Suggested Items To Have In The Event Of Killer Snow Storm

• flashlights and batteries
  
• candles and matches
  
• extra blankets
  
• battery powered radio
  
• canned or dry foods

Items We Actually Purchased In The Event Of Killer Snow Storm

• beer
  
• pizza rolls
  
• beer
  
• wine
  
• beer

I don't like to stock up on non-perishable food items for a snow storm. I prefer to cook everything in the fridge, all at once. In the fireplace. Together. Even the fruit.

For more on how I deal with power outages due to icepocalypse, pretty much all of December '04 covers it.