With Valentine’s Day on Sunday, love is in the air this weekend. What's also in the air are the coldest wind chills of the season, and it's impacting the holiday weekend.
This weekend The Flower Box in Wethersfield will make more than 400 flower deliveries and the orders keep piling up.
But getting them to their destination on time isn’t the only thing they worry about. Keeping the fresh flowers alive in the frigid temps is also a major concern.
“If you’re just walking from the car to the house just that 30 seconds is enough to kill a flower,” Said Paul Thaller.
The flowers are all wrapped in cellophane to stay warm and delivery drivers hope someone will be home for the delivery. Otherwise, the flowers will come back to the shop and delivery drivers will have to try again later.
The dropping temperatures this weekend are also keeping some folks inside.
“With movies. We have lots of movies,” said Latasha Patrice of Hartford.
Restaurants like Vito's Pizzaria in Wethersfield aren't stopping their Valentines weekend plans. They've created a special menu with tasty deserts, like their berry Tiramisu.
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“It’s going to be so warm and cozy in here I encourage people to come out and enjoy. Don’t hibernate! Come out and enjoy the beautiful Valentine’s weekend. This is where we live. Might as well enjoy it and embrace it! Have a good time!” said owner Carol Maffucci.
