Today was a bust.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (53996)
January 27, 2026 5:21pm CST
Today my son had an appointment we did not want to miss. The appointment was about 14 miles away. Easy-peasy, right? But the roads aren't good...his appointment was at 9 AM. We left at 7:20 AM. I was nervous about getting him there on time, and woke up at 3:45 AM and couldn't go back to sleep. This appointment was important.
About 5 miles into the trip, yep...a big wreck, all lanes closed. We fought blowing snow the entire 5 miles. It didn't look good, as there was no way to re-route the traffic, too many first responders, etc. (The route looked clear when I checked the traffic route online) and there we sat....so we called. I feared they would put us off for weeks/months, but by a true miracle, they didn't! He has a new appointment this coming Friday at 11 AM!! Talk about breathing a huge sigh of relief and gratitude!
We didn't get home until nearly noon, and home was only 5 miles away. But we are home in one piece, and I am thankful for that. We also have black ice tonight...but we aren't going anywhere!
That was my excitement for the day, and it was more than enough!
I hope everyone who has to drive on bad roads right now is safe and careful!
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16 responses
@Deepizzaguy (117787)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Jan
In the past I have had to drive in snow in Metairie Louisiana in December and it was very dangerous to drive in the snow.
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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27 Jan
I can most generally drive in snow without an issue. But when it's turned to ice, it gets really dangerous.
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@Deepizzaguy (117787)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
@MarieCoyle That is the problem I had when I drove on a snowy road was the black ice.
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@snowy22315 (202051)
• United States
28 Jan
I ventured down to the end of the driveway today, and the roads in the development didn't look good, plowed and passable, but icy as heck..it is going to be hard getting around once I am ready to drive out of here
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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28 Jan
I know just exactly what you mean. And some places look clear but are super slick and icy. Be careful when you do get out and about!
@LadyDuck (491842)
• Italy
16h
@MarieCoyle - He is in pain getting in and out a car, it happened in the past, we walked to see his doctor because walking is the only way his back does not hurt too much. He feels a little better today. I went to the pharmacy and I could get the pills his doctor had prescribed for him.
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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16h
Oh, dear. I hope he is feeling better now? If he finds he needs to go and can't drive, is there any other way for you to get him there? Uber, etc.?
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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15h
@LadyDuck
Oh, I am glad he has some medication that helps. I know when my back hurts, it seems to affect me all over and it's so painful. And it's good that the pharmacy is so close by!
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@wolfgirl569 (128699)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Jan
I hope the roads are in great shape by Friday.
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@DianneN (247616)
• United States
6h
@MarieCoyle That is a shock! It’s always so difficult to get appointments with them, even if your head fall off.
You’re welcome and good luck to your son.
@MarieCoyle (53996)
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16h
I was absolutely shocked they made room for him for Friday. Totally amazing for a specialist! Thank you, Dianne.
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@LindaOHio (212218)
• United States
28 Jan
I'm glad he still has an appointment. Drive safely.
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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16h
I do my best. I do wish when it is icy and slippery some people would slow down, but they don't. But I will do my very best to get him there Friday morning, thank you.
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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28 Jan
It was definitely frustrating...just sitting and knowing we were NOT going to make it after all the planning and waiting. But hopefully, Friday will work out fine, thanks, Amber!
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@kaylachan (82627)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Jan
It's better that you're home and safe.
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@kaylachan (82627)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Jan
@MarieCoyle Hopefully the weather improves, and the next try is a succcess.
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@toniganzon (72791)
• Philippines
28 Jan
That would have stressed me out! Fortunately, you got rescheduled.
Hope, driving would be better comes Friday.
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@RasmaSandra (93542)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Jan
Glad you are back home and stay warm and safe,
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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16h
This has been a really long and very cold spell here, with more to come. We don't even get above freezing until later next week! So what snow and ice are out there, are not leaving any time soon.
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@Marilynda1225 (88312)
• United States
28 Jan
Gee what a mess for you and your son to have to deal with all that mess on the roads. I feel bad for anyone involved in the wreck but glad you were able to reschedule his appointment and got home safely., Hope the new appointment is easier to get to.
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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16h
It hopefully will be. I think they have made more headway on the roads, hopefully no more snow will fall here before Friday. Thanks, Marilyn.
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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28 Jan
I try very hard to be as careful as I can. Thank you, Lenore.
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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28 Jan
Judy, so do I. The drama of traveling in this is way past being interesting, it's downright dangerous!
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@MarieCoyle (53996)
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27 Jan
It truly was a mess., I am just happy that we weren't part of an accident. I wouldn't have tried it,, but I it was an important appointment. I am so, so thankful they got him back in so soon for this Friday.
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@FourWalls (82454)
• United States
8h
I’m so sorry that he has to miss his important appointment. Our roads are fine here, but we don’t have construction cones growing out of the asphalt the way you do.
@just4him (321662)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15m
I'm glad you're safely home. I'm glad they could reschedule the appointment to this Friday. That's wonderful!
