Word Nerd Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 No. But I feel a little antsy because it seems like an ideal date for an unstable person to carry out a violent rampage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I don't know her, but I did overhear a woman in the library this week tell the librarian that she was returning her books early because she didn't want "to be in debt when the world ends on Friday." He thought she was kidding, but unless she's the most spectacular deadpan actress I've ever seen, she was gravely serious. The poor librarian ascertained this and muttered something like, "Oh. Ok. Well...good luck, then." All I can say is it better not be the end. If I endured a dentist appointment today and it was all for nothing, I'm going to be right peevish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Nope, don't know anyone that believes it. The sermon Sunday talked about it (how silly it is), and how it's the end of a cycle, not the end of the calendar anyway. Apparently, they usually celebrate the end of a cycle, and this will end the 13th one? ah - good luck then. dds university's "lucky number" is 13. it was founded by 13 men, with 13 prayers and 13 dollars. they party every friday the 13th. and wear their school colors. All I can say is it better not be the end. If I endured a dentist appointment today and it was all for nothing, I'm going to be right peevish. last week was my frist appointment for getting a crown replaced. I will not be happy if I don't get the new one on first . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 There is a woman in our FB canning group who has gone insane this week in preparation for the end. She probably has enough food stored at this point for 10 YEARS. She's been canning all week long and I have to say, I get the giggles thinking of all the beans she's canned this week. If she eats all of those, she's going to be singlehandedly responsible for destroying what's left of our ozone layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 There is a woman in our FB canning group who has gone insane this week in preparation for the end. She probably has enough food stored at this point for 10 YEARS. She's been canning all week long and I have to say, I get the giggles thinking of all the beans she's canned this week. If she eats all of those, she's going to be singlehandedly responsible for destroying what's left of our ozone layer. :smilielol5: :smilielol5: :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 There is a woman in our FB canning group who has gone insane this week in preparation for the end. She probably has enough food stored at this point for 10 YEARS. She's been canning all week long and I have to say, I get the giggles thinking of all the beans she's canned this week. If she eats all of those, she's going to be singlehandedly responsible for destroying what's left of our ozone layer. So the world will end for everyone except those who have a decade's worth of beans? It reminds me of those guys with all the guns and potato chips in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World who didn't seem to understand the part about it being the end of the world. ETA: To answer the OP's question: No. If I did, I probably would try to stop knowing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 If she eats all of those, she's going to be singlehandedly responsible for destroying what's left of our ozone layer. ESPECIALLY if she eats them all by tomorrow before the end of the world. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 That's what I don't get. If the world is going to end violently what do the preparations matter? Unless you're in a space shuttle heading to the space station and stocked with years of supplies, won't you die too? I love shows like Terminator or Walking Dead when there is assumption that you'll be spared because you have a greater purpose. They're fun to watch, but heck if it's all going to end, we're all screwed. (no comment on the rapture) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hey, you can party in a Russian bunker while waiting for the apocalypse. Hefty entry fee, though... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2250999/Russian-Cold-War-bunker-turned-luxury-nightclub-Tickets-600-hey-you-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 So the world will end for everyone except those who have a decade's worth of beans? It reminds me of those guys with all the guns and potato chips in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World who didn't seem to understand the part about it being the end of the world. ETA: To answer the OP's question: No. If I did, I probably would try to stop knowing them. Exactly! And I don't get this mindset anyway. So you have 1000 jars of canned food. Great! What the heck are you going to do when they run out because yes, 1000 jars is a lot but if you're 40ish and/or you have kids you will live to see the end of your stash. What are you going to eat then? The jar LIDS? Seriously. 1000 jars of food is a great plan if you're 98 and you don't give a rip about any other human being. Move into your bunker and have at that 1000 jars of canned corn and beans and strawberry jelly. Everyone should have a few weeks of supplies probably, especially as the climate changes and some areas are going to get hit worse than others. You should probably be more prepared in those areas. Duh. But these crazy extreme preppers crack me up. Are you going to store wheat for 50 YEARS? And even if you do, so what? You don't intend to have grandkids or great grandkids? You going to make a loaf of bread and eat it in front of them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 The Bible quotes Jesus as saying no man knows the date or the time which my one dd means it is for sure not tomorrow. I agree with your dd. When Jesus said it, even he did not know. Only God did. I'm positive that the mayans didn't figure it out :) (btw, I do believe Jesus currently knows and the angels too. It just wasn't for him to know at the time he stated he didn't know). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I just got a sales e-mail from a t-shirt company that promises 100% off my order (if the world ends tomorrow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Exactly! And I don't get this mindset anyway. So you have 1000 jars of canned food. Great! What the heck are you going to do when they run out because yes, 1000 jars is a lot but if you're 40ish and/or you have kids you will live to see the end of your stash. What are you going to eat then? The jar LIDS? Seriously. 1000 jars of food is a great plan if you're 98 and you don't give a rip about any other human being. Move into your bunker and have at that 1000 jars of canned corn and beans and strawberry jelly. Everyone should have a few weeks of supplies probably, especially as the climate changes and some areas are going to get hit worse than others. You should probably be more prepared in those areas. Duh. But these crazy extreme preppers crack me up. Are you going to store wheat for 50 YEARS? And even if you do, so what? You don't intend to have grandkids or great grandkids? You going to make a loaf of bread and eat it in front of them?? You could store enough food to last until you are able to provide the majority of your food by yourself. There are all kinds of other reasons why it'd be pretty tough to pull off. But I don't know anyone who stores food who doesn't have some kind of longterm fantasy plan in place. Whether or not it's realistic, there is usually a gameplan beyond those 1000 jars. (Yeah, I'm a bit nutty. If it wasn't clear from my earlier post, I apparently travel in circles where people expect to find individuals who are planning on a collapse tomorrow. No, I don't think it will.