Saturday, January 24, 2026

If You're In The Affected Area Stay Safe And Stay Warm

My area is in the path of the storm and super cold weather sweeping across much of the country. Our condo is large enough for daily living, but small enough that walking from one end to the other only takes about 30 seconds, so this morning before the snow started Hubby Tony and I went to the mall to get steps. (I am always thankful that the most convenient entrance is in the parking garage, but especially today.)

Between today and tomorrow the National Weather Service is predicting a total of six to ten inches of snow and dangerously cold temperatures, but I have no reason to go out. I have food, reading material, projects, and the memes on the Internet 😀.

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In this area people run to the store for milk, bread, eggs, and toilet paper as soon as any type of winter weather is announced. This morning's paper had photos of empty milk coolers and bare dairy shelves.

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I always have a stash of Mardi Gras beads in my closet, so I can only imagine what the people in Louisiana have.

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This explanation sounds about right

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Even the PG-13 people are taking advantage of the storm!


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A cute post from Facebook:

Authorities confirmed the "individual responsible for this incoming winter weather" has been taken into custody.

The individual in question was not identified in an initial post, but she can be seen handcuffed, and standing in a blue, glittery dress with sheer sleeves. 

An officer standing nearby can also be seen holding what appears to be a tiara with pink gemstones.

"The winter storm is still coming," police wrote. "The cold never bothered her anyway, but it will bother your commute."

Stay safe my friends!

20 comments:

  1. Those pictures are funny. Hopefully you don't get that much snow.

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    1. Today a meteorologist I trust said the total would be 8-10 inches, but it's "very dry powder snow" that's easy to shovel. Our condo hires people to do that!

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  2. stay safe and warm-we have been bitter cold for two days now-no ice though but a little snow-more snow in the forecast tonight and tomorrow-will see how fast this storm moves out of here

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    1. The cold IS bitter! I had to do something down in the unheated basement garage and put a winter coat on!

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  3. I like he crayon scribbled weather map.

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    1. Sometimes that's what the weather predictions feel like.

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    1. All the essentials, right there. (Although in our house we don't drink milk and don't eat white bread.)

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    1. Thanks. I'm looking forward to hunkering down.

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  6. Stay warm and safe. I am in the affected area...Montreal.

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  7. so far no where near as much snow as predicted but it is COLD!

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    1. I can feel the cold coming through the exterior walls when I touch them. The heating bill will be high next month!

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    1. I've been walking around the house wearing three layers and a scarf wound around my neck.

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  9. Same here...our grocery store shelves are empty of bread, milk and toilet tissue. Thankfully, I keep these things so I didn't have to rush out and join the crowds. Stay safe...

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    1. Just for grins I wanted to go into the store yesterday just to see the empty shelves in person, but decided that would be rude to the people who were trying to buy groceries.

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