Monday, October 29, 2012

Hurricane Preparedness, Bell Style

1. Back up files immediately, even though you're pretty sure it's all going to be just fine. I use this:
I pay for extra storage, but I can now work from any computer in the house whenever I want. 
2. Pick up bottled water, food, etc. You know, that stuff that makes your body go.
3. Don't eat all the food or drink all the bottled water before the hurricane arrives. Seriously. I hate grocery shopping the day before a hurricane hits.
4. Make sure you take a shower. Use that stuff that doesn't make your body smell. (I needed to remind my boys of this one, especially that last part.)
5. MAKE COFFEE. Lots. Like, freeze some of it, because the other stuff that makes my body go is made in an electrical appliance called a coffee maker, and if the power goes out... well. It won't be pretty.
Only 45 cups? Not sure that'll be enough.
6. Explain to the dog that she's a little too big to be in my lap, even when it's skeery outside.
7. Explain to the cat that he doesn't need to swipe at the dog because she's in my lap. I've got this one, thanks. By the way, did you mean to get me too?
8. Ignore the cat when he ignores you and your question. And your bleeding hand.

9. Watch the Weather Channel obsessively for days, even when you don't understand what they're saying.
What the hell does 941mb actually mean? Stronger winds? I get that when I feed Dusty bean burritos.
10. Edit schmedit. I'm making more coffee.

2 comments:

RoseRaven said...

Stay safe and dry. I live in Florida and part of our hurricane prepardness is makign sure I have propane. I have a propane grill/stove combination, I invested in an old fashioned percolator that I can fix coffee on the stove with. It's a life saver to me. I"m like you. No coffee makes me a very unhappy girl.

lorimeehan said...

You are hilarious.
I hope all is well and that no one is smelly.

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