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bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,167 Points:1,299,195 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:13:22 AM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse ABINGTON, Mass. (AP) — While most businesses shut down early so workers could get home before the brunt of the snowstorm, some stayed open and were doing a brisk business. Rosie’s Liquors in Abington did about five times its normal business Friday as customers snapped up 30-packs of beer, multiple bottles of wine and every bottle of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum in the store. Manager Kristen Brown said it’s ‘‘almost been like Christmas’’ in the store. Gas stations were also mobbed with customers filling their tanks. At Abington Sunoco, owner James Stone said they had run through almost their whole supply of regular gas and are saving the last of it for snowplow drivers. The snowstorm is expected to dump 1 to 3 feet of snow along the New York-to-Boston corridor. Visit Boston.com for full article

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ABINGTON, Mass. (AP) — While most businesses shut down early so workers could get home before the brunt of the snowstorm, some stayed open and were doing a brisk business.

Rosie’s Liquors in Abington did about five times its normal business Friday as customers snapped up 30-packs of beer, multiple bottles of wine and every bottle of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum in the store.

Manager Kristen Brown said it’s ‘‘almost been like Christmas’’ in the store.

Gas stations were also mobbed with customers filling their tanks. At Abington Sunoco, owner James Stone said they had run through almost their whole supply of regular gas and are saving the last of it for snowplow drivers.

