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SNOWWWWWW DAAAY!

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I drove in snow for the first time when I took Karen to the doctor this morning. It was SCARY and I was slipping around. Not fun! Luckily we arrived and departed safely and I was home by 11AM and ready to go for a massive snow walk.

Karen, however, got stuck on our street when she left. Matt was able to help her out, but she ended up getting stuck on another hill on the way to her house and had to call AAA. Sounds like a snow day to me.

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After Karen left, Matt and I bundled up for our walk and decided to walk downtown for LUNCH!

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All bundled up we were pretty hot inside our ski pants and jackets. And I am in LOVE with my Ugg Brooms I got from Fleece Footwear for my birthday. They are SO warm and I’ve been wearing them nonstop since winter hit!

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Shortly into our walk we ran into……FAITH + TATE! Who else!?!

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They had just come from downtown, but thankfully they agreed to walk there with us – and join us for lunch!!

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We walked straight to Eppie’s! I had a major craving for the vegetarian plate complete with cornbread!

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Black beans, sweet potato, collards

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And that slab of cake-like corny bread. A faaaaablous warm filling lunch!! [I fit most of it but gave Matt a potato and Faith some of my cornbread]

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On the way home the snow lightened up a bit and we walked F+T back to their house and kept on going towards the UVA grounds

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Back at home, we’re sipping tea. That was nearly a 3 hour walk! Hoping to build a fire tonight and cozy up with something comforting for dinner. [Given the car troubles, I postponed my haircut : ( ]

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  3. Beautiful! But how have you managed to avoid driving in the snow for so long? I wrecked my first car driving in the snow, but I’m a much more skilled snow-driver now.

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  7. I can’t believe you hadn’t driven in snow before — it definitely is nerve wracking the first time. We still have a ton of snow from over the weekend and it has been so cold that it is here to stay 🙁

    Those sweet potatoes look so good. The perfect comfort food.

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  8. Driving in the snow isn’t too bad as long as you use caution. We just got 10 inches with drifts in Wisconsin, and thankfully we are all dug out!

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  13. Aww, the snow looks so pretty! It’s supposed to snow in the UK too but I’m hoping it’s not going to be too bad as I have a flight to catch on Monday.

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  14. Lol, we have atleast 3 feet of snow all winter here.. but I know it is hard for people who havn’t driven in it before, I just find it amusing how people who arn’t used to it react.

    My hubby’s family is Texan and when I was down there last there was a few cm’s and everything shut down, people were driving into ditches.. I think they think more gas is good in the snow.. but it’s not!

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    • I live in Wyoming and used to think like this too … I don’t know if it’s dry or generally more humid where you live, but it is very dry in Wyoming, but when places that are more humid get snow/cold temps, it immediately turns to ice. Realizing that kinda helped me understand the excitement/caution over what may only seem like a little snow to me! 🙂

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  18. FUN snow! It’s sunny and warm in Dallas and I’m ready for some wintry weather. That’s one of the best vegetarian plates I’ve ever seen. Yum.

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  19. Oohhh how I wish it was snowing here in TX! We RARELY get snow. Last year was rare and we got a couple good snow falls (around 4 inches). They say because of el nino its going to be a dry winter for us, boo! I am from MD/VA so I like an occasional snow fall!!

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  20. So jealous of the snow, we had snow earlier in the week, but today we got ICE! Give me fluffy, pristine snow anyday over ice-rain. Sure, it looks pretty on the branches, but then the branches go-boom!

    BTW, I gave my dad Matt’ t-shirt. Viva Evolution is great…great nerd gift.

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  23. so jealous!!! looks like SO much fun!!

    PLEASE tell me you treated your Uggs before wearing them in the snow!! I ruined my first pair (back when they first came out) be careful how you dry them.. if the dry to quickly ( like next to a fire) the salt format eh snow will dry & leave a line in them….

    glad to see you are feeling better 😉

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          • I am a long-time reader, first-time commenter, but I decided you should know this information! I have washed my Uggs in the washing machine with a gentle detergent for delicates. Then air dry them (I put paper towels or washrags or something inside to keep their shape and absorb water). Then spray them with water-resistant spray. They always come out looking fresher and it gets rid of the water stains and salt stains.

