Last week, New Jersey was hit with record-breaking snowfall. Seriously people. We got at least thirty-inches within a twelve-hour time span. And it was ridiculous.
It had been snowing off and on for most of the day. For some reason I was suddenly inspired to start shoveling at 10pm.
Especially after looking outside the back door and seeing this.
Clearly, we should have started shoveling much earlier.
Nevertheless, my son and I suited up in my parents ‘Ski-Clothes’ and prepared to brave the great outdoors.
Considering we couldn’t exit the house via the front or back doors, we had to try and get out of the house through the garage.
And this is what we saw.
Having no idea where to begin, my son and I quickly derived a plan wherein I would clean off the car, while he would try to clear a pathway towards the front door.
And that’s precisely when we began cussing my parents for being away on vacation.
At one point the wind gusts were so strong there was practically zero-visibility.
After an hour and a half of non-stop-intensive-physical-labor my son and I were ready to collapse.
In fact, he did.
And right into the six-feet-snow-pile.
We were officially ‘done’ for the night, but not before my son left this * lovely * note on the windshield of my car, already covered in snow. Again.
Apparently, the weather reports were 100% accurate – for the first time ever, because just as promised by meteorologists the snow continued to fall from the skies ALL NIGHT.
And never once did a snowplow bother to come through my neighborhood.
We awoke in the morning to find this.
Fortunately, this time, my neighbors were outside – wielding shovels and offers to help.
Actually almost everyone on my block gathered to clear the snow, teamwork style.
After what seemed like a lifetime plus infinity, we made some pretty decent progress.
I was ready to throw a ticker-tape-parade when we had cleared enough snow to see the concrete again.
But my son wasn’t quite as thrilled as I was.
However, I have to give credit where credit is due. My son truly busted his ass. And he didn’t really complain all that much.
Once the majority of the snow was shoveled, it was time for hot showers, stiff drinks, and much needed naps. That evening, I fell into such a deep slumber; I could have slept for a week. Alas, I was woken up by a very strange scraping sound. I peered out my bedroom window and I couldn’t believe my eyes.
What happened next? Can ONLY be told – via video.
Some of you may remember my totally-super-crazy ‘No Garbage Neighbor’.
Yes?
Good.
Because just when I thought he couldn’t get any weirder?
He did.
Yeah, um, how many people can say, “I just watched a man get his car out of 20 feet of snow, with a dustpan and the sheer will to drive over it.” I am really considering buying a brand new snow shovel, putting huge red bow on it, and leaving it on his front doorstep, anonymously.
[PS: The Complete Set Of Photos can be found here —> Snowpocalypse 2011]
Ahahahha. You have married a nut-case!
And, maybe next time, you can send him my way with that snowblower!
I’ll tell you what, that outfit may have looked ridiculous, but I was never
so warm and toasty while shoveling those mountains of snow!
And seriously, I will never stop laughing at No Garbage Guy with a Dustpan!
Im definitely getting this guy a shovel.
And, thank you for that lovely compliment!
Damn! If I know the snow is coming I stock up the pantry and stay inside. We got about 14″ from the same storm but by yesterday every drop was gone. New Years it got up to about 59 – crazy VA weather.
I’ll have to show my husband the dustpan method – he wasn’t too happy to have to drive my car because he couldn’t get his out. But we only get that much snow once every ten years or so.
I am not sure if I ever want to see that much snow again.
Actually, as long as I didn’t have to shovel it, or drive in it?
I’d like another storm please!
I love Belly Roll laughs and this post was full of them. I am so sorry you had to deal with 30 plus inches of snow but oh my gosh too funny and your nutty neighbor, oh my gosh, I just laughed and laughed!
YAY! Im glad you laughed like that Lucy!
🙂
Hmmm, seems I remember someone who was sad about the lack of snow they had just a few short weeks ago…ha! Be careful what you wish for! 🙂
And I’m so sure your neighbour has a shovel. He uses it to scoop up the dust and crumbs he sweeps in the kitchen. Seriously!? A Mercedes snowplow….maybe you should send that video to the company!
Or America’s Funniest Video’s!
And yes, I really need to watch what I wish for!
AWESOME.
Well done all of you for working together to clear the snow.
OMG. That is so fucking funny — but only because it happened to you and not me. I’m never screwing with you people in New Jersey. You are tough!
Too hysterical! I love the commentary.
We did good. I was proud of us. Albeit exhausted!
Yep. Im a total bad-ass, Jayne. And merely because I live in NJ!
My son and I were so amazed and totally amused.
Every time No Garbage Guy came back outside?
We ran to the window to spy on him.
