End of the world...

The End of the World as we know it is something that my girlfriend and I discussed at length at the beginning of the week. It is horrible, but unimaginable also... My girlfriend said was getting an exoskeleton and walking to some friend's place at quite a distance, to borrow movies! What the..?

An exoskeleton... Weird brain. I don't even think about things like that! Probably why she's a bloody fantastic author.  But an exoskeleton is a rigid external covering that provides support (and protection I guess) for a person's body. Unlike an internal skeleton, this outer structure gives shape and protects your internal organs. But as my girlfriend told it, she could press something and it would walk you anywhere; uphill... No problems! Which is okay as long as there aren't zombies ready to eat you.

I thought that was probable groovy. But I'd like to get some necessities. Like food! Weapons! And the truth is I don't have the room to do it properly, so I could get by for a couple of weeks but that is about it. The problem is of course, as society breaks down all manner of niceties go out the window. People are only out for themselves.

I mentioned to my doctor the other day saying I suspected something was coming. I'm not saying zombies or anything (although it could be!!) and so I was starting to get a few things for home... Like candles and lighters and these groovy straws that survivalists have so that they can drink any water and it is cleaned prior to gulping it down. Next, I suspect I'll have to get some tinned goods and maybe plant some vegetables or at least get the seeds to plant them if needed. It reminds me of that book by James Herbert. Rats I think it was... terrified me.

My doctor said "where do you live? Because I'm coming around to kill you and steal your stuff!" And here I was offering to share!

Moral of the story... Don't mention to anyone your plans! Just quietly get ready for something.