The ice storm cometh...

And Murphy and I are ready.

Fresh stock of groceries in...check.
SUV gas tank full...check.
SUV under cover to avoid being iced over...check.
25 lbs of ice melt purchased...check.
Generator tires inflated and it's gas tank topped off...check.
Extra gasoline jugs filled...check.
firewood brought in for wood stove and fireplace...check.
Two propane lanterns prepared with fresh tanks and new mantles...check.
Flashlights set out around house with fresh batteries...check.
Empty water jugs filled to provide toilet-flush water...check.
Ample supply of beer, chips coffee and dog biscuits acquired...check.
Stack of DVDs and books selected...check.

Weatherman says it's coming. Not much snow, but a ton of ice.
Murphy and I say "Bring it!" We're going to hang out until the power goes out, and then we're going to hang out some more. We'll be on line so long as we've got power, but knowing Allegheny Power the way that I do, I'm not thinking that it's going to be for much longer. Y'all take care out there now.