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We're Back!!
Enjoy it while you can cause I'm sure it won't last long with Big Brother:
Author: jor
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:36 am
Message:
Now that I have my home sealed in plastic with duct tape I am ready to travel.
Without second guessing, how can I make sure that the hotel I will be staying in has adequate protection? Do I need to bring my own plastic and tape, or do they provide it? If they do not, is that a code violation?
Author: Melissa
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:39 am
Message: I don't know if they will provide it or not. But be careful, a "suspicious" looking person might be in the hotel lobby. In that case, call a Red alert and hide under the nearest concierge desk.
Author: bri19sp
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:26 am
Message: It best to buy your duct tape and plastic sheeting at home. The hotel gift shop will likely gouge you if you decide to buy it there.
I also pack extra suitcases of water and Spam in case of a full fledged Red Alert.
Author: gail
Date: 02/12/2003, 07:32 am
Message: Remember you are supposed to have 3 days supply of water and food in your car as well. Don't know if you are required to seal windows with plastic and duct tape as well, but if you do, you need to stay off toll roads since you won't be able to pay.
If you are flying, don't forget to seal plane windows with same.
Author: joan
Date: 02/12/2003, 07:44 am
Message: Remember to wrap your monkey in plastic sheeting before boarding. And you may as well duct tape his mouth too so he won't bit the flight attendant.
Author: JackOneill
Date: 02/12/2003, 08:45 am
Message: Ah, the rebirth of the infamous "monkey" thread.
How long will it last?!?
Author: Yawn_boring
Date: 02/12/2003, 09:05 am
Message: What about my salami? Should I wrap my salami in plastic too?
Author: jor
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:36 am
Message:
Now that I have my home sealed in plastic with duct tape I am ready to travel.
Without second guessing, how can I make sure that the hotel I will be staying in has adequate protection? Do I need to bring my own plastic and tape, or do they provide it? If they do not, is that a code violation?
Author: Melissa
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:39 am
Message: I don't know if they will provide it or not. But be careful, a "suspicious" looking person might be in the hotel lobby. In that case, call a Red alert and hide under the nearest concierge desk.
Author: bri19sp
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:26 am
Message: It best to buy your duct tape and plastic sheeting at home. The hotel gift shop will likely gouge you if you decide to buy it there.
I also pack extra suitcases of water and Spam in case of a full fledged Red Alert.
Author: gail
Date: 02/12/2003, 07:32 am
Message: Remember you are supposed to have 3 days supply of water and food in your car as well. Don't know if you are required to seal windows with plastic and duct tape as well, but if you do, you need to stay off toll roads since you won't be able to pay.
If you are flying, don't forget to seal plane windows with same.
Author: joan
Date: 02/12/2003, 07:44 am
Message: Remember to wrap your monkey in plastic sheeting before boarding. And you may as well duct tape his mouth too so he won't bit the flight attendant.
Author: JackOneill
Date: 02/12/2003, 08:45 am
Message: Ah, the rebirth of the infamous "monkey" thread.
How long will it last?!?
Author: Yawn_boring
Date: 02/12/2003, 09:05 am
Message: What about my salami? Should I wrap my salami in plastic too?
Feb 16th, 2003, 04:59 PM
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author: xxx11
Date: 02/12/2003, 10:11 am
Message: At our local Home Depot they have thought through some things.
First, get clear plastic (the bulk amount is dark). When you put it on all your windows, you wont get any sunlight or be able to see outside.
They sold Periscopes so you dont have to peek from behind the black plastic and risk inhaling (similar to the risks Bill Clinton took). They also had small seed packets and starter soil. This way you can profit from the greenhouse that will be created from plasting up the house.
They also sold small rubber bands. I can only assume these are to make home made condoms, if necessary. Although in my house we would have to be under attack for a few months to benefit.
for the mobile individual, they had quick-release plastic sheathing and duck tape combinations. Pull the yellow tab and secure it on yourself before helping others.
Well done, HOme Depot
Author: cd
Date: 02/12/2003, 10:44 am
Message: Wish I had duct tape stock!!
Author: Budman
Date: 02/12/2003, 10:50 am
Message: I hear there is a run on toilet paper also.
anybody remember years ago when Johnny Carson made a joke about toilet paper shortage? There was a run on toilet paper. ha ha ha
Author: janeygirl
Date: 02/12/2003, 11:14 am
Message: Budman -
I'd forgotten about that toilet paper shortage. My dad made me go buy cases of toilet paper - very embarassing assignment for a 17-year-old girl.
Of course, whenever there was a snowstorm in the forecast he would also make me stock up on peanut butter and cream-style corn, in addition to a case or two of toilet paper. He had some strange priorities.
Author: Topper
Date: 02/12/2003, 11:15 am
Message: If you;re eating peanut butter and cream style corn, you'd better have extra Toliet Paper on hand
thor: joan
Date: 02/12/2003, 11:53 am
Message: This thread is the first one that's made me laugh out loud since R day! Keep it up! Stay away Danny!
Author: GoTravel
Date: 02/12/2003, 11:58 am
Message: Should I wrap myself in plastic and duct tape?
Author: ronkala
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:09 pm
Message: Be sure to bring along luggage with air in it. Once you are sealed in the room you will need a reserve to replace what you used.
Author: xxx11
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:23 pm
Message: I just saw the new Homeland Security public service commercial on CNN.
"Duct Tape and Cover" I swear June Cleaver did the voice over!
