This morning, instead of Erin Go Braugh, it was Erin Go Snow for Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood! With the largest March snowfall since 1992, residents woke to at least 7.5 inches of snow.
But never fear, Del Ray is famous for taking care of its own in the snow. A few years back I posted the picture below of what quite literally became a snow shoveling party on our block.
The Crew of 400 East Howell
Neighbors conspired to make sure that everyone could get out and had safe sidewalks so we could get to the grocery and the shops on Mt. Vernon. Our neighbor Freeman, who was always the ringleader in this endeavor, has left us for that greater home in the sky, but his memory endures as new neighbors pick up and pitch in.
A more formal program, Snow Buddies, also exists through Volunteer Alexandria where individuals can sign up to help house bound or elderly residents who might not have other resources.
As for our own driveway, we got an unexpected treat from one of those new neighbors. Thank you Andrew!
Del Ray is a very good place to live . . .
Michael
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