First Snow in 2009 for Payson, Arizona 85541

First snow in 2009 in Payson, Arizona left much to be desired.

I heard it was coming! I got out my down jacket, snow boots, gloves and knitted cap. Then I went to Wal-Mart shopping.

When I started to exit, the Greeter announced "It's snowing in Payson, Arizona!" I ran out like a fool, looking at the sky and dragging my groceries behind.

Such a sight! At least 3 snow flakes streaked across the glow from the parking lot lights as my eager eyes looked for the mass of white stuff that dream are made of. Where is the snowman material?

But NO! Only a few flakes swirled in the night air as I ran to my car clutching my light jacket close to my body. #%$*&!

Foiled again. No collection of snow to ensure that school will be dismissed tomorrow, no collection of snow to drape across our Mogollon Rim, no collection of snow to watch the birds play in tomorrow morning. Just a few flakes swirling in the stinking parking lot lights at Wal-Mart and melting as they hit the concrete.

%$#!: I WANT SNOW!