Bossy is going to tell you something you never heard, especially those of you who watch the news or the Weather Channel or talk with friends or subscribe to Facebook or Twitter or have internet: Last weekend an East Coast blizzard dumped close to two feet of snow in a blanket that wiped out power from D.C. through Bossy’s neck of the woods, which is neither a neck nor woods.
Bossy paid enough attention to the forecast to know a storm was coming, but she tends not to take threatening weather reports too seriously — not since the time a local broadcaster stood outside the television studio in what could only be described as a flurry and said, “The city of Philadelphia is staring down the barrel of a shotgun.”
Nevertheless, the storm did arrive as advertised, and here’s what Bossy did to prepare: she went to the food store she cooked a roast she bought lots of wine she stacked a cord of firewood she had Saphenous Vein Ablation on her left leg.
Another snowstorm is supposed to be on its way later this afternoon, and so Bossy has another chance to get it right. Bossy has been thinking about the things and people she would most like to be snowed-in with, and she can sum up her list in this way:
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy and her council about the people and things you would like surrounding you if snowed-in?
And be sure to check back later today for the best snowed-in ideas on all the web.
If you missed last week’s challenge, click here to find out what fortune Bossy’s council would stick in a cookie if they were to write one for themselves, in ten words of course.
Or maybe you’d like to read the Dr. Seuss poem Bossy wrote one year ago today, dedicated to her son. Bring Kleenex.
bobbie says
February 9, 2010 at 9:03 amChocolate, diet coke, book, TV, cozy pajamas and a snowblower.
BossysMom says
February 9, 2010 at 9:15 amMy kids,Sundays mix o’people, music makers, ingredients, games, books.
dgm says
February 9, 2010 at 9:18 amThe hubby & keeedz; friends who make me belly laugh.
BossysMom says
February 9, 2010 at 9:20 amBrando, Nabokov, Ellington, Matt, Diz (both), Steven Colbert, Mark Shields.
Colette says
February 9, 2010 at 9:23 amHusband, books, Fudge Berry Swirl Frozen Yogurt.
Take THAT, Snowmageddon!!!
ldh says
February 9, 2010 at 9:27 amGerard Butler, Makers Mark, firewood, bearskin rug, lubricant and toothpaste
GreatAunt says
February 9, 2010 at 9:28 amDear husband, my sweet baby dane, italian food and wine.
km says
February 9, 2010 at 9:31 ama clean house, big fire, good book, stew and cabernet.
(In real life)
schools closed, cheerios ground in, home office,quiet in there !!!!!!!
BOSSY says
February 9, 2010 at 9:32 amA cabin, wine, company, paper, strong coffee, and rhyming dictionary.
BOSSY says
February 9, 2010 at 9:33 amMaybe Bossy likes km’s (#8) better: stew, fire, clean house, etc.
cartoongoddess says
February 9, 2010 at 9:34 amAgent M and sketchbooks, with cookies hot from the oven.
BOSSY says
February 9, 2010 at 9:34 amPasta maker, flour, eggs, The complete Sopranos, red sauce waiting.
BOSSY says
February 9, 2010 at 9:35 amBossy’s son, coming home is out of the question, right?
BOSSY says
February 9, 2010 at 9:36 amBossy’s daughter: did we ever find sewing machine instruction booklet?
BOSSY says
February 9, 2010 at 9:46 amBossy’s grrrlz, canapes, booze, cable, and wipe boards for everyone.
WebSavvyMom says
February 9, 2010 at 9:48 am–>Family, dogs, electricity, internet, netflix movies, beer and comfort food.
whirled_peas says
February 9, 2010 at 9:50 amBeer with lemon, sleeping dogs, the latest Newbery Award winner
The Domestic Goddess says
February 9, 2010 at 9:59 amFireplace, husband, kids, dogs, frolicking in the snow, SNOW MEN!
