02/11/2012
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This, That, And The Other Thing…
Well, that was an interesting week for us East Coasters and other states. And it’s less than a week before the elections are over with. Can I hear A “Hell Yeah”???
Still can not get over the fact of how much rain north eastern Ohio and not that long ago everyone was talking about how little rain was on the ground. I guess Mother Nature has a way of balancing things out.
If it wasn’t for the fact that not having a back-up generator and needing it for the sump pump and having the basement almost flooded out, it wasn’t that bad. There are others out there who had it way worse. Kinda wished it happened on the weekend. And I am going to look into a back-up generator. Nothing big. Just to keep the sump-pump working.
Here’s the thing. I think this brings to the point that how much we, as a society, is connected to the internet. I still have a battery powered thing called a cassette player/A.M.-F.M Walkman. But think about it. Even as I am on Xanga, when was the last time any one spent time away from their computer/smart phone? Think about that. That and how we need a better way of doing things. Like being prepared for natural disasters. I haven’t forgotten about Katrina and I live in Ohio. And we’re not any better off than we were then. For those of you out there no where near what happened, check out out if you have spare batteries, can food, first aid kit… Hell, a bottle of bleach will solve a number of problems. Or in you car. Have you anything in case you get stranded. With no cell phone service. Simple things that could help you out in case that happens. I’m not talking about making fire with two sticks or any of that stuff you see on Survivor Man on Discovery Channel. As soon as the storm hit, there was looters out and about stealing things that didn’t belong to them. In my heart of hearts, I think we’re just one disaster away from total break society break down. Or maybe I’ve been reading one too many Ashes books by the late William W. Johnstone. It’s a mens’ action/adventure series that ran through the 1980′s through the 1990′s about WW III and how one man and his band of Rebels brought law back to land. I could be wrong. But it is something to think about. But if you think I’m nuts, there is a show called Preppers that focus on people who stock pile good and items in case of total break down.
On a lighter note: Mayor Blumburg canceled The New York Marathon. Well… Yeah. How about getting the city cleaned up, power turned on, getting things back to what passes for normal.
The NBA started their season and The NHL is still on strike.
This weekend we turn the clocks back an hour. Yeah, I could use an extra hour of sleep.
I get to clean-up the yard some after the ground dries out some and find a way to dispose of the tree branches that are all over the front yard. And maybe rake the front yard/back yards.
Oh yeah. I’m on vacation next week. And I will not be going to WV. They have SNOW and I’ll wait a bit before I want to see that stuff anytime soon. And there are too many things going on for any visiting right now. Maybe a quick trip during Thanksgiving weekend. Who knows.
No more freezer duty for the rest of the year. I’m keeping fingers crossed.
Okay, the Diet Mountain Dew has worn off. Should I have one more or get some much needed sleep. Decisions Decisions…
Nah screw it maybe a nap and check on other Xanga friends later…
Catch ya on the flip side…
Comments (3)
i’m glad to hear mayor bloomberg (however ya spell it) cancelled the marathon. i read something on facebook today about exhausted emts or something. i agree with his priorities.
i’m afraid that i think you are right. we’re scary.
We try to stay as prepared as possible here in Tornado Alley. I have radio with batteries. Flashlights and extra batteries. I also bought a charger that is solar powered (at Batteries Plus…going to give them a plug for that one). I store blankets in our safe place and usually have bottled water on hand. I try to keep a blanket in the truck and have some hand-warmer packs in the glove compartment during the winter. I only started that a couple of years ago when we were hit with a blizzard on Christmas Eve. I usually carry a bag of ice melt in the back of the truck when it is snowy/icy.
I wasn’t always this prepared. When a tornado skipped right over us and wiped out the majority of a town nearby about 10 years ago, I learned the importance of being prepared when they were digging people out of their storm shelters.
I am so looking forward to the end of the political garbage. Maybe my phone will stop ringing then.
Enjoy your vacation!
Mmmm, one extra hour of sleep and the NBA season has started. November, you are alright. (Although, I firmly believe daylight savings time should’ve come a couple weeks ago already.)