This is my first time actually living in a rural area.
We've been here since August 1st so We've experienced late summer and fall. We really haven't experienced a real Winter out here yet or Spring or Summer.
When I was in the Army I either lived on post or I was considered "Mission Essential Personell"
So even when they closed the Post I was still expected to show up for work.
Same thing when I worked as a security guard.
The very first Winter I was retired I got so excited when we had our first snow storm and they announced on the news that Fort Carson was closed to all Non-Mission Essential Personell. Because that was the first time that ever meant that I got to stay home.
I'm looking forward to the first time they close the highway leading to our house.