Is the Midwest Ready for Tomorrow's Snowstorm?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the impending snowstorm affecting the Midwest, with participants sharing their personal experiences and concerns regarding the weather and its impact on their scheduled events and activities. Many express their frustrations and humorous takes on the situation, while others discuss potential adjustments to their plans.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions the snow is expected to start early and last throughout the day, expressing relief that their upcoming show is not canceled.
  • Another participant shares their experience of dealing with snow while commuting home from work, noting they have multiple shows scheduled for the week.
  • Several users discuss the challenges of grocery shopping before a snowstorm, with one participant humorously noting the rush for staples like milk and bread.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses concern about rescheduling a party due to the weather, highlighting the difficulty of coordinating with hosts.
  • Another participant shares their experience of having to cancel a training meeting due to the snow, while also looking forward to rescheduling it for Mardi Gras.
  • Several participants mention the significant amounts of snow expected, with some sharing their strategies for coping with the weather, including making soups and preparing for shoveling snow.
  • One participant expresses frustration about the impact of the weather on their business goals, particularly regarding host specials and sales opportunities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the best way to handle scheduled events during the snowstorm, with some participants opting to reschedule while others are considering alternative arrangements like catalog shows. No clear consensus emerges on how to best navigate the situation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the shared experiences of participants living in the Midwest, where snowstorms are common, and highlights the unique challenges faced by Pampered Chef consultants in managing their business during inclement weather.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants in the Midwest facing similar weather challenges may find the shared experiences and strategies discussed in this thread relevant to their own situations.

No worries Katie! I'm from CT and usually laugh at the idiots around here who flock to the store at the first mention of snowflake. I don't know how you people who regularly get this much snow deal with it, except that you know how to deal with it. The people down here don't. The infrastructure isn't built to handle it, even with the way the roads are close together. There aren't enough snow plows to keep up with it and the drivers aren't well-trained on how to operate them. It's not uncommon to be going along the road and then the lane just ends in a snowbank. They made the plows pull to the sides of the road this morning b/c there was no visibility. It's historic what's going on around here and definitely not good for the economy.
 
I just want to state that as a 911 dispatcher in an area that is getting hit hard by the snow..I am SO glad that people are being smart enough to stay inside.

So we are just getting the stupid snow calls.

Even though when my mom brought me to work this morning..I had her go to the donut shop first.

Glad I did..it made me a local celebrity..I was interviewed on the local news..with I had a PC beenie on for it..LOL
 
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kcmckay said:
These Snow posts always make me laugh! Especially by those of you in areas where snow is not uncommon! I think it's funny that I'm at work and it's snowing and we are so slow(I work in a bank) and it's barely flurring out right now. It was snowing earlier and it's sticking but it's not blizzard like, yet schools are closed etc!! I don't get it! I mean I'm lucky I live a mile from my current branch I'm working in so driving isn't a big bother for me, but I know we are forcasted from what I saw on the weather this morning to get 2-4 inches by the end of the day! That's not anything around here at all. I've heard some customers complaining about it and it's like do you know where you live!!! LOL I'm not picking on anyone btw I just find it funny like Rae said when everyone flocks to the store for a dusting of snow! Like we will be snowed in for weeks or something! I get those of you who live down south where all this snow is out of the norm. I laugh at my cousins FB post that live in Myrtle Beach but are from the good old Northeast that it's cold out when it's 40! It was below zero here then and I would have welcomed 40degree weather! At least with snow it's around 30 vs. the single digit temps we've dealt with this year! LOL
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I usually make fun of people too....especially because all the stores will sell out of milk, bread, and eggs for 2 inches (is French toast the official meal for snow?). This past week has just been gross...it reminds me of when I lived in upstate NY. I ran away from it and it's stalking me!
 
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