On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:19:44 GMT, throopw@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Wayne Throop)
wrote:
>:: 1) What are your first thoughts about what happened?
>
>: Paul Colquhoun <postmaster@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>: Setup some system to locate any other people who are awake. Lights at
>: night, drive around in a police car or ambulance with the siren going
>: (or even a Mr Whippy van playing greensleeves) spring to mind.
>
>Flare gun, or better, fireworks (better because they are also loud)
>launched from the top of a large building.
It's too bad those portable searchlights they used to use at movie
premiers, Studebaker dealerships, etc. have gone out of fashion.
>: Check news sources, if available, starting local and working outward.
>
>Yes, I like the way you think. But I wonder... is the internet stillu p?
That is a sticking point. I'd hate to handwave it being down when
there's still electricity and telephones.
>:: 3) What precautions might you think about to prevent it from happening
>:: again?
>
>: If I don't know how it happened the first time, I can only take
>: general precautions. Leave town, stay away from other people, only
>: eat canned/bottles food, etc.
>
>Ah, but would you try to stay awake as long as you could, or would
>you assume you would wake up again if you fall asleep?
Very insightful! :)
Thanks!
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