Thanks, Kim. We are very much looking forward to seeing you, too. I'm definitely taking both the 4WD and the shovel for today's visit. The plow service should have gotten to the driveway by now; getting to the door may be a wholly different matter. My reward for all this? A trip to the dentist at 4. I surely do need a refresher course in how to party.

The deal at Newark Airport proper is: the local kids take the bus to the airport with their shovels. They wait around for people coming out with luggage, then the haggling begins in earnest. For $20 (give or take), you'll be shoveled out in no time. The cars next to you, of course, will bear the brunt of the cleared snow. Cash in and create new demand - you gotta love it.

I plan to call the off-airport parking place we use to see if they are accepting new cars. If not, break out the bubbly and bring on the lounge on wheels!

Cheers, Anne