Winter Storm a Bust

Well the big winter storm was pretty much a bust. We got a couple of inches of snow, then mostly rain. Most of the city shut down, even though by noon the major roads were only covered by water, and the smaller ones slush. Further south was actually worse. Atlanta had a serious ice storm.

I'm all set up to visit Duke on Feb 22, and I need to call UNC about a visit as well. UW has said they will be issuing invitations to a Feb 28 open house in "early February." I don't know if that's an all-expenses thing like Duke or UNC. In fact, I very much doubt it due to the size of the program. Other programs I have no idea. I inquired at Oregon State and they sent me back an email form letter confirming that they have all my materials and added "we'll get back to you" about a visit. Waiting is fairly painful; it sucks not knowing where you'll be in a few months.