Woke up to more snow today, and yet another slippery drive into downtown. I did make it safely though! Even got here early. 🙂
Now pardon me while I get off to Monday morning staff meeting and then I’ll be in the wiring closet looking at that switch problem. Maybe that won’t be so bad though, can’t see any snow from in there..
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