What were they thinking?

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There have been severe weather warnings for various parts of the country all this week, and this has caused a variety of reactions. Some people have been taking the Mickey, posting online photos of themselves dressed like Russians in preparation for the onslaught. Some have been emptying the supermarket shelves, stocking up on bread and other essentials. And some have taken absolutely no notice and then got into a mess. In one part of the country a lot of people were stuck in their vehicles overnight, and when interviewed the next day one relieved driver reported ‘I had nothing with me, I had to drink the water meant for the windscreen washers. I was afraid I would freeze to death!’ Come on, there was plenty of warning! Why did this person not set out with blankets, water to drink, plenty of snacks and a shovel at least? I’m all for ‘keeping calm and carrying on’ but right now people seem to be doing anything but. ‘Hope for the best but prepare for the worst’ would be a more appropriate response. I wonder if that person was one of the same ones who joked about the warnings beforehand? All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2018.