The Workermonkey

Monday, October 29, 2012

storm preparedness 

# posted by Supreme Monkey Overlord @ 10/29/2012 07:52:00 PM

so, there's a hurricane coming. it's windy, wet and rainy. everyone is expecting the power to go out at anytime. we had something similar to this last year about this time. but no one was prepared. this year people are taking it seriously since we were without power for a week last year, twice. i'm certainly stocked up much better than i was before. the leaves are off the trees this year already and its not cold enough to snow so it won't be quite so crazy.

this is also global warming at work. the reason no one took it seriously last year is because this type of weather is nonsense in new England. now that its happened once or twice, we're used to it. now its no biggie and just a part of life.

fuck that.

this isn't right, i hope these crazy mega storms start to get people thinking about the effect global warming is actually having on our planet. this isn't going to just get better on its own. also, power lines should be buried underground at all costs, that would avoid most of this power outage nonsense. full  scale solar would help too. this storm is hitting some very populated areas and our nations capitol, maybe the important people will notice. enough of the global warming rant for now though.

i'm riding this one out much the same way i rode the last one out. drinking heavily. I've got a lot more supplies this time around though. I've got a full tank of gas, plenty of canned goods. a small propane fueled camping stove, a solar/hand crank powered light source, all my gadgets are plugged in and charged, plus a method of charging them through my car. i have no idea when it'll get here but i ordered a hand crank light/radio/usb charger today. that might be the last hand crank/solar powered thing i need to get through a storm like this. there's plenty of other small, low priority items like water purification tablets, a small shovel, flint and tinder, waterproof matches and such that i'm not too worried about getting my hands on.

after the basic keep me alive and entertained devices, its time to move on to the zombie preparedness items. i'm dangerously under equipped in the weapon department. first, it'll be a hatchet, then a sword. you don't have to reload either. i'll possibly compliment these with a machete. then a gun. i'm not much of a gun man but a simple 9mm should do the trick, ammo will be a little more commonly available once the zombies take over.

next on the list is s sustainable small garden. food will be scarce, and canned goods and prepared foods won't last forever. it'll need something that bares seeds and can grow in pots and small indoors green houses, even during the winter. my jalapeno plant is going great, but not so hot for feeding me long term. the mint plant i have barely keeps me full of mojitos. i think the temptation to eat any chickens i'd keep would be too great. i don't live on any land large enough to keep a full farm going so fresh meat might be out of the question. cattle/goats/lamp/pigs are out of the question unless i feel ike keeping a pot bellied pig as a pet, and even then, it'll be tough to eat little Oinkers Mcgilicutty. this is more of a long term solution. i can be a vegetarian when the zombie Apocalypse hits for a little while. the best set up i've seen is chicken coups set above a pool that feeds talapia, and plants that grow out of the pool water to keep it fresh and feed the chickens. worked well. the talapia grow fast and breed easily.

the long term idea is to find a well fortified place like a prison and set up shop for the long haul. we'd be able to dig a well for water and have plenty of open space for growing crops nad doing stuff. the already built fences and structures would provide plenty of protection from the zombies trying to get in. it is designed to keep people from getting out, so zombies from getting in should be no problem. yes, i got this idea from the walking dead comic. its a good one though. the towers would allow for an elevated position for looking off into the distance and an elevated point for shooting at trespassers. the fence allows you to stab zombies with a sword and not let them build up along the wall too much. prisons usually have back up generators and medical facilities  not the greatest, but hey, its the zombie Apocalypse.

the drinking is just to make the time pass a little faster. its kind of boring just watching the weather. yes, its windy out. but not a lot of action unless i very directly put myself in harms way. i'm safe indoors, there's something to be said for that. there's also something to be said about striping down, grabbing a bottle of scotch and chaining myself to a tree while i swear at mother nature and ask if that the best she can do. its always an option.

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Emancipation! 

# posted by NoBrainRequired @ 10/22/2012 06:37:00 PM

With any luck, November 3rd is looking like the magic date. I'll keep the kids for the weekend, and the next weekend they'll be with her. I declare that weekend to be "FREEDOM WEEKEND", pretty subdued nothing crazy. Got to get my bachelor legs before I really start to tear shit up. Going to watch "Old School".

Nov 9th, Mr Matt Barone will be accompying me to a Uconn game.
November 10, the beer pong table gets assembled.
November 11, football.

Also, signed up for a yoga class. And a meditation class. Going to buy a guitar. Motorcycle. Yup, bachelorhood.

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you realize nov. 3rd and 4th is national Tim Looney day part one and two correct?

you're not getting away from us that weekend. plans are ensuing. if the kids are there we're just going to have to work with that on the fly. its freedom weekend and that means party time, excellent. woo woo woo. you're getting hammered.

By  Supreme Monkey Overlord, at Monday, October 22, 2012 9:28:00 PM  

I demand loose women and scotch... both aged at least 18 years.

Who is in? There will be funneling and beer-shotgunning as well as flipcup and beer pong. All at the same time!

Seriously, put the word out, I need moral support...

By  Boner_Rage, at Tuesday, October 23, 2012 3:05:00 PM  

So uh, what's this all about then? Are you getting a divorce??

By  BB, at Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:17:00 PM  

Yup.

By  Anonymous, at Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:47:00 PM  

Can't talk about it on social media. Call Supreme Monkey Overlord, he can fill you in on the details.

By  Anonymous, at Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:48:00 PM  

First in, First Out, HOOAH!

By  wyldshaman, at Monday, October 29, 2012 9:34:00 AM  

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