WHITE OUT!!!!!

Today, all of Ireland is at a standstill because it is in the midst of THE STORM OF THE CENTURY, described to us news-watchers in that tone of voice that implies capital letters. Reporters on Sky news are standing in front of their green screens in their warm offices dressed in parkas and fur mittens, relaying the dire weather conditions while the wind machine blows fiercely at them, too scared to venture out into the snow.

To give you an impression of the sheer volume of snow that has caused schools to be canceled and buses to stop running, I present you with this picture:


Yes, dear friends, it's true: the snow has actually stuck to the ground. Those cars you see in the background have been there since this morning, unable to move because their tires aren't suited for this kind of precipitation. The poor drivers are probably freezing slowly as their cars run out of gas. I would bring them out hot food and blankets, but we are basically snowed in. In fact, the doors have probably frozen shut in the 32-degree weather. I only hope that I have enough non-perishable food to last me until someone can come remove the centimeter of snow from the front step. Maybe I will try to make water by melting some of the snow. I wonder if there is enough out there for a cup of tea...