We headed over to Cedar Rapids on Saturday. After a night of snow the going was a little slow, but the roads were pretty clear for the most part. We stayed with Nancy Dearborn, who is surely a a patron saint for traveling musicians! After a great vegan meal and conversation we hit the hay. Sunday we played at church and then headed down to Washington for an evening concert. We decided to stop in Iowa City for lunch. We only stopped for about thirty minutes, but during that time the snow really kicked it up a notch. By the time we reached 218 headed towards Washington, IA there was a light film over the roads. We proceed slowly. Several folks passed us by going at least 60-70. So we picked it up just a little. When in Rome..right? Well, about that time we were passed by a red Lexus headed up a slight hill. As they got about a hundred yards in front of us they started to fishtail! They maneuvered back an forth across the right for about 5 seconds barely avoided the ditches on either side, although it seemed like 5 minutes to me. I knew not to put on the brakes or we'd be in the same situation. We crept closer and closer as they were fighting to keep it in the road. The Lexus finally straightened out and without missing a beat speed away into the distant fog. We slowed down...waaay down. To hell with the Romans!