Lizzy says
February 9, 2010 at 10:01 amI’d just be happy with KM’s clean house, except mine.
muskrat says
February 9, 2010 at 10:02 amSnow White and the 7 midgets, plus Barry White’s singing.
Liza says
February 9, 2010 at 10:05 am(The) Wire, Hunnie, Cozy pants, ingredients for house-made chai & channa masala.
Liza says
February 9, 2010 at 10:09 amMiss May–the best cribbage challenger– Beruit, brie, baguette, grapes.
Liza says
February 9, 2010 at 10:10 amSnow shoes, puff pants, hot chocolate, teletubbie hat, camera, & Hunnie.
Lori says
February 9, 2010 at 10:12 amhot chocolate, sewing machine, material, thick novels, A Cozy Quilt!
the 7msn ranch says
February 9, 2010 at 10:15 amDog, audible.com, clean house, firewood, tomato soup, grilled cheese, wine.
rockle says
February 9, 2010 at 10:21 amA fireplace, my husband, my daughter, my cats, my TiVo.
Debby says
February 9, 2010 at 10:28 amFirewood, family, a huge mountain dog, alcohol, sleds. Snow on!
Aviatrixt says
February 9, 2010 at 10:28 amSince I live in Florida, a heavenly choir of angels.
Laura says
February 9, 2010 at 10:36 amHuzband, kids, dog, firewood, food, wine……….that’s all I need!
kathleen says
February 9, 2010 at 10:43 amcoffee books electricity pasta Body Heat mine and movie husband
Meg at the Members Lounge says
February 9, 2010 at 10:47 amWine, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh bread, cheese, book, fleece, hubby.
heidig says
February 9, 2010 at 10:55 amhusband, girls, skip bo, electricity and homemade mac ‘n cheese.
DawnA says
February 9, 2010 at 10:56 amHubby, vino, Wii, firewood, warm socks, hearty soup, many naps.
pam says
February 9, 2010 at 11:06 amMy son Justin. Just home from Colorado. Snowbound in Michigan.
sherry says
February 9, 2010 at 11:11 amJohnny Depp, dark chocolate, heart meds: who needs ten words?
ScottsdaleGirl says
February 9, 2010 at 11:16 amPuppies, Cats, Kindle, Pinot Noir, Brie, Pears, Crackers, Jammies, Blankets, Socks
GrandeMocha says
February 9, 2010 at 11:19 amHot chocolate, blankie, kitty to cuddle, True Blood on TIVO
Jenny says
February 9, 2010 at 11:19 amRed wine, new book, jammies, movies, happy kid and hubby.
GrandeMocha says
February 9, 2010 at 11:21 amSpaghetti and meatballs with a nice Chianti
Suzanne says
February 9, 2010 at 11:27 amA stack of books, Mandarin Orange Vintage Seltzer, my dogs.
Suzanne says
February 9, 2010 at 11:31 amand.. spaghetti with a nice red sauce (no meat balls),
Suzanne says
February 9, 2010 at 11:32 amflannel jammie pants and a t shirt, lots of beer.
chocolatechic says
February 9, 2010 at 11:33 amHot roaring fire, cheesy ham and potato soup, and the chips.
Jamie says
February 9, 2010 at 11:33 amEasy: beer, BF, endless pepperoni pizza, the dog, pajamas, books.
Sewmouse says
February 9, 2010 at 11:49 amDog, Chili, Cocoa, books, internet, quilts, candles, maybe another dog…
bdaiss says
February 9, 2010 at 11:56 amShould say family. Right now prefer Stephen King book, chocolate.
Owengirl79 says
February 9, 2010 at 12:01 pmElectricity, DVDs, great book, puppies, hubby, chili, safe loved ones.
Monique says
February 9, 2010 at 12:05 pmVin Diesel, whipped cream, Pinot Noir, warm fire, some food!
Kristina says
February 9, 2010 at 12:06 pmHubs, kids, DVDs, wood for fireplace, taco dip, beer.
