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In typical rural fashion, he shares the routine response to impending storms: going to the store for bread and milk. However, shelves are increasingly bare, leading him to settle for different brands and accept limitations. Despite preparation, he admits to overlooking essential supplies like coffee, resulting in a weaker brew—a humorous reminder of the mundane struggles amidst chaos.
He predicts the storm might linger until Friday, with roads remaining icy and treacherous. He expresses skepticism about local road crew efforts, emphasizing that road maintenance is minimal and unreliable, forcing him to stay homebound for days. His disdain for February’s bleakness is palpable, wishing to skip the month entirely if he could.