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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses the impact of an impending winter storm on participants' business activities, particularly regarding booking and making calls during snowy weather. Participants share their experiences and strategies for managing their work amidst challenging weather conditions.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions that the upcoming snowstorm is reminiscent of a past storm in 2004 and is using the opportunity to make booking calls.
  • Another participant shares a detailed weather forecast for North Dakota, highlighting severe conditions and the potential impact on travel plans.
  • A participant from Washington notes that infrequent snow leads people to stay indoors, allowing them to focus on making calls and suggesting online shopping.
  • One participant expresses disappointment over a canceled party due to weather and worries about meeting their business goals.
  • Another participant recounts a hectic day filled with obligations that prevented them from making calls, but they plan to remember this for future snowstorms.
  • A participant from South Carolina shares their struggle to reach people at home and humorously requests snow to encourage people to stay indoors.
  • One participant offers to give away their snow, sharing a personal experience of helping friends avoid icy conditions.
  • A participant describes the heavy snowfall in Minnesota and expresses reluctance to go out due to the weather.
  • Another participant reports receiving 4 inches of snow and plans to make calls while anticipating school closures.
  • A participant from Salem mentions canceled shows due to snow and plans to join others in making calls the following day.
  • One participant in McMinnville shares their experience of venturing out for ingredients during the storm and plans to make calls the next day when families are home.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the impact of the snowstorm on their business activities. Some express optimism about making calls and bookings, while others share frustrations over cancellations and challenges in reaching clients.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences related to weather conditions and their effects on business operations, particularly in regions experiencing significant snowfall.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating similar weather challenges may find these shared experiences relevant as they consider their own strategies for managing bookings and client interactions during winter storms.

lockhartkitchen
lockhartkitchen
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Saturday night we're supposed to get 4-6 inches of snow. Storm is looking like it did in 2004. Sunday won't get above freezing. I'm making my calls for bookings. Many I've called in the last couple of weeks have just ended up with answering machines. Most people won't be venturing out. Thank you snow!
 
We will be getting below zero this weekend.... here is our weather forcast!
:yuck:
Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
950 PM CST FRI DEC 12 2008

...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO AFFECT NORTH DAKOTA THIS WEEKEND...

.BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL OVERSPREAD WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THE DANGEROUS
CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST INTO LATE SUNDAY NIGHT. SNOWFALL WILL
GENERALLY BE BETWEEN 4 AND 8 INCHES. WINDS SATURDAY NIGHT AND
SUNDAY WILL BE 30 TO 40 MPH WITH POSSIBLE GUSTS TO 45 MPH. SUNDAY
MORNING TEMPERATURES WILL START OUT IN THE SINGLES DIGITS AND
WILL THEN FALL TO 5 BELOW BY NIGHTFALL. CONSEQUENTLY WIND CHILLS
WILL RANGE FROM 35 TO 45 BELOW SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT. DURING
THE STORM VISIBILITIES MAY DROP TO ZERO IN THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE...
AND SOME ROADS MAY BECOME BLOCKED BY DRIFTS. THE COMBINATION OF
WIND CHILLS...AND HEAVY AND DRIFTING SNOW WHIPPED UP WITH STRONG
WINDS WILL MAKE THIS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING STORM.

TRAVEL PLANS ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA SHOULD BE
RECONSIDERED THIS WEEKEND. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO
TRAVEL...ENSURE THAT YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT AND ADVISE OTHERS OF YOUR TRAVEL PLANS. NEVER LEAVE
THE SAFETY OF YOUR VEHICLE IF YOU BECOME STRANDED. PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC USERS OF THIS INFORMATION ARE URGED TO TAKE THE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. STAY TUNED TO THE LOCAL
MEDIA AND YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK FOR THE
LATEST UPDATES ON THIS DEVELOPING WINTER STORM
 
I'm just north of you in WA and were told up to 8 inches, and you're right with the snow so infrequently in the NW people stay in, I plan on using the day for calls, and suggesting that they can shop from me from home =)
 
I feel for you Julie, Last night I had a big party in Riggins Idaho and the lady canceled due to the weather I was so bumbed!!!! Now I wondering with my other shows backing out if I will even make the 2 shows or let alone the 1500 level. And what is more discussing about it is grangeville where I live got like an inch of snow.
 
What a great idea! If they are out in that mess, then they are crazy lol! We had a huge snow/ice/rain mess Monday, unfortunatly I wasn't home to make calls. I had to drive to work, then to our court hearings, back to work, then back for another hearing, then back to work, then to get groceries, I was suppose to go close a party, but I called her and said hey, I'm exhausted, the roads suck, and I really just wanna go home. She totally understood. Right now she is a single mom of 3 while her husband is out of town for schooling for a few months. She said she was at wits end herself, and agreed to meet me the following night halfway so that I could get her checks from her!

