Something In The Water

First published on 365 Tomorrows in February. A little more speculation.

Prepare For Apocalyspe

The bees are dying and the gulf stream is failing. The oil will run out, the icecaps will melt, botulism will become viral and cockroaches will rule the earth. Contrary to all expectation, Barak Obama will not be our salvation. Don’t get taken by surprise. Prepare now, you have only months, perhaps a couple more birthdays. There are ten steps to survival. Here is the checklist. Check it.

(1) Dig a well in the yard, but don’t tell anyone.

(2) Save jam jars.

(3) Print off the internet for future reference after it’s gone.

(4) Practice safely removing ticks & leeches.

(5) Keep a mental note of nearby alcoholics and foxes.

(6) Buy seeds.

(7) Learn to navigate by the stars.

(8) Practice eating tinned dog & cat meat.

(9) Rewatch all Ray Mears on iPlayer.

(10) Try not to think about The Road.