Al and Peggy's Corner: Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow...

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow...

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow...

On Friday morning at 4:00 am we jumped into the car and programmed the GPS to Maderia Beach, Florida.  Snow, go ahead and snow, we will be on the beach.

Well just about half way light snow started to fall.  With just about less than 1/4  tank of gas it was time to pull over and fill up just in case things slowed down ahead.

We ended up in a little place called Bluefield, West Virgina.  It took us about an hour and a half to get to the gas station.  Problem now was that there were cars everywhere, only way out is via a hill and traction was not to be seen anywhere.  Getting around was almost impossible as the snow fell, and fell and fell.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow... On Friday morning at 4:00 am we jumped into the car and programmed the GPS to Maderia Beach, Florida. Snow, go ahead and snow, we will be on the beach. Well just about half way light snow started to fall. With just about 1/4 of tank of gas it was time to pull over and fill up just in case things slowed down ahead. We ended up in a little place called Bluefield, West Virgina. It took us about an hour and a half to get to the gas station. Problem now was that there were cars everywhere, only way out is via a hill and traction was not to be seen anywhere. Getting around was almost impossible as the snow fell, and fell and fell. Five hours later, after sitting parked most of the time we found a Quality Inn, $89 for the night. After passing car after car that were in the ditch, tractor trailers just stopped in the driving lanes not being able to get up even the smallest grades, we thanked our lucky blessings and would of paid $200 for the room. In the morning there was about a foot of snow on the ground and a good six inches on the car. Have a look. Cleared the car off but couldn't get a straight answer if I-77 was okay southbound. First we heard the road was closed, then open then closed again. So, here we sit, a thirteen hour drive ahead of us to the sunny beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow... On Friday morning at 4:00 am we jumped into the car and programmed the GPS to Maderia Beach, Florida. Snow, go ahead and snow, we will be on the beach. Well just about half way light snow started to fall. With just about 1/4 of tank of gas it was time to pull over and fill up just in case things slowed down ahead. We ended up in a little place called Bluefield, West Virgina. It took us about an hour and a half to get to the gas station. Problem now was that there were cars everywhere, only way out is via a hill and traction was not to be seen anywhere. Getting around was almost impossible as the snow fell, and fell and fell. Five hours later, after sitting parked most of the time we found a Quality Inn, $89 for the night. After passing car after car that were in the ditch, tractor trailers just stopped in the driving lanes not being able to get up even the smallest grades, we thanked our lucky blessings and would of paid $200 for the room. In the morning there was about a foot of snow on the ground and a good six inches on the car. Have a look. Cleared the car off but couldn't get a straight answer if I-77 was okay southbound. First we heard the road was closed, then open then closed again. So, here we sit, a thirteen hour drive ahead of us to the sunny beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.


Five hours later, after sitting parked most of the time, with the GPS telling us a hotel was 3 minutes away, we found a Quality Inn, $89 for the night.  After passing car after car that were in the ditch, tractor trailers just stopped in the driving lanes not being able to get up even the smallest grades, we thanked our lucky blessings and would have paid $200 and more for the room.

In the morning there was about a foot of snow on the ground and a good six inches on the car. Cleared the car off but couldn't get a straight answer if I-77 was okay southbound.  First we heard the road was closed, then open then closed again.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow... On Friday morning at 4:00 am we jumped into the car and programmed the GPS to Maderia Beach, Florida. Snow, go ahead and snow, we will be on the beach. Well just about half way light snow started to fall. With just about 1/4 of tank of gas it was time to pull over and fill up just in case things slowed down ahead. We ended up in a little place called Bluefield, West Virgina. It took us about an hour and a half to get to the gas station. Problem now was that there were cars everywhere, only way out is via a hill and traction was not to be seen anywhere. Getting around was almost impossible as the snow fell, and fell and fell. Five hours later, after sitting parked most of the time we found a Quality Inn, $89 for the night. After passing car after car that were in the ditch, tractor trailers just stopped in the driving lanes not being able to get up even the smallest grades, we thanked our lucky blessings and would of paid $200 for the room. In the morning there was about a foot of snow on the ground and a good six inches on the car. Have a look. Cleared the car off but couldn't get a straight answer if I-77 was okay southbound. First we heard the road was closed, then open then closed again. So, here we sit, a thirteen hour drive ahead of us to the sunny beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow... On Friday morning at 4:00 am we jumped into the car and programmed the GPS to Maderia Beach, Florida. Snow, go ahead and snow, we will be on the beach. Well just about half way light snow started to fall. With just about 1/4 of tank of gas it was time to pull over and fill up just in case things slowed down ahead. We ended up in a little place called Bluefield, West Virgina. It took us about an hour and a half to get to the gas station. Problem now was that there were cars everywhere, only way out is via a hill and traction was not to be seen anywhere. Getting around was almost impossible as the snow fell, and fell and fell. Five hours later, after sitting parked most of the time we found a Quality Inn, $89 for the night. After passing car after car that were in the ditch, tractor trailers just stopped in the driving lanes not being able to get up even the smallest grades, we thanked our lucky blessings and would of paid $200 for the room. In the morning there was about a foot of snow on the ground and a good six inches on the car. Have a look. Cleared the car off but couldn't get a straight answer if I-77 was okay southbound. First we heard the road was closed, then open then closed again. So, here we sit, a thirteen hour drive ahead of us to the sunny beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.


