Storm Advice from the Bangor, ME Police to the Mid-Atlantic

[geenamercile]

It has started here.  Today was already called as a snow day.  All stocked on hot coco and marshmallows for the kids.  Rum for the adults.  You know the important stuff.  We are in a pretty good location for not losing power and getting plowed pretty quickly.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we will have school Monday, but I'm resigned to the fact we may not.  

 

[dannylion]

The article did have some useful advice, but it was missing the instructions for the ritual preparation of the traditional snowstorm meatloaf.

[wvugurl26]

Oh I now live within walking distance of a bar. Unfortunately they don't have liquor. Not sure that the one with liquor is in walking distance. The walking distance one has really good food too.

[geenamercile]

Jan 22, 2016 14:56:30 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Oh I now live within walking distance of a bar. Unfortunately they don't have liquor. Not sure that the one with liquor is in walking distance. The walking distance one has really good food too.

  how does a bar not have liquor     

[ArchietheDragon]

Jan 22, 2016 15:16:56 GMT -5 geenamercile said:

Jan 22, 2016 14:56:30 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Oh I now live within walking distance of a bar. Unfortunately they don't have liquor. Not sure that the one with liquor is in walking distance. The walking distance one has really good food too.

  how does a bar not have liquor     

in CT, fully nude bars can't have liquor.   maybe it is the same in WV.   

[wvugurl26]

Jan 22, 2016 15:16:56 GMT -5 geenamercile said:

Jan 22, 2016 14:56:30 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Oh I now live within walking distance of a bar. Unfortunately they don't have liquor. Not sure that the one with liquor is in walking distance. The walking distance one has really good food too.

  how does a bar not have liquor     

I guess it isn't really a bar? I think of it as more bar like though. They have beer and wine. It's more of a craft beer type of place. They are newer so not sure if they intend to apply for a liquor license?

Archie they can have liquor in WV at the strip clubs. Pretty sure I heard you can't in Las Vegas though.

[mojothehelpermonkey]

Jan 22, 2016 15:16:56 GMT -5 geenamercile said:

Jan 22, 2016 14:56:30 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Oh I now live within walking distance of a bar. Unfortunately they don't have liquor. Not sure that the one with liquor is in walking distance. The walking distance one has really good food too.

  how does a bar not have liquor     

My favorite bar didn't serve liquor, but I mostly drink beer, and this bar had an old school Pacman game. I used to get annoyed when my liquor-preferring would want to go somewhere else. At the same time, I wouldn't want to go to a bar that didn't serve beer.

[mollyanna58]

Jan 22, 2016 14:32:13 GMT -5 dannylion said:

The article did have some useful advice, but it was missing the instructions for the ritual preparation of the traditional snowstorm meatloaf.

My tradition is to bake cookies or brownies.  Unfortunately my oven isn't working. 

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Jan 22, 2016 14:32:13 GMT -5 dannylion said:

The article did have some useful advice, but it was missing the instructions for the ritual preparation of the traditional snowstorm meatloaf.

Go ahead and send a Facebook message to the Bangor, Maine Police Department telling them that.

Then, spend a few moments straightening up and securing the house and on personal hygiene.

I am certain the Bangor police have a reciprocity agreement with the police in your town.  

Because, as a native New Englander and a constant visitor to Maine, I can tell you that this "ritual preparation of traditional snowstorm meatloaf" is crazy talk.

Or, maybe you've broken into the emergency liquor stash already.  

[dannylion]

Not crazy talk at all.   Having the ritually prepared snowstorm meatloaf on hand is crucial in the event of weather conditions that could result in power outages. If the power goes out--meatloaf sandwiches! If the power doesn't to out--meatloaf! And meatloaf sandwiches! 

Many people find themselves in the midst of an epic snowstorm without a ritually prepared snowstorm meatloaf, and they are filled with regret.  You can tell because you can hear them say, "We regret that we do not have a ritually prepared snowstorm meatloaf at this present moment.  If we had one, we could be eating meatloaf (they say this if the power is still on) or meatloaf sandwiches (they say this if the power is off but also if it is still on--meatloaf sandwiches are good anytime)."

And the local police are doubtless busy chasing people away from the Maryland border and uninterested in the presence or absence of meatloaf except as it pertains to their dinner or, as it might be, lunch.  And anyway, they know me as an entirely mostly harmless person they see two afternoons a week handing out blankets and delivering meal trays in the emergency room nattily attired in my fashionable blue volunteer smock.  They like me.