The snowstorm is expected to dump 1 to 3 feet of snow along the New York-to-Boston corridor.
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blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,555 Points:749,020 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2013 8:51:20 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse and 9 months from now a spike in babies (for those that did not get pregnant during sandy).
heydano67 Champion Author California Posts:1,671 Points:358,510 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2013 4:58:32 AM Ignore heydano67 Report Abuse benafitting from late planners
hokieburgh Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,117 Points:465,375 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2013 4:27:50 AM Ignore hokieburgh Report Abuse people need to get themselves & their vehicles 'fueled up'!
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,825 Points:643,250 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2013 2:30:51 AM Ignore bston Report Abuse Not good!
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,884 Points:702,165 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 10:44:11 PM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse Whatever helps you through the storm!
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,520 Points:534,735 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 5:37:59 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse That's a lot of drunken Patriot fans!
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,559 Points:1,173,100 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 4:38:40 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Guess some are getting tanked up while filling their tanks up.
fuel2use Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,493 Points:734,300 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 1:21:54 PM Ignore fuel2use Report Abuse Stock up.
qwerty17 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,655 Points:1,118,650 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 1:20:37 PM Ignore qwerty17 Report Abuse they're sledding in to those liquor stores.
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,386 Points:760,020 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 11:57:02 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Drinking and driving?
gbs1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,006 Points:743,575 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 11:52:03 AM Ignore gbs1 Report Abuse Typical panic buying ahead of a snowstorm. We see it here whenever a big storm is forecasted.
streetdesign All-Star Author Illinois Posts:546 Points:576,720 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 11:49:24 AM Ignore streetdesign Report Abuse Looks like the recent price hike at the pump may be partly due to the storm. Midwest prices have gone up further to $3.75.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,954 Points:1,017,595 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 11:45:15 AM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse drink the pain away?
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,947 Points:725,115 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 11:40:26 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse I Bet!!!
dbellie Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:305 Points:45,505 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 11:39:28 AM Ignore dbellie Report Abuse sounds like they should be getting their snowmobiles in shape could be a blast
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,266 Points:2,372,345 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 11:05:41 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse come next november there will also be a maternaty bonanza also
highdesertman Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:2,484 Points:1,718,080 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 10:37:09 AM Ignore highdesertman Report Abuse Just checked the Boston traffic cams on trafficland.com and there is not much moving there this morning. Folks were wise to stock up on these "essentials" before the storm.
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,762 Points:1,853,345 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 10:06:11 AM Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse Liquor stores are one of few businesses that are recession proof. (my friend owns one)
hrtdi All-Star Author Vermont Posts:772 Points:152,565 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 9:46:54 AM Ignore hrtdi Report Abuse Guess we gonna have lots of birth in 9 months!!!
BBopp Champion Author Dayton Posts:6,839 Points:1,938,455 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 9:33:56 AM Ignore BBopp Report Abuse One has to be prepared.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,985 Points:1,781,385 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 9:13:08 AM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse I have been through these conditions before. It is always a good idea to be prepared instead of being sorry you didn't.
OTISFL Champion Author Pensacola Posts:4,615 Points:866,790 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 9:06:15 AM Ignore OTISFL Report Abuse Typical.
Tommyguns45 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:216 Points:133,735 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:57:20 AM Ignore Tommyguns45 Report Abuse If I couldnt get out popcorn, pepsi and Netflix movies would do just fine.
fora_7 All-Star Author Montreal Posts:867 Points:207,480 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:57:11 AM Ignore fora_7 Report Abuse Need a little stuff to forget and used your free times lollll
CivicMA Champion Author Boston Posts:1,902 Points:535,870 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:53:32 AM Ignore CivicMA Report Abuse Yup, makes perfect sense.
orphancarguyPE Champion Author PEI Posts:3,853 Points:735,965 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:31:39 AM Ignore orphancarguyPE Report Abuse Nothing says major winter snowstorm like sales of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum!
peabeax55 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:713 Points:185,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:22:01 AM Ignore peabeax55 Report Abuse The only way I believe Ethanol should be used.
jrschl Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,972 Points:682,040 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:16:26 AM Ignore jrschl Report Abuse Gotta get the essentials.
Bou Champion Author Maine Posts:12,213 Points:2,668,340 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:12:09 AM Ignore Bou Report Abuse A lot of stations running out of gas.
Luckylindy Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,519 Points:1,128,045 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:07:21 AM Ignore Luckylindy Report Abuse I hope they both sell condoms. They will make a killing on those too.
Evilmaddog Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,327 Points:958,525 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 8:00:26 AM Ignore Evilmaddog Report Abuse ????????????
Yooperheart Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,425 Points:528,000 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:54:13 AM Ignore Yooperheart Report Abuse Sounds as if these people are getting ready for a football game.
grandpadon28110 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:4,721 Points:1,143,285 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:53:17 AM Ignore grandpadon28110 Report Abuse Happens every time.
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,528 Points:388,895 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:44:56 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse Just stay off the roads!
pscamp Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,285 Points:475,960 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:44:22 AM Ignore pscamp Report Abuse Interesting
APlus Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,918 Points:992,195 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:42:04 AM Ignore APlus Report Abuse Essentials to staying warmer prior to storms - such as gasoline, oil, food, water and yes even liquor can help substain life. Those of us who have served in Red Cross Disaster Management where alcohol is not allowed still felt worn out punch drunk from the work! As someone who has lived through snow storms, floods, hurricances, tornadoes, etc and their aftermaths - without power for approximately a week to ?- you appreciate ever single thing. Second, Acts of Nature do create change and economic growth. I call it Mother Nature's redecorating and grateful for all those that shared, remodeled and continue onward. Third, Viva romance, cuddles, hugs and staying warm together.
sabre75 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,663 Points:340,395 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:39:46 AM Ignore sabre75 Report Abuse Good preperation..
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,266 Points:984,080 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:37:04 AM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse They sell beer until 2:am Liquor till midnight
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,121 Points:872,980 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:36:59 AM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse Comical....Gotta stay warm, besides liquor can be bartered for fuel...... I would imagine the drug dealers have experienced an onslaught by the crack heads who are stocking up before the storm as well. [Edited by: doeslayersr at 2/9/2013 7:38:34 AM EST]
danny999 Champion Author Florida Posts:8,728 Points:1,640,035 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:32:18 AM Ignore danny999 Report Abuse Liquor is not ANTIFREEZE.
Wally3023 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,036 Points:541,175 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:27:02 AM Ignore Wally3023 Report Abuse That's all they need!
brbaritone Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,068 Points:1,698,810 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:26:54 AM Ignore brbaritone Report Abuse Yes, they will have good revenue for the days before the storm ... but then they will be shut down during the storm and lose their normal revenue. It will equal out.
FPLREP Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,266 Points:2,449,225 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:15:26 AM Ignore FPLREP Report Abuse Getting gas and the stuff to get "gassed".
leeac Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,601 Points:434,880 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2013 7:15:10 AM Ignore leeac Report Abuse Get some gas, get some liquor, and ride out the storm.