O.T. Lonely, as it goes

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Not a Hoax, leave in a "sea world" of DGI's, only one "paddling this boat. A long and lonely voyage. Thank you

-- Princess Flicker Spirit (seeking@answers.com), November 29, 1999

Answers

Paging King of Spain!

-- Majesty (WhereRU@mudwrestle.com), November 29, 1999.

You live alone Princess? My housemate ridicles me daily for preping. Today it finally dawned on me that if I "get rid" of him, then my rations will last 3X longer (**evil laugh)

-- Hokie (nn@va.com), November 29, 1999.

Crybaby hears you sister. I hear you and feel I know you. I've been preppin' for about a year now alone, I live alone, and haven't talked to too many about what I'm up too, not to cool I think. Anyhow, I want you to carry on and find your way, I'm gonna' do the same up here in the West Virginia Hills.

Later Sister, See you on the other side!!

Crybaby

-- CRYBABY (CRYBABY@tearsforfears.net), November 29, 1999.


Hay Princess,

I forgot to let you know that I think you have found the right place to look for some of your needs, spiritual and otherwise. Folks here will be of much help and support. Some humor too, helps about now. Ignore the ignorance, as best you can, and you will find the good.

Remember,

"He who is not busy being born, is busy dying" Robert Zimmerman

Your friend, Crybaby

-- CRYBABY (CRYBABY@tearsforfears.net), November 29, 1999.


Princess,

I hear you, ....you have us!! I cried for the first time today, just feeling so completely overwhelmed and alone. When my "supportive" but DGI spouse arrived home, he new something was wrong. "talk to me" he said. In anguish I replied, "I can't talk to you Chris, I can't talk to anyone." This has been the most difficult day so far. This board is a lifesaver when I feel like I'm drowning. I've never experienced feeling this way before. My heart is breaking for the DGI's they've been lulled away.........I've always been a fighter, especially for the underdog or the little guys. When I was 4, the neighbor kids were terrified of me because I hit the biggest kid over the head with a baby trike, they were making fun of a mentally challenged child..age 4. I've been that way every since....today I am frustrated, don't know how to fight the PTB for the little guys on this one anymore....Oprah's show today slammed the little efforts and small strides. Everyones A OK

-- bummed_out (karlacalif@aol.com), November 29, 1999.



Crybaby, and Princess...Can we form a single women's group? My family doesn't get it either, and I desperately need to talk to other women that share my concerns.

My e-mail is real. My phone number is (602) 331-8564. I live in Phoenix, and I'd love to talk with you both. (If you don't have the time for e-mail, or the money for phone calls, maybe we can IM?)

-- Laura (Ladylogic46@aol.com), November 29, 1999.


Dear Lady, for whatever the reason, my attempted email to you, would not go through.Might anyone suggest another medium, since I am Computer "challenged". Thank You

-- Princess Flicker Spirit (seeking@answers.com), November 29, 1999.

Sisters Laura and Princess Flicker Spirit,

I hope not to disappoint you, but I am a guy CRYBABY, I've been hangin' round' this site for a while now, even made a post or two. I really hope you're not too let down about it.

A little background, I am a simple carpenter by trade, drop out architecture student, dropped out a long time ago, Navel veteran, did silly stuff with survival equipment, assult craft(little boats), and the like, I will be 50 Dec.2 Whoopeee!! And all this stuff is comin' down on me, us, what a way to spend my jubilee.

So in spite of my experience and preperations, I'm still kinda' scared, that's why I'm using Crybaby.

Anyhow, all that just to tell you that I am a man. I am a man honored to be counted in your confidence though.

Fairwell for now, Your friend, Crybaby

-- CRYBABY (CRYBABY@tearsforfears.net), November 29, 1999.


Princess,

I just received an e-mail from another woman in our "boat", my e-mail does work. Maybe you need to update your browser? I'm sorry, it's late, and I have to go to bed (work tomorrow) if someone else doesn't tell you how to do it...I'll tell you tomorrow.

We can make it girl!

-- Laura (Ladylogic46@aol.com), November 29, 1999.


Dear Mr. CRYBABY, course we knew you were Male.But I really appreciate you giving me support. Your wife/counterpoint needs the same.

-- Princess Flicker Spirit (seeking@answers.com), November 29, 1999.


You are forgiven THIS time Crybaby...but, you can't possibly share our concerns and fears. I appreciate your concern, but, I need to talk to real live women who are sharing the same nightmare I am.

-- Laura (Ladylogic46@aol.com), November 30, 1999.

