Round Three…delayed?
Today’s local news seems to be focused on a third, potential snow event here; all three happening in less than two weeks! According to my new favorite weather website – Foot’s Forecast, we may see an additional 6” to 12” of white stuff by tomorrow evening. Having recently become somewhat of a ‘snow wimp’, today was my first day out and about – driving a short distance to our surprisingly, well-stocked Food Lion for further provisioning! Once there I met neighbors and friends, pink-cheeked and smiling, doing the same. My primary mission was to grab a few Valentine’s Day cards to send to the grand kids that live away.
While chatting with those aforementioned friends I was happy to learn that little in the way of really calamitous events resulted here in town due to the deep snow. Yes, much grumbling about digging out blocked driveways and the resulting sore shoulders and aching backs but also talk of how neighbors pitched in with digging, delivered mail and expressed concern along with offers of help. Folks in South Point got ‘out’ as did friends from the West Berlin neighborhoods of Franklin Knolls and ‘the Henry’s’ and the East Berlin development of Decatur Farms. So as of today local roads are passable. Except for a minute ‘blip’ on Saturday we’ve had continuous electric power. (It might be noted that a friend living near Lewes DE has had no power since 12:06 am Sunday morning!) Our area schools remain closed; yet the regularly scheduled Berlin Mayor and Council meeting was held last evening at Town Hall.
Frankly, (with fingers still crossed) it looks as if our fine little Town of Berlin Maryland continues to operate quite well despite these repeated ‘historic’ weather events…!
Reminder #1 – If you’re ready to celebrate your Valentine’s Day with community – stop by the Buckingham Presbyterian Church next Sunday. Beginning at 12:30 – 5:30 pm, an AYCE Spaghetti Dinner with trimmings will be served for the reasonable cost of $8.00. Sounds like fun especially since I’m getting tired of cooking all this sustaining ‘Snowy Day’ food!
Reminder #2 – Remember to keep your heat pump unit clear of snow and ice…save those energy dollars for the dinner!
Reminder #3 – SPRING officially arrives on March 20th at 5:32 pm!
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