Nearing the end of 2/1/2011

STILL....waiting for dead bodies in the streets.

I did hear a portion of Wrigley was ripped off.

It is unconfirmed.....as you all know....I was in there during a tornado and lived to tell the tale.

2/1/21:45

I've gone missing for awhile. Went to my corner bar. Happy to report everything is normal. Local patrons have decided how we will take over the local community once we sort out the carnage of this storm. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for actual carnage.

I was secured with a role....but I can't remember what it was.

The good thing is....we are all managing at this time.

God bless and good bye until the next update.

Snowpocalypse 2011 17:55

First of all....I am getting sick and tired of looking up how to properly spell the made up word "snowpocalypse". So....I am not using that anymore. I simply can't be bothered.

I am also like 'snowmageddon" and this storm is 'snowverated'....but quite frankly - I can't be bothered to spell those properly either.

I am fearing the worst at this point: I may run out of beer.

I sent out a message to my local bar and it seems they are open.

God bless this city's undying need to liquor themselves up.

Mostly I am worried about my faithful local bartender. I can't have him alone and bored in an empty bar. He needs me and crossword puzzle.

Snowpocalypse 2011 17:15

Alright. I am cool. I decided to fill this jug with water in the event something truly unfortunate happens. I have only used this twice. Once for some delightful sangria taken upon an epic lake journey during the summer of 2010...and now for this epic blizzard.
It will now be known as 'The Epic Jug'.
I warmed up my BB gun.
I could totally be taking the this time indoors to be productive but instead I have decided that monitoring radars, drinking beer, joining a local militia, and waiting for an opportunity to loot is a better way to spend my time.

Snowpocalypse 2011 16:30

The question is....

When does the looting start? I wouldn't mind a new TV.

We all know that the best time to pick up some free of charge goods is when a city is crippled by floods, fire, snow, or championship winning basketball teams.

However, this day in age I would warn against such things. This is the perfect time for 2nd Amendment enthusiasts to take over the land as our forefathers intended. They will be out to prove that our local government has no control in an emergency situation. After all, nothing goes with sheer panic over weather related conditions quite like grown men clad in wigs and revolutionary-wear carrying numerous automatic weapons.

Snowpocalypse 2011 2/1/2011 16:00

I decided to drink a Bell's Winter White Ale in honor of the snow storm and my impending doom.

Which is a good time to remind you that this Storm of the Century is sponsored by Bell's Brewery. Bell's: A beer for any occasion, including but not limited to life threatening blizzards.

Shortly after finishing that beer I was sad. So I decided it was in my best interest to go to the local 7-11 for more beer. It would be risky. I was warned against this. Would I make it? Was this quest for a 6 pack worth putting my life at risk? I decided it was. I am safe.

The good news is this storm is taking over most of the country so.....that rodent will likely not be seeing his shadow. Only 6 more weeks of this blizzard and the safe arms of a tornado filled spring will embrace us.

Snowpocalypse 2011

An hour by hour update on STORM OF THE CENTURY:

2/1/2011 15:15

There has been a blizzard warning for 24 hours now. Seems this is more serious than last year's 'storm of the century' since it has not been called off yet and it is actually snowing.

My building manager was snow blowing the dusting of snow from the walkway. Perhaps the joke is on me and we are in trouble.

After all, the National Weather Service issued this warning: TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO BECOME TREACHEROUS BY LATE AFTERNOON... AND DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS BY EARLY EVENING...BEFORE MAKING THE DECISION TO TRAVEL... CONSIDER IF GETTING TO YOUR DESTINATION IS WORTH PUTTING YOUR LIFE AT RISK.

In addition, school has been closed for tomorrow. Slightly alarming considering this doesn't happen too often.

I shall keep an eye on the radar.

I am braced and ready.