Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well, take a break from your preparations and join everyone else on
earth for the last celebration on earth. Join your friends and
neighbors in the streets, drink all your liquor, shoot your guns and
fireworks, and take all you prescription and non-prescription drugs at
once. The celebration begins tomorrow at 8AM sharp, EST. Please join
the fun !!!

The end is here, so lets celebrate !!!!

wrote:

Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well, take a break from your preparations and join everyone else on
earth for the last celebration on earth. Join your friends and
neighbors in the streets, drink all your liquor, shoot your guns and
fireworks, and take all you prescription and non-prescription drugs at
once. The celebration begins tomorrow at 8AM sharp, EST. Please join
the fun !!!

The end is here, so lets celebrate !!!!



aw man! that's *really* a bad time for me - think we could reschedule
for maybe 2ish??? besides I prefer not to drink my wine before noon.

AL

With Bush in command I wouldnt be surprised

In a drunken stupor he might launch the nukes.............

wrote:
Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well, take a break from your preparations and join everyone else on
earth for the last celebration on earth. Join your friends and
neighbors in the streets, drink all your liquor, shoot your guns and
fireworks, and take all you prescription and non-prescription drugs at
once. The celebration begins tomorrow at 8AM sharp, EST. Please join
the fun !!!

The end is here, so lets celebrate !!!!


I'm rather busy this year. But put me down for next year's party.

wrote:
Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

You are really ignorant. TEOTWAWKI is scheduled for February 3, 2009,
at 2:47 PM EST. That's the date that all analog TV broadcasts in the
USA go dark, leaving nothing but digital signals. Expect riots, the
collapse of civilization, and the rapture of the technically literate
who have known since 1996 that it was coming.

You are really ignorant. TEOTWAWKI is scheduled for February 3, 2009,
at 2:47 PM EST. That's the date that all analog TV broadcasts in the
USA go dark, leaving nothing but digital signals. Expect riots, the
collapse of civilization, and the rapture of the technically literate
who have known since 1996 that it was coming.

ahh the original date was 2002 and its sure to get pushed back some
more.

government in action set a date but dont require digital tuners from
the get go, then figure in the $$ from the bandwith sale knowing its
not going to happen.

balanced budgets are a thing of the past with Iraq war draing $ cost is
now about 3 trillion and climbing

wrote:
Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well, take a break from your preparations and join everyone else on
earth for the last celebration on earth. Join your friends and
neighbors in the streets, drink all your liquor, shoot your guns and
fireworks, and take all you prescription and non-prescription drugs at
once. The celebration begins tomorrow at 8AM sharp, EST. Please join
the fun !!!

The end is here, so lets celebrate !!!!

Armageddon outahere!

wrote:

ahh the original date was 2002 and its sure to get pushed back some
more.

The original legislation was passed in 1996. It was originally
scheduled for 2002, then 2006, and now 2009. This time it's going to
happen. Believe it. Congress appropriated $1.5 billion for converter
boxes, but that doesn't mean that people's remotes will work.
Shortages will also be inevitable, since manufacturing and distributing
200 million converter boxes is completely beyond the realm of
possibility.

You notice the switchover is scheduled right after the 2008 general
election, giving people almost 2 years to cool off before the next
general election.

I was serious about expecting riots, as people spill into the streets
because they are unable to watch TV. Maybe it will snow.

Larry Caldwell wrote:
wrote:

ahh the original date was 2002 and its sure to get pushed back some
more.

The original legislation was passed in 1996. It was originally
scheduled for 2002, then 2006, and now 2009. This time it's going to
happen. Believe it. Congress appropriated $1.5 billion for converter
boxes, but that doesn't mean that people's remotes will work.
Shortages will also be inevitable, since manufacturing and distributing
200 million converter boxes is completely beyond the realm of
possibility.

You notice the switchover is scheduled right after the 2008 general
election, giving people almost 2 years to cool off before the next
general election.

I was serious about expecting riots, as people spill into the streets
because they are unable to watch TV. Maybe it will snow.

So - do those of us who have digital tv, broadband connections
and HD get to - not worry about this ?

Larry Caldwell wrote:


I was serious about expecting riots, as people spill into the streets
because they are unable to watch TV.

No doubt you were.

AL

wrote:
Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well, take a break from your preparations and join everyone else on
earth for the last celebration on earth. Join your friends and
neighbors in the streets, drink all your liquor, shoot your guns and
fireworks, and take all you prescription and non-prescription drugs at
once. The celebration begins tomorrow at 8AM sharp, EST. Please join
the fun !!!

