Today, I heard that there was supposed to be a huge blizzard heading our way, so I went out to stock up on groceries. After spending $600 on food, I drove home and packed most of it into the fridge and freezer just in time for our power to go out. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my power went out due to a huge snow storm. I was in desperate need of candles and flashlights. I had to walk to the store since the roads were closed. I walked 4 miles in the blizzard. When I got home, the power came back on. FML
Today, I bought $250 worth of groceries and was feeling rather good about myself because it's the first time I've been able to do so in months. When I returned home I found my fridge/freezer broken. Most of the food I bought was dairy or frozen. FML
Today, I made my brother go to the grocery store to get some frozen pizzas. Ten minutes after he left, the power cut out. Still no power. Still hungry. FML
Today, during a storm-related power failure, I jerry-rigged an inverter from my car to supply the essentials. In doing so, I managed to blow up the fridge, smoke and all. The power came back on 5 minutes later. FML
Today, while working at a grocery store, I spent about 30 minutes pushing carts inside in a blizzard. Not even 10 minutes after I had finished, I looked out the window and saw that not only had the snow completely stopped, but the sun was shining. FML
Today, I was really excited to go to a party because I need to make more friends. Too bad a snowstorm hit right before I was going to leave, now I'm alone with no power. FML
Today, the massive snowstorm that has been mercilessly attacking my city for the past week started causing random, brief blackouts every 2-5 minutes. I'm very sick, so the last thing I need is for this house to be cold. FML
Today, I got home an hour late from to find that my roommate had left the fridge open for the entire 8 hours. The kicker is that I was an hour late because I was at the grocery store, not buying the things that were getting ruined because I thought we had some. FML
Today, to save money, I bought some meat in bulk. When I got home, I was told that power to the neighborhood was out, and probably would be for days. Rather than let the meat rot, I barbecued it all and gave it away to my neighbors. The power came on while everyone was eating. FML
Today, I had a huge yard sale. Since I live in a good neighborhood, I decided to leave the stuff out tonight rather than pack it all in for only a few hours. The news didn't say anything about the impending severe thunderstorm. FML
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Top comments
Welshite 40
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you supposed to buy food that can be stored and doesn't perish at room temperature when a storm heads your way?
jjmiller1001 17
if it's cold enough to snow, put all the stuff outside
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Comments (162)
tranced_ 45
600$ worth of food and beverage? were you planning to stay for a month!?
Darthbane2007 19
Of course $600.00 depends on how large the OP's family is and how bad the blizzard is going to get...
misterjez 15
Exactly lol. $600 is insane. I can fill up a whole cart at the grocery store for like $150 or even less. I can see it though the clerks always tell me they have some people that spend $300 a week. Also depends on prices of where u live and what store you go to.
cathrope 10
I'm not sure if you deserve a "YDI" for I don't know how close you are to the nearest town or city.
askingandy 23
Because it can get ridiculously cold? Weather isn't confined to just one season.
Maycontainnuts 17
It's all about the tins!
eggy911 7
Just use common sense and put it outside. Not to mention, as long as you keep the fridge and freezer closed, it should stay frozen or refrigerated for some time yet
hellphone_fml 37
Yea op learn to control the weather and not make blizzards
creepyclowntown 10
IG its a huge blizzard there is a good chance you will lose power.stock up on non perishables and if you got perishables put in your back yard snow
Criticalvector 4
get some dry ice and put it in the fridge
JoelsLastNight 18
Um canned food?
Korra_fml 23
i kinda agree with the guy who said to put some dry ice in the fridge and freezer... if u have the cash to spare after droppin 600 on food, and if the storm hasnt already hit, u should go out and buy some... if not, u could at least scoop some snow from outside (assuming ur kitchen is near enough to a door) and pack ur fridge/freezer with snow... that should keep stuff at least cool enough to not spoil.. or, u could bury it in the snow in the back yard and hope animals dont find it...