The Trip to Work

Awoke at 5am on Wednesday, and turned on the pc at 5:30, but alas, the city website nor the library's site did not announce I could stay home today. Cassie was very disappointed.

I fired up the low-riding van at 6am and gave a trial run at negotiating the neighborhood street. I got stuck a few times but decided I could make my way to Vine Street. Returned to the house and had breakfast then headed out at 7am.

With most everyone stuck at home the plows were able to get the major streets in great shape for travel. (Note to self: "N" street is apparently not considered a major street, stick to "O" street next time. Had to gun it most of the way to plow through the heaps. Don't know if "gun it" quite applies to 25 mph but that was definitely too fast for the conditions and fortunately I was the only vehicle around. Considering I do 50 down Vine it was odd to think of 25 as pushing the envelope.)

Made it downtown but no parking available! My $65/mo lot was not plowed until mid-afternoon. I'm supposed to be able to get into any other Grubb & Ellis lot but my key card was not accepted. I tried the Eagle parking garage across the street from the library but with no staff on duty the gate wouldn't let me in. I ended up at University Square on 4th floor at $6/day. Saved my receipt to request a refund from Grubb & Ellis.

Finally walked into the library at 7:45am. Staff were trapped at home and the phone was ringing off the hook as they called-in. Fortunately it was a slow day, and I was able to get other work done as well.

The library was very chilly. Even though I was wearing two pairs of socks and four shirts (yes, along with other clothing!) I was cold.

The travel home was much easier as my street had been plowed on both sides! Yippee!