Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.My parents live in Rhode Island (even better, they live on an island in Rhode Island), but I have never lived there. They moved when I was away at college (possibly trying to ditch me?) I found them though.
The kids and I are staying with my parents for a while (since Scott is deploying).
Here are some tips and things I've learned about surviving in Rhode Island so far. You know, in case you decide to go live there:
It's cold here. 35 degrees in, say, Alabama is like a tropical vacation compared to 35 frigid biting Rhode Island degrees. Why is that?
The kids and I are staying with my parents for a while (since Scott is deploying).
Here are some tips and things I've learned about surviving in Rhode Island so far. You know, in case you decide to go live there:
It's cold here. 35 degrees in, say, Alabama is like a tropical vacation compared to 35 frigid biting Rhode Island degrees. Why is that?
Dunkin' donuts...very popular
You will want to go to a cheapo store, say Wal Mart, and buy up any thing of the clothing variety that will keep you warm. Then you will want to wear all these clothing items at once...all the time. Here's my new faux-crocs with soft fuzzy lining. They haven't been off my feet much since I bought them a few days ago.
You should probably read up on New England by reading some historical fiction about the area (the kind written for children is my preference). Also try not to act like a witch.If the TV with cable is in a cold part of the house, you are going to have to forget about it. Take a moment, grieve it, and then move on.
Cannoli, also popular and very tasty. You should try it! The debate rages on about which local grocery store (where we've bought them of late) makes the best ones. No, I haven't been to Mike's yet.You can't get a library card in Rhode Island with a military ID, so don't try. Also, don't make a scene and then try to use your mom's library card pretending you are her. You might want to, but don't. :(
A view from the Naval Clinic...of more Naval base stuff...and a gull (not a "seagull", I've been corrected)
A view of the Newport Bridge from the Naval Clinic - this bridge connects the island to...another island.
Hat, coat, gloves...standard equipment...and very necessary
I had to leave the state to go to the nearest Target! Shock...horror!
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Emily!
I didn't know Scott was being deployed. You're tough! I'm glad you get to spend some time with family and I enjoyed your list of things to do/not do. Elise and I went to RI with my mom to see your parents a few years ago and it was cold then too! (In May.) Good luck with everything and hang in there!
Even though it's bitter cold it still sounds dreamy to me! Have fun with your family!
Ah, yes, the first New England winter. I remember mine (winter of 2006) was considered mild, but I was freezing. This being my third winter in the midwest, my feelings on what is cold have been modified, to say the least. A high of 35 doesn't sound so bad anymore. But then again, I'm a mega-wimp when it comes to warm weather.
Good luck keeping warm. Have fun on Aquidnick Island. Have an Awful-Awful from the Newport Creamery and eat something at China Star II, probably the best American chinese restaurant I've eaten at.
Hope it's not too cold for you guys now! It's been in the 30's here too, but it's always sunny so it doesn't feel cold.
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