You might be from Western New York if...

After living outside of Western New York for several years now, some distinct qualities of the area come to mind when we visit.

So here is my brief list of "You might be from/in Western New York if...."

Oldies or classic rock are your go to radio stations.

"Wide Right" reminds you of what could've been.

You're Italian.

Blizzard conditions means you still go to school. And walk. Uphill. Both ways.

Snowmobiles have their own street signs.

You call the interstate the thruway.

"Garbage" reminds you of a delicious plate of food.

Your tax rate is highest in the nation (New York state quality)

If you have an apple orchard in your back yard.

Your truck rusts out faster than you can pay it off. And you're proud of it.

:)

So there you have it, my quick list to help you determine if you're truly from, or in, Western New York.

Shout!

Snow Report

We got our snow!

I'd say we've gotten our snow fix for the year.

This pic was taken this morning at about 7am, fresh off a night of steady snow and blowing.

Before seeing how deep the snow was (we probably got about 12 inches, and deeper in parts with drifts) I asked my father-in-law for a brush to clear the snow off the car.

He said I'd probably need more than a brush.

He was right ;)

About a half hour of brushing, shoveling, and snow blowing later, I was out.

Yea, I don't think a brush would've cut it.

Yahooooo!!

Snow Fix

I think we are getting our snow fix while we are up in Western NY...

Blizzard

It was close to blizzard conditions as we headed north for Christmas today. We just got in about an hour ago. Praise the Lord we made it safely!

Welcome home to the frozen tundra!