Panic shopping

[hummingwolf]

Why does everyone buy bread, milk, and eggs before a snowstorm?

For my part, I typically buy things I expect to want in the next few days, probably in larger quantities than usual to make sure I don't run out before I'm willing to leave the house. So no milk for me, because I never drink the stuff. Haven't bought any eggs this week because I have half a dozen now and I tend not to eat more than one a day. If anything is different about my shopping before a storm, it's that I buy lots of chocolate. I'm going to need those calories, after all!

Oh, and I bought a cheap pair of boots a few days ago. Don't know if they'll be any good for walking, but they'll provide more protection from the cold and the snow than the worn-out and well-ventilated running shoes I've been wandering around in lately.

I have half a dozen library books checked out. Decided not to borrow any DVDs. Here's hoping I won't regret that decision.

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[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

Yeah, a friend of mine refers to this as "French toast weather." I did stock up on peanut butter, mixed nuts, and dried fruit in case we lost power, but I always try to keep those things around anyway.

How is the weather treating you folks up there?

I really didn't think I'd finish the chocolate so soon. Should have bought more chocolate! At least the boots worked out okay for shoveling.