,Americans ski, sled and dig themselves out after heavy snowfall
- 10 years ago
In Washington, they're digging out from their heaviest snowfall this Winter -- a whopping foot of it.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) GEORGE HERRICK, WASHINGTON, D.C. RESIDENT SHOVELING SNOW, SAYING:
"Well, it's more snow than we're used to. I've canceled a lesson I had, so it's more snow that you would want."
Outer-lying communities like Browntown, Virginia saw even more of the white stuff. Concerns about road conditions prompted the federal government and many businesses to close for the day.
Still, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, Bob Waugaman says he's duty bound.
SOUNDBITE: BOB WAUGAMAN, FLOWER DELIVERY WORKER SAYING:
"We're going in, and get the store ready and we will get in a four-wheel vehicle and we will be out deliver peoples flowers today."
Others who ventured out of their homes --- prepared for the elements and seemed to enjoy a break from the crowds. Some saw it as an excuse to play.
Time Square's usual hustle and bustle w
(SOUNDBITE) (English) GEORGE HERRICK, WASHINGTON, D.C. RESIDENT SHOVELING SNOW, SAYING:
"Well, it's more snow than we're used to. I've canceled a lesson I had, so it's more snow that you would want."
Outer-lying communities like Browntown, Virginia saw even more of the white stuff. Concerns about road conditions prompted the federal government and many businesses to close for the day.
Still, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, Bob Waugaman says he's duty bound.
SOUNDBITE: BOB WAUGAMAN, FLOWER DELIVERY WORKER SAYING:
"We're going in, and get the store ready and we will get in a four-wheel vehicle and we will be out deliver peoples flowers today."
Others who ventured out of their homes --- prepared for the elements and seemed to enjoy a break from the crowds. Some saw it as an excuse to play.
Time Square's usual hustle and bustle w