Why....do you suspect something?

I've never understood the rush to get groceries with snow in the forecast.

In the last 10+ years (in this area) what's the worst it has ever been? What's the longest you could possibly be stranded at home...maybe a few days max if it's really bad. Do these people rushing the stores not already have a few days worth of groceries in their house?

I can understand picking up a couple items...but I see people with an overflowing cart (or 2) like they are going to be hunkered down a couple weeks, like some type of apocalyptic event is about to happen, lol. Crazy to me.

I went once, about 10-years ago. I thought it was pretty good...but obviously, not being back in a decade, decided it was not good enough for the almost 25 minute "crosstown" drive for me.

As was stated by someone above, more recent options available, equals heavy competition. I think that is more of an issue for the business than any road work.

Without knowing exactly how bad it is, here's what my general plan would be:

1. Buy a vacuum, doesn't have to be the best, just something, if the house is really bad, you don't want to end up breaking an expensive one anyway. $60
2. Trash bags. Get the "contractor" bags at lowes or home depot. 55 gallon, extra thick, you can put a LOT of trash in these, making the job easier overall - $18
3. Gloves - $4 Walmart
4. N95 Mask - $16 for 2 at Walmart
5. Various cleaners/"smell good stuff" - look at the active ingredients, you can go cheap here (generic/store brand) and get the same cleaning power as the expensive stuff - Focus on items that kill germs/odor rather than just covering them up with a scent. $20 should do.
6. Carpet cleaner - Rental and a bottle of carpet shampoo $70
7. Air purifier - Walmart has several around $80
8. Rags for cleaning - $10

1-8 puts your total at $278 - you can probably get it all done for $250. If you plan on any shopping at Walmart, check the app/website first, I've noticed many prices are lower on there for pickup than they are in store. And ya, get rid of the cats asap.

Not a "truck stop", as they don't allow 18-wheelers.

Not a "truck stop", as they don't allow 18-wheelers.

Especially so when you consider the prices...overall cheaper combo meals than McDonalds, Wendys, BK, etc... (and you can get small shake for same price instead of a drink)