[Chocolate Lover]

So, exactly how does one prepare a ritually prepared snowstorm meatloaf? What makes it different from regular non snowstorm meatloaf?

[dannylion]

Jan 22, 2016 16:05:28 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

So, exactly how does one prepare a ritually prepared snowstorm meatloaf? What makes it different from regular non snowstorm meatloaf?

It is different from a regular, non-snowstorm meatloaf in that it is prepared in anticipation of a snowstorm. The ritual part is determined by each preparer's personal ritual preferences, though it is generally accepted that ketchup must be featured at some point in the process. Meatloaf is universal.    

[Chocolate Lover]

Jan 22, 2016 16:11:07 GMT -5 dannylion said:

Jan 22, 2016 16:05:28 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

So, exactly how does one prepare a ritually prepared snowstorm meatloaf? What makes it different from regular non snowstorm meatloaf?

It is different from a regular, non-snowstorm meatloaf in that it is prepared in anticipation of a snowstorm. The ritual part is determined by each preparer's personal ritual preferences, though it is generally accepted that ketchup must be featured at some point in the process. Meatloaf is universal.    

Do you at least wear a fancy hat? Cozy slippers? 

[dannylion]

Jan 22, 2016 16:15:10 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Jan 22, 2016 16:11:07 GMT -5 dannylion said:

It is different from a regular, non-snowstorm meatloaf in that it is prepared in anticipation of a snowstorm. The ritual part is determined by each preparer's personal ritual preferences, though it is generally accepted that ketchup must be featured at some point in the process. Meatloaf is universal.    

Do you at least wear a fancy hat? Cozy slippers? 

All the hats and slippers were upstairs, and I did not wish to interfere with the meatloaf-preparation momentum to go fetch them.  But I was wearing my new purple scarf with the giraffes on. And Crocs. I nearly always wear Crocs as I have arthritic feet, and Crocs do not make them hurt as much as other shoes.  The Crocs, however, did not have giraffes on.  (Note to self:  Purchase Crocs with giraffes on).

[mollyanna58]

Jan 22, 2016 16:19:37 GMT -5 dannylion said:

Jan 22, 2016 16:15:10 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Do you at least wear a fancy hat? Cozy slippers? 

  (Note to self:  Purchase Crocs with giraffes on).

No, no.  You will be snowed in.  You will have plenty of time to draw giraffes on your existing Crocs.

[Chocolate Lover]

Jan 22, 2016 16:19:37 GMT -5 dannylion said:

Jan 22, 2016 16:15:10 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Do you at least wear a fancy hat? Cozy slippers? 

All the hats and slippers were upstairs, and I did not wish to interfere with the meatloaf-preparation momentum to go fetch them.  But I was wearing my new purple scarf with the giraffes on. And Crocs. I nearly always wear Crocs as I have arthritic feet, and Crocs do not make them hurt as much as other shoes.  The Crocs, however, did not have giraffes on.  (Note to self:  Purchase Crocs with giraffes on).

As long as there was a festive scarf, I think that's special enough.  Especially since it's purple. 

[Cookies Galore]

Jan 22, 2016 15:35:13 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

Jan 22, 2016 15:16:56 GMT -5 geenamercile said:

  how does a bar not have liquor     

I guess it isn't really a bar? I think of it as more bar like though. They have beer and wine. It's more of a craft beer type of place. They are newer so not sure if they intend to apply for a liquor license?

Archie they can have liquor in WV at the strip clubs. Pretty sure I heard you can't in Las Vegas though.

Brew pub? Usually don't have liquor, just beer and maybe wine.

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Jan 22, 2016 16:05:28 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

So, exactly how does one prepare a ritually prepared snowstorm meatloaf? What makes it different from regular non snowstorm meatloaf?

How about incantations?

Are there incantations?

Incantations would make it a true ritually-prepared traditional snowstorm meatloaf.  

[dannylion]

Jan 22, 2016 16:37:49 GMT -5 GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl said:

Jan 22, 2016 16:05:28 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

So, exactly how does one prepare a ritually prepared snowstorm meatloaf? What makes it different from regular non snowstorm meatloaf?

How about incantations?

Are there incantations?

Incantations would make it a true ritually-prepared traditional snowstorm meatloaf.  

Well, of course there are incantations: Ack! Eggshells in the meatloaf! I could have sworn I had a new bottle of ketchup. Wait, where's the spoon? I wonder if that's enough breadcrumbs. Crap, I forgot to preheat the oven. Stop calling me, you stupid telemarketer! I'm making a ritual snowstorm meatloaf!