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          • Kath!
            Your boots came with scotchgard protection on them:)

            C says there is a discount code running now “fleece10” will get 10% off of orders and there is free 2 day shipping.

            I’m so happy you are enjoying them!

            xo
            S

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    • That’s because tomorrow is the last day of finals! Except for the unlucky few who have a friday exam, everyone has peaced out! (I’m one of the unlucky few)

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  28. Mmm… gingerbread… mmm…! I left work early to beat the rush hour snowy traffic but it still took me two hours to get home, sadly. Now I’m warmly in my house and about to head out again for gym +food. So pretty in the snow!

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  29. The snow in our yard is already waist deep, so this is cracking me up! Enjoy the wintery weather (you can have some of ours).

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  34. Ooh Eppie’s. I was going to get Eppie’s for lunch if I’d stayed at work. Instead I’ll get it tomorrow – that veggie plate is calling my name!

    Glad you made it through the snow ok – I hate driving in it too 🙁

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  35. Looks great! We got snow up here in DC too. The funny thing is, today has felt like the warmest day from the past week; the wind from a few days ago was brutal!! Brrrr 😉 I think the clouds create like a thermal layer or something…I heard something like that one time so it must be true 🙂

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  36. I grew up in MN so ended up doing quite a of snow driving. Agree w/ the other comments that said to be cautious. Honestly, the main things are 1) Stopping sooner and more gradually. Same thing goes for accelerating. 2) Going into any curves at the speed you want to be going when you’re on the curve itself (i.e. off ramps). You shouldn’t brake when you are turning because that can cause you to slide.

    I’ve had friends who carry a bag of sand in their trunk–it helps weigh down the wheels and you can use it to help you gain some traction if you get stuck in snow. Floor mats also work in a pinch 🙂

    Not sure how much snow Charlottesville gets but this might be an option: when my friend’s mom moved from CA to MN, she went to an empty parking lot and practiced skidding (she wasn’t doing donuts, I promise 🙂 to get used to getting herself out of a skid. If you’ll be driving in snow with any frequency, it might be worth an hour of your time to practice (and get more comfortable on the snow in general–not just when skidding). Some parts of snow driving are counter-intuitive (e.g. if you’re skidding you actually need to turn the wheel in the direction of the skid, not vice versa) and it’s easier to do the right thing if you’ve practiced.

    Sorry…this ended up longer than I thought it would be. You’ll be great! 🙂

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  38. The snow looks so beautiful and fun, and all of you look great in your snow outfits! Looks like you should be having a white christmas while I enjoy the desert.

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  40. Driving in the snow gets easier! I’ve been doing it since day one of getting my license practically & now, I’m more scared of the other drivers on the road than my own abilities!

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  41. Sometimes I wish I lived somewhere in CA that got snow, and then I remember things like having to shovel hour driveway in the morning to get to work and I’m thankful I don’t live in the snow 🙂

    I LOVE that you and Matt will brave the elements to get some exercise and lunch! I really think since you’ve moved to CVille you have changed your way of thinking around biking/walking and maybe thats because in Charlotte you lived too far away from the downtown area, but none the less I’m sure you’re saving a lot on gas and the environment 😉

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  42. You look so cute and cozy and adorable in all your winter gear!

    I grew up in MN and then Chicago…and now live in San Diego (and for the last 10 yrs have lived in warm weather states, of which past 7 is So Cal) and i could never handle snow again 🙂 But you make it look so fun!

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  52. That first picture is a great picture of you.

    We have a place here in Atlanta that sounds like Eppie’s called Eats. I love getting their vegetarian plate.

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  60. You and Matt are so adorable in your snow clothes. I had to force the bf out of the house for a snow walk last year, but I think he enjoyed it once we got going!

    Your town is so super cute! I only wish I could walk to lunch (or bike on warm days) where I live now!

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  61. The snow is a little heavier here…but I am glad to see you guys have good winter gear! You will need it in Montana! 🙂
    Enjoy your snow days – wishing you a White Christmas!

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