Need some scheduling advice for tomorrow

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   habeeposted 11 years ago

   Okay, I know the world is supposed to end tomorow, but I haven't really been paying attention to the latest reports. What exact time is it scheduled for? I have a couple of errands to run, and I want to make sure I get them out of the way first. Thanks!

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      SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      From what a source told me it's 1:00PM US Eastern Time - so you better get out early in the morning!

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         habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks, Simey!

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         Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         habee, I say wait till after the end of the world.  That way, you won't have to fight the crowds.

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            SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Maybe not a good idea - those who believed that it actually would happen are going to be running to the stores to buy Christmas presents!!!

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               Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               You may have a point there, Simey. 
               
               Perhaps we need to reconsider this.
               
               

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   Sooner28posted 11 years ago

   Since the world IS ending, why worry about errands? :p

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      habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, I'd hate to leave any loose ends dangling. You know - like our moms used to tell us to always have on clean underwear in case we were in some horrible accident. lol

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         Sooner28posted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Haha.  I suppose just in case your body were to survive the end, it's good to have clean underwear!

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            habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Oh, yes. My saintly mother (God rest her soul) would be so embarrassed in Heaven if my lifeless body was found wearing dirty drawers.

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               Violet Flameposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               You needn't worry habee, since it's the end of the world, there will be no one around to notice, lol

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         Rochelle Frankposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         So.. you are going out to buy new underwear?
         
         I'm not even going to do the dishes.
         
         The believers in this are going to lose out.  If it happens, there will be no one to tell "See, I told you so."
         
         If it doesn't, they will just look terribly silly, even if their underwear is clean.

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            habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            

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      Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I think it's kinda like getting into an accident when you're not wearing clean underwear, you know?

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         habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         OMG, Mo - I can't believe we were typing that at the exact same time!!!!

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            Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Great minds, kindred spirits....all that!  We should go into business together!
            
            

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   SimeyCposted 11 years ago

   Do Zombies eat people with clean underwear? Or is there a zombie deterrant I can spray in them first?

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      Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That brought to mind a yucky visual...LOL
      
      I think, though, that since Zombies only eat live human flesh, they'd pass on whatever's present in dirty undies.

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         SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Hmmm - yep sorry for that! Sometimes my mind takes over and types before my common sense kicks in!

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            Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            No worries.  I've definitely been there!  Damn those hyper speedy typing fingers!

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         habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Zombies eat only live flesh?? I had no idea! Guess I need to brush up on my "zombology."

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            Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Yup.  That's why if you can avoid the Zombies till all the humans die and there's no more live flesh (and, of course, they then starve to death), you will survive the Zombie Apocalypse!

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      ptosisposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Like OFF! the mosquito repellent? Nothing is ever said in the movies  about a perfume that would keep zombies away from you.
      Golem = salt
      vampires = garlic
      
      Perhaps a blond wig?

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   Violet Flameposted 11 years ago

   Oh darn! Did I just miss the end of the world!!!

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      Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Nope.  You got till 1PM EST tomorrow!  Get those errands done early in the morning!  And - make sure to have on clean undies. 
      
      

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   SimeyCposted 11 years ago

   Well I have a lot to do in the morning - my hub about 101 things to do before the world ends is getting mega amounts of traffic so I suppose I should actually so something on my list

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      Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Enjoy, Simey!    And sleep well if I don't see you again before the world ends.

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         SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks - I'm sure I'll be editing my End of the World Hubs next week - gotta find out when the next end of the world is!

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            Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            

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   imgreencatposted 11 years ago

   You had better get up befor 5AM because Boner is going to cry a flood over plan B that will start the beginning of the end.

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   rebekahELLEposted 11 years ago

   I read somewhere that's it's supposed to happen at 5 P.M. Eastern time.. so if Simey's source was off, you have a few more hours.  Happy Winter Solstice.

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      Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, it's the Solstice....and it's raining here like in April.  Blech!
      
      Happy Solstice to everyone.  Hope someone has pretty snow.

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         SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         We're having a Yuletide brunch with my daughter tomorrow - guess I should schedule it for before 1!

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         rebekahELLEposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         It just started raining here also, but I love the sound of rain at night, and the scent.  It's still warm enough to have doors and windows open, so it has an earthy scent.
         
         Hey Simey, I really hope the zombies skip your house, as well as the other fun forum posters.  We can troll threads post-apocalyptic.

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            SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Actually I hope they turn up at my home - I have the video camera ready and several hungry dogs - will make a great youtube video and an even better hub!!!!

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               habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               We were both thinking the dog thingie at the same time! Kewl! Okay, I just did this with Motown on this thread, too. Do I have ESPN, or what??

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            habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            I've trained my Great Danes to eat zombies! The hound dog tracks and finds 'em, and the Danes finish them off.
            
