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I have an acquaintance in my church I've been talking to for about a year now, just as I've been talking to others. About once a month he pulls me aside and asks a question about generators or firearms and sounds real concerned, but as of yet, I doubt he's done anything. Today he approached me and told me of some semi-auto rifles he had seen at a sporting goods store. (I told him the prices there were out of line and he could do better. He nodded and marvelled at how "serious" the rifles looked. We're talking Bushmaster AR15s here.) Anyway, I asked him today if he had bought a generator yet and he said that no, he hadn't and that was the thing he had to do. I suspect he just can't cross that bridge of inaction to the land of prepping. He looks, he asks, he scratches his chin, but basically he's paralyzed. If nothing serious happens next year, he'll wipe imaginary sweat from his brow, go, "Whooooo, that was close! Heh heh heh! Man, you really had me going for a while there!" If things do get bad, though, I'm really clueless as to what a guy like this will do. He's not DGI or DWGI, but ...... but what? What would you call a guy like this? We got an acronym for this type of fellow?

This same guy, and I know I'm engaging in Friend of a Friend anecdotal "rumor mongering," but this is the way it happened, told me of a conversation with an executive of a large financial servies company. The acquaintance from church works for his family business which has been in business for decades in this small southern city. The exec is a family friend who works for the regional office of the financial services firm across the street. (The parent company "Helps Bring New Things to Light" or sumpin' like that.) He asked the exec what he thought about how the company would fare come rollover and the exec's comment was "It's going to be interesting." Apparently, this company is still working on its remediation, which prompted the question, as the acquaintance keeps meeting new people at the local sub shop or wherever who are working for the financial services company. When he asks what they are doing, all the new people from the corporate office say Y2k.

And still this guy can't bring himself to part with those first few dollars to start getting ready.

Hey, maybe he's a GICC -- Gets It, Can't Commit.

-- Kurt Ayau (Ayau@iwinet.com), November 07, 1999

Answers

He's a GIDGIT -- Gets It; Don't Gets It Too.

-- SH (squirrel@hunter.com), November 07, 1999.

AGI - Amost Gets It.

-- John (jh@NotReal.ca), November 07, 1999.

He's a Sheeple, ATMTM=afraid to make the move, WCTYH-will come to your house, WASTLC-Wait and see--too late Charlie

-- ~~~ (~~~@~~.com), November 07, 1999.

Hes a TOAST

Too Oblivious At Stockpiling Time

-- Dolma Lhamo (I'm@nonymous.com), November 07, 1999.


He's a W.I.M.P.

Whimpering Impotent Man/Pussy. He knows in his heart and mind what the right thing to do is, but he doesn't have the guts to do it because he's afraid of being laughed at. That's what most pollies are all about; they don't have any more of a clue about what's gonna happen than anyone else, it's just that they're afraid of being laughed at. BTW, I'm sure your buddy is a fine person, he just needs a little more persuading, it sounds like he's about to make a move. don't give up on him; if he does minimal preps, he may not show up on your doorstep.

-- cavscout (sticks@and.stones....), November 07, 1999.



I DO know the type... Now that's a guy who has enough information to act. If he doesn't then it is unfortunate.

-- Mara (MaraWayne@aol.com), November 07, 1999.

Perhaps he has a touch of trellish...

-- Mr. Mike (mikeabn@aol.com), November 07, 1999.

Today's Surmon:

Guns, Generator's, and Jesus

PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE AMMO!

(I fear these kind more than the Y2K bug, nuclear accidents and Jim Jones all rolled into one.)

-- GoldReal (GoldReal@aol.com), November 07, 1999.


Will you please stop discussing my husband on national internet!

-- Woe is me (moneyrunout@longago.com), November 07, 1999.

UGI --HCSI You Got It --He'll Come Share It

He's more subtle than most. They usually just flat-out say haha I'll just come to your house. This one had good intentions, he just *didn't quite* get around to shopping. As Don Adams used to say -- "missed it by 'that' much."

-- fiver (Fiver2000@yahoo.com), November 07, 1999.



GoldReal -- please explain.

Woe is Me -- sorry! "National Internet": I like it!

-- Kurt Ayau (Ayau@iwinet.com), November 07, 1999.


KURT,

How's about DUFUS, no acronym explanation needed! He is what he is! Or as in the immortal words of one Mr. Forest Gump,"stupid is as stupid does".

On second thought, how's about DEAD, no acronym explanation needed here either!!

Gotta' round up some more trellish ASAP! It's imported you know !!

-- no time left for fools (50some'in@left.com), November 07, 1999.


Kurt,

I just thought church was about teaching forgiveness, brotherly love, helping the less fortunate, etc...sorry, had a brain cramp there...wrong God.

...walks off muttering to self . . . . . .

-- GoldReal (GoldReal@aol.com), November 07, 1999.


Yes, GoldReal, it is, and I don't speak of these things lightly. But I don't believe I am a good steward of my family's lives if I don't talk about ugly things like guns and protecting them. How are generators evil, by the way? And gold? I have faith and part of this faith is that God has made me aware of possibilities that endanger the ones I love. I forgot to mention in my post earlier that I've written five articles for the local papers, done a radio interview, spoken to civic groups and my church and bugged the local governments for action -- all out of love. If someone attempts to harm my wife or my children, I will do what I have to to protect them. If I did not, I would not be worthy of them and the blessing God has given me through them. Does that satisfy you? I have told four friends, two with families, that they are welcome in my house if things get bad -- I've laid in sufficient supplies. Does that satisfy you?

-- Kurt Ayau (Ayau@iwinet.com), November 08, 1999.

Your friend is suffering from the "Deer caught in the headlights" syndrome. He can see the car coming but he just can't move. He needs a daily dose of Paul Milne.

Also what I find, and this is horrible to admit, but I have the same problem that all these corporations have had about Y2k remediation - I don't want to spend the money.

-- Amy Leone (leoneamy@aol.com), November 08, 1999.



That's it! He's a DITH -- got the Deer In The Headlights syndrome. And now he's DITHering away his time to prepare.

-- Cherokee (Cherokee@qtmail.com), November 08, 1999.

He's a DGI who now knows someone who's prepared. It doesn't matter what you call him. What matters is that, when TSHTF and he becomes desperate enough, he will kill you and your family and take what you have. Stop giving him advice. If he can be convinced, tell him it's all a hoax and that you've sold all your stuff. Do NOT let on any indication of what you have. Avoid him if you can. However, be prepared for the day he shows up on your doorstep in any case. Be armed and prepared to use what you have to protect yourself and your family. It's the only way you will survive.

-- (its@coming.soon), November 08, 1999.

Am I the only one thinking this way:

I Don't want a generator!

Sure, If I lived in the north, without a doubt, but I live in GA. Blankets, extra clothing, and my fireplace will keep us warm enough (I'm thinking). A generator would just call attention to my home.

"Hey, he's got a generator, he must have food too!!"

Let me just sit in the dark with my fed family, leave me alone!

-- Duke 1983 (Duke1983@AOL.com), November 08, 1999.


Duke--I'm with you, I don't have a generator either. Generators make lots of noise, uses lots of gas, and where are you going to get spare parts? If the power comes back on, you run the risk of the electric company frying your generator and there's nothing you can do about it. I'm prepared to rough it.

-- bardou (bardou@baloney.com), November 08, 1999.

I talked with my neighbor about y2k today. I told him if things get *that* bad, I'll feed your children. He hasn't done much to prepare,due to limited income. But, I think it impressed him.

-- Few (fewbaby@infoave.net), November 08, 1999.

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