Art Eatman
Staff in Memoriam
I'm sort of a news-and-information junkie, and have browsed a lot of the Y2K sites. The posters fall into several categories:
Some seem to actually hope that Y2K problems are severe, much like many of the Survivalists of the Pres. Carter era. They're losers now, and somehow figure to be "on top" in whatever "Brave New World" arises.
Some just seem to me to be overly worried, but it's sincere concern based upon their interpretation of "the data".
Most seem much like the various posters on this Board, when the subject has come up before--common sense preparation for various what-if scenarios.
It has been said before: This is the first time in human history that we know exactly when something major is going to occur. The problem is we don't know exactly what, much less how bad it's actually going to be.
What we're learning is that many people just really have problems dealing with uncertainties!
During WW II, the Japs had some cousins of mine interned in Santo Tomas prison in Manila. Some of the most valuable items for them were needles and Ronson lighter-flints. Next, pins and safety pins and then thread--you can always unravel old clothes.
MREs? Why? If you store canned goods on their sides, with an arrow marked on the end and monthly rotation, they'll last for two or so years in an unairconditioned tropical climate!
One of the greatest benefits of all this MGIHT be getting to know your neighbor. You might be the Mighty Gunner, but next door is a doctor, and across the street is a mechanic...
Enjoy!
Art
"I like cats, too. Let's exchange recipes."
Some seem to actually hope that Y2K problems are severe, much like many of the Survivalists of the Pres. Carter era. They're losers now, and somehow figure to be "on top" in whatever "Brave New World" arises.
Some just seem to me to be overly worried, but it's sincere concern based upon their interpretation of "the data".
Most seem much like the various posters on this Board, when the subject has come up before--common sense preparation for various what-if scenarios.
It has been said before: This is the first time in human history that we know exactly when something major is going to occur. The problem is we don't know exactly what, much less how bad it's actually going to be.
What we're learning is that many people just really have problems dealing with uncertainties!
During WW II, the Japs had some cousins of mine interned in Santo Tomas prison in Manila. Some of the most valuable items for them were needles and Ronson lighter-flints. Next, pins and safety pins and then thread--you can always unravel old clothes.
MREs? Why? If you store canned goods on their sides, with an arrow marked on the end and monthly rotation, they'll last for two or so years in an unairconditioned tropical climate!
One of the greatest benefits of all this MGIHT be getting to know your neighbor. You might be the Mighty Gunner, but next door is a doctor, and across the street is a mechanic...
Enjoy!
Art
"I like cats, too. Let's exchange recipes."