tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post4401643138646090783..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: When (#atozchallenge)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65078250976931753572017-05-01T14:36:37.485-07:002017-05-01T14:36:37.485-07:00Lee,
I like being prepared if possible. It's...Lee, <br /><br />I like being prepared if possible. It's hard to be prepared for everything but everything within reason but if I had 15 mins before a nuclear strike then I'd grab the Duck Tape and seal the windows up. I'm sure that's not enough time and my goose will be cooked. Maybe I'll be one of the lucky ones to die in the blast, earth's loss is heaven's gain. :) <br /><br /><a href="http://curiousasacathy.com/2017/04/aprila2z-art-sketching-through-the-alphabet-w/" rel="nofollow">Art Sketching Through the Alphabet "W" (Walking Dead & Waves)</a>Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17783972461883064602017-04-28T04:59:01.417-07:002017-04-28T04:59:01.417-07:00J, surviving the nuclear attack could mean wishing...J, surviving the nuclear attack could mean wishing one had died.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77973355096397991882017-04-27T22:55:58.607-07:002017-04-27T22:55:58.607-07:00If there's going to be a nuclear strike in NYC...If there's going to be a nuclear strike in NYC or DC, I'm gonna die or at least get really sick. I could maybe get to a fallout shelter in 15 minutes, maybe. But I wouldn't count on it.<br /><br />I don't live my life worrying about what I can't control. This is the land of my people, and outsiders have nearly wiped us out before. I take the fact that I'm still here, born among the same trees, as a good sign. <br /><br />When is a tough thought. Better to get lost working on Zen. ;)J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91021120626232581972017-04-27T21:51:29.620-07:002017-04-27T21:51:29.620-07:00Calen, I tend to be more of a wing-it type person ...Calen, I tend to be more of a wing-it type person as well. Rather than make plans that might not work when the time come I'll just improvise.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30426447794902367282017-04-27T20:37:07.833-07:002017-04-27T20:37:07.833-07:00Hm... WHEN something happens I'll THINK about ...Hm... WHEN something happens I'll THINK about making some kind of plans. Does that count? <br /><br />Calen~<br />Impromptu Promptlings<br /><a href="https://promptlings.wordpress.com/2017/04/27/atozchallenge-april-2017-w/" rel="nofollow">A to Z Challenge Letter W</a>Calensarielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316498514995616153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65762824155870479902017-04-27T19:06:28.113-07:002017-04-27T19:06:28.113-07:00CW, I do think there is God "time" which...CW, I do think there is God "time" which is the same as Heaven time. We are so accustomed to the linear order of time that it makes sense and probably because it really does make sense.<br /><br />Did that make sense?<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30658248187680954032017-04-27T17:02:10.877-07:002017-04-27T17:02:10.877-07:00Do you ever consider that God set up time so our p...Do you ever consider that God set up time so our poor minds could process things in "order", what it is going to be like in heaven when time won't be in existence?CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63719701230293792782017-04-27T15:43:12.278-07:002017-04-27T15:43:12.278-07:00Trudy, since my kids moved away and started their ...Trudy, since my kids moved away and started their own families I do seem to have more time. Still I wouldn't mind babysitting and other family things if I could be closer to them.<br /><br />There is a lot of uncertainty in life, but that's a big part of what keeps us on our toes.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42960677300167418742017-04-27T15:40:53.875-07:002017-04-27T15:40:53.875-07:00Carrie-Anne, since we don't have a cellar then...Carrie-Anne, since we don't have a cellar then we'd just have to stay in the house and see what happened. Nevertheless, if the initial blast didn't kill us and we managed to evade radiation sickness, the civil unrest that would likely follow in an urban area like ours would probably be fatal to us. Let's hope no nuclear disaster hits the U.S.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68160441169973812172017-04-27T15:35:02.822-07:002017-04-27T15:35:02.822-07:00Sarah, the ambiguous "when" can be a bit...Sarah, the ambiguous "when" can be a bit unsettling, but the matter-of-fact when is essential. I like certain life events to be according to a schedule so I don't waste too much of my time.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18918450472175427792017-04-27T15:33:21.825-07:002017-04-27T15:33:21.825-07:00Debbie D, I'm not going to worry over those th...Debbie D, I'm not going to worry over those things that I can't control. Nor am I going to overly prepare for things. We've got cases of water and enough food to last for a while, but that's what happens when you shop at Costco.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55225947393138765412017-04-27T14:39:29.827-07:002017-04-27T14:39:29.827-07:00It's tough to dwell in the "whens" o...It's tough to dwell in the "whens" of possible disasters. We have a couple emergency backpacks and some plans of where to meet up if we are not together if disaster strikes.<br /><br />But my thoughts went a different direction as I read your post... to the elusive "when" that contains my supposed happiness if I'm not careful... <br /><br />*When such-a-such stressful time ends, then I can breathe again.<br />*I'll be happy when we leave for vacation.<br />*When the weekend arrives, I'm going to relax.<br />*I'll have more time when the kids are raised. (HA, that never happened.)