Comments on: The Blizzard Of ’78

By: Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:09:14 +0000

Hiya Sue! Fancy meeting you here! The Tavern. Crack me up a million times. I haven’t heard that place in way too long. So glad you found this blog. I’d love to see your Blizzard photos if you have any. Hugs, M.

By: Susan (Crudup) Reid

Susan (Crudup) Reid — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:26:38 +0000

Hi Mo!
Yea, that was a fun week of being snowed in. I remember it taking almost an hour to walk through the snow to get from Conley to Miley Hall for meals. After a few days we figured out it took the same amount of time to walk in the opposite direction to the Tavern! I am still in contact with Steve, and we often talk of how wonderful those days at Salve were, filled with lots of laughs and great friendships that will last a lifetime. I think I might pull down my box of old photos this weekend and see if I have any of the Blizzard of ’78.
Thanks for the memory jog.
Great website!

By: Fred

Fred — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:40:30 +0000

Looks like a major nor’easter is coming over the Feb 7th weekend, with a foot or more of snow and weather similar to the ’78 storm.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:58:16 +0000

Yes Dee, we could look at the snow event as a lot of fun back then. Of course, now that we are homeowners, the thought of a blast of winter like that is scary isn’t it? You know what they say about youth.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:57:01 +0000

Carol, that’s a great memory of your Boston pals in ’78. Funny how we remember things like that. I’ll bet you hadn’t realized how much time had passed. Yes we are cozy up here in Syracuse, but I’m not so sure of the sunshine thing. I still think Florida in a cloudy spell has more sun than Syracuse in a bright streak. Who cares when the Orange are doing so well?

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:55:14 +0000

Yes Babes, it was quite a storm. I was about 21, so I was driving in it, but I had no idea of the destruction all around New England. It was only after looking at the photos in the Boston location this week that I could appreciate what happened. Thanks for your thoughts.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:53:56 +0000

Will and Arvy, what a great observation about love and winter. Dr. Phil says relationships are 100 percent attitude. I do enjoy your musings. Thank you.

By: Dee Dee Antil

Dee Dee Antil — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:26:45 +0000

You and I were in the same place at the same time back then, Mo. I remember being stuck at my boyfriend, Tom Grzebien’s, house across the bridge in Narragansett, R.I. and taking a sled to get groceries on foot. It was all fun and magical. The snow was nothing unusual compared to my youthful days in the ‘Cuse. Thanks for jogging my memory. Talk to you soon. xo

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:09:48 +0000

Hi Maureen, I do have a connection to the Blizzard of 78. I was in Jamaica, Feb. school break. My first trip out of USA other than Canada. We were there SAt. to Sat. and on Wed. we met some really fun gals from Boston. They were 4 days late on their trip as they could not get out, due to blizzard. We spent 3 days with them and they were raring to go. I always remember them and how they tried to make up for the days they missed. Watching SU game and finally saw a sunset. ElNino in Fla. and it’s been dark and cold. No snow, no ice but need some sun. Sounds like Syr. has had more sun this week than Fla. Go SU, # 3 in the ranks. Carol

By: Babes

Babes — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:33:35 +0000

Hi Maureen. I remember that storm and I was only 13. I remember my ride on the school bus up Rt. 26 to West Leyden. It was like driving through a snow tunnel. All you could see on each side of the road was a wall of snow.It was kind of eerie and everyone of the kids on that bus was silent and in awe of what we were seeing. Thank God I wasn’t old enough to drive in it. However, I’m sure my father , Denny,could tell you how it was to snow blow in that weather. Also, the fun side of it was that my father and I both raced sled dogs for a hobby. Nice peaceful trails up North. I will never forget it.