I had the pleasure of going on the Memphis trip with RTNDA. Naturally, we were all very excited to leave the arctic tundra-like climates in Missouri for the warm, sunny South. I honestly believe I may have been the
most eager to head for warmer weather since I've yet to get used to Mizzou's miserable winter weather.
Little did we know, the less than desirable temperatures would follow us almost as if it were a part of the KOMU vehicle caravan directly down the interstate. When I think Memphis I think blues, BBQ, and Elvis. Ahhh.....and of course, the infamous Beale Street. I DO NOT, however, think snow. Not even just simple, pretty, fluffy snow. BLIZZARD. Blizzard is definitely a more appropriate term for what we experienced throughout our trip. As we stopped along the way to fill our tummies and our gas tanks, we witnessed this:
After grubbing our finger lickin' good Popeyes chicken, we made the final trek across the Tennessee border and proceeded to enter what I now consider (despite the horrendous snow) heaven on earth. I AM OBSESSED WITH MEMPHIS. But that is another story in and of itself. I know the view entering Memphis while crossing the river is considered stunning by most, however us RTNDA'ers would never know this upon our arrival. Instead of river-front property and the awesome pyramid dome that glistens in the sunshine, we saw this:
The snow continued to fall in mass amounts the entire weekend which made maneuvering from station to station, in four inch pumps and head-to-toe professional attire - might I add, just a tad bit difficult.
Naturally, this weather is unusual for Tennessee. We were reminded of this by every weather forecast we heard on our trip. The second we left to head back to Columbia, the sun was supposed to come out and temperatures rise back up to the mid 70s. Oh well. Again, ya win some...ya lose some.
Here is a link to the actual coverage of the freak weather, as pictured by Greeley Kyle's former station, WMC, Action News 5:
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As for this week's story progression...
...drum roll please...
I'VE BEEN CLEARED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll be completely honest, I think I'll take a little a little break from reporting news for a bit. Not because I don't love it, just because I am a tiny bit sleep deprived. My pillow misses me dearly.
