I hate Irene, plus a CONTEST update

Dear readers,

Well, I'm speechless.  As you know, NYC was struck by an earthquake (or, rather, the aftershock from an earthquake) on Tuesday, and we're about to be pounded by a hurricane this weekend.  I can't tell you how many "email alerts" I've received from work, my apartment building's management company, and everyone in between about 'how to prepare for Irene' and 'what to expect.'  Where the hell does one buy a battery-powered cell phone charger, anyways?  At your local Verizon or AT&T store?  Your guess is as good as mine.   

For those of you on the East Coast, how are you preparing for the weekend's dismal forecast? 

Here is what I plan to stock up on before the clock strikes 'Irene':

• Flashlight
• A couple of jugs of water
• Non-perishable food items: great excuse to eat chips, candy bars, gummy bears, canned bean dip, spray cheese, and all of the other crap that I *try* to avoid on a regular basis
• Smut magazines: US Weekly, People, Glamour, and maybe even Cosmo (if I'm feeling extra smut-y)...no time like the present to catch myself up on all-things " Wedding Kardashian" (I know, shoot me)
• Cash: hopefully $50 will do the trick - the end of the month always kicks my arse.

While I'm the subject of this weekend, I wanted to bring up the contest that I posted on Wednesday.  Unfortunately, due to the impending forecast and the fact that the MTA will be partially and/or fully shutting down mass transit services, Saturday and Sunday's Cool Cravings and Cupcake Cakewalk will be postponed until a later date.  Once I receive the new details, however, I will start the contest from scratch (as only four of you responded - what's up with that?).

Be safe this weekend, dear readers! 

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Until we eat again,

The Lunch Belle

Photo: someecards