More snow

The DC/Arlington area is supposed to get approximately 10 more inches of snow tomorrow and it will end on Wednesday evening. This is on top of the two feet of snow that came this weekend. Many neighborhoods still have not dug out from last weekend's storm. I still have not been back to work this week at all. Having said this, I am still keeping my fingers crossed that I can fly out Thursday. While the storm will have ended, cleanup is so slow that the airport may not be ready for regular service. By the way, it is in the 50s in Florida which is a little cool for this time of year but I will not be complaining. Keep warm and stay safe!

No work today

Washington is trying to dig out from this weekend's storm and I did not have work today. The Metro still isn't even running above ground yet. This is a concern for me because I am going to Florida on Thursday and would like to get some work off the plate before I take off. We are also expected to get a few more inches of snow on Tuesday. They have not determined exactly how much but one can only wonder where it will all go. It is interesting how snow removal can be such a nuisance but in a few months said snow will not even exist.

Super Saints!

The New Orleans Saints won their first Super Bowl last night defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. The game was much closer than the score indicates. It seemed as if it would be another inevitable Super Bowl win for Peyton Manning and Indianapolis throughout the first half. Then the Saints decided to go for an onside kick that really turned the momentum. While they did not hold on to the lead after they scored the touchdown off the kick, Indianapolis did not realize they were actually in for a game. The final blow came when Manning was driving for a game tying touchdown in the fourth quarter and he was interception and it was returned for a touchdown for New Orleans instead.

What surprises me is that no team has come back from being down 10 points in a Super Bowl. With the new age passing offenses I am sure that record will fall at some point. My favorite commercial of the night was Betty White. As far as the Tim Tebow commerical, a lot of hype over nothing as it was not a soap box moment. However, if you want to get something done, write or e-mail your elected officials instead of squealing over a Super Bowl ad spot.

Snow continues to fall

We are getting a very strong and serious snowstorm here in the DC/Arlington area and across the entire mid-Atlantic. We could get approximately 30 inches when all is said and done. The highways have limited access and some of the exit ramps are not even open so basically the order of the day is to stay home. The post office is not even delivering mail today. There will be a lot of clean up and digging out over the next few days. It will be interesting to see if I can get back to work on Monday. Some are considering this the equivalent of the Blizzard of 1978 in New England which is a very high level storm comparison. It is fairly surreal to experience a storm like this in DC. This would be expected in New England.

Super Bowl Pick

Okay. A (quick) interruption from snowpocalypse 2010 to bring you my Super Bowl pick. Yes, there is a big game tomorrow in Miami between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. Here are the factors that I will consider:
-Indianapolis will be playing with an injured Dwight Freeney. You have to have a defense on all cylinders to stop New Orleans. That will be a huge factor.
-Peyton Manning is bound to have a choke moment on the big stage. This could be it.
-New Orleans is looking like a team of destiny and they could end with a fairy tale story.
-I think the Super Bowl will be close with a lot of offense.

Okay here is the pick: New Orelans 34, Indianapolis 31

More snow!!

If you thought that last week was Snowpocalypse II, we were wrong. There is another storm coming tomorrow that is supposed to deliver up to two feet the DC/Arlington area. The line was halfway down the grocery aisle at the supermarket today. I even stocked up for the Super Bowl on Sunday because it would be almost impossible to get out as the roads would not be cleaned up. What is interesting is that municipalities are already over their snow removal budgets and this is a role of the towns and cities that has to be done no matter what. It will be interesting to see where they find the money to maintain this. It would be safe to call this one Snowpocalypse MMX (2010).

Scott Brown sworn in

Scott Brown was sworn in as Massachusetts senator today. This was a week earlier than planned but I think it is good for the process. At least there is not any backroom stuff going on and he gets to work right away. It will be interesting to see how when he chooses to side with the Democrats (if at all) and when he sides with the Republicans. If he says that he sits in the "people's seat" as he dubbed it in his campaign he has to listen to the voices of those that elected him. Massachusetts sent a loud message, they did not necessarily want a Democrat or Republican they wanted change and see that Congress gets things done. Otherwise, there will be much more dramatic change in November and possibly in 2012-can you say President Palin and Vice President Scott Brown?