I decided to join the crowds in the store this morning. Everyone was getting "milk and eggs" (I really saw several leaving with just those two items in hand), but I think we used to say "Bread and milk." (Maybe everyone is low carb these days). Sure enough, when I got to the milk shelf, it was empty. There were a few cartons of eggs left. Snow was a regular non-event when I was growing up in a suburb of Chicago, thus it is amusing to see how much of a deal it is in this southern state.
Meanwhile our sky is a deep blue and cloudless. You'd never know a huge storm of ice, sleet, rain, wind and snow is on its way. "They" say this is the real deal and I guess we'll know tomorrow.
Traffic is unusual for this time of day as people prepare to "hunker down."
I'm guessing the roads will be empty tomorrow. I've already had two things canceled.
I did find some almond organic milk on the shelf, and even though I paid more for it, we'll have milk for our traditional "snow day corn chowder."
Same story here...isn't it hysterical? It looks like you may be getting more ice than us, at least according to the report we watched at lunchtime. It said we are to get 4-8 inches stretched out over Friday & Saturday. Stay safe and warm and eat your yummy soup! Mine will be bean soup with ham :P
ReplyDeleteI should clarify...not 4-8 inches of ice...but snow :) Wouldn't that be awful!
ReplyDeleteI grew up in the "mini ice age" on the north shores on Lake Erie with the howling Canadian icy winds and snow of the 70s. It takes a lot for me to get worked up about most winter weather. BUT we always have the right gear and highway stuff to keep us safe - the southern states don't, therefore you all (y'all) have a true need to get panicky - no one can or knows HOW to drive in your winter weather, if you get it.
ReplyDeleteStay warm, safe and dry - and yum yum to the chowder. Hugs.
It is so odd to be up here in Maine knowing that you folks south of us are going to get clobbered. I hope that everybody will stay home and be safe. Hunkering down can be very cozy as long as the electricity doesn't go down. Do you have a fireplace? Enjoy that corn chowder tomorrow...you've given me ideas! I think that sounds good for supper tonight.
ReplyDeleteThe North Island of New Zealand, where we live has what is known as a 'temperate' climate.
ReplyDeleteWe have storms, floods and even the occasional tornado but never ice and snow!
In my knowledge our supermarket shelves have never run out of the basics.
It's quite a different scenario in the deep south of NZ, where ice and snow are common in winter.
I imagine you'll get the soup pot on the stove Dotsie, light the fire and spend a cosy day reading! That's what I would do - given half a chance!
Southwestern PA here and it's crazy that the South has had worse weather than us this year. THOUGH I should see anywhere from 6-10 inches if the forecast is right.
ReplyDeleteTHere's always someone joking on Facebook about this sort of thing...make sure you have enough toilet paper, etc. Yet in 2010 they forecasted 6 inches and we got two feet so it doesn't hurt to be stocked up.
I do hope that it is NOT too bad for you!!
We are supposed to get 24 inches by the time it leaves Sunday morning. We did our normal shopping on Wednesday at the organic market plus a regular store. There the meat sections were getting bare. I did buy extra dog food, though! We have to make sure we have enough water on hand in case we lose power because we have a well. Ken just went out to get extra gas for the snow plow on his lawn tractor. Our driveway is 300 feet long and all up hill, so he'll be out there during the storm keeping it clear every 4 inches or so. We used to SHOVEL it before we got the tractor blade a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteWe have a blizzard warning so we're in the same boat. My grandson's college has already closed for tomorrow! The south does not have the snow equipment they have up north, so I think that's a big reason for the caution. Enjoy your corn chowder. I made stuffed pepper soup. ♥
ReplyDeleteWestern PA here and predicted to be on the outer edge of the big storm. Time will tell. I took a ride through the country to stock up on photos this afternoon :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are spared the worst of it but any excuse for a favorite chowder will do. ;)
There is just something able preparing to hunker down for the on coming storm.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and cozy! I'm sure you will with that great looking soup. Did you say, "traditional snow day corn chowder"? CUTE!!!
We've been prepping for this storm too. We may get 18 inches of snow. We'll see. I went to today for our regular stuff, as I normally shop on Fridays, but with the storm moving in tomorrow afternoon, I thought it would be crazier to go tomorrow.
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Oh my. I hope the storm isn't too bad. It is interesting to see how people "stock up" for a storm. I know that we could live quite well off what's in the freezer, canning shelves and pantry for a good long while. Funnily enough, corn chowder is simmering on the stove as I type. But we just have rain, rain, rain. No snow. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in snow country, Vermont, so I laugh when everyone gets all excited over a foot of snow...that was nothing when I was growing up in ski country!
ReplyDeleteYour photo of the sky is beautiful, what a gorgeous shade of blue.
My daughter works in a grocery store...the top storm sellers are milk, bread, eggs and toilet paper!
Hope your storm is like what we got today, barely enough to cover the ground. Stay safe.
Have a safe and cozy day through the storm Dotsie. I know this is unusual for your area and hope it's not as bad as 'they' say. Up here we stock up on 'storm' chips. You gotta have potato chips to eat during a storm! :) Don't forget to draw a tub of water for flushing. This storm will miss us, thankfully. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWith our shop daily lifestyle, we would be out of luck in a snowstorm.
ReplyDeleteStay warm inside and drive safely if you have to go out.
I love that you have a tradition for first snow...and what a yummy one it is!! Enjoy being snowed (or iced) in!
ReplyDeleteApparently people in my neck of the wood eat lunch meat and potatoes during snow storms along with their milk and eggs, because both of those areas at my grocery store were quite skimpy. :)
I keep hearing that the storm will be a doozy! Stay safe and warm!
ReplyDeleteXO Kris
Wow, according to the weather news tonight, it seems that our winter here in Wisconsin is nothing to complain about compared to the snow you're getting. Stay safe and warm. I always wonder how many people regularly have 3 days' supply of essentials on hand. Sure hope the power doesn't go down. That can be devastating in the winter months.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and warm Dotsie!
ReplyDeleteAs Lorrie said, there is no sign of a snowflake up here. Rain and more rain!
MMm -- corn chowder sounds like a perfect comfort food for hunkering down. I wonder if the almond milk will make it taste different? My daughter loves it in her coffee and cereal. Hope you are safe and didn't get too dumped on.
ReplyDeleteHope you got through with no power failure. We are in the thick of it now, blizzard conditions and about 14 in so far. But it is the first this winter, and compared to last year, a piece of cake. I feel sorry for those who HAVE to get to work, I can just wait it out!
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