The end is here, so lets celebrate !!!!

According to Certain Sinister Forces in the Mid East, it was supposed
to end two days ago.

We're still waiting, Hameed.

W : )

High Miles wrote:
Larry Caldwell wrote:
wrote:

ahh the original date was 2002 and its sure to get pushed back some
more.

The original legislation was passed in 1996. It was originally
scheduled for 2002, then 2006, and now 2009. This time it's going to
happen. Believe it. Congress appropriated $1.5 billion for converter
boxes, but that doesn't mean that people's remotes will work.
Shortages will also be inevitable, since manufacturing and distributing
200 million converter boxes is completely beyond the realm of
possibility.

You notice the switchover is scheduled right after the 2008 general
election, giving people almost 2 years to cool off before the next
general election.

I was serious about expecting riots, as people spill into the streets
because they are unable to watch TV. Maybe it will snow.

So - do those of us who have digital tv, broadband connections
and HD get to - not worry about this ?

Anybody that has freakin' cable or satellite doesn't have to worry. It
only affects over the air broadcast of analog TV. It's a non story.

Old_Timer wrote:
On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:49:34 -0500, High Miles
wrote:

Larry Caldwell wrote:
wrote:

ahh the original date was 2002 and its sure to get pushed back some
more.
The original legislation was passed in 1996. It was originally
scheduled for 2002, then 2006, and now 2009. This time it's going to
happen. Believe it. Congress appropriated $1.5 billion for converter
boxes, but that doesn't mean that people's remotes will work.
Shortages will also be inevitable, since manufacturing and distributing
200 million converter boxes is completely beyond the realm of
possibility.

You notice the switchover is scheduled right after the 2008 general
election, giving people almost 2 years to cool off before the next
general election.

I was serious about expecting riots, as people spill into the streets
because they are unable to watch TV. Maybe it will snow.

So - do those of us who have digital tv, broadband connections
and HD get to - not worry about this ?

Just for the record, upstairs in a spare bedroom, I have a rotary
dial telephone that is still plugged in and working. I also believe
that I may a record player up there that can play a 78 RPM record
and/or an 8 track. I have not worried about this at all.

Old_Timer

Ya know - as long as books still work.........................life is
good.

wrote in message
...
Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well, take a break from your preparations and join everyone else on
earth for the last celebration on earth. Join your friends and
neighbors in the streets, drink all your liquor, shoot your guns and
fireworks, and take all you prescription and non-prescription drugs at
once. The celebration begins tomorrow at 8AM sharp, EST. Please join
the fun !!!

The end is here, so lets celebrate !!!!


Oh No!!

It's getting later in the day. Did I miss it?

Bob

Bob wrote:
wrote in message
...
Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well, take a break from your preparations and join everyone else on
earth for the last celebration on earth. Join your friends and
neighbors in the streets, drink all your liquor, shoot your guns and
fireworks, and take all you prescription and non-prescription drugs at
once. The celebration begins tomorrow at 8AM sharp, EST. Please join
the fun !!!

The end is here, so lets celebrate !!!!


Oh No!!

It's getting later in the day. Did I miss it?

Bob

Extensions will be granted to those who received their notice late.

"Bob" wrote in message
. ..

wrote in message
...
Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well, take a break from your preparations and join everyone else on
earth for the last celebration on earth. Join your friends and
neighbors in the streets, drink all your liquor, shoot your guns and
fireworks, and take all you prescription and non-prescription drugs at
once. The celebration begins tomorrow at 8AM sharp, EST. Please join
the fun !!!

The end is here, so lets celebrate !!!!


Oh No!!

It's getting later in the day. Did I miss it?

Bob

Do not worry about the end of the world. It's already tomorrow in
Australia. To paraphrase Charles Schultz.

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:44:30 -0700, Larry Caldwell wrote:
wrote:

ahh the original date was 2002 and its sure to get pushed back some
more.

The original legislation was passed in 1996. It was originally
scheduled for 2002, then 2006, and now 2009. This time it's going to
happen. Believe it. Congress appropriated $1.5 billion for converter
boxes, but that doesn't mean that people's remotes will work.
Shortages will also be inevitable, since manufacturing and distributing
200 million converter boxes is completely beyond the realm of
possibility.

You notice the switchover is scheduled right after the 2008 general
election, giving people almost 2 years to cool off before the next
general election.

I was serious about expecting riots, as people spill into the streets
because they are unable to watch TV. Maybe it will snow.