            
            
            Zombie killers:
            
            
            Zombie tracking device:
            

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               SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               that's the second time that great minds think alike! I have four dogs - the Chihuahua alone will take out hundreds!!!

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      SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Well it starts at 1PM and ends at 5PM - it takes a while for all those Zombies to devour humanity! Should be some good discounts in the stores!

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   Nicole Winterposted 11 years ago

   Remember to bring your towel, guys
   
   (Hitchhikker's Guide to the Galaxy)

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      SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Funny story - my daughter bought me the Towel for Christmas a few years ago - however, my wife managed to leave it on the stove and burn a big hole in it - so I'm not sure if the Vogons will pick me up tomorrow!

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      Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Got one by the door for each person in the house.  And one for each pet.  Just a hand towel for the cat since he's pretty small.
      
      
      
      Simey, I think even a burnt towel will work.  So long as there's a spot you can't see through, they won't see you.

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   habeeposted 11 years ago

   We did it again! This is getting kinda spooky...

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    habeeposted 11 years ago

    Hey, Simey, we could join our canine forces and create a zombie-a-pack-o-hounds!

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       SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Sounds like a plan! I also have three backup cats and a last resort rat just in case!!!

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    DrMark1961posted 11 years ago

    According to the latest findings of the Tupi-Guarani priests, it is definitely going to happen at 5 o´clock, so Rebekah is correct on that one. However, they did not specify 5 o´clock EST, Brasilia time, etc. Remember, it is always 5 o´clock somewhere.
    I guess this didn´t help much, did it?

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    rebekahELLEposted 11 years ago

    I can't recall where I read it, it stated different times globally.  But it was referring more to some sort of shift.  There's a lot of strange stuff online.
    
    Anyway, Habee, your dogs look very comfortable for the end of the world eve.
    
    Do you have your apocalyptic playlist?

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       Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       My apocalyptic playlist consists of two songs.
       
       1999 by Prince and The End of the World As We Know It by R.E.M.
       
       On repeat of course.
       
       

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          Alastar Packerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Michael Stipe always dreaded singing It's the End of the World in concert, wonder why? Uh oh, things may be happening sooner than expected, the winds howling and a dude in his underwear just walked down the street.

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             SimeyCposted 11 years agoin reply to this

             That was not me honest! I plan to streak - so that means no underwear!

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                Alastar Packerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                Awesome retro- zombie attitude!

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                Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                Me either!
                
                I was out walking the dog, but I had clothes on.

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       habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       WHAT?? You don't think my snarling beasts look like trained zombie assassins?? I'm really hurt. Hurt, I tells ya.
       
       My play list for all occasions includes Dan Fogelberg, Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, and some vintage Eagles. Oh, I think "Twilight Zone," by Golden Earring would be a good choice, too (When the Bullet Hits the Bone).
       
       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1sf2CzEq0w
       
       Maybe "Long December," by Counting Crows.

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          Nurseyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Nice choice. ♡ ♡ ♡

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    Nurseyposted 11 years ago

    Isn't it exciting! I will write a hub about it when it is over! ♡ ♡ ♡

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    rebekahELLEposted 11 years ago

    Yeah, those are great songs,  R.E.M. is on my play list along with Lotus Flower/Radiohead.  If you've seen the video, Thom Yorke kind of dances (and looks) like a cool zombie. 
    
    Talking Heads/Nothing But Flowers
    
    Pink Floyd/The Wall  (all of it)
    
    off~ enjoy.

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       Nurseyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Where do you get such a beautiful taste for music from? ♡ ♡ ♡

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       DrMark1961posted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I had planned on listening to "Its Five O´Clock Somewhere" by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet.

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    gmwilliamsposted 11 years ago

    I am just going to look at some DVDs on 2012 and order some sushi and sake.      In the evening, I am going to invite some friends over for an impromptu party.   I am going to bring out some Sly and the Family Stone cds and party until............

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       habeeposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       That sounds good!

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    Victoria Lynnposted 11 years ago

    Hey, I'm thinking the moment (the end of the world moment) has passed. From the unofficial official 2012 website, there was a countdown. 11:11 GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time. That was 4:11 a.m. my time in the central U.S. :-)

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    LaThingposted 11 years ago

    Did I miss it? Is the world over yet?? Darn, I am always late.....

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       Victoria Lynnposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       LOL, LaThing!!

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    rebekahELLEposted 11 years ago

    I wonder if there are any hubbers who seriously thought the world was going to end today.  Do you think any of the doomsday preppers are disappointed that we're all still here?

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       Miriam Weissmannposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I'm open to most things, but no, I didn't seriously believe the world would end.

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    Alastar Packerposted 11 years ago

    Perhaps Ed D. Wood, the immortal director of such classic fare as Glen or Glenda and Plan 9 has left us a most fitting epitaph for 12-21-12. "Beware, beware! - Beware of the big green dragon that sits on your doorstep - he eats little boys, puppy dog tails, and big fat snails. Beware, take care - beware!"

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