"S"

It is cold again today. The forecast is predicting the S word. (We don't like to say it out loud around here.)

If you live in colder climates you might not realize how people react to the prediction of "S" here in the Southland. First of all, we rarely get any "S" that actually sticks to the ground or especially the road. Mostly, it is just the threat of "S" that sends people into a tizzy. This evening if you went to any of the area groceries you would find them cleaned out of milk and bread. School will mostly likely be canceled for tomorrow before sundown. No sense in getting up tomorrow if it can be canceled today.

We do not put chains on our tires or other winterizing so bad weather does create hazardous conditions for school buses and people in 2 wheel drive vehicles. Our downtown area has a lot of elevated roads and they are usually closed with any chance of icing. (Years ago, when I worked 20 miles away I would have to try and reach work without getting on the parkway or interstate when this happened. It is not easy.)

I have always worked in a business that does not usually close for weather. We are expected to be open regardless. I am fortunate to drive a 4 wheel drive. It is the other idiots on the road you have to watch out for. Many people will rejoice that their business are closed and will then proceed to go out and play in then wintry weather.

It is supposed to warm up above freezing tomorrow afternoon so if there is any "S" it will most likely be a short-lived threat and life will continue on as normal. The grocery trucks will deliver more milk and bread. But like I said it is the threat of "S" that causes the problem and not the actual "S".