Made it to Lincoln!

I made it to Lincoln!
Let me tell you, 16 hours by myself on the road was not fun. Throw in a snowstorm, and it was kind of a nighmare.
The funny thing is, I didn't run into trouble until I got to what I thought would be civilization. I made it from St. George through nearly the entire length of Utah and across all of Wyoming on Tuesday. I stopped for the night in Sidney, Nebraska. I knew the forecast that night was for snow, but I couldn't go any further.
The next day started out with icy conditions from Sidney to North Platte. It took me about 4 hours to travel that distance (instead of the planned 2 to 2 1/2). From there, the highway was just about clear all the way to Grand Island.
I made it into Lincoln, and that's where my troubles started. I was pulling out of a truck stop when a person cut me off. I had to hit the breaks and slid into what I thought was a snow drift. Turns out it was a parking lot median. Luckily, a man with a chain offered to help pull me out.
I finally got on the road to my property manager's office to pick up my keys. I pulled in at exactly 4:30, the last time of the day they could check me in so I could move in Thursday. Well, the lot was all ice, so once again, I got stuck. This time, a woman who worked in the building and three young guys with a jug of salt helped me get moving.
Finally, as I was looking for my apartment, I got stuck in a "turn only" lane and had to turn right. I pulled into a convenience store, and, you guessed it, got stuck again. This time, a nice guy with a tow rope pulled me out.
To say the least the people of Lincoln made a great first impression for being so helpful!
I went into the office Friday. It was kind of an odd day to start, but it worked out really well. I cleared out emails and voice mails sent to or saved by my predecessor, who must have been a dynamo based on what I have heard and read. I also spent the entire day reading through the file drawers and getting them organized so I can find stuff.
My eyes kind of hurt last night, but it means I'll be able to hit the ground running Monday morning. Now I feel like I can be useful next week. People who know me know I can't sit still very long without something to occupy me, so getting all of that done was a good thing.
As I write this, I'm happy to report that I am all moved in. Stuff is put away. I'm getting ready to watch the KU-Oklahoma State basketball game this afternoon. And I may just splurge a bit and venture out to Taco John's either for dinner tonight or lunch tomorrow.
I explored the southern part of Lincoln today. I found Walmart, Target and ShopKo. I found two grocery stores and a Menards! (hadn't seen those since our Minnesota days)
At first I thought I was going to play hookie from church on my first Sunday in town, but I think I need the spiritual recharge and the interaction with people after being by myself for most of the past five days.
Anyway, that's the update for now. I'm here now and ready to get started in the new job.