The O 500.

Yes, it was the Outhouse 500 this evening and yes, they actually block off the main street downtown for a block, put snow back ON the street, and race cardboard "outhouses" on skiis down the street. It was cold, but one participant still wore a tshirt. And I saw one man in shorts. I have no idea why. It was 28 degrees actual temp, but the wind chill was anyone's guess. And starting tonight we are under a blizzard warning, which includes the following information:

"A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND POOR VISIBILITIES ARE LIKELY. THIS WILL LEAD TO WHITEOUT CONDITIONS...MAKING TRAVEL EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. DO NOT TRAVEL. IF YOU MUST...HAVE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT WITH YOU. IF YOU GET STRANDED...STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE."

We are not going anywhere. We are stocked up with food, homemade chicken soup tomorrow followed by a beef stew for dinner with fresh baked bread. And yes, I have ice cream.

Now, for your viewing pleasure, I bring you the O 500. Here are a few of the entries.

This is the Criminal Justice/Fire Science Assocation entry for Lake Superior State University:

That would be my husband laying on the ground in the front.

Yes, it had lights and a siren too. They came in 3rd and had a great time!