revafisheye

The Ice Storm

North Carolina had mild, yet noticable winters. Just not usually in December. The evening I arrived at the family homestead for an early Christmas vacation, I expected relief from seasonably chilly New York. Within hours, ice rained from the sky onto heads and powerlines.

Mom and I played Rummikub into the night as the storm raged.



The next morning, I found myself stranded by parents who have jobs and know how to drive in inclement weather. The bluster continued throughout the day and night.


Crunching through the backyard





Then it disappeared as abruptly as it came.





No longer housebound, I went out for Christmas shopping and drive-up barbecue.


Tommy's BBQ, Dallas, NC

The car hop didn't blink when I asked for a slaw sandwich with no meat. "Oh yeah," she drawled, "You wanna slawburger? Shore, honey."


"Slawburger" (coleslaw seasoned with barbecue sauce on a bun - a vegetarian delight)

I also ordered hushpuppies



and a Cheerwine.




Vacation is for driving and eating.

posted by revafisheye @ 2:45 PM