Got family in NYC, Boston and on up in Maine. They figure it's going to weather whether they like it or not. So, they get ready before it gets so cold outside. Good way to handle most of the untoward experiences of life. JMHO. Sincerely. brucev.
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labworm
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Many people do shop day by day, prepare meals with fresh food on the day purchased, that is how my mother operated.
Many work long hours, have children to pick up and drop off to various activities and school. Have daily tight schedules.
Some don't have a wads of cash to throw around and live on limited budgets.
I guess everyone is different.
Arik
Member
I buy fresh and don't have wads of money but can easily throw an extra brisket or chicken breasts or lamb leg in the freezer for next week. besides if I spend $20 today and $20 tomorrow it's still the same $40 I could have done in one day. Also I HATE & DESPISE shopping so getting all out of the way is so much easier
Southern life
As an arrogant Yankee who came and stayed, this morning I swept the oak leaves off the driveway next to the garage door. My wife left for work without a problem.
Happy now?
As an arrogant Yankee who came and stayed, this morning I swept the oak leaves off the driveway next to the garage door. My wife left for work without a problem.
Happy now?
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kozmic
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Labworm planned ahead Arik...he bought a Valentine's Day card!
I hope he ain't still snow bound come mid February!
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Labworm planned ahead Arik...he bought a Valentine's Day card!
I hope he ain't still snowed bound come mid February!
Yes but who is he going to give it to.
Narrowback
Member
I've always found it humorous that when a storm is announced people flock to the store and buy everything in sight. You don't have to fill 3 shopping carts full for a 2-3 day storm. When I was a kid we used to get storms like this all the time. Usually by the time it was over, people could get out and move around, so why buy a month's worth of food & water?
KLYDE
Member
Driving this morning and it was hysteria. You could cut the tension in the air with a knife. People driving like maniacs weaving in and out. I stopped at the Supermarket at 6:30 AM and the lot was full. Not a drop of water on the shelves. I didn't know water faucets stopped running during a snow storm. People walking around with a cart of goods piled 4 feet in the air. Enough stuff to last a month. I blame the media for the scare tactics. For the next two days all you will see is some reporter standing next to the highway with a ruler. Nothing better to broadcast.
2 to 3 feet forecast in my area. Big deal. I'd like to see how the populace would react if something really significant happened. Lord help us all.
I might be stuck at work for a couple days.
Adios.
2 to 3 feet forecast in my area. Big deal. I'd like to see how the populace would react if something really significant happened. Lord help us all.
I might be stuck at work for a couple days.
Adios.
howiema
Member
Plenty of beer, food and gas. Also just got my can of ren wax, Many s&ws to shine up.
Good luck
Pete
Good luck
Pete
charlie sherrill
Member
As a survivor of "The Great Bourbon Shortage of Hurricane Katrina" I would also like to remind you icebergs to stock up on your favorite antifreeze. Since 2005 I always keep at least a case on hand just in case. Ya'll be careful and any of you who may want to move down here after the storm please bring plenty of money and leave your politics behind. We'll leave the light on for you.
Doctor's Advisory
Coincidentally, I had a scheduled and routine cardiologist's appointment this morning. The Doc reminded me to go easy on the shoveling and I'd like to pass on his advice to all of you here in the forum. He also said that stressful work at temps below 32 degrees is especially hazardous.
In 1996, I lost a good friend at 53 years of age, to a heart attack, and who was shoveling out from the Blizzard in early January of that year. We're not indestructible no matter what we may think of ourselves.
Coincidentally, I had a scheduled and routine cardiologist's appointment this morning. The Doc reminded me to go easy on the shoveling and I'd like to pass on his advice to all of you here in the forum. He also said that stressful work at temps below 32 degrees is especially hazardous.
In 1996, I lost a good friend at 53 years of age, to a heart attack, and who was shoveling out from the Blizzard in early January of that year. We're not indestructible no matter what we may think of ourselves.
DWFAN
US Veteran
The only thing that is going to bug me tomorrow morning is I won't be able to find my newspaper till the snow blower hits it.
DW
DW
labworm
US Veteran
Making extra money so you can buy more S&Ws?
My daughter has been teasing me because she moved to Austin in June. Still not sure why the Mrs and I didn't follow her.
Still it's the northeast, so we should expect this in winter. The weather people are full of, uh, hype.
Still it's the northeast, so we should expect this in winter. The weather people are full of, uh, hype.
labworm
US Veteran
Labworm planned ahead Arik...he bought a Valentine's Day card!
I hope he ain't still snowed bound come mid February!
And you and many others will get yourselves into panic mode, hit the local card stores and start stripping the shelves.
Mama don't get no Valentine card, use your imagination.
vigil617
US Veteran
Southern Man better
Keep your head
Don't forget what the
Weatherman said
Climate change gonna
Save your ***
Now them Yankees is
Freezin' fast
Southern Man....
Keep your head
Don't forget what the
Weatherman said
Climate change gonna
Save your ***
Now them Yankees is
Freezin' fast
Southern Man....
JcMack
Member
We had 3 feet of snow fall here over 36 hrs. in '67. It was days before streets were plowed and days more before regular deliveries to grocery stores resumed. In the meantime stores were stripped to the bone. People still remember that and with the mere mention of snow grocery store lots are full. Primarily with seniors that don't like driving in the snow.
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