Yesterday I stopped at Home Depot on the way home and bought a new snow shovel. It is supposed to be ergonomic. When I moved into this house a little over eight years ago, I was thrilled to purchase things like a big broom, rake, snow shovel, etc. My snow shovel has been worked to death over these years. The handle fell off last year. Though I repaired it at the time, I decided yesterday that I really could "splurge" and get a new shovel.
The thing that amazed me was the response of people as I walked through the store and parking lot with this shovel. Maybe it was the incongruity of my fabulous new sweater and slacks and 4 inch heels - and a big yellow shovel. But it amazed me to see the smiles on faces as they saw me, and I had plenty of conversations with strangers about the upcoming snowstorm and the merits of ergonomic snow shovels.
I have already been outside shoveling snow in the dark this morning. There is enough snow that there are schools closed. I am leaving work early for a dental appointment, and even if I am not going to the dentist, I am leaving work early.
A sponsee and I have a standing appointment on Wednesday evening, but we agreed yesterday that if there is a lot of snow she won't make it here.
I have a lovely fantasy of sitting on the sofa knitting through the afternoon and early evening as the snow falls outside. We shall see...
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Plus, it's YELLOW!
I've never touched a snow shovel, but I do have a sponsee meeting tonight.
I would have done a double take with you and your shovel--I'm sure of it.
Ohhhhh Yawsa!!!!!! Do not even want to think about snow yet and you are shoveling already!?!??!? I guess we are next...LOL
A lovely sober woman calling a spade a big yellow ergonomic snow spade! That does make me smile.
I hope you truly enjoy your day - however it unfolds.
Blessings and aloha...
Adorable snow shovel...that's one thing I'll never have to buy!
I hope your fantasy comes true! I always laugh at how grown up I have become...I love buying new yard tools! The sign of a true homeowner.
I bought a snow shovel this past Sunday and had a similar reaction as I carried it through the store to the checkout, even if I wasn't quite as spiffed-out. People seemed to think that I knew something they didn't; there was quite a bit of conversation about snow and smiles as I shopped the aisles of K-Mart lugging my snow shovel. I bought the shovel on Sunday because I was there and it was on sale -- that's all I know. My snow shovel has a yellow ergonomic handle -- my 1st very own snow shovel! Now I'm hoping that I won't have to use it too often. Happy shoveling. Sorry to hear you have snow so soon. Usually a storm in the West means that it'll be heading East and Connecticut will soon have shovelable snow.
Think spring...
You made me smile with your tale and I didn't even see you with your shovel. It's a wonderful 68 degrees here in central coastal CA, and now I'm grateful instead of slightly chilled. Thanks!
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