Wilma is a Bitch...What would you do?
 

Hurricanes suck. My mom got all freaked out about this damn thing that may not even hit here and at who knows what strength if it does. How long before people forget Katrina and stop worrying before they have to?

So anyway she calls the wife, and offers to fly the wife and kids to Texas for a few days. I can't go because of work. So I'll probably be stuck sitting at home by myself all weekend, possibly with no electricity if it hits. It will also likely be flooded, downed trees, most public places closed, etc.

I'll probably follow [censored]'s lead and make a trip to the bookstore this afternoon. I'm looking for some good fiction. Not pop stuff and no sci-fi, more serious stuff. Recommendations welcome.

What would you do stuck at home, in the house for a weekend by yourself with no electricity?

edit: This has become a "suggestions for Jake" thread. I was really hoping for more discussion of what you would do personally.

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After going through a 24 hour evacuation I would stay home too. Probably one of the worst events of my life.

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Jake, if you like mysteries w/ some meaning, check out Dennis Lehane; start with A Drink Before The War.

Also, stock up on beer and porn mags.

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I've been recommending this book a lot. I enjoyed it.

William Gibson is known for dark future sci-fi. But this book is more about society and global marketing.

Gibson: All Tomorrow's Parties.

It'll make you think. And you'll have a tough time putting it down once it gets going.

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Jake, if you like mysteries w/ some meaning, check out Dennis Lehane; start with A Drink Before The War.

Also, stock up on beer and porn mags.

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Thanks. I'll look for it. I'm not sure what I'm looking for. I used to read lots of mysteries, but was lookign for something more serious.

The beer will of course be bought. My favorite porn is on the laptop, and it's got an extra battery. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Re: Wilma is a Bitch...What would you do?
 

No electricity? Head to the bar.

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No electricity? Head to the bar.

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This is an excellent suggestion, but as I said, they'll likely also be powerless and flooding may prevent it.

Re: Wilma is a Bitch...What would you do?
 

Where are you, and what's the probability of being hit by Wilma?

You gotta play hurt • Dan Jenkins
Good, funny book

The Eagle Has Landed • Jack Higgins
I assume you've either read this already or have seen the movie. If not, highly recommended.

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Jake,

Have you read anything by W.E.B. Griffin? He writes war novels, usually pretty historically accurate, but still fiction. Some take place during WWII and some are more modern. I like it.

Swede

Re: Wilma is a Bitch...What would you do?
 

Pick up a bag of hashish and read books....Perhaps have a Hurrickeg party with some buddies who are in the same situation...