Travel Advisory

While slurping my coffee I watched the weather guy this morning, When suddenly on the television screen there appeared this blatant warning! "THIS IS A TRAVEL ADVISORY AND YOU SHOULD TAKE ALL PRECAUTION; THE ROADS ARE SNOWY AND YOU'D BE WISE TO HEED THIS CAUTION!" The man read a list of emergency travel items that would be needed, And warned that you were taking a serious risk if his advice went unheeded! He included blankets, a sleeping bag and extra clothes on his list, And battery booster cables in the event you needed an assist. Road flares and reflective triangles he said should be kept handy, And for those so inclined he recommended including a jug of brandy! You must carry a can of gas should your automobile tank run dry. A bucket of sand and bag of salt is needed for those slick roads to apply. Twenty-four hours worth of grub should be available for consumption, And you'll carry your cell phone with you if you have any gumption! You'll require a shovel and flashlight with spare batteries of course. The cops might require tire chains if conditions merit, perforce. I strapped all that stuff on my back thinking this is so absurd, But he said I needed it for travel so I took him at his word. I thought I could travel to my job downtown with a minimum of fuss, But for some reason others avoided me as I boarded the metro bus! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved