billy,

Hang in there! We've had ice, rain and sleet since last Friday here in big D. At least it's cleared up now and then so that we can run a few errands and stock up on supplies.

I get up near Cleveland, Ohio and remember that we used jigsaw puzzles to keep us busy during blizzards. Dad would hide the box cover and we'd have to start with the borders and work inward. This was in the days before we had cable TV, computer games, Ipods, playstations and their ilk.

Art supplies also would be used alot. Crayons, blank paper, cheap watercolor paint sets. We'd finish the day with an art show.

I agree with your driving instructions. I remember Dad's advice about driving out ice - 4wd just means that you have 4 wheels spinning uselessly instead of 2. Stay home, stay warm.