So a reader asked me if I was getting ready for Irene. And yes, yes I am. Like any good citizen who has weathered a hurricane or two I know it is important to be prepared. I have gathered together all the essentials for unpleasant weather conditions....
A giant stack of magazines...
A book to read.
I am not 100% sold on this one, so if you have any suggestions I would love to hear them (bonus points if I can get it from the library)
Lots of snacks and ice in coolers for my Diet Coke.
And most importantly my outfit. I am thinking denim, striped top and rain boots.
Bad weather is no excuse for bad style.
Dear Irene,
I am just joking. I am taking you and your high winds very seriously. I am just not really in the mood to play. I will quit making fun of you, if you will head on out to sea. And if you rip my striped awnings down I am going to be pissed!!!
XO Sissy
and who do you think your reader stressing out about Irene is? Me-Maureen. I just can't make my google thing work to post! Don't you think they should start sending the kids from UNCW home? That's a really small bridge for so many people.....hope it passes and your all safe!!
ReplyDeleteHhaha! I have already picked up most of my essentials, just have to make a stop by barnes and nobles for a few books...and trader joes for some wine!!
ReplyDeleteWell, at least you're prepared. I mean, the perfect outfit IS essential in these situations. Seriously though, be VERY safe. We don't want you (or God forbid your striped awnings) harmed! :)
ReplyDeleteI WISH we would get some good rain here. We are talking 100 degree days and NO rain in TX!!! Love your hurricane plan:)
ReplyDeletegood luck! and get out those old dominos, too...
ReplyDeletefunny girl. Don't mess with those striped awnings, Irene.
ReplyDeletejust curious- if this thing shifts west (which they're talking about) at what point will you evacuate?
ReplyDeletehadn't thought about what i was gonna wear, great! one more thing to worry about. ;-)
Preparing over here in NY as well...magazines, check, junk food..working on this and as for reading, just finished Maine, HIGHLY recommend! Wishing you and yours a safe and dry week!
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Sue
Irene does look to be shifting west but those of us who have been around a while will probably stick this one out. And by "been around a while" that might be someone who, during Hurricane Fran, was 9 months pregnant, had an 11 month old at home and a husband who stayed at work the entire time. Yep, that's someone who's been around!! Good luck and stay safe everyone!
ReplyDeleteyou crack me up!
ReplyDeleteoops, left my comment on wrong page. book to read: Rules of Civility by Towles.
ReplyDeleteBe safe and let us know how those awnings do!
ReplyDeleteWish I'd stocked up on more magazines... Booo! Jeff is doing P90x (right now, during the storm!) Annoying... happy storm reading! -A
ReplyDeleteAlways good to be prepared! Stay safe :)
ReplyDeleteHilarious letter to Irene, it cracked me up. :)
ReplyDeleteHope now that it is over, you showed Irene who is boss!!! Way to prepare like a girl scout.
ReplyDeleteMy library has 4 copies of Keith's book and I had my own copy that I read when it first came out. I LOVED this book and was totally amazed that he remembered so much. Pick it up, I think you will enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI second the rec for Keef!
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