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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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 Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 07:50:19 AM
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We called our youngest son who lives in Wyoming yesterday to pass along an invitation he had received and he surprised us by telling us he was on his way home for christmas! He was between Idaho Falls and Boise when we talked to him and he said the roads were in good shape. Well, that didn't last long - he called back and said there were near white-out conditions and compact snow and ice on the road and he was having to go between 25-30 mph on I-84. Well, the next call was he had found out I-84 was closed in Oregon and didn't know what he should do. We looked on the map and told him he could cross the Columbia before the road closure at Hwy. 97 and come on up the "back way". Well, low and behold, after hours of white knuckle driving, he arrived on Hwy. 97 only to find out the bridge across the river was CLOSED! He had to turn around and drive back about 45 miles int he blinding snow. Anyway, he did arrive home safely about 2:15 in the am - of course mom was still up, pacing and watching for him. He lives in the mountains in Wyoming and he said it was the worst driving conditions he had ever seen. Just wanted to share my joy and relief this morning of the blessing of having my son asleep in the next room after a harrowing night!! Merry Christmas all!
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 07:53:03 AM
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Thank Goodness. I am glad your son is safe Sherri. My daughter can't get home for Christmas either because of the weather. I'm glad she is safe at home and I don't have to worry about her, so I know just what you mean.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 08:14:12 AM
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YAY! What a wonderful Christmas this is gonna be! Good things seem to be happening EVERYWHERE and to EVERYONE! Woooo hoooooo!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 10:53:10 AM
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oh how nice to have him home for Christmas. Lousy weather, but I am sure you both would agree it was worth the drive to have him there.
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Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jami
Ellensburg
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USA
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kristin sherrill
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 1:05:22 PM
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Thank God he got there safely. I bet you were a nervour wreck! Wee, now you can relax and have a wonderful Christmas. Hopefully everyone's there that is supposed to be there now!
Kris
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 9:36:11 PM
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Yeah Sherri, I am so glad he is home there safe with you. Yes, weather has been crazy here, reason why we didn't go over to be with family this year. Hug him good!!!!
Farmgirl #39
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White knuckle surprise !
