Ok, let’s say that an asteroid is headed straight for the Earth. It’s beyond a doubt that it’ll hit the planet and kill all (or close enough) human life. You’ve got an hour until it hits ground (so you’ve got an hour plus a little, depending on location relative to strike point, to live).
What do you do? Oddly Enough News has the percentages of what people would do over in London: read story here.
I know exactly what I would do. Use Google Maps to find the closest high-end liquor store and tobacco shop (I’m currently unable to afford to know where those places are off-hand). On my way there (either on foot or by car) I’d make phone calls to say goodbye to loved ones (assuming that the cell service was able to handle the sudden volume). Once at the shops, I’d loot myself some of the best whiskey and best cigars I could find (and a lighter since I don’t carry one). And if I could make it to some place relaxing, I’d go there and light-up my cigar and drink to the end times. If I can’t make it some place relaxing, I’m going to hope I can make it to my Mini and relax in it. Hm, I wonder if it’ll be easy to get some ice as I prefer my drinks chilled…
For those of you wondering why I’m not praying or something along those lines - at that point if you’ve got anything new to say to the Almighty it’s probably a bit late in the coming.
What would you do?
On another note, the Worshipful Master won’t be in attendance at tonight’s monthly stated meeting, so I’m running things. I’m just hoping I get enough people to open and vote on a couple of prospective members.
October 12th, 2007 at 9:53 am
I would sit out on the back deck and watch the show. If there was chocolate in the house, I’m sure I would be consuming it quickly. No need to waste it. It would be like a fireworks show! But really, it would depend where you were when the final 60 minutes countdown began. Of course, I would want to be with my “boys.” If that couldn’t happen, I know I would be seeing them again.
October 13th, 2007 at 11:54 am
I’d spend it by holding my dog & family close - laying on the grass & looking at the sky. & maybe send a few email responses (using my mind naturally) to God.
October 14th, 2007 at 1:39 am
Luke…stay out of my store.
I’d say goodbye to my loved ones…have a toast to all the life has provided and reflect on all the wonders of the world
That…or drink and try to get laid…who knows.
October 25th, 2007 at 11:40 am
Luke, I believe I would head for the golf course and try and get the last few holes in. I would call you and your brother. Knowing that the calls won’t last long but yet all would be understood. The only drawback to my plan is that the way my luck goes this would be the day that I get a hole in one and don’t get the chance to tell anyone.
November 7th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Since my wife will invariably be on the phone with her friends and family, I might have to ride shotgun for you when you’re looking for those high-end stores.