Part 2: the prequel

I must provide some context and explain the beginning. 64,852 on the odometer. 747 on the clock. A cold and wet November evening, in my SUV ( or car as I am certain to call it), tuned up, fueled up, and as ready to go as I'll ever be. The mission.... Drive from point A to point B. In my case that meant from Orangevale, CA to just outside of Boston, MA. The co-pilot is my wonderful Mom who graciously offered her assistance. The vehicle: a blue Durango 4x4. The cargo: two wonderful GSD's.  for those not familiar with GSD's, they can be quite a handful. Especially when their names are Puccini and Felix. And yes; I think calling them GSD is kinda lame. And yes they are my beloved German Shepherd Dogs (GSD). And I have wondered why not just have them be GS's since that what  most people call them. No one says," I'm thinking about getting a German shepherd dog.   If you said "German shepherd" then there is no need to tell anyone that you're talking about a dog.

Anyway

Find out more about Donner pass:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donner_Pass

Part 1: beginning's past

It began today. Well it all began quite some time ago but the actual tread to pavement process began today. This is after all my exodus from the Californian sun. And now as I sit in the passenger seat of this dodge SUV, my co-pilot informs me that next time I move I should time it to be in the Spring.
Almost to Donner pass now. Haven't seen a car since the chains required check point. I have always said a 4x4 with MS tires is worth it's weight in gold on a night like this. Very weird driving in the middle of a two or three lane highway 80 with no other cars.
Oh and there is Boreal. To all you skiers and boarders, get up early for some fresh powder.
Couple minutes past 9:30 and the fluffy white stuff is happily sugar coating the landscape.