Sunday, September 23, 2007

Last Post from Colorado Springs

I am going on a "walkabout". I have had it with this suck hole called Colorado and my past. I have severed all ties with my "family", thrown in the trash 59 years worth of documents, papers, even my diplomas..........none of that ever got my a thing. Screw it I am starting over without any ties to my past except memories, which I would erase also, if I could. The next time I post, I'll be "there".

It's an adventure and a journey. Good luck to those I leave behind!

Monday, September 17, 2007

Thoughts While Sitting.............countdown to Armageddon

I ate brunch at the shelter Sunday........delicious as always. As I was leaving I saw this homeless guy, long beard, long hair...dirty and disheveled, pushing a stroller with two beautiful little girls of about two years old......both curly haired, one blonde and one red. They seemed to have missed brunch.

I walked about 59 yards thinking how hungry two little girls were, living on the street and almost cried at the unfairness. I had $10 left to my name and decided to give it to them for food. Really.

I started to talk to the parents, mom having come back by then. The father ignored me, the girls played in the dirt at the side of the Goodyear Store. I asked if they had missed breakfast....the father, said no they had gone to the front of the line. I asked if they were twins and told the mom they were very cute. The parents seemed to be more concerned about getting out a cigarette, and seemed to be “OK”. I kept my $10....my last money for two weeks.

As I waited for the crossing light at the corner and young mom tuned the corner with her young child in a car seat........she was driving a new BMW. Uh huh.

Sunday, September 09, 2007

SURVIVAL




"I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought,
but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
(Albert Einstein)


One of my great interests is “survival”, chiefly of WW III........nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare. I wrote several papers concerning NBC war in college majoring in Political Science, (BA 1972).

I have read many fiction and non-fiction books on the subject, and viewed many, many flicks concerning “Judgment day”. Below is a list of flicks and books I have seen and/or read and recommend.

Terrorism/WWIII/Survival Films:

Red Dawn - 1984
Black Sunday - 1976
Deadly Outbreak - 1996
The Satan Bug - 1965
Outbreak - 1995
Arlington Road - 1999

The Siege - 1998
The Peacemaker - 1997
Under Siege - 1992
Navy Seals - 1990
Death Before Dishonor - 1987
Invasion USA – 1985
The Day After


There are also many books that concern the subject, including:

“Farnam's Freehold”, Robert Heinline
“The Survivalist” series, Jerry Ahern
:Malevil”, Robert Merle
“Alas Babylon”, Pat Franks”
“Lucifers Hammer”, Larry Niven
“Shiva Decending”, Gregory Benford
“Warday”, Whitely Striber
“Earth Abides” (1949!)

Here is a huge web site with many more: http://www.emptyworld.info/book_index.html



Things to Know
· Flash to Bang
· Nuclear Weapons Facts
· Radiation Effects
· CNN.com - 9/11 commission full report - Jul 22, 2004
· FEMA: Preparation Guidelines
· Shelter Manufactures Links Page
· City on fire
· The Medical Implications of Nuclear War (1986)
· Nuclear Attack, Not As Scary As You May Think

Important information:

Nuclear Survival and Radiation http://www.ki4u.com/free_book/s73p903.htm

Dangers http://www.sasisyphus.com/

Communities http://www.webpal.org/list.htm

Radiation http://www.ratical.com/radiation/NRBE/NRadBioEffects.html

More: http://www.pro-resources.net/

Emergency Supplies & Survival Gear







The Office of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross are just two agencies that recommend everyone have an emergency “Kit” on standby for emergencies from tornados, floods, storms, terrorism, etc. They are relatively simple and inexpensive....they may save your life. You have life insurance and car insurance.......why not personal insurance with a 72 hour “kit”?

I started mine three days before “Y2K”..........I had a difficult time finding propane stoves, batteries, water, etc. Watch TV when a hurricane hits Florida....such supplies disappear in hours. It only makes sense to get yours now! You can always eat the food and drink the water.....good for “turnover” amd keeping supplies fresh.

Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_500_,00.html

Home Security: http://www.nitro-pak.com/

Emergency Supplies: http://www.beprepared.com/

More Info: http://www.alpinesurvival.com/

Sunday, September 02, 2007

Wow, I could be camping! Forever!




My paycheck from which 100% was the rent on my “classic hotel room” was eaten by the bank for fees! Depending on how much remained........too little to pay rent......... I was going to leave Colorado......by foot. Uh huh.

I checked out sleeping bags, backpacks, trail tents, etc. Everything is on clearance and I could have used what I have plus the new stuff for about $150. I was going to take the bus to the western most side of Colorado Springs, and start climbing Pikes Peak......14,000+ feet, Friday 8/31, at about noon.
I should have been on top by now! Probably dodging mountain lions, bears, coyotes, and rattlesnakes until I reached tree line.

I was going to Cripple Creek, 9500+ feet?, camp out and see if I could get a job in the Casinos to generate some cash.

Plan B, was to buy the gear above, take the bus to Ft. Collins for $37 and head west.......I know some caves back toward the divide........or take the gambling shuttle to Cripple Creek for $25, with $20 cash back

However, since the classic hotel is at least 1/3 empty, the benevolent manager let me stay and write a post dated check for the rent, so I am good till I get paid again 9/14. I am getting extra hours and am able to work both malls, which saves me about and hour each way in travel time, two days a week.

I have sold all my CD's and DVD's for cash. Still have my golf clubs to pawn, and realized I can make an extra $150+ per month donating Plasma, which is where I am going on Tuesday.

It's all just another day in Paradise!