I’ve always tried to operate under a motto I learned back when I was a Boy Scout. Anyone who has ever been a scout knows what “Be Prepared” means.
Unfortunately over the years I’ve never really been prepared for anything.
This year, however, I found myself with some money left over from a home remodeling project and decided to invest in a BOGO deal for two snow shovels - one for my wife and another for my son - at a local home products store.
I thought it was just a good idea to replace our old handleless, beat up shovel we’ve been using for years with two new shovels - one for my wife and another for my son - just in case we get another 29 inches of snow dumped upon us.
But guess what?
It’s not snowed one time since I purchased those two shovels - one for my wife and another for my son - about a month ago.
Right now, I’m taking credit for the lack of snow this winter. If I hadn’t bought those shovels - one for my wife and another for my son - we would have had several measurable snowfalls.
Every day it doesn’t snow is one day closer to spring. I can’t wait.
PS: By the way, if it does snow and you drive by my house, don’t expect to see me with one of those shovels. Those were Christmas presents to my wife and son. Merry Christmas.