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 It would be a huge relief if it were true. I mean then I wouldn't have to go food shopping. You want me to connect you to the nutball canner? When tomorrow goes, she may be willing to part with some stuff. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 It would be a huge relief if it were true. I mean then I wouldn't have to go food shopping. Ha - I was thinking the same thing! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I can't stop giggling... though that might be the rum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 There is a woman in our FB canning group who has gone insane this week in preparation for the end. She probably has enough food stored at this point for 10 YEARS. She's been canning all week long and I have to say, I get the giggles thinking of all the beans she's canned this week. If she eats all of those, she's going to be singlehandedly responsible for destroying what's left of our ozone layer. I have a neighbor that is still eating wheat and pasta she bought for Y2K. Maybe I should ask her is she is doing anything to prepare for this "Catastraphic event". Oh wait she is already prepared with her left overs from y2k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 No, I don't know of anyone. My kids are nutty enough, I don't need any more crazies to hang with :p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'm more worried about the crazies doing something, well, crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in North CA Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Probably ya'll don't know anyone because they are all here, in my town. Seriously. We live in an "energy center" supposedly. Lots of fringe folks reside here, and many more flock here when stuff like this goes down. The hotels love it. Ironically, we are experiencing a whopper or a snowstorm. Snow-pocalypse. Many of the "believers" had plans to convene in so-called "sacred locations".....mostly remote forest spots that are popular with New Agers. I'm a little concerned some will die of exposure, and it will be the end-of-the-world for them....which would truly be a tragedy. Here's a glimpse of my hometown right now: http://www.mtshastanews.com/article/20121219/NEWS/121219757/0/SEARCH http://www.mtshastanews.com/article/20121219/NEWS/121219744 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 This garbage is causing excess unhappiness among the psychotic. Real torture for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Darinski Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Borrowed from someone's fb status: People are making jokes like there's no tomorrow! :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 Am I the only one who thinks there are things worse than death? Like eating 1,000 jars of beans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 You know, since we're about to buy our first house and my first major book release is a Jan 2013, it would figure the world would end tomorrow :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I don't believe in this Mayan thing. I do believe in the Jesus Showing Himself To Us All Soon thing. Maybe He's permitted the Mayan thing to get everyone on edge and paying attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 My thought is... if the world actually does end tomorrow, the Mayan calendar has nothing to do with it. And yes, I don't understand why people prepare for the end of the world. Civil unrest, bad economy, natural disasters, sure. End of the world? All the beans in the world won't help you. Random side note: Does anyone else have the REM song "End of the World as we Know It" in their head every time this topic comes up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrin Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I don't know her, but I did overhear a woman in the library this week tell the librarian that she was returning her books early because she didn't want "to be in debt when the world ends on Friday." He thought she was kidding, but unless she's the most spectacular deadpan actress I've ever seen, she was gravely serious. The poor librarian ascertained this and muttered something like, "Oh. Ok. Well...good luck, then." All I can say is it better not be the end. If I endured a dentist appointment today and it was all for nothing, I'm going to be right peevish. I had a similar thought today as I was getting my teeth cleaned. Actually, it was more like, "I wonder how crowded the dentist will be next month when all of these believers realize that they do, indeed, need to take care of their teeth again!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I don't know her, but I did overhear a woman in the library this week tell the librarian that she was returning her books early because she didn't want "to be in debt when the world ends on Friday." He thought she was kidding, but unless she's the most spectacular deadpan actress I've ever seen, she was gravely serious. The poor librarian ascertained this and muttered something like, "Oh. Ok. Well...good luck, then." All I can say is it better not be the end. If I endured a dentist appointment today and it was all for nothing, I'm going to be right peevish. Lol. I cancelled a dental checkup this week but not because I thought the world was ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 My thought is... if the world actually does end tomorrow, the Mayan calendar has nothing to do with it. And yes, I don't understand why people prepare for the end of the world. Civil unrest, bad economy, natural disasters, sure. End of the world? All the beans in the world won't help you. Random side note: Does anyone else have the REM song "End of the World as we Know It" in their head every time this topic comes up? Well I do now! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixjen Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Good thing I rewatched Jericho last month. Now I'll know what to do when everything goes to pot. Especially gotta watch out for those darn New Burn takeovers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Well I do now! :tongue_smilie: You're welcome!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Probably ya'll don't know anyone because they are all here, in my town. Seriously. We live in an "energy center" supposedly. Lots of fringe folks reside here, and many more flock here when stuff like this goes down. The hotels love it. Ironically, we are experiencing a whopper or a snowstorm. Snow-pocalypse. Many of the "believers" had plans to convene in so-called "sacred locations".....mostly remote forest spots that are popular with New Agers. I'm a little concerned some will die of exposure, and it will be the end-of-the-world for them....which would truly be a tragedy. Here's a glimpse of my hometown right now: http://www.mtshastanews.com/article/20121219/NEWS/121219757/0/SEARCH http://www.mtshastanews.com/article/20121219/NEWS/121219744 If I thought it was my last day on earth, I would want to be there as well, only skiing :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 The 21st has been erased from the boards as if it never happened. Was it all a dream? Was it foretold? Have the Mayans had their revenge? Or was this the punch line? We'll never know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 not any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 It would be a huge relief if it were true. I mean then I wouldn't have to go food shopping. Oh, well. Now I'm back on the diet and exercise program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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