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Snow storm prompts memories of childhood snow days

The big snow storm of January 2026 was a pretty good one.

We have in the past seen much worse and we love to talk about them whenever anyone complains about the weather. The older you are the worse the storms were, too.

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I remember one time in the ‘70s we had so much snow the valley in the road where the bridge is in Otterville was completely level with both sides which had an added five feet, too.

We nailed blankets up on all interior doors to the living room, stoked the Franklin fireplace and welcomed all who needed a place to stay warm. It was actually fun since some of the neighbours (we all knew each other back then) trudged to each other’s houses for various meals making it all a fun adventure. I am sure I have told that one before but it always comes to mind when people grumble about........

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