She's Outta Control
I've got nothing.
No snow.
In fact, it feels warms outside.
And what I don't understand is how the meteorologists are flip-flopping back and forth on the forecast, blaming their hesitancy to commit to a predicted snowfall amount on tracking models. I mean, really, it's a few hours before this thing is set to hit, and they can't give us an approximation? Last night, at midnight (yes, I stay up late, tracking), some were saying that it might even miss us. All of the hoopla for nothing.
Sheeshh.
Can you tell I'm bitter?
My grandmother would say "too much time on my hands."
On a humourous note, I went to the grocery store to buy provisions at 7 pm last night. Before I left, Lou said, "Don't fight anyone for eggs." If he only knew. The leeks were gone. The broccoli was gone. The eggs were gone. What the hell. This is a snowstorm, not a reenactment of the Donner Party.
I also went to Borders for my kind of supplies. I think I'm addicted to buying books. I have more books at home than I even have time to read, and I want more? Oh, and I went to the Sport's Authority for a Steeler's sweatshirt and they had none. HUHH?
On a happy note, they moved the lukewarm Mexican restaurant (lukewarm to me, fucking awesome to everyone else) to the edge of the canal by my house. My neighborhood, once deemed "shitty," is now considered "hip." Anyway, the restaurant reopened last night and was bursting with people, drinking their margaritas on the sidewalk while they waited for tables. If the snow starts, I'm going to pack up Lou and the boys (Lou will so appreciate me saying that I'm "packing him up") and we're going to trudge on over there.
I just want to trudge in snow. Is that really so bad?
I'll keep you updated.
No snow.
In fact, it feels warms outside.
And what I don't understand is how the meteorologists are flip-flopping back and forth on the forecast, blaming their hesitancy to commit to a predicted snowfall amount on tracking models. I mean, really, it's a few hours before this thing is set to hit, and they can't give us an approximation? Last night, at midnight (yes, I stay up late, tracking), some were saying that it might even miss us. All of the hoopla for nothing.
Sheeshh.
Can you tell I'm bitter?
My grandmother would say "too much time on my hands."
On a humourous note, I went to the grocery store to buy provisions at 7 pm last night. Before I left, Lou said, "Don't fight anyone for eggs." If he only knew. The leeks were gone. The broccoli was gone. The eggs were gone. What the hell. This is a snowstorm, not a reenactment of the Donner Party.
I also went to Borders for my kind of supplies. I think I'm addicted to buying books. I have more books at home than I even have time to read, and I want more? Oh, and I went to the Sport's Authority for a Steeler's sweatshirt and they had none. HUHH?
On a happy note, they moved the lukewarm Mexican restaurant (lukewarm to me, fucking awesome to everyone else) to the edge of the canal by my house. My neighborhood, once deemed "shitty," is now considered "hip." Anyway, the restaurant reopened last night and was bursting with people, drinking their margaritas on the sidewalk while they waited for tables. If the snow starts, I'm going to pack up Lou and the boys (Lou will so appreciate me saying that I'm "packing him up") and we're going to trudge on over there.
I just want to trudge in snow. Is that really so bad?
I'll keep you updated.
posted by Cate at 10:27 AM
14 Comments:
Cate,
I went to Books a Million last night and hit up the used library books section. Ended up for 4 books (two Updikes!) for 12 bucks.. add that to the ones I picked up at the thrift stores the past few weeks (all in amm about 15) and I am addicted. I have a stack of new books sitting next to me that are crying out to be loved.
My neighborhood, once deemed "shitty," is now considered "hip.
Hehe.. I love that.
By the way, it's 42 degrees out. Snow, my ass.
Rita,
I've never read any Updike, but am very interested in the "Rabbit" books. Your new ones wouldn't, by chance, be any of those? Let me know if they're good.
Obviously, I'm glued to the computer today. Must. Conquer. Blog. And. Book. Addictions. Thank God that you are addicted to the lit, too (makes me feel less alone!). 15 books sound about right.
Oh, and your "package" is now complete. I will mail today (if I can rip myself away from computer) or Monday. It was much fun selecting stuff! Good, good idea!
Cate,
Sorry about the snow... or lack it. ;)
Anyway, here I sit in front of my computer watching Olympic Women's Hockey. I am on my second game today. First, was Sweden & Russia. Now, US & Swiss. US looks AWESOME. Far more organized than any other team.
Anyway, hope it starts coming for you all.
BTW, if Lou is anything like me, you have have to literally pack him up since I would not want to leave the Olympics for anything. What can I say? Sports and High Definition. Priceless.
Read ya' later!
Some of our snow has already melted, but it's coming down again at the moment. In other words, the weather doesn't seem to know WTF it wants to do today. I'm just going to stay inside and read or sew or watch old movies or something.
Too bad I can't do a Bewitched nose wiggle and send you some snow!
It never snows, but it snowstorms? I'd mail you some of ours if I could.
Funny how sometimes suddenly stores are out a lot of things.
this is a bad year for weather predictors. maybe they have too many models to choose from? they told us to expect temps from 20 below to 20 above, depending on which model the weather chose to follow. um, anyone have a farmer's almanac?
So I have been away from the computer for a couple days and it seems like forever. I can't tell you just hearing your "voice" today was exactly the refreshment I needed.
I love the snow and I live in a place that will never get it. I am so bitter about that. But when I was little and we did use to get it, I use to STORM TRACK the hell out of it!
xoxo
We got a little bit of snow here in kansas city missouri..just to let u know..
It's snowing here. Dh says it's sticking (I haven't looked outside), but it won't last. This wasn't a real winter and I'm VERY pissed off about that. I feel like I've been robbed.
Tanya
holy snowstorm here tonight. we got a freakin blizzard! it's necessary. hey- thanks for stopping by my blog....glad that you can relate on the aw journey...did that make sense? it's late..or early. anyway, hope to keep in touch- i'll be checkin in on you as well now :)
Hello there,
I just wanted to say that I too would have to head out for 'provisions' somewhere other than the grocery store! Your post made me laugh because I am also a book addict! I CAN'T stop buying them!! Thanks for such a great read!!
Human Z,
You and my guy must be a lot alike. He is cramming these Olympics down my throat. I'm tired of the "agony of defeat," I'm tellin' ya.
Deb,
I hope you did all of those things. That sounds perfect. I appreciate the nose wiggling offer--we got snow, so your powers must be stronger than you realized!
Pearl,
No, no . . . no snowstormS. I just want one. And I want it to be a big one. I lived that life for 24 years--I'm done with the plural!
Nance,
Good theory. It makes sense. People always get paralyzed when there is too much information. Ah, yes, the Farmer's Almanac--old reliable.
Baylor,
I'd sent you a snowball if I could--like the boy in "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats who put the snowball in his pocket and was stunned when it disappeared after he went inside!
I've missed you! I always do when you go away for a few days. And again, although I feel like I'm always writing this--you are the sister of my soul--us, googling, storm tracking chicks! HUGS!
Lori,
Thanks so much for commenting! A little snow is always fun. Do you usually get much snow in Missouri?
Tanya,
You've got a witness with me. I feel robbed, too. I'm glad I'm not in the school system, anymore--I would have been down right RAGEFUL at the lack of snowdays.
Daru,
Oh, thanks for visiting--I really enjoy your site! Aren't you in NYC? I read that they were predicting 30 inches for you people! WHOOOHOOO! Stay warm and cozy!
Megg,
We need to start a program for Book Addicts (but do we really want to change?). Milk or books? BOOKS! I'm so glad you visited--such great writing on your site! I'll be back!
I guess you got your snow!!
I wish we had some!
Jealous.
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