I am still in Des Moines. After my flight landed my parents were still in the same spot on the interstate (near Montazuma) stuck in traffic where they were for the hour before I boarded my flight. There was a big semi accident apparently and they were about 10 miles behind that. I found a somewhat comfortable bench and was sleeping when Catrina called and said that she had talked with Mom and they think that I should get a hotel. My mom's phone was beginning to die and they didn't know how likely it was that they were going to be moving in the next few hours. She thought they could find me easier if I was at a hotel and I would sleep better. I checked into the days inn just after mindnight here. About 20 minutes later I got a call from my mom and I figured that they were moving. They were, but they were turning around to head home since Des Moines was still so far off and it was really late. I was able to get a good night's sleep and now I am hanging out at the hotel. Dad is supposed to be leaving to come get me soon. I saw on the news that travel east of Des Moines on 80 is still unadvised and covered in a mix of snow and ice. I am supposed to check out at 11 so hopefully he will be here soon after that. After he picks me up we are going to head over to look at Quinlan's car. She totaled it just west of Des Moines on I-80 Wednesday night while going home from Dordt. She is fine, but we have to decide if we want to tow the car home or just sign the title over to the towing company.
I guess I am finally getting some of that winter weather I had been missing while in DC.
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