon, or do I go home at noon and not bother coming back?

If a place isn't going to close, they should have their parking lot plowed at least somewhat. This doesn't just affect those who work here. Anyone coming to drop off or pick up anything (if they are still going at all) is also at risk of getting stuck. As an example, there is gal here from a local catering service and she'll be here a while. Her van - her big commercial delivery van - is stuck in the lot at a funny angle as it can't move. This is the same outfit that supplies lunch here. I wonder if they will today. I wouldn't blame them for telling this place they won't risk another vehicle until things get put right.