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From: declan_murphy@hotmail.com
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Subject: Re: Earthquake precautions
Date: 3 Jan 2007 02:03:49 -0800
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Louise Bremner wrote:
> <declan_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Louise Bremner wrote:
> > > I also have one of those tabletop burners that use gas cylinders, with a
> > > large supply of those cylinders.
> >
> > My dining table has one of those built in induction hotplates, so I
> > don't have any tabletop burners at home.
>
> Yes, we've gone all electric for our tabletop cooking, but kept the old
> gas one just in case.

How very thrifty, and prudent, and something.

> > if the earthquake would kindly occur during prime BBQ season it would be
> > appreciated.
>
> Now that is guaranteed to insure it'll be in the middle of the wettest
> rainy season in recorded history....

Notaproblemo. I have a covered patio now, and while I BBQ the rapidly
thawing contents of my freezer, the rain will be good for the lawn and
the veggie patch. (Is earthquake now ensured to be big to destroy said
roof?)

> > > And wind-up flashlights and a radio.
> >
> > Didn't think of getting windups. I've got a torch and radio, spare
> > batteries, some candles etc. Where did you buy the wind-ups?
>
> Local electrical department store. Look around--I've seen them in a
> couple of places otherwise.

Couldn't see any this afternoon, though I did get a bit sidetracked by
the demands of the next ex-girlfriend. Did pickup some of those
reflective blanket thingees, some water purifying tablets, some tinned
food, tinned cigarettes (ie cigarettes in a tin) and another bottle of
whiskey (not in a tin). I'll have another peek around the shops after
work tomorrow.