[tskeeter]

Jan 22, 2016 16:05:28 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

So, exactly how does one prepare a ritually prepared snowstorm meatloaf? What makes it different from regular non snowstorm meatloaf?

I think for snow storm meatloaf you have to top it with freshly grated Parmesan cheeseto imitate the snow.  The amount of cheese is proportional to the depth of the snow.

[dannylion]

Jan 22, 2016 16:23:32 GMT -5 mollyanna58 said:

Jan 22, 2016 16:19:37 GMT -5 dannylion said:

  (Note to self:  Purchase Crocs with giraffes on).

No, no.  You will be snowed in.  You will have plenty of time to draw giraffes on your existing Crocs.

Excellent point! I can trace the giraffes from my scarf onto my Crocs and fill them in with my multicolored Sharpies.

[mojothehelpermonkey]

Any true storm meal must be prepared by candle light. Not that anyone should listen to me, I am just a weirdo who doesn't even live on the east coast, but still gets excited about snowstorms. Stay safe everyone!

[chiver78]

Jan 22, 2016 11:01:13 GMT -5 @athena53 said:

The link worked for me; maybe you fixed it. I LOVE the Bangor Police Department FB page- a great mix of humor, caveats and practical advice.

you should also check out the Bourne (MA) PD page. every Monday morning, there's an update on the guests of the Canal B&B

GRG, love it that you brought that here. I shared it to my FB page this morning as well.

[finnime]

I want lobster, fresh from Ogunquit.

I NEED lobster. This snowstorm is going to suck w/o lobster. In butter with lemon.

[Robert not Bobby]

It's friggin winter, snow happens.

Have we all become soft?

[Artemis Windsong]

The comments on stocking upon cereal to be cute.  Also the LED flashlights to find it.

When the bad storms blew into WY when I lived there years ago, my first response was, OMG, we're out of lettuce.  A lot of times the food trucks could not get through for weeks.

Hurricane lamps were a necessary as well as a wood burner stove.

The freezer and pantry were (and are) well stocked.  Running low on beer was a cardinal sin.


I do hope the Eastern folks are able to weather the storm.  The high winds and snow are very dangerous.  Look out for your neighbor whose doors might be drifted shut.

Power Banks for your cells phones and computers are important.  Know where your snow shoes or cross country skis are. 

Run a rope between the barn and house to hold onto if you have to go to the barn to check livestock.  Why.  So you don't get lost because of white out conditions in a blizzard.

Happy Snowmaggedon.

[Artemis Windsong]

Large steaks.  Meat loaf back up.

[violagirl]

They did not mention getting Stormchips. Everyone knows when  a storm approaches, you buy milk, bread, alcohol and chips. The term "stormchips" became a common word here last year during all the snow storms when a news announcer casually mentioned getting "stormchips" in advance of a storm. It was then that everyone discovered that they were not the only ones stocking up on chips before a storm. A local chip manufacturer actually now has a product called "Stormchips". 

Also, instead of filling the bathtub with water because it tends to leak out, we use 20gallon plastic jugs that we got for camping years ago, but now we just fill a couple and sit them in the bathtub if a storm is coming. Our power doesn't go out very often but you have to be prepared for a few days without electricity. We also have a generator that we have never had to use. And when we installed the fireplace downstairs we got one with higher BTUs so it burns hotter and is quite effective at keeping the main area of the house fairly warm when power goes out. We also make sure the propane tank does not fall below 50% in the winter. 

I think every area has the usual things that people automatically prepare for, but I'd have no idea what to do in the case of a tornado or something. Hurricanes and snowstorms I have covered, but other than hiding in the basement or something, I have no idea what to do in a tornado. 

[Value Buy]

Jan 22, 2016 12:32:26 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

Jan 22, 2016 12:30:39 GMT -5 teen persuasion said:

OK, I have to ask - what's with the advice to fill the bathtub with water?  I just can't puzzle that one out.

It is for people with a well.   If your power goes out, so does the power that pumps your water.  So filling up your tub gives you a resoivoir of water to drink,wash,flush with. 

I have heard of bathtub gin being okay, but for drinking water after the kids had a bath, not so much!

[zibazinski]

Jan 23, 2016 10:23:29 GMT -5 Value Buy said:

Jan 22, 2016 12:32:26 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

It is for people with a well.   If your power goes out, so does the power that pumps your water.  So filling up your tub gives you a resoivoir of water to drink,wash,flush with. 

I have heard of bathtub gin being okay, but for drinking water after the kids had a bath, not so much!

We do it for hurricane prep to use to flush toilets and clean up.