Predictions of Snow. .

Predictions of snow here in the South make people act a little nutty.  We do not get a whole lot of snow and we are not really prepared for great amounts of it.  Northerners make fun of us because we do not like to drive in the snow and ice and how we will cancel school and close businesses when there is a threat of snow or ice.   We do these things because we are not prepared for it and usually we get more ice than snow and let's be honest nobody knows how to drive on ice.  You could have the biggest baddest 4X4 and you would still slide all over.  
I personally do not like to drive in the snow and such, I may have to this year because of work.  We have to be there regardless of the weather.  I will be driving slow so, if you see me out there just know you may have to pass me if you are in a hurry.
The hubbs and I, when we were first married, use to go to the grocery store when they were predicting bad weather to watch what people were buying.   You could look in the grocery carts and see how bad people thought it was going to be.   On heavy snow predictions people would have milk and at least two loaves of bread.  We always wondered what people would do with all that bread and milk.  I think they were going to make stew or soup of some sort and possibly grilled cheese sandwiches.  I went to the store, for this event,  and bought junk food for my kids, we already had milk and bread.  I am going to make a big pot of pinto beans with some cornbread for the weekend.  The hubbs loves him some pintos and cornbread.  He is going to the meat market to pick up some ground meat for tacos for the boys.
How do you prepare for the snow and ice and the possibility of being home bound for a day or so?  I would love to hear your thoughts.  

Moments of Monday. . .

Every day gets better.  Still requiring pain medication every three hours day and night.  You could equate this to having a new born  again.  He did rest more last night and I guess I did too, I just do not remember.  Feel like I am operating in a dense fog.
Our plumber came today to put in a "handicap" potty, it is taller than a standard toilet.   This extra height will help hubby since he cannot bend or put weight on the one leg.  They also installed two hand rails to aid in the up and down.   I must say if you are going to remodel and you are over 40 put in a "handicap" toilet.  I know, not the glamorous decorating tip you thought you were going to get.  I am all about practicality these days.  The rest of our house is perfect for any injuries that may come, everything we need on the main level.   My dear hubby is looking at a very long road to recovery and anything that I can do to make that easier, will be done.
Our 22nd wedding anniversary is coming up and we bought a new sofa recliner as our gift to each other.   That was another great thing to have during this recovery period.  It has been a huge blessing, without it poor hubby would be stuck flat on his back in the bed.  It is like having twin recliners but it is still a sofa.  Another must for our golden years.  ha ha ha ha  We are only mid 40's so we are not golden, yet.  Injuries do find us though and I am determined to be prepared.