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ANY SPECIAL IDEAS FOR SNOW DAYS?

Shanus — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:44:39 GMT

NC and surrounding areas expecting 6"-9" of snow tonite & tomorrow. Quite a storm for here. Grocery shelves cleared off yesterday morning, but before I stocked up on essentials like wine & whatever I can cook on gas grill.

My list of "to dos":

1. I have ingredients for a big pot of chili tonite.

2. Great time to clean out closets & drawers.

3. Baking Banana Breads for freezer

4. Finishing some special order jewelry pieces in studio

5. Watching a list of must see movies on Apple TV

6. Oh. Shoveling a path for my beagles to go potty (guess that should be # 1)

7. Finish reading PURPOSE OF DOGS before movie comes out

8. Pray TV/power stays on

9. Have spa time: try new makeup looks, mani/pedi & do a facial

10. Plan a nap in afternoons for sure!!!

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Laura14 — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:54:46 GMT

We hardly ever get snow around Atlanta so I plan on being a kid again and hopefully getting enough for a snowman and a snowball fight.

I have a steep driveway too so I'll be shoveling that so we don't have an ice rink since our temps aren't supposed to warm until Tuesday. I also don't want the kids on it. People don't know not to sled into the street around here.

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hoosieroriginal — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:55:10 GMT

It's -6 windchill here in So. Indiana and snow on the ground. I so want something sweet to eat but don't want to go clear my car off to go to the store! A yummy donut sounds so good! But I will stay inside and try to stay warm (my house is so cold - it is about 57 in here right now). I've pretty much cleaned all my hall closets and have a pile of stuff to go to Goodwill when things thaw out. The worst is that I can't get the dogs out for a walk and they get antsy.

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ValuSkr — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:57:01 GMT

Good luck to you in North Carolina! Six to nine inches is a lot for anyone but especially down South where you don't have the equipment to deal with it. Good ideas to bake (at least it'll be warm in the kitchen!) and nap!

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jaxs mom — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:15:07 GMT

Well I'm taking dh to the dr, snow isn't stopping that. Then I have to take the kid to work later. It's just a same old same old day here.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:27:15 GMT

Online shopping.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:42:49 GMT

I need to "weed out" my closet. It's a good day to start because it's FIVE BELOW right now!

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RedTop — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:24:36 GMT

Here in southern WV, teacher daughter got her first snow day, so it's an official pajama day in our house.

I'm doing laundry and while putting it away, I'm straightening dresser drawers, as well as the linen closet. Have cleaned a dusty ceiling fan. Mopped the floor in both bathrooms. Checked on my mom, and figured out what to cook for supper. Opened the 2 boxes of after Christmas stuff I ordered, and put that away. Figure I've done enough for today.

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chickenbutt — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 19:57:26 GMT

We had a little storm the other day but I don't seem to be getting a lot done. oops! Only got 8" or so at my house, but they are measuring it by the foot up in the mountains, so I'm glad for them.

I love the snow and hope we get some more. Yeah, maybe a couple more days of it and I'll get something done.

It's been staying in the low to mid 20s here the last few days, so my heat is running half the time. I try not to think about that too much.

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Poodlepet2 — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:42:47 GMT

Shanus, all of your ideas sound wonderful except for one thing....you forgot to mention parking yourself in front of a heat source (hopefully a crackling fire) in a fluffy robe while wearing warm slippers-such as Uggs- and sipping something hot and dreamy while you finish your book.....

I loved spending my days like that when we lived in the Midwest, and then the East Coast.

I really do miss watching snow falling...but I do not miss the ice!

Poodlepet2

Shabbat Shalom!

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maestra — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:42:52 GMT

I'll clean and organize my dresser drawers.

Not something I want to do, but a necessity.

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BornToShop — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:54:14 GMT

A 1000 piece puzzle, a 3 liter box of Pinot Grigio wine & lots of dark chocolate!

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Katcat1 — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:55:37 GMT

The problem with southern states getting snow is they do not have the equipment to clear the streets, etc. Make sure you have plenty of bottled water, batteries for flashlights in case the power goes out. And, of course, canned fruit and other food that does not need to be heated up. Plenty of blankets and some good books.

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Lila Belle — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 21:57:06 GMT

We bake, binge watch movies, board games, sled, cozy up to the fire, drink cocoa.

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Shanus — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:20:57 GMT

@Katcat1 Grew up & live in NC. You're so right. Looking at 3 or 4 days inside at least!

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Shanus — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:23:08 GMT

@Poodlepet2 I thought sitting in my robe snuggled by the fire was a "given"....😜

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jaxs mom — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:27:11 GMT

The snow is so glorious today. I didn't even mind putting gas in my car.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 01:44:05 GMT

I grew up in Buffalo NY, and we had PLENTY of snowstorms and snow days! My Dad always had puzzles and the occasional board game we'd get into. He would get out the flour and yeast and make a crust ... and bake a pizza from scratch. There was always hot cocoa. When it's really bad outside, it feels great to stay inside and have fun.

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luvdoodles — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 12:22:25 GMT

That's my favorite wine. We are getting 12-18 inches today and through out the night. We are in MA close to the coast. Getting ocean effect snow too. I should get out before it starts. Stay safe.

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makeup addict — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 12:32:34 GMT

@Shanus I'm in NC also. Didn't get one stinking snowflake. My beagle puppy 🐶 is still waiting for her first snow day.

did you get any snow?