Paraskevidekatriaphobics (or what is so scary about Friday the 13th)

Tomorrow is Friday the 13th for those who are not paying attention.

According to Dr. Donald Dorsey, who coined the tongue twister, 21 million Americans suffer symptoms of paraskevidekatriaphobia, or the fear of Friday the 13th.

He also estimates that 750 million dollars will be lost in business because people will not shop, travel or take risks of any kind. Others estimate the loss at a billion dollars.

So what are my plans tomorrow?

First, I am setting my alarm for 06:13 AM. No point in not starting the day with a bang.

Believe it or not I have roofers scheduled for tomorrow, so I am thinking a couple of laps around the ladder might be fun.

I have to visit a client tomorrow morning so I think I will pick up a traditional Canadian breakfast consisting of a Baker's dozen donuts. What the heck, since I am up early I will grab parking space #13.

If I am really brave I might step on a crack.

Maybe pet the neighbour's black cat.

In the afternoon I have to visit the tax office, should I stop and say hello on the 13th floor, assuming I can find it.

I am not scheduled on any flights tomorrow but I could book a flight as part of my trip later in the year but that might be pushing it.

I am going to invite 13 of my closest friends over for a BBQ and we are going to watch the original "Friday the 13th" followed by Final Destination.

Assuming I am still alive by 6:13 PM, I am thinking I need to put up the new mirror for my bathroom, but what do I do with the old one?

I have some old cheques that are still good and the number 13 is available, should I pay a bill? If I do, I suppose it should be one that I really do not like. I could go to the post office and have it date stamped and then we are looking at a triple whammy for the receiver. Hmm, who do I not like?

I do not have any plans for Saturday though, I am sure that is not an omen.

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