Not doing so before may have screwed them over once or more then a few times. So they arent taking any chances. That or they just dont feel like going out tomorrow or the next few days during potentially terrible weather.I doubt any of them have ever been screwed over and starved cuz of 4 inches of snow. They're just being dramatic lol
Do people not have 2-3 days worth of food in their house?Yes, but not necessarily for GOOD meals. My wife and I like to make fancy meals for each other, even during snowstorms.
Well, the last time it snowed here the state didn't have power for 6 days and people died. We don't have the infrastructure to handle it and it also stopped supply lines.Yeah, the cost of being overprepared is less than the potential cost of being underprepared.
It was the right call for most to get some extra groceries.
It's the same just before Christmas & New Year, my local was rammed full of people panic buying, in one instance there was a guy loading his trolley with 8 cartons of milk.The fuck? I bet 7 of those cartons are gonna expire before he consumes them
The fuck? I bet 7 of those cartons are gonna expire before he consumes themMaybe he is having a milk-based orgy party?
Well his selfishness screwed 7 people out of milk regardless. Sounds like a dickhead
Soup
The weird part to me is I honestly start to question if people use their cupboards. I start thinking maybe Im in the minority because while I shop weekly and Ill buy what Im making that week in reality Im just replacing what Im going to take from my cupboards. Like last week I made chili so I of course bought chili beans and tomato sauce but I already have enough of that in my cupboard to make multiple times.I'm like that too. I always have a surplus of everything in my pantry and probably have food for at least 2 weeks at anytime if I had to hunker down. Do people normally not do that and just buy for a few days at a time with nothing in reserve? >_>
No exaggeration I have my cupboards stocked enough that I could skip going to the store for a few months if I had to so to me its really weird if you dont have enough food on hand to get you through a couple days if the weather is bad.
I understand wanting to buy a few things in case you can't leave the house for 3 days
....But people buy like a month's worth of food. Do people not have 2-3 days worth of food in their house?
I doubt any of them have ever been screwed over and starved cuz of 4 inches of snow. They're just being dramatic lolThe concept of traveling during better weather has escaped you
I'm like that too. I always have a surplus of everything in my pantry and probably have food for at least 2 weeks at anytime if I had to hunker down. Do people normally not do that and just buy for a few days at a time with nothing in reserve? >_>
Its always strange to me and I live in an area of the Midwest where we regularly get snowstorms. The running joke is people are getting bread, milk, eggs but the reality is I see people stocking up on frozen pizzas, soda, chips, and just a bunch of frozen prepared meals.
The weird part to me is I honestly start to question if people use their cupboards. I start thinking maybe Im in the minority because while I shop weekly and Ill buy what Im making that week in reality Im just replacing what Im going to take from my cupboards. Like last week I made chili so I of course bought chili beans and tomato sauce but I already have enough of that in my cupboard to make multiple times.
No exaggeration I have my cupboards stocked enough that I could skip going to the store for a few months if I had to so to me its really weird if you dont have enough food on hand to get you through a couple days if the weather is bad.
Also my normal days off are Monday and Tuesday. Monday is always my grocery/errand day and I love it. I live in a low population area anyway but on Mondays around noon the stores are really empty of people. Some retired people and stay at home spouses. I hate when there is a storm forecasted for Monday night or Tuesday because the store is packed and it makes me feel like one of them even though its just my normal shopping day.
Thats why I start to question myself. It was normal for me growing up to have fully stocked cupboards. My dad did it. My grandparents did it. I thought everyone did that.So we are somewhere in btwn. We could survive for awhile with stuff in our cupboards, like rice, beans, soup and pasta. But one of us typically goes to the store every couple days for dairy and veggies and such.
Now I know some elderly who only buy like 2 days at a time and it gives them a reason to stay active and get out of the house but I legitimately start to think some people just dont keep much on hand.
I guess its normal for me because I cook all my meals from home. I do know people who eat out almost 100% of the time so I suppose maybe its those kind of people. It would also explain why they are buying all the premade shit because they dont actually cook.
Do people seriously think that they'll be snowed in their homes and starve to death for like 4 inches of snow? Bruh this shit happens every time. You'll be snowed in for like 8 hours max lolLast year, roads were closed for a week for ice, as our region isn't really suited for such natural events that bad since they are rare. (I've lived here for 13 years and only twice has it snowed, and even then only a dusting, but the ice was the worst I've seen)
Do people seriously think that they'll be snowed in their homes and starve to death for like 4 inches of snow? Bruh this shit happens every time. You'll be snowed in for like 8 hours max lol
Found the guy who has no idea how people in rural areas live.
I understand if snow is rare and the town isnt equipped for it. But what I describe happens in a place that regularly gets snow in the winter and always has an army of plows and salt trucks ready to go >_> People here should know the deal
I always like how everyone in Michigan has all-season tires, but the first time it really snows everyone drives around like they have summer tires while taking turns when there's just an inch of snow on the ground. Move it bud, it's not that wet.Dude I hate that so much lol. It starts flurrying and people start freaking out on the road and slowing down to a crawl lol. You can still drive normal for a bit. Let's just get the fuck home
I understand if snow is rare and the town isn't equipped for it. But what I describe happens in a place that regularly gets snow in the winter and always has an army of plows and salt trucks ready to go >_> People here should know the deal
Dude I hate that so much lol. It starts flurrying and people start freaking out on the road and slowing down to a crawl lol. You can still drive normal for a bit. Let's just get the fuck homeThe start of snow or rain is actually the WORST time to be going fast, because that's when oil or other liquids on the road surface become wet and cause spin-outs. Actually safer to wait a while, so the oil and such can be washed away.
How can it spoil if you just throw it outside in the snow and it'll be at below fridge temp?!!?
What I don't get is if people think they might be snowed in for a long time why they always want to buy milk and bread, the things that will spoil the fastest.
Here in my corner of Missouri and no forecast means a dusting or 10" or more. Or it could just be rain. We don't know til it's actually coming down.Weathermen is the only job where you can be wrong 80% of the time and not get terminated
The start of snow or rain is actually the WORST time to be going fast, because that's when oil or other liquids on the road surface become wet and cause spin-outs. Actually safer to wait a while, so the oil and such can be washed away.The faster you drive, the less time you're on the road where it's dangerous. It's simple math
The faster you drive, the less time you're on the road where it's dangerous. It's simple mathAnd less reaction time for when you hit slick spots. Simple math.