Snow Suit or Swim Suit?

Alright, so enough of the global warming/climate change arguments.  Let’s get down to the really important stuff.  Why is it twenty-nine degrees outside with snow on the ground, and I can’t get a snow shovel for love or money?  My snow shovel broke after the first big snow storm (remember that one?) and when it looked like that wasn’t going to be the last of winter, I went looking for a replacement.  I went to Walmart first where the assistant told me that they had sold out a long time ago.  I could have my pick of beach chairs though, all beautifully arranged with one whole aisle to themselves.  Next stop was Lowes.  “Snow shovels?” I asked hopefully.  Nope.  None to be had, none coming in either.  I went to Home Depot. Surely Home Depot would have snow shovels?  No.  Nada.  A whole new section dedicated to garden furniture though.  After a couple more stops, I gave up.  I realize that this is a problem with big box stores; no flexibility.  They get their seasonal stock on a predetermined schedule, no deviations permitted.  Is it just my imagination though or do the seasons change earlier and earlier at the big box store?  Walmart has summer items out before Valentine’s Day.  Halloween decorations are out by July.  You had better know what you need for winter in summer, because that is when you have to buy it!  I may not be able to get a snow shovel in Cape May County, but I can have my pick of this season’s hottest bikinis.  Who knows, with all this snow melting I might need one soon.  So when you’re out driving in Court House and you see me shoveling my driveway out from under the latest snow storm, wave.  You’ll recognize me.  I’ll be the one in the bikini shoveling the snow with my red, raw hands!