The nice thing around here is they keep you informed, go figure...

The nice thing around here is they keep you informed. Go figure..

 

So, here we sit, a thirteen hour drive ahead of us to the sunny beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.

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16 comments • Al & Peggy Cunningham Brokers Brampton Ontario 905-450-5500 Houses For Sale • December 19 2009 11:30AM

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Beautiful pics.  Thanks for sharing!

Posted by John Akers (Keller Williams) over 2 years ago

This is a great story...you'll make it and will have this story to tell!  Enjoy SUNNY AND WARM FLORIDA!

Posted by Amanda Wilson, Real Estate Advisor (EWM International Realtors, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Stay safe on your travels and look forward to beach pictures to warm us all up again.

Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (CJ Realty Group, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Good luck.  I'm snowed in today.  Not a problem. 

Posted by Lenn Harley, Real Estate Broker, Virginia & Maryland (Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate) over 2 years ago

Good thing, it happened on the weekend, gives them time to clear things up.  Have a great weekend.  We will send some heat up soon, we hope.

Posted by Al & Peggy Cunningham Brokers Brampton Ontario 905-450-5500 Houses For Sale (We have a home for you! Call Us! RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.) over 2 years ago

It is even snowing hard in the mid-atlantic states today and really coming down.

Posted by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Paramount Properties) over 2 years ago

Al & Peggy - Hope you have a safe trip and are able to enjoy Christmas in sunny Florida!

Posted by John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com) over 2 years ago

Al and Peggy,

Have a good road trip and be careful with all the recent snow fall in the East coast!    

Posted by Gerry Khatchikian, ASA, TRC, SFR over 2 years ago

Hi Al & Peggy, oh boy, you are here! Well, I am waiting for that very same storm to dump a whole bunch of snow on us. Maybe they will be wrong!

You stay warm and safe! Have a wonderful time. I should have known you crossed the border, it feels a bit warmer here, LOL.

Posted by Andrea Swiedler - Swiedler & Adams - New Milford, Litchfield CT Real Estate (Prudential Connecticut Realty, Litchfield County Real Estate) over 2 years ago

Since you're from Ontario, I'm sure you weren't scared by a little white-stuff.  The biggest problem is avoiding all the drivers who are scared.  They can make a bad situation even worse.  Have a great, safe Christmas.

Posted by Tom Boos (Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living) over 2 years ago

Jim, we hope you have a Merry Christmas and the snow lets up so you can move around.  We hear alot of people are stranded and not able to continue plans to visit family

Thanks John, Merry Christmas and we are hoping we make it to Florida, still holed up here in Virginia with the Governor saying Virginia is in a state of emergency!

Gerry at the moment no one is going anywhere, state troopers keeping everyone off the roads, so just in wait mode! 

Andrea, they are not wrong except for one thing, the timing!  We thought we had a couple of more hours to get down south, but the storm hit early...DUCK YOUR HEAD ANDREA, there is lots coming!

Hey Tom, we don't even get this much white stuff!!! But we have teams of plows ready for it.  Not here! No worries, we'll play it safe and wait one more night! You have a great Christmas too!  

Posted by Al & Peggy Cunningham Brokers Brampton Ontario 905-450-5500 Houses For Sale (We have a home for you! Call Us! RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.) over 2 years ago

Al and Peggy, that will teach you to think that you could get away form the snow ....... LOL

We are suppose to get hit with that snow tonight.

Posted by George Souto NMLS# 65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages Connecticut over 2 years ago

Al & Peggy - It was a little cool in Florida today, but no snow.  Stay Warm & Drive Safe!

Posted by Michelle Gibson REALTOR® Wellington Florida Homes for Sale (Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. ) over 2 years ago

Duck your head then George, we know you do not like shovelling, but looks like alot of it is in your future!  We are in should we stay or should we go mode. 

Hi Michelle, we will be enjoying your sunshine hopefully in just one more long day!!  Turn up the heat!!p 

Posted by Al & Peggy Cunningham Brokers Brampton Ontario 905-450-5500 Houses For Sale (We have a home for you! Call Us! RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.) over 2 years ago

Hi Al and Peggy - First saw this post yesterday afternoon but didn't comment on it since I had maxed out on points early in the day and needed to wait for the new day to start.  It's a lot harder to find posts on the weekend (and right before Christmas) to comment on since it is so quiet.  I need to see if you've posted anything today since your followup post yesterday talked about the great new life you were having in Bluefield.

Posted by Marc Swartz, CA, CPA Toronto, Durham & York Regions, Ontario over 2 years ago

No snow here yet.  You guys heard of those big things in the sky called airplanes? 

Posted by Jenny Kotulak (Broker RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Oakville, Ontario) over 2 years ago

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