Despite the shovel, salt, and possibly snow blower you have stashed in your garage for just such an occasion, it is most reasonable to assume that you will need to fend for yourself for the sake of pure human survival post-snowfall. It is culturally required that you buy enough things from a grocery store to last 4-5 days of complete isolation. You must be prepared for ANYTHING. (Or nothing.)
So, slave to my societal contract, I went to the grocery store this evening expecting to see the usual things missing-- bread, milk, eggs-- but when I took a closer look, I realized that there were more things to learn about my culture during their ritual pre-apocalyptic food gathering.
And the thing that puzzled me the most...
More predictably, condoms and toilet paper were nearly gone, there was a big line for the Blockbuster movie machine, and everyone was wearing sweatpants.
And me? Well, I guess I followed suit. I bought a bunch of things I never usually would: Tater Tots, baked beans, Don's cajun crab dip, a variety of meats (in case I'm inspired to sautee, stew, braise, or roast something), spinach dip and chips, grilled cheese flavored cheese puffs, soda...
I know none of this is healthy, but now that I think about it, it makes sense.
Maybe the amount of snow or the danger it poses isn't what makes the panic necessary; it's the concept of 2-3 days locked in one building with your family. You may love them and they may love you...but after a few days, it's a fight for your sanity. Survival of the fittest.
It's best to keep your cupboard stocked just in case you're the juicy one. And when in doubt, make breakfast.
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For my family the idea is to begin laying on that layer of fat just in case the power goes out and we have to keep ourselves warm. Although we don't wait for the storm. We prepare year 'round!
Loved the photos.
It was a fun social experiment. I highly recommend it next time around! If you have to brave the stores, it at least makes it interesting.
Your family is definitely on to something. If you read my Land of Opportunity post, you'll know that I'm always prepared!
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