The Slice: Thirteen things to know about the snow

Here is The Slice’s weather recap.

1. Saturday night’s snowman-making conditions were epic.

2. Being a 12-month backyard griller comes in handy when you need charcoal for eyes. (See No. 1.)

3. I wonder how many other people react to a power outage by quickly taking a shower — in case the electricity is going to be off for a long time and your available hot water won’t stay hot for long.

4. Would you be willing to pay your share for the installation of underground power lines?

5. If you hadn’t really ventured out until Monday morning, the scene was reminiscent of Ralphie’s Christmas morning wonderland in “A Christmas Story.”

6. The sheer weight of the bottom-layer wet snow had to have defeated even some of the proudest shovelers.

7. Some drivers apparently believe magic will get them through certain seemingly impassable stretches.

8. Listening to Q6 news on the radio, while the power is out, reminds you of both the strengths and weaknesses of local TV news.

9. I wonder if most people literally cheer when their power is restored. Maybe that’s a good time to write a check for your utility bill.

10. Snow-loving dogs don’t seem to worry about the roof situation.

11. What word did you say when you saw the wall of snow the plows had created at the end of your driveway?

12. A fireplace can be your friend.

13. “According to The Old Slice Almanac and at least one Spokane squirrel, the Inland Northwest is in for blizzard after blizzard. Just wait and see.” — from The Slice, Aug. 26, 2007

“Walking to work from the South Hill suddenly seems impressive: A recent eBay listing for a vintage postcard showing the Review Tower said the venerable newspaper building is in Tacoma.

“Speaking of the Review Tower: Slice reader Phyllis Rollins said it is one of her favorite downtown buildings. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes is another one she likes. (In case you missed it, I had asked.)

“Putting her foot down: “I will not take off my shoes in anybody’s house,” wrote Betty Hanson. “If they care more about the state of their floors than my company I will just leave.”

“Warm-up questions: Have you ever been tempted to go ahead and take a pizza that a delivery person had mistakenly brought to your door? How many people besides my friend Marilyn Othmer remember having Patrice Munsel’s dad as their family dentist? How many locals still call Hillyard “Dog Town”?

“Today’s Slice question: True or false: You can’t really understand Spokane if you’ve never been in a bowling league.