Dear Utah
We caught wind of a giant storm coming our way today. The storm was supposed to be SO big that it was rumored that BYU and UVU (our two universities in the valley) were closing their doors in the early afternoon. Jed went to get some groceries for us, it was time. He swore he'd never seen such a frantic group of people shopping--like it was the last night we'd ever spend on Earth. Later in the evening, when the whole city had their groceries tucked away behind boarded windows, and because my sister had my two oldest for a sleepover, we took Julian and went to Target. You would've thought we were in a zombie movie--and we were the only humans left. The music wasn't even on in the store. We kept a close watch on Julian in case someone lurched slowly toward him chanting, "brains!"
I ventured a question, "Is no one here because of the--"
"The storm" the checker interrupted.
Right. The storm. Jed and I walked back to our car (brains intact) drove through Wendy's (even got cold frosties) and back home to our cozy house. And here we are chuckling that the state that boasts, "The Greatest Snow on Earth" got scared enough to stay home on a cold night with a little bit of wind. What are we, California?
7 comments:
too funny!!!!!! Here in Texas if we have ice on the roads we close everything down. WE are a strong state when it comes to winter or possible snow or God for bid ice on the roads. we just plain freak out. Believe it or not I'm still wearing shorts and still will be well into December.
An I'm in NY missing all the drama?
Curses...
Jayne, here in North Carolina, all stores, schools, and businesses shut down when there is even a drizzle of snow.
So glad that you "Utahns" are finally getting a taste of what it is like to live in the South. EVERY storm is THE STORM and as soon as a storm is announced everyone goes into panic mode and begins hoarding food and supplies. The stores definitely become the epicenter of chaotic disaster. You can literally walk through and find complete sections empty. Usually the snow melts within a few hours to a few days, and then everyone screws their heads on straight and calms down.
I arrived home with a milkshake. Darin asked, "What's that?" I answered, "With all this talk of blizzards...". Wah-waaaaaah.
That happens in New England too. I guess being a weather person is a great job anywhere (you can say whatever and still get a pay check).
It was surely a blessing sent from above. Nick had a huge test he was not one bit prepared for. Now the test is next week! That's what I call blessed.
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