Ok, not really- it's actually just a predicted major snowstorm in the South. Even after all our years of living, we transplanted Midwesterners still get a kick out of the total over-reaction. Still, you would never know the world wasn't coming to an end as people here frantically shop for supplies like milk, bread, hamburger (yes, apparently very necessary for an apocalypse), and sleds. "Wait, what?", you say. "Did you say sleds??" Yes, yes I did.
We are predicted to have anywhere from 1-6 inches of snow here in the South over the next 24 hours and although the food raids are understandable, the sleds are the HOT commodity. And it is total supply and demand at work. There are literally none to be found anywhere in three counties and I swear people would pay anything for a small saucer at this point. Oh, and did I mention? There is not one flake on the ground or in the air yet! LOL!
On Facebook, some people have started posting some of their more "creative" solutions so they might enjoy the snow. Thankfully, we already have a sled, but here are some of the more interesting ones I read:
Laundry baskets with homemade silicone spray (didn't know you could make that...)
Wrapping paper storage containers (you know, the long ones?)
Boogie boards greased up with Pam
Trash can lids
Cardboard boxes
Plastic sandbox covers
Lunch trays
And (oh boy) the hood of an old VW?
We just have to laugh and laugh. Its fun to see the excitement and the kids are loving the idea of playing in the snow, which happens only a couple times a year. And it gives us experienced former northerners a chuckle.
WOW. I had no idea. I live near Charleston. Snow? Gotta watch the news. We only had it one time on the ground here in the last ten years... hoping.....
ReplyDeleteToo funny! I can totally relate, my friend lives in Charleston, SC and I often visit in the winter months- I will never forget the time there was a DUSTING on snow and everything-roads, bridges, stores were just declared closed. I remember looking out the window saying, "Really..really?" I can't believe there are even stores there that sell sleds!
ReplyDeleteYep, there are a couple, but very limited supply (and I have a feeling they had advance weather notice lol). Usually the dusting forecast warrants similar responses, but they possibility of 6 inches has thrown them into a tizzy. But probably the funniest thing about it all is that the same people rarely blink an eye when we have hurricane bands of rain etc. We don't get full on force up here since we are protected by the mountains, but those bands can drop alot of moisture in a hurry sometimes.
ReplyDeleteSo funny, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt is the same way here. The stores are wiped out of bread, milk, even produce, everything. Yes sleds too. The snow started here about an hour and a half ago, we have about 2 inches so far. Molly is excited to get to play in the snow tomorrow. I bet it will be in your area before long. Have fun.
ReplyDelete@Heidi- lol, glad we aren't alone!
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