This is a bit late, but I’ve been meaning to tell everyone about this one awesome morning. After receiving just over 13 inches of snow just 4 days before, the Kansas City area received an additional 12 or so inches of snow on Tuesday, February 24. This gave us a total of about 2 feet of snow. The snow was heavy and wet; it was causing limbs to come down everywhere.

Reluctantly, at about 9:00 am, I bundled up (along with my brother-in-law) and attacked the driveway with as much enthusiasm as I could muster. Within the next 30 minutes, neighbors of about 5 houses were also out doing the same. Linda was out there with us, too. Eventually, we congregated together and completed each others driveway as a team. By the end of our time together, we had 10 people wielding snow shovels. We went up and down our block cleaning driveways, front steps, and sidewalks. It was a wonderful feeling of community.

At some point, one of the neighbors announced Beer at Bill’s house when we’re done. There were chuckles all around, but I quieted the snickers when I replied that I had plenty for all and would welcome having such good friends over for drinks after such hard work.

After we finished the heavy work, each person returned to their home to shower. The following hour found all of my good neighbors in my living room in front of the fireplace and enjoying good craft beer. The following picture was taken by Linda, therefore she is not in it!