tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post4550523060334603001..comments2024-03-26T04:52:21.200-05:00Comments on Let's Add Sprinkles: That Time I Became A Doom's Day PrepperKatie Mansfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-5944763954472797902016-11-20T13:14:59.383-06:002016-11-20T13:14:59.383-06:00I laughed my head off when I read your blog post t...I laughed my head off when I read your blog post title! Back in 1999, I had the flu between Christmas and New Year's Eve. I used to work in the Children's Room in our local library back then. I had quit my job as an interior designer (couldn't take client's temper tantrums any more, it's just decorating silly) and decided to devote my life to children, storytelling and children's literature. Being around kids all the time now, I started catching all their viruses and the flu I came down with was the knock out kind. My husband David then caught it from me and we were both down for the count. The problem was, what was going to happen when 1999 became 2000? Would the power go out? Would we have running water??? I got out of my sick bed and did all the laundry. I managed to drag myself to the store and stock up on canned goods (something I tend not to use). I bought rice and beans and bottled water. Came home and started filling empty soda bottles with extra water. I was prepared that if a computer glitch hit the electric grid, David and I and Binkie (our Yorkie at the time) would be safe. Then I changed into pajamas, a robe, snow boots and a parka and watched the fireworks over downtown from our snowy front porch. David stayed inside and moaned. What I learned from the experience is that the media can make you crazy! You can loose all common sense and be sucked into the panic. We lived in Idaho at the time ~ prepper capital of the US. On January 1, 2000, we were still sick with the flu, but the power was on and all was just the same. Moral of this story ~ stick with the Hallmark movies and let the rest of the world go crazy ;-)<br /><br />Big Texas Hugs,<br />Susan and BentleySusan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-12415531354641748682016-11-19T21:05:45.730-06:002016-11-19T21:05:45.730-06:00Katie, this is hilarious! I too have experienced b...Katie, this is hilarious! I too have experienced being sick mixed with medicines and/or insomnia. The thought process always goes awry...it's never a good thing. Hey if you like YouTube, there are fun fashion and makeup posts on there that I like to watch. :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-66447744648862732712016-11-19T13:26:32.435-06:002016-11-19T13:26:32.435-06:00At first I thought "oh no...another political...At first I thought "oh no...another political rant" but as I read I laughed out loud. I give you kudos for not going too far over the fence either way. And a good laugh is just what we need these days as I've been sucked into the youtube abyss too!At Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-59123110825429069152016-11-18T21:54:05.061-06:002016-11-18T21:54:05.061-06:00I always hate doomsday theories. They're all d...I always hate doomsday theories. They're all dumb as rocks. I remember the ol' Mayan 2012 thing. So many "experts" were out touting the gloom and doom. Telling me I was dumb for citing evidence and explaining why everyone doesn't under the "end' of the Mayan calendar. <br /><br />Though to be honest (except for nukes) we most likely won't see the end of the world. We only get to live on this early for maybe a hundred years, and out of billions of years we think this is in our lifetime? Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-5769659912306210072016-11-18T16:33:23.611-06:002016-11-18T16:33:23.611-06:00Oh dear Katie ~ Your post was fantastic. A dose o...Oh dear Katie ~ Your post was fantastic. A dose of humor, romance movies, and this statement of yours: "The fog has lifted, my head is almost clear and I can once again be confident that no matter what the future holds, the God of the universe has it all under control."<br /><br />Yes, oh yes, He has it all under control.<br /><br />Love and hugs and have a wonderful Thanksgiving week ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-73199885170072270362016-11-18T16:28:58.815-06:002016-11-18T16:28:58.815-06:00I absolutely loved this! Your views are so humorou...I absolutely loved this! Your views are so humorous. We need humor...<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-50459492538462772362016-11-18T14:01:06.112-06:002016-11-18T14:01:06.112-06:00My husband watches politics non-stop. Even C-Span...My husband watches politics non-stop. Even C-Span! I put the ear buds on and watch the same You Tube you've been watching! (snort-snort) You know, I think the whole world is a little crazy, make that a LOT crazy! I'm glad to know that God has a plan, and no matter what these crazy people do, He's in charge! Enjoyed your post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098902223786529522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-34169160864066894322016-11-18T11:33:07.103-06:002016-11-18T11:33:07.103-06:00I switched to Disney Jr I'm June. I spent elec...I switched to Disney Jr I'm June. I spent election night at the visitation for my cousin. We all agree God is in control no matter what our politics say. I came home & turned on Hallmark after a few minutes of returns. I've been watching Christmas movies since they started. I'm also reading many more books this year. Of course, it is nice that some stations have hours of the Golden Girls or Reba on certain days, either! No more flip flops in Texas, at least early in the morning for a few days. I'm hoping for a warm Thanksgiving. 15 great nephews & nieces who are able to make noise plus the grands & spouses add in a Cowboys football game. Well, I hope it warms up.Aunt Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530878636904927910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-70558606891171522002016-11-18T09:14:42.647-06:002016-11-18T09:14:42.647-06:00You remind me of my mother so much! If you ever ne...You remind me of my mother so much! If you ever need a new friend or someone to talk to, I'm sure she'd be up for it. You can friend her on Facebook (Vonda Stauffer) or private message her. Just a suggestion. There's no harm in making new friends and we could all use someone to talk to sometimes.<br /><br />Ps- I enjoy following your blog and appreciate everything you post. It's always honest, informative, and interesting.Jennifer Cappsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-51032995497721163592016-11-18T09:00:28.466-06:002016-11-18T09:00:28.466-06:00Hang in there, Katie .... join those of us who are...Hang in there, Katie .... join those of us who are hanging....! Hope you feel better. I hate colds ... anytime of year. Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.com