Venturing off into the fray of life today, I went to the doctors followed by a visit to the mad house.
So my first stop was the back doctor which was much needed as my left foot had turned in and every movement hurt like hell. I won't miss a back doctor appointment, if he is open, I am going to go. The drive there was slightly amusing as the salt trucks were already out dumping salt like mad men. Not a single snowflake has fallen yet. Every channel is calling for something different. 2-4 inches has been the week long call for our city. Now it is 13+ and a blizzard warning has been issued.
A BLIZZARD? This has caused panic in my small town. The entire Eastern Shore of the United States is set to be pummeled by snow. From the most Northern tip all the way to Florida. God does some pretty good jokes some days, snow in Florida. Great job running South, Snow Birds. I personally don't mind snow, hurricanes, tornado's or even blizzards. They are a part of life. I don't like the idiot's who wait until a blizzard is being called for to go to the store for the basic necessities of life.
Granted, I did go out for some much needed items for a blizzard, kerosene and coffee. Those two items cost me over an hour of my day. I was surrounded by folks who had entire carts full of perishables. Blizzards are cool, your perishables can be left outside in the event power goes out, I guess. I sure as hell don't want to go hunting in the snow and blistering winds for my food if the power goes out. The main reason would be letting the heat escape our house. We have fireplaces, electric heat, propane heat and kerosene heaters. Once I am relying on any of the other three items for heat besides the electric opening the door is a dangerous game to play. This isn't only dangerous in cold weather but a potentially life threatening game during a blizzard.
I am not sure how many of you have ever lived during a blizzard but this will be my third one. There are a few basic rules for a blizzard.
- Have food that won't spoil if the power goes out.
- Have a back up heat source.
- Have fresh batteries for the flashlights.
- and for fuck's sake don't piss with Mother Nature by venturing outside.
I have seen neighbors end up having a few feet worth of snow inside their houses because they thought it would be funny to run outside during the blizzard. Once they kicked the door open the wind promptly blew a few feet of snow in on them. Once they were lucky enough to get the door closed they were still left with a few feet of snow to deal with which was quickly becoming water as it melted in the heat of the night inside.
So if you're on the East Coast or anywhere there is wacky weather called for be safe, don't test Mother Nature. Stay as warm as possible, bring your pets indoors, keep flashlights and food easy to eat where you can get to it.
I will watch the storm safely behind Lexan sheeted windows, drinking coffee, waiting to see if I need to light the kerosene heaters.
Good luck East Coasters, please bring all animals you own or care for indoors.
