newbuzz...The blizzard arrived right on schedule. We received 12 inches of snow. It is 13 degrees and the wind is blowing. Drifting has begun, and driving is treacherous. In the small town where I live, the streets have been plowed, but there is no sand or salt on them yet. I wanted to get to the grocery store three blocks away, but needed to take the car in order to get my groceries home. Thanks to my husband, our driveway was cleared and I pulled right out without any trouble. From there, it took six tries before I was able to clear the hill that is our city street and get on the main street to town. Normally, our street would be sanded by about 7:00 a.m. It is now 4 p.m. and it has not been done yet. I have a feeling that this is one of the casualties of a tight economy. If we are not going to have the streets and roads cleared, sanded, and passable as have become accustomed to, I fear there will be many more fender benders and accidents. While I was at the grocery store, I bought a bucket of ice melt to keep in the car. When I got home, I put the shovel in the back seat and located the scraper. The only thing left to do is update my winter survival kit, and remember to slow down.