Stuck In Iowa ...

Well, things have come to a stand still right now. Chicago is only about 4.5 hours away but the Midwest winter storm is showing its ugly face! Initially it was just gusty winds and snow flurries but it was somewhat tolerable. As it got darker, the snow/winds stopped for a little but gradually got worse. Even moving slowly on the expressway was not making things better. On top of that, truck drivers seem to have no concern for anyone else driving. They would fly by, whipping up snow in their wake and they draft from their vehicle pushes the drivers closer to the shoulder and ditches. It became way to unsafe to keep going. I would rather live to see another day than try to push another 4.5 hours. Luckily there was a hotel nearby and the stop was made.

The news says that the weather is only going to get worse. All I am hoping for is that the plows have been able to clear and salt the roads so that Chicago can be reached by tomorrow afternoon. It may take a little bit longer but I believe it can be done.

So yea ... that is where things stand at this point. I will keep you updated of course. Hope you are all doing well.