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Felix watched his mistress from the warmth and safety of the window, as snow blew off in dense clouds and clumps, off the three story apartment’s roof and twirling in the pre-dawn sky.
They’d had a lovely long weekend snuggling in thick blankets, watching movies, with him curled up and napping on her thighs, while she bent her head over her text books, and logged in to the University website to turn in her class assignments.
Lots of snacks, lots of love.
But today she had an early lab exam that required attendance in person (worth fifty percent of her final grade), and she had to dig her car out of on-street parking and move it before the plows came through and buried her until Spring.
She managed to crack the ice covering her car with a snow brush, enough to open the driver’s-side door, climb in, and sit on a seat that had no give because it was just that cold, but the engine wouldn’t catch.
The cat licked his paw unconcernedly, and ran off to visit his food bowl, while his mistress freed herself from the car, slammed the door hard enough that another sheet of ice slid and disappeared into the deep snow, and kicked the back fender for good measure.
© Liz Husebye Hartmann (2024)
Valley of the Trolls 
Brrr – stay inside and cuddle the cat. Felix is a lovely name, by the way!
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He’s a wonderful, wonderful cat! 🎶
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As a matter of fact, was out clearing the car this morning for the 2nd time this week, lol
Written by one all too familiar with that reality, glad it’s no longer a worry for you, Liz 😉
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The advantages of advanced age & retirement. 😉😆
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Sometimes, Liz, you’re just better off staying in bed. Damn, it’s cold!
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So glad to have that choice now!
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Never had to dig a car out of snow, but we’ve lost a couple to flooding. Those times when you are desperate for transport stay with you, don’t they.
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Yes, nasty weather brings us to our knees, and make us look for alternatives!
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appreciate my (currently) comfortable environment all the more after your excellent Six.
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Memories that both burn and freeze! 😆
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Uhoh, I hope she makes it on time.
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Time to grab some skis?
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The cat is just concerned for his own comfort 😻😺
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True survivor spirit. 🐈
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Yes, very true.
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I remember those good old cold days when in the Chicago area.
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We’re dealing with quite a bit of that, right now. 🥶🐧 Brrrrrr!
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