Mo says
February 9, 2010 at 12:08 pmOlympics in my home town in four days: daffodils blooming!
Ris says
February 9, 2010 at 12:16 pmMovies, snackies, my cuddle partner and electricity.
Sheryl says
February 9, 2010 at 12:36 pmSopranos series, Italian food, wine, chocolate and comfy fuzzy blankie.
in real life I’d get:
Bored kids, soggy floor from sledding muck, pulling hair out….
Amy in NJ says
February 9, 2010 at 1:39 pmhubby, kids, cookie dough, chocolate, heat, TV, lots of cartoons
Mindy says
February 9, 2010 at 1:53 pmWine, fireplace, Hugh Laurie, piano, hearty calories, Sopranos DVDs, knitting.
Stimey says
February 9, 2010 at 2:08 pmAll I want is for my power to stay on.
David says
February 9, 2010 at 2:08 pmThe bf, the cats, mac-n-cheese, wine, heat, and ATHF DVDs.
La Suzette says
February 9, 2010 at 2:27 pmPOWER ON, Red wine, sappy movies, secret lover, sex toys.
Ain't Miss-behavin says
February 9, 2010 at 2:54 pmGood Food, booze, pellets for pellet stove, laughter and love!
Ruth says
February 9, 2010 at 3:02 pmHeater on, soup, homemade bread, books, DVD’s, electricity, toilet paper, tea.
km says
February 9, 2010 at 3:04 pmafter reading all these I need t throw a party !!!!
Kristie says
February 9, 2010 at 3:11 pmFriends. DVDs. Scattergories. Drinks. Spinach-Artichoke dip with pita chips.
foolery says
February 9, 2010 at 3:12 pmSnow — that stuff on mountaintops? Why would I be there?
cynthiagirl says
February 9, 2010 at 3:14 pmScrabble and my two boys, Declan and Jack, worthy opponents.
Rachel D. says
February 9, 2010 at 3:25 pmA Crate of Wine, Books, Knitting, TV, and my Tween!!!
Rachel D. says
February 9, 2010 at 3:28 pmOoooo Crap I forgot….
Power ON & Cord of Wood…..
Jodi Anderson says
February 9, 2010 at 3:33 pmI am literally snowed in at home: coffee, vodka, pillow.
Philly says
February 9, 2010 at 3:51 pmOn Couch with family with lots of alcohol and food
APeetsMom says
February 9, 2010 at 3:52 pmPeets coffee, of course, red wine, books, blankets, firewood,electricity!
Well Read Hostess says
February 9, 2010 at 3:54 pmgood book, warm blankie, snuggly babies, happy husband, mellow (HA!) dog.
Kate@And Then I Was a Mom says
February 9, 2010 at 3:55 pma devastatingly handsome snowplow operator, who also cooks and bakes.
Jenny says
February 9, 2010 at 4:35 pmThe boyfriend, a huge stack of firewood, three bottles of wine, guacamole and nachos. Hmm, I think I just made my valentines day plans.
TLB says
February 9, 2010 at 4:41 pmViggo Mortensen and a case of Molson. Chips and dip.
Miss Spoken says
February 9, 2010 at 4:53 pmCase of wine, a glass and who cares after that?
madtexter says
February 9, 2010 at 5:32 pmThe US men’s speedskating team in their tight spandex suits & hot chocolate. (Hot thighs and cinnamon sticks)
Niki says
February 9, 2010 at 5:54 pmFriend who doesn’t know i am in love with him.
Lizzy says
February 9, 2010 at 6:07 pmOn this snow day, I’m out of wine. Send help.
p.j. says
February 9, 2010 at 6:42 pmStocked pantry, heat and electricity on, good book, and family.
Oldest kid already has day off tomorrow at 1 of his colleges in NYC. Wimps.