🙂
Um, my son got the truck out of that kind of snow using a broom and 4 wheel drive, I couldn’t watch because a one ton truck has a lot of oomph to it and I was sure it was going to end up in our neighbor’s garage. It didn’t but it could have.
Love. The. Shoulders. on your snowsuit!
I could see someone in a TRUCK driving over that kind of snow.
But a $100,000+ Mercedes? No.
This whole thing was a riot. Mentally challenged astronaut and the neighbor who shovels with a dust pan need their own show. Too flippin’ funny. I almost peed my pants.
You’re welcome!
We’ve had a cooler than average summer here this year but given the horrific bushfires that have seemed an annual occurence for the past few years the cooler weather is welcome. I hope you’re not snowed in too many more times this winter. Happy 2011 Mel and thanks for your support over the years 🙂
You’re welcome, Loz.
It’s always so nice to see you around here!
Happy New Year, my friend.
🙂
Ha ha ha, great pics!
Isnt it amazing how people turn stupid when there is snow? Grab a shovel, fools, and then when you do drive, do it slow and careful.
Here in the great white north, we have 8 months of winter, and each time its like people are seeing the frigging snow for the first time in their lives!
8 months of winter? No thank you!
Believe me, if you were within walking distance, he would have found you! After a big snow, I will watch him walk up and down the street–behind the snowblower, of course–turning into each and every driveway. The man is completely obsessed with moving snow–he should REALLY be driving a snowplow. Lack of snow is the number one reason why we can never move south. 😉
I totally WISH you two lived on MY street!
How fun would it be to live near each other! I could be happy with that. xoxoxoxoxo
OMG you have outdone yourself. I LOVED it when you proclaimed him a quitter! And then the applause. This was my Most Excellent Surprise of the day; thanks meleah!
Shoveling snow and cutting grass are the reasons I bought a condo apartment. Snow is fun as a hobby but the moment it becomes a job it sucks.
Heck, I heard it was bad, because it was all over the news and I live in Indiana. But, your pictures really illustrate things well. Goodness! 🙂
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OMG…I would die in that weather. Keep warm!
As usual, you started my day out with a great big smile and a belly full of laughter!!!!! You and everything you write is so totally awesome!!!Love you so much for that! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
I hope this is the end of the snow this year, but sadly I doubt it is. That video of your kooky neighbor cracked me up! Do you ever talk with him? I bet he’s got severed heads in the fridge!
THAT? WOULD ROCK!
xoxoxoxo
Aw shucks. You’re welcome, Cardio Girl.
And thank you for really watching the whole video!
xoxoxo
I know right?!
*sigh*
Yep. This was crazy snow!
Why do you think I’m always so JEEALOUS of your sand and sun!
Yay! Thank you Aunt Lynda!
xoxoxoxo
My father has tried talking to him. I have NOT.
And we are supposed to get slammed again on Friday-Saturday with more snow.
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1) i was right with you shovelling here on long island at 10pm. i should never have bothered because like you, it was 10 times worse in the morning when i had to do it all over again
2) what is written on that windshield? looks like “fuck 10 cocks”. I’m not sure if that is an insult, or a command.
3) i have never wanted you more than i do now after seeing you in that ski parka…. i need to drive to new jersey!
Oh Sylde!
1. I know. This sucked. And more is coming on Friday
2. The windshield says ‘Fuck Your Couch’ from Dave Chappel
3. Thank you. Im flattered.
YEAAA! I actually cheered when he got out of the snow! Does he know he is featured on your blog? Shhhhh!!!!!
Your pictures are AMAZING… I can’t believe the door! We never EVER get snow and we got a HUGE storm… the whole place closed down. It was awesome. But your snow makes our snow look like nothing!!!!
I cheered too.
And NO – he as NOI DEA he’s been on my blog – and several times!
We STILL have snow here from this storm!
Jesus! I thought the 4 inches we got here in Central IL was alot! Fun fact: For every hour you hand shovel snow, you burn around 350 calories, so you did get an AMAZING workout!!!!
I never have to work-out again!
Holy Crap! I don’t know what else to say to that.
I know if I were physically in your presence, I would be slapped for saying this, but I would have had so much fun in that much snow. Yes, even shoveling it. But just once.
And that neighbor of yours? Thank goodness for him because he really has provided you and us with hours of entertainment.
Keep it coming Mel. 😉
Your pal.
Awwwwww – poor guy! I can’t believe he shovelled his car out of a drift with a dust pan!! I think you should get him that shovel! It was kinda funny though.
The applause at the end sounds suspiciously like on the Spider solitaire game I have when you finally get one out. LOL!
Gina! Girl, if you were here with me?
I KNOW it would have been a really FUN day!
xoxoxo