Princess,

Don't flicker, you are not alone. I gave up on friends and family getting it weeks ago and just started buying extra supplies for them. But I work in a software company where all hell may break loose on 1/1/2000 and everyone i work with is still DGI/DWGI even though we are triple-staffing for the rollover. That's viscious lonely! At least it will be until New Years Day brings us all back together again.

Please take comfort in knowing that being aware of and prepared for what 2000 may bring can't possibly hurt you, and just may be the greatest help you've ever done for yourself or others. If it does come down, you'll be the most popular girl around!

99freak

-- 99freak (99freak@allout.com), November 30, 1999.


Wow. GI single women. Any of you in Idaho? Want to move? SGIM ready to meet a SGIF. Email me. Let's talk.

-- SGIM (sgim99@hotmail.com), November 30, 1999.

Laura, I understand your feelings about needing female support and I would love to correspond with you since I am alone in prepping in my family and feeling really isolated right now. So if you want to email, mine is real too and I will try to email you and others.

Princess and Crybaby and any others male or female looking for emotional support right now in being alone, I would be happy to hear from any of you. I am in southern California near the beach. Let's email first, besides, I can't afford much phone bill expenses right now with the holidays and y2k coming right up.

I have been GI since last year Dec. Only one person in my circle of family and friends listened to me. But she is far away and is now very busy trying to prep for her daughter. I am happy for her but the very occasional exchange is just not enough to help me through these days right now.

I lurk here every day and have really been helped immensely by knowing that there are others who are like me. But I felt kind of shy about asking for email exchange from people until now. I think that corresponding more directly would be a great help and I hope we can each find a few friends to talk to about this situation.

Looking forward to hearing from all of you who feel like making contact.

Lora

-- Lora (artemis45@hotmail.com), November 30, 1999.


[Gawd!! Goldmine!!! Paydirt!!!! (Paymud????)]

My Dear Princess Flicker Spirit:

Please allow me to volunteer my expertise on this pertinent matter, to your royal self as well as the other women who have made bared their souls on this beautiful, caring and sharing thread. Your fears are most founded, your predicaments certainly with merit.

If any of you lovely single women expect to be able to cope in the dog-eat-dog world that is just about to engulf us, you must present yourselves to that world in a way that will gain it's respect. To that end, you must display a demeanor that shows confidence, courage, ferocity, and the ability to kick ass. (I.e., don't come across like "Crybaby". Gawd.) At the same time, you must have that allure of feminimity that will encourage Mr. Right (or, perhaps, King Right) to take his rightful place with you.

There is no better way to achieve all of these goals other than engaging in the exotic art of female mudwrestling. It is my suggestion that your "single women's group" immediately begin engaging in this character building activity by getting down, getting dirty, and going at it half naked, letting your sleek bodies convulse as your aggressive furies are unleashed, your passions inflame. Very important: capture these group meetings on videotape!

Now, send the videotapes to me for critiquing, and from there I will post onto the Internet those segments that most vividly demonstrate the Y2K aware image that we want to project. I can assure you that any number of men that may have previously been DWGIs will be INSTANT BELIEVERS in the Y2K preparedness cause, once they understand what your single women's club has to offer. You will have so many men begging to cater to your every whim, you will truly remember 2000 as the year that the world went Infomagic, but you experienced the kind of romance and adventure that other women would give all of their rice and beans for.

At Your Service,

-- King of Spain (madrid@aol.cum), November 30, 1999.


Another single, retired GI here. Surrounded by DGI family - or rather DWGI family. Limited income, cannot afford to prep for all.

I have faced the realization my 5 grandchildren may die as a result of poor choices made by their parents... sigh...

Although I have been mostly a lurker, this forum has been an enormous source of information and support. Way too late to form new alliances at this time, in my opinion. I am resigned to go it alone.

-- Tee (teefleur@yahoo.com), November 30, 1999.


Princess and Crybaby re: y2k preps. Remember that other famous quote from Robert Zimmerman: "The pump don't work cause the vandals took the handle". Also, make sure your electric garage doors can be locked if power fails.

-- Dot (dromano03@snet.com), November 30, 1999.

I'm so sorry ladies, I should have been more clear. I am single, alone, and childless. If we had a lot more time, I would love to join you, but since time is limited, and my concerns are different than yours, I don't think I can be much help. I know that your kidletts must be your primary concern, therefore you will spend a lot of time discussing them. I, however, need to find other women who can help me figure out how to deal with men like King of Spain.

I wish you all the very best luck next year.

-- Laura (Ladylogic46@aol.com), November 30, 1999.


Dear All, Thank You for all your kind words, I made it through a dark day, Thank You, again. And to be visited by the "King!" King, is your favorite song "Thanks, for the mammaries?".

-- Princess Flicker Spirit (seeking@answers.com), November 30, 1999.

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