Ice Storm 2005

Winter Wonderland

We wake up in Warner Robins and see ice covering everything; houses, trees, fire hydrants and cars. Overnight, freezing rain collects on every surface and leaves icicles hanging from eaves and light fixtures and Azalea bushes. It's gorgeous, but dangerous (especially for the trees, which snap under the weight). Instead of returning to Atlanta for our Happy Group's Bowling event this afternoon, I stay at Mama's and wait for Atlanta, a two-hour drive north, to thaw. In late morning, we venture out to Wilson's Bakery to pick up five dozen finger nut cookies. Wilson's has been in business for more than 60 years and we can't get enough of their cookies. Between me and Donnie, the cookies disappear faster than the ice.