Things to do before a Blizzard hits - Page 3

tubemonkey · 02-03-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

you're SUCH a bachelor!

There's enough to worry about. Why complicate things with cooking?

tubemonkey · 02-03-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SolRaven

Every summer I stock up. I discovered Stagg Chili is so good, I can eat cold. The only place I know that sells it is Costco, but since I never go there anymore, I just order it from the Hormel store.

I hate the taste of Stagg chili; tastes too much like unicorn.

I prefer Nalley's or store brands.

kindlekitten · 02-03-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Iphinome

Ahh, my ipod doesn't do that but the windup/solar radio has come in handy for me.

I was surprised at my docking station, it's an off brand, can't remember what it is, but anyway, I didn't even discover the battery bit until the first power outage after I had it. and it has a radio alone without the device capability as well.

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

There's enough to worry about. Why complicate things with cooking?

oh... health reasons?

tubemonkey · 02-03-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

oh... health reasons?

The stuff's already cooked.

kindlekitten · 02-03-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

The stuff's already cooked.

go take a gander at what it is cooked WITH!

tubemonkey · 02-03-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

go take a gander at what it is cooked WITH!

Tuna, sardines, canned fruit and veggies???

astrangerhere · 02-03-2011, 10:46 AM

I'm a little shocked that no one has mentioned solar chargers here. Often the snowstorms themselves arent longer than the life of an e-reader, its the cleanup and long lasting power outages afterwards that are the problem.
Mind you, I speak being from a hurrican region and not a snow region, so correct me if I'm wrong. But this little fella is indespensible for me. i usually leave it on the dash of my car and never have a dead device.

kindlekitten · 02-03-2011, 10:47 AM

yep! go look at the sodium, and fat content. pay particular attention to hydrogenated vegetable oil levels, and corn syrup as well

kindlekitten · 02-03-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by astrangerhere

I'm a little shocked that no one has mentioned solar chargers here. Often the snowstorms themselves arent longer than the life of an e-reader, its the cleanup and long lasting power outages afterwards that are the problem.
Mind you, I speak being from a hurrican region and not a snow region, so correct me if I'm wrong. But this little fella is indespensible for me. i usually leave it on the dash of my car and never have a dead device.

ha! most of our weather events here go along with relatively little sun. I can see where it would be quite handy in hurricane land though!

tubemonkey · 02-03-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

yep! go look at the sodium, and fat content. pay particular attention to hydrogenated vegetable oil levels, and corn syrup as well

It's just a day or two and it doesn't apply to everything on the list.

astrangerhere · 02-03-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

ha! most of our weather events here go along with relatively little sun. I can see where it would be quite handy in hurricane land though!

Its good for a backup either way. You can actually charge it up via USB or wall when you have power and it will hold the charge for at least 6 months. But yeah, i dont really expect you to have much sun in your neck of the woods.

MJK2111 · 02-03-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

stock up on food that can be heated on a grill or does not need cooking

I think it's implied in KK's statement, but I wanted to point out that one should NEVER use a charcoal grill INDOORS.

kindlekitten · 02-03-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MJK2111

I think it's implied in KK's statement, but I wanted to point out that one should NEVER use a charcoal grill INDOORS.

yeah, that's Darwin Award worthy

wodin · 02-03-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SolRaven

Every summer I stock up. I discovered Stagg Chili is so good, I can eat cold. The only place I know that sells it is Costco, but since I never go there anymore, I just order it from the Hormel store.

Yuk! Cold chili? The grease congeals on my dentures!

sunnyh · 02-04-2011, 12:07 PM

I think all of the previous suggestions are worth noting!! If you have a wood stove, you're one step ahead, as you can get your heat and cook on it. I lived in Alaska for years and all I can say is keep your snow shovel handy, and don't go out in a blizzard unless you really have to. Other then that, snuggle up with a Kindle, and enjoy!!

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02-03-2011, 10:46 AM	#37
astrangerhere Professor of Law Posts: 3,755 Karma: 68428716 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Libra H20, Kobo Aura One, KoboMini	I'm a little shocked that no one has mentioned solar chargers here. Often the snowstorms themselves arent longer than the life of an e-reader, its the cleanup and long lasting power outages afterwards that are the problem. Mind you, I speak being from a hurrican region and not a snow region, so correct me if I'm wrong. But this little fella is indespensible for me. i usually leave it on the dash of my car and never have a dead device.

02-03-2011, 10:47 AM	#38
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	yep! go look at the sodium, and fat content. pay particular attention to hydrogenated vegetable oil levels, and corn syrup as well

02-04-2011, 12:07 PM	#45
sunnyh Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle	I think all of the previous suggestions are worth noting!! If you have a wood stove, you're one step ahead, as you can get your heat and cook on it. I lived in Alaska for years and all I can say is keep your snow shovel handy, and don't go out in a blizzard unless you really have to. Other then that, snuggle up with a Kindle, and enjoy!!