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 So playing the trombone wasn't getting me in enough trouble? |
| I need someplace to write down the often confusing thoughts that enter my mind, while my stories give voice to the characters that wander through periodically, this is the place for my voice. Join me if you wish, comment if you wish, all are welcomed and appreciated. |
| I'm not sure if I'm correct, but I feel like we've already had more snow in January here on Long Island than we had all last year. And now we're getting ready for yet another one, over the weekend. This one is going to hammer Texas and the South first. I wonder how those folks prepare for snow? Here on the Island, people will wishfully ignore the prediction at first, after all, the local weather people are calling for a coating to a possible 12+ inches, which translates to, "Your guess is as good as ours". Then they'll rush out on Saturday and clear off the grocery store shelves. As far as my personal preparation, today Lenore and I are checking pantry and freezer stocks, and later I'll go shopping before the crazies buy everything in sight before Snow-mageddon hits. We also checked in with Lennie's sister; she needs white onions, not sure why. I have to check one of the snow melting mats we use on the steps; it has stopped working. The mats work great. I will take a picture if I remember. The mats are pricey, but well worth it. We haven't had to shovel steps in three years. I already topped off the snowblower's fuel; we couldn't use it in the last storm, but if this one shapes up to be its worst, the blower will get a workout. I'll do the usual rounds, the driveway aprons across the street, the two elderly neighbors, and the front of the guy next door to me, so he doesn't park in the spot I cleared. I also might have to walk the blower a few blocks away, to Lennie's sister's house, her hubby is traveling on business, if his flight makes it out of NY. The night before the storm, I'll turn the cars around to face out of the driveway and put them on one side of the drive. Less snow to blow/shovel, and if we need to get out, going forward is easier than backing out. No matter what, with our Arctic Front in place, the snow will be of the light and fluffy variety, so even if it's less than blowable we'll have that going for us. Good Luck out there. Stay warm, make sure your phones are charged and with you if you go out to shovel, take breaks, and stay hydrated. |
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