Surcie says
February 9, 2010 at 6:56 pmBesides heat and electricity, I’d want my husband and child with me a long with a sufficient supply of paper products, a big stack of magazines (celebrity gossip and home decor), my favorite shrimp bisque, grilled cheese sandwiches, the pioneer woman’s cinnamon rolls, a machine that dispenses only Starbucks mochas, the internet, and every rated-E-for-everyone Wii game (to keep the child entertained so I don’t have to).
Catherine McP says
February 9, 2010 at 7:08 pmKahlua, coffee: peppermint schnapps, cocoa: beer, appetizers, board games, friends!
This would have been my Mn snow-day back in the day, I’m in Az now and having people over Sat, and I believe my theme is gonna be “snowed in”!! Thanks for a good idea!
KathyB says
February 9, 2010 at 7:48 pmelectricity – ice storm whomped us last year – well stocked now
Texas Susan says
February 9, 2010 at 7:57 pmGeorge Clooney, my two sons, M&Ms, Diet Coke, MacBook, iPhone
bossy's friend martha's sister says
February 9, 2010 at 8:26 pmcross country skis… sorry that I didn’t bring them down this past weekend… there truly is nothing more beautiful than fresh untouched snow to ski upon…in the woods! (hike it if you don’t have skis!)
Jill says
February 9, 2010 at 8:37 pmlots and lots of beer, plenty of firewood, Scrabble board.
Shelia says
February 9, 2010 at 8:48 pmI’m from the deep south. Pray tell, what is snow?
Heidi says
February 9, 2010 at 9:57 pmWould kill to spend time alone with my secret crush.
Cupcake Murphy says
February 9, 2010 at 10:16 pmHusband, unwatched Netflix, unread Oprah magazines, paper, pen, arugula, pasta.
Susan Could Use A Snow Day says
February 9, 2010 at 10:28 pmDo I have to choose anything, can’t I just SLEEP?
bossy's friend amy says
February 9, 2010 at 11:30 pmsomebody shoveling all the snow around my house and cars for free.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
February 9, 2010 at 11:39 pm1) I’ll have a muffin named Bacon and bottles of wine.
2) Of course when I say muffin, I really mean husband.
Victoria says
February 9, 2010 at 11:50 pmYummy food, hot water bottle (with hot water) and good books!
sEan says
February 10, 2010 at 12:59 amMY dogs…….
and………..peace on earth????
sEan
Beth says
February 10, 2010 at 1:20 amMy son, parents, siblings, Thanksgiving dinner. That’s all I want.
Sallie (FullTime-Life) says
February 10, 2010 at 1:37 amGood books, good wine, food, flashlight, blankets, oh yeah, husband.
Michelle M. says
February 10, 2010 at 2:15 amHusband, books, television, snacks, computer, booze, pajamas, a million dollars.
krg says
February 10, 2010 at 8:58 am# 6 I’m with you, bring on the blizzard conditions.
The Know it All says
February 10, 2010 at 9:34 am2 kids, my puff-doggie, wine, spicy guac, books, mags….
Dawn in Austin says
February 10, 2010 at 9:52 amDawn in Austin doesn’t do snow, hence the “Austin”
Dawn in Austin says
February 10, 2010 at 9:54 amLong ago, before Austin, I made fried pickles for snowstorms.
Doug says
February 10, 2010 at 10:22 amBooze, pot of sauce, loaded Tivo, a fire and Her.
olivia says
February 10, 2010 at 11:51 amWine. Firewood. DH. DB. Lotsa food. Snowblower – and lotsa wine.
Reeb says
February 10, 2010 at 12:54 pmBoots that I could hike snow in. Never have those.
Reeb says
February 10, 2010 at 12:55 pmNobody’s mentioned Bailey’s Irish Cream. A blizzard without Bailey’s??? How?
Reeb says
February 10, 2010 at 12:55 pmAnd all the other stuff mentioned above. Arugula. Johnny Depp.
meleah rebeccah says
February 10, 2010 at 5:10 pmComputer, Pajamas, Vodka, Candles, Cigarettes, Books, Television, and some Hot Chocolate