Where's Edgar?

Hey Everyone!

We have arrived! Edgar and I pulled into Fort Nelson and checked into the Super 8 around 9:00 pm Saskatchewan time (8:00 BC time). It was a very long drive but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The weather could have been nicer but I pushed through.

We left Regina around 8:30ish and started off for Saskatoon. Once past Davidson I noticed that the cars on the other side of the highway were covered in snow and ice. This seemed odd considering that everything was melted and we hadn't had snow in awhile. However, Brydon had told me that there was a blizzard in Saskatoon the night before so that could be why the cars were covered. Anyways, I continued on my way seeing no snow or change and then I hit the outskirts of Dundurn. The roads turned to instant frozen slush and I had to slow down to almost 60 km in spots. It was not fun at all! There was so much snow and it was slippery. The road was incased in this frozen slush causing it hard to drive on. Once in Saskatoon it was not any better. The roads were slippery. We stopped by Grandma's to say goodbye to her and Brydon. Then we stopped by Melissa's work to say goodbye to her and were on our way again. The snow stopped around Borden and then it was smooth driving again...or so I thought.

We then made a few stops for food and gas and just a break at North Battleford and Lloydminster. Our goal was to hit Edmonton on Saturday. The weather was fine and dandy until we hit the 59km to Edmonton mark. Then the snow hit. There was blowing snow and at times it was like a white out. I couldn't see in front of me. I thought that once I hit Sherwood Park things would be better because I was in the city. That was not the case. Once in the city there were drifts and snow covered roads and VERY slippery intersections. I was finding it hard to stop and start. But we arrived at my Aunt and Uncles safely.

I had a nice visit as we watched out their front window at the blizzard conditions outside. We wondered if I was going to be able to make it out the next day to continue the drive. The weather was so up and down and there was weather warnings for quite a bit of the area. I decided the following morning that I was going to make an attempt. My theory was that the bad weather would only last for a bit (like in Saskatoon) and then it would be clear. So we checked the weather and my Uncle game me a map. We said our goodbyes and I headed back for the open road.

My theory was dead wrong! I could barely see at times and the roads were a bit slippery in spots. There was a lot of blowing snow. This bad weather lasted all the way to White Court. After that it was better but still not great until sometime after Beaver Lodge. However, once the weather cleared up the roads were wonderful. I love the scenery!! ESPECIALLY IN BC! There were times when I was just in awe. I have always been a scenery lover so this was a wonderful drive. The mountains, the trees, the hills, the water, so beautiful.

I finally saw a sign that said Fort Nelson but it was for their plants so I kept driving. Then I saw a sign that again said Fort Nelson but it was for the reserve. FINALLY I came into the real Fort Nelson (about 10 minutes later) and boy was I glad to see it! I hadn't seen a town for about 4 hours (there was only gas station stops along the way). That was when my cramped up legs got out of the car and checked into the Super 8. I called Diana and arranged to meet people and sign papers in the morning (whenever I was ready). Then I had a bath and crawled into a comfy bed for a wonderful sleep. I am now showered and pretty, ready to go and get to work. I will keep you all posted on how the rest of the “journey” goes. Have a wonderful day!!