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By hungry - 13/10/2013 05:23 - United States

Today, I heard that there was supposed to be a huge blizzard heading our way, so I went out to stock up on groceries. After spending $600 on food, I drove home and packed most of it into the fridge and freezer just in time for our power to go out. FML

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By iamlauraheremecry - 27/01/2011 05:11 - United States

Today, my power went out due to a huge snow storm. I was in desperate need of candles and flashlights. I had to walk to the store since the roads were closed. I walked 4 miles in the blizzard. When I got home, the power came back on. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/09/2013 07:35 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I bought $250 worth of groceries and was feeling rather good about myself because it's the first time I've been able to do so in months. When I returned home I found my fridge/freezer broken. Most of the food I bought was dairy or frozen. FML

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By noooo!!! - 19/04/2012 18:45 - United States

Today, I made my brother go to the grocery store to get some frozen pizzas. Ten minutes after he left, the power cut out. Still no power. Still hungry. FML

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Survivalist

By Anonymous - 13/12/2023 21:30 - Australia

Today, during a storm-related power failure, I jerry-rigged an inverter from my car to supply the essentials. In doing so, I managed to blow up the fridge, smoke and all. The power came back on 5 minutes later. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/04/2019 14:00

Today, while working at a grocery store, I spent about 30 minutes pushing carts inside in a blizzard. Not even 10 minutes after I had finished, I looked out the window and saw that not only had the snow completely stopped, but the sun was shining. FML

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Alone

By LonelyStranger - 02/12/2019 05:00 - United States - Lake Stevens

Today, I was really excited to go to a party because I need to make more friends. Too bad a snowstorm hit right before I was going to leave, now I'm alone with no power. FML

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By The lights will flicker on...and off... - 18/12/2022 18:00

Today, the massive snowstorm that has been mercilessly attacking my city for the past week started causing random, brief blackouts every 2-5 minutes. I'm very sick, so the last thing I need is for this house to be cold. FML

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Eight hour window

By fishyrael - 12/07/2022 00:00 - United States - East Lansing

Today, I got home an hour late from to find that my roommate had left the fridge open for the entire 8 hours. The kicker is that I was an hour late because I was at the grocery store, not buying the things that were getting ruined because I thought we had some. FML

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By SoCalStoopid - 09/09/2011 21:17 - United States

Today, to save money, I bought some meat in bulk. When I got home, I was told that power to the neighborhood was out, and probably would be for days. Rather than let the meat rot, I barbecued it all and gave it away to my neighbors. The power came on while everyone was eating. FML

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By penguindude82 - 06/05/2012 07:38 - United States - Dallas

Today, I had a huge yard sale. Since I live in a good neighborhood, I decided to leave the stuff out tonight rather than pack it all in for only a few hours. The news didn't say anything about the impending severe thunderstorm. FML

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Sunday 13 October 2013 13:33

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you supposed to buy food that can be stored and doesn't perish at room temperature when a storm heads your way?

jjmiller1001 17

Sunday 13 October 2013 13:32

if it's cold enough to snow, put all the stuff outside

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viau 13

Monday 14 October 2013 1:24

thats why you have to buy canned food.

sanecatlady 13

Monday 14 October 2013 1:27

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the weather this fall has been really mild and more like late spring. But other years it can be freezing and I've even seen snow but it wouldn't stick around because of the lack of frost. Still, a little flurry this time of year makes some people around here turn into Chicken Little and I think it's silly and un-Canadian.

andy1500726 19

Monday 14 October 2013 1:27

looks like ur making a secound trip for a generator...

sugarbear0727 19

Monday 14 October 2013 1:38

Don't blizzards usually cause power outages? YDI for not thinking.

dj041392 9

Monday 14 October 2013 2:25

It's a blizzard( snow/ice) I think you'll figure Something out

thecreepyguy 2

Monday 14 October 2013 2:46

If you're going to have a blizzard you can put the put stuff outside on your deck or patio, or in the trunk of your car. Blizzards usually freeze stuff, so frozen foods will be fine. And for refrigerated items you could the do the same with most of them.