The Great Snow Wall of Dicken Drive

A few nights ago I decided I wanted to go play in the snow. I wanted build something I could put the Olympic rings on, Matt wanted to build a giant wall.

We both got what we wanted.

Saturday evening Matt, Jess, Jon and I bundled up and headed out side. With three shovels, two recycling bins, and a plastic storage bin, we set out to work building a wall. The first three blocks of height went up so fast that we decided, let's do one more.

At four blocks of height I was at eye level with the wall at one low point in the ground. The adrenaline still running, the guys decided to add one more level.

As the wall came together I decided I had the perfect canvas for my Olympic rings. Matt and I went to Meijer to something to create the black ring, and low an behold, they had black food coloring. It was meant to be.

Sunday "morning" after my first cup of coffee, Matt and I headed outside with 5 cups holding water and food coloring, 3 paint brushes, and a bicycle tire. Matt held up the tire so I could trace the rings with the end of a paint brush, and then we set to it. Neighbors drove by staring, in some cases stopping and rolling down their windows to let us know how much they liked it.

It was an awesome feeling. And then the sun came out.

For the first time all winter I wanted it to stay dark and cold, because sure enough, it got so warm the the food coloring mixed in to the snow too well, and it faded so much the rings were barely visible.

Tonight when the sun goes down I plan on adding another layer of food coloring, it looks the weather tomorrow will be more cooperative. Either way, it was fun while it lasted.