<br /><br />Trudy @ <a href="http://reelfocus.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Reel Focus</a><br />Food in Film: <a href="http://reelfocus.blogspot.com/2017/04/food-in-film-watermelon.html" rel="nofollow">Watermelon</a>Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1230284396399066802017-04-27T13:12:49.172-07:002017-04-27T13:12:49.172-07:00If there were an upcoming nuclear strike, I'd ...If there were an upcoming nuclear strike, I'd immediately run into the cellar. Even if I were close to the hypocenter, some A-bomb survivors close to the hypocenter were spared because they were below ground, or in the right place at the right time.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48327673271972971332017-04-27T12:39:26.891-07:002017-04-27T12:39:26.891-07:00'When' is a very unsettling word. As you s...'When' is a very unsettling word. As you said, you might know 'when' is, so you have the option to get ready, and this is comforting. But I think most of what happens to us, especially the most importnat things, we don't know when they will happen.<br />It's scary. But then, it's also what makes life worth it. Isn't it? <br /><br />@JazzFeathers<br /><a href="http://theoldshelter.com/" rel="nofollow">The Old Shelter</a> - 1940s Film Noir<br />JazzFeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08650512457155395633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53664643492067741972017-04-27T09:10:30.017-07:002017-04-27T09:10:30.017-07:00There are so many 'whens' we have absolute...There are so many 'whens' we have absolutely no control over and I refuse to worry about something that may or may not happen. This attitude has left me unprepared for many a bad situation, but I've survived, so far. ☺ That said, it is a good idea to make end of life arrangements so your loved ones won't be burdened with the stress. Mere lip service at this point, as I haven't done a thing about that, either. At least, we have flashlights in the house to deal with power failures, but those are extremely rare. Pantry and fridge are normally well-stocked, as well. Only 15 minutes to oblivion? (That's the reality of a nuclear strike, IMO.) Hopefully, hubby would be beside me and we would die together. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89447014989745716162017-04-27T09:08:10.909-07:002017-04-27T09:08:10.909-07:00Marie, a community shelter might be madness especi...Marie, a community shelter might be madness especially if there was not enough room for everyone in town. I don't even know where such a thing is in my community if there are any shelters.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22017935701570479722017-04-27T09:06:37.253-07:002017-04-27T09:06:37.253-07:00JoJo, I don't think anybody anywhere can reall...JoJo, I don't think anybody anywhere can really rely on their governments. I have greater confidence in the U.S. government than any other and if a nuclear war happened I think it would get started by a wacko country with not much to care about.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90128243068695995012017-04-27T09:04:55.535-07:002017-04-27T09:04:55.535-07:00Whoa!!! Contingency plans for emergencies or disas...Whoa!!! Contingency plans for emergencies or disasters? Hmmmm Well, not sure I guess kinda sorta... We have a basement and we have a bathroom down there with no windows. We thought of using that in a tornado.. but a nuke.. guess I'll have to die in my love's arms... unless we can make it to our City Hall which is about 10 minutes from us they do have a shelter there. Good question though my friend. Have a great day.. xmasdolly signing off here.Marie Moodyhttp://www.xmasdolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42328667862631906402017-04-27T09:04:44.271-07:002017-04-27T09:04:44.271-07:00Nancy, I try not to think about disaster plans tha...Nancy, I try not to think about disaster plans that much and always end up not doing things I thought about doing.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73165130393121600012017-04-27T09:03:44.875-07:002017-04-27T09:03:44.875-07:00Keith, might as well go out with a bang and get bl...Keith, might as well go out with a bang and get blasted in the process.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91438310301003061692017-04-27T09:02:48.064-07:002017-04-27T09:02:48.064-07:00HR, if you have plans I'll bet you're in a...HR, if you have plans I'll bet you're in a minority.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36297030396017759242017-04-27T09:02:07.904-07:002017-04-27T09:02:07.904-07:00Pat, I think you're right. Even a fallout she...Pat, I think you're right. Even a fallout shelter well stocked might get you through the initial devastation, but the long term effects might not be worth being around to experience.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39380382633144934552017-04-27T09:00:49.434-07:002017-04-27T09:00:49.434-07:00Birgit, What we plan for might not be what we real...Birgit, What we plan for might not be what we really need when disaster did strike. Hopefully the power grid will never go out like some say. In Los Angeles something like that would probably turn out extremely bad.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73878026944127338822017-04-27T08:58:32.848-07:002017-04-27T08:58:32.848-07:00L.Diane, Some people do have plans for nuclear str...L.Diane, Some people do have plans for nuclear strike though maybe not like they did back in the sixties.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33424577826402310742017-04-27T08:57:36.805-07:002017-04-27T08:57:36.805-07:00Karnika, If another major war encompassing the ent...Karnika, If another major war encompassing the entire world broke out it would probably turn out badly for all of us.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com