People won't spill out into the streets because people who live where
there are streets (as opposed to roads) have cable. g

According to the FCC website, Feb 17, 2009 is the last day for analog
broadcasting. Also, "By March 2007, all TVs (and other devices that are
designed to receive broadcast television signals) are required to have
digital tuners built in."

On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:15:58 +0000, Ann wrote:

People won't spill out into the streets because people who live where
there are streets (as opposed to roads) have cable. g

I once got drafted into a panel at a sci-fi convention. The topic was
about how history might be changed if we'd had cable TV in the 1700's. One
of our conclusions was that the American Revolution would not have
happened because nobody wanted to miss their shows.

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:55:42 -0500, theend wrote:

Are you preparing for the end of the world?

Remember about 8 years ago when some kook's followers believed his
prediction that the world would end on a certain day? They all went out
and ran up huge debts, figuring they wouldn't be around to have to pay the
bills. The world didn't end, but instead of being thankful to still be
alive they all sat around moaning about how much money they owed.

You just can't please some people. /

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Let's hope God made a backup.

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:58:24 -0500, arachnid wrote:

On Sat, 26 Aug 2006 03:15:58 +0000, Ann wrote:

People won't spill out into the streets because people who live where
there are streets (as opposed to roads) have cable. g

I once got drafted into a panel at a sci-fi convention. The topic was
about how history might be changed if we'd had cable TV in the 1700's. One
of our conclusions was that the American Revolution would not have
happened because nobody wanted to miss their shows.

At a minimum, the troops would have headed to the nearest saloon for
Monday (or Sunday) night football.

wrote in message

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well where I live it's already tomorrow by your reckoning and I have
to tell you that things are still very quiet and peaceful here

ATTENTION EVERYONE

The world will end in approximately one minute. Prepare to die now !
You have one minute to pray to your chosen God for your eternal
salvation.

Goodbye

----------------


On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 23:55:42 -0500, wrote:

Are you preparing for the end of the world?

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Well, take a break from your preparations and join everyone else on
earth for the last celebration on earth. Join your friends and
neighbors in the streets, drink all your liquor, shoot your guns and
fireworks, and take all you prescription and non-prescription drugs at
once. The celebration begins tomorrow at 8AM sharp, EST. Please join
the fun !!!

The end is here, so lets celebrate !!!!

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:50:18 -0500, High Miles
wrote:

Old_Timer wrote:
On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:49:34 -0500, High Miles
wrote:

Larry Caldwell wrote:
wrote:

ahh the original date was 2002 and its sure to get pushed back some
more.
The original legislation was passed in 1996. It was originally
scheduled for 2002, then 2006, and now 2009. This time it's going to
happen. Believe it. Congress appropriated $1.5 billion for converter
boxes, but that doesn't mean that people's remotes will work.
Shortages will also be inevitable, since manufacturing and distributing
200 million converter boxes is completely beyond the realm of
possibility.

You notice the switchover is scheduled right after the 2008 general
election, giving people almost 2 years to cool off before the next
general election.

I was serious about expecting riots, as people spill into the streets
because they are unable to watch TV. Maybe it will snow.

So - do those of us who have digital tv, broadband connections
and HD get to - not worry about this ?

Just for the record, upstairs in a spare bedroom, I have a rotary
dial telephone that is still plugged in and working. I also believe
that I may a record player up there that can play a 78 RPM record
and/or an 8 track. I have not worried about this at all.

Old_Timer

Ya know - as long as books still work.........................life is
good.

I hate to tell you this, but in 2010, all books will be converted to
HiRez. All current books will become obsolete and to insure that you
do not attempt to read them, a satellite will send ultrasonic sound
pulses, guided by laser technology. These beams of energy will
penetrate every outdated book in the world. The result will be all
words will be scrambled in every old style book on earth, rendering
them useless. Libraries, legal offices, and universities will be
affected the most. Plans are already under way to convert these old
books to fuel sources in order to eliminate flooding the landfills
with old books, magazines, and other reading materials.

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:15:32 -0500, arachnid
wrote:

On Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:55:42 -0500, theend wrote:

Are you preparing for the end of the world?

Remember about 8 years ago when some kook's followers believed his
prediction that the world would end on a certain day? They all went out
and ran up huge debts, figuring they wouldn't be around to have to pay the
bills. The world didn't end, but instead of being thankful to still be
alive they all sat around moaning about how much money they owed.

You just can't please some people. /

You know tomorrow will be the end, as Armageddon nears.........

Let's hope God made a backup.


God's too stupid for that :-)