Anyways, by time I got home, got groceries put away, and got dinner made and cleaned up, it was almost 9pm, too late for calls! I'll remember this the next snow storm though!
 
I'm in SC! It's 9:00 at night now and it's 35 degrees. The high today was around 50. On Wednesday it's supposed to get to 71 degrees. I'm having trouble catching people at home these days. Send us some snow so they'll stay home!
 
you can have all of my snow! I really wouldnt mind! I had a bunch of girls over today, and when it came time for them to leave, I go out and stand at the corner of the drive so they don't back into the ditch, and I about fell on my butt twice from the ice that has built itself up out there!
 
Just considder this the forcast for Minnesota today.... It is comming down HARD right now!!! I went out to get yesterdays mail, nothing like getting pelted in the head with tose fun little ice balls!

DD is worried. We are supposed to go caroling with Gorl Scouts today. I don't think I want to go anywhere!!!!!

troggt said:
We will be getting below zero this weekend.... here is our weather forcast!
:yuck:
Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
950 PM CST FRI DEC 12 2008

...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO AFFECT NORTH DAKOTA THIS WEEKEND...

.BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL OVERSPREAD WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH
DAKOTA LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THE DANGEROUS
CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST INTO LATE SUNDAY NIGHT. SNOWFALL WILL
GENERALLY BE BETWEEN 4 AND 8 INCHES. WINDS SATURDAY NIGHT AND
SUNDAY WILL BE 30 TO 40 MPH WITH POSSIBLE GUSTS TO 45 MPH. SUNDAY
MORNING TEMPERATURES WILL START OUT IN THE SINGLES DIGITS AND
WILL THEN FALL TO 5 BELOW BY NIGHTFALL. CONSEQUENTLY WIND CHILLS
WILL RANGE FROM 35 TO 45 BELOW SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT. DURING
THE STORM VISIBILITIES MAY DROP TO ZERO IN THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE...
AND SOME ROADS MAY BECOME BLOCKED BY DRIFTS. THE COMBINATION OF
WIND CHILLS...AND HEAVY AND DRIFTING SNOW WHIPPED UP WITH STRONG
WINDS WILL MAKE THIS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING STORM.

TRAVEL PLANS ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA SHOULD BE
RECONSIDERED THIS WEEKEND. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO
TRAVEL...ENSURE THAT YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A WINTER
SURVIVAL KIT AND ADVISE OTHERS OF YOUR TRAVEL PLANS. NEVER LEAVE
THE SAFETY OF YOUR VEHICLE IF YOU BECOME STRANDED. PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC USERS OF THIS INFORMATION ARE URGED TO TAKE THE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. STAY TUNED TO THE LOCAL
MEDIA AND YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK FOR THE
LATEST UPDATES ON THIS DEVELOPING WINTER STORM
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  • #9
I just got 4 inches in the last hour! I'm making calls tonight and tomorrow as I anticipate we'll have no school tomorrow. I'm taking advantage of it. I had a show last night, my day show canceled due to weather. We had only 5, but 4 out of town ordered on line. I recruited my host! #4 for me now. Yeah!!!

I can't get through to the PC website for the last hour. I need to look up a host number so I can send my show off.
 
We have a couple inches here in Salem. Both of my shows canceled today. Needed chains to drive on the freeways in Portland and I don't have those. I'll be joining you on the phone in a little while and most of the day tomorrow. I'm figuring people didn't get a lot of shopping done so PC and I will come to the rescue.
 
  • Thread starter
  • #11
Hi Jenn! We have about 8 inches now in McMinnville. My husband decided to make potato soup for dinner and we needed an onion, so we ventured out. I didn't make it to phoning tonight. I had to make calls on our phone tree for school. No school tomorrow! I'm definitely calling tomorrow. They'll all be home with the kids. Take care.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do to prepare for the snow this Saturday night?

To prepare for the snow, make sure to stock up on essential supplies like food, water, and any medications you may need. Clear your driveway and walkways of any debris, and ensure your snow removal equipment is in good working condition. It's also a good idea to have blankets and warm clothing ready in case of power outages.

Will the snow impact my plans for the weekend?

Yes, the snow could potentially impact your weekend plans. It's advisable to check local weather updates and road conditions before heading out. If you have any events or appointments scheduled, consider rescheduling them to avoid travel difficulties.

How can I stay safe during the snowstorm?

To stay safe during the snowstorm, limit your travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must go out, drive slowly and keep a safe distance from other vehicles. Stay indoors as much as possible, and keep your phone charged in case of emergencies.

What are the best ways to enjoy the snow with my family?

There are many fun activities to enjoy in the snow, such as building snowmen, having snowball fights, or going sledding. You can also make hot cocoa and have a movie marathon at home. Just make sure to dress warmly and take breaks to avoid getting too cold.

How can I book a Pampered Chef party during the snow?

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