It seems so unreal this is finally unfolding after 18 months of prep and worry. But here we all are. There is one tiny consolation in all of this. IF the grid collapses, be sure to take the children outside for some spectacular stargazing opportunities. The vast darkness will make the stars really shine against the velvety black panorama of sky. Have really come to love all of you very much. Site crash made me realize what a loss this cyber community will be for me. Have come to truly respect the gamut of intelligence, spirituality, & common sense of the good folk who post here. If my family makes it, it will only be because of the advice I received here. Special thanks to Homer, Ashton and Leska, Gordon, Andy, Preparing, Hopi Elder, Greybear, Old Git, Sheri, Risteard, Pliny the Younger, The Virginian, Ron and his dogs, Diane, Peacefarmer, Will Continue Farming at Home, Jess, Billy Boy, Hawk and to quote Dorothy in the surreal land of OZ, "I think I'll miss you most of all Hokie.." An Irish Blessing to the forum and a safe y2k passage thru the rollover valley of the shadow... May all your preps have been adequate. Good Luck and God Bless America.

-- Pauline Revere (messenger@towncrier.com), December 31, 1999

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Pauline, What a truly wonderful post! To you and everyone else- Have a (hopefully) Peaceful New Year. Gosh, I hope nothing horrible happens!!! Jessica

-- Jess (alisaunde@aol.com), December 31, 1999.

Pauline, Thanks! Great idea, with all the lights out in the big city the view of the stars should be great. Will *definately* wake the kids for it.

Frank

-- Someone (ChimingIn@twocents.com), December 31, 1999.

Great post! I second your thanks to everyone here. After lurking for close to a year, feel like it's family. Thanks to the information and motivation provided here, my family is very well prepared to face whatever may lie ahead.

-- Tiara (dbmagick@aol.com), December 31, 1999.