Author: tommy
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:26 pm
Message: Hey GoTravel - that's a great idea! As Valentine's Day approaches, take off all your clothes and wrap yourself up in clear plastic and duct tape. Then greet your loved one at the door when he/she returns home from work. It's a great way to keep up the romance and stay safe in these troubled times.
Date: 02/12/2003, 10:11 am
Message: At our local Home Depot they have thought through some things.
First, get clear plastic (the bulk amount is dark). When you put it on all your windows, you wont get any sunlight or be able to see outside.
They sold Periscopes so you dont have to peek from behind the black plastic and risk inhaling (similar to the risks Bill Clinton took). They also had small seed packets and starter soil. This way you can profit from the greenhouse that will be created from plasting up the house.
They also sold small rubber bands. I can only assume these are to make home made condoms, if necessary. Although in my house we would have to be under attack for a few months to benefit.
for the mobile individual, they had quick-release plastic sheathing and duck tape combinations. Pull the yellow tab and secure it on yourself before helping others.
Well done, HOme Depot
Author: cd
Date: 02/12/2003, 10:44 am
Message: Wish I had duct tape stock!!
Author: Budman
Date: 02/12/2003, 10:50 am
Message: I hear there is a run on toilet paper also.
anybody remember years ago when Johnny Carson made a joke about toilet paper shortage? There was a run on toilet paper. ha ha ha
Author: janeygirl
Date: 02/12/2003, 11:14 am
Message: Budman -
I'd forgotten about that toilet paper shortage. My dad made me go buy cases of toilet paper - very embarassing assignment for a 17-year-old girl.
Of course, whenever there was a snowstorm in the forecast he would also make me stock up on peanut butter and cream-style corn, in addition to a case or two of toilet paper. He had some strange priorities.
Author: Topper
Date: 02/12/2003, 11:15 am
Message: If you;re eating peanut butter and cream style corn, you'd better have extra Toliet Paper on hand
thor: joan
Date: 02/12/2003, 11:53 am
Message: This thread is the first one that's made me laugh out loud since R day! Keep it up! Stay away Danny!
Author: GoTravel
Date: 02/12/2003, 11:58 am
Message: Should I wrap myself in plastic and duct tape?
Author: ronkala
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:09 pm
Message: Be sure to bring along luggage with air in it. Once you are sealed in the room you will need a reserve to replace what you used.
Author: xxx11
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:23 pm
Message: I just saw the new Homeland Security public service commercial on CNN.
"Duct Tape and Cover" I swear June Cleaver did the voice over!
Author: tommy
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:26 pm
Message: Hey GoTravel - that's a great idea! As Valentine's Day approaches, take off all your clothes and wrap yourself up in clear plastic and duct tape. Then greet your loved one at the door when he/she returns home from work. It's a great way to keep up the romance and stay safe in these troubled times.
Feb 16th, 2003, 05:02 PM
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Author: GoTravel
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:36 pm
Message: How do I get the duct tape off my body without taking my skin off?
Author: cd
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:42 pm
Message: Goo Be Gone!
Author: Patrick
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:49 pm
Message: tommy, I've heard of safe sex, but trying to do some love-making while completely wrapped in plastic and duct tape is taking safe sex to a whole new level.
Or did you mean for the loved one to "unwrap" you first?
Author: xxx11
Date: 02/12/2003, 12:59 pm
Message: Patrick,
Tommy can bring a small pair of scissors to cut away key areas. Also, use two sided tape to wrap both yourself and your girfriend. Please, don't eat corn while stuck together.
Author: Bird
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:06 pm
Message: I wonder if there's edible duct tape in sensual colors to go along with the edible under clothing?
Author: buckeyemom
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:06 pm
Message: If you slather yourself with vaseline the duct tape won't stick...
Author: xxx11
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:09 pm
Message: come on bird, men like the lights on.. so its a rush to get transparent duct tape in my house...
Author: nina
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:10 pm
Message: Assuming we are able to seal off the room to prevent any poison air from seeping in, about how long do you think it will be before we suffocate?
So which is more painful, poison or lack of oxygen? Is it just me, or does no one else see just how silly this is? So much for expert advice..
Author: buckeyemom
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:12 pm
Message: I am going to herd my dh, my kids, my 2 dogs, the cat, the bird, the hamster into a sealed up room for an indefinite amount of time? Yea right.
Author: joan
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:13 pm
Message: We all see it, Nina, that's why we're joking about it. Except for Al that is.
Buckeye, I think we should slather ourselves with peanut butter and creamed corn. Nothing will stick to that. But don't forget the toilet paper of course...
Author: buckeyemom
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:17 pm
Message: Since my dh buys toilet paper by the case from Sam's Club I am covered..
Author: nina
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:22 pm
Message: Yeah, but there are people actually believing that some tarps and duct tape are going to save them! No kidding, they're running out of the stuff at the stores...Maybe this was all perpetrated by Sam Walthingstone, the duct tape king of Chicago.
Author: buckeyemom
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:24 pm
Message: The local Walmart here had a run on it. The funniest thing I heard was my cousin's 300 pounds plus wife going out and buying plastic and duct tape. If I were her I would be more worried about all that weight killing me.
Author: JungleCat
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:29 pm
Message: Was there some kind of announcement about a nuclear war or something? It's weird because I haven't seen anything in the news, yet everyone seems to be talking about it. Yesterday, my idiot friend sent an email to everyone asking if anyone had "duck" tape.
Author: Rachel
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:32 pm
Message: The duct tape method will be very effective in sealing our childrens' mouths shut when we tire of them. It's less permanent than Super Glue. You never know, sealed in a room for days on end with teenagers.....I think I'll take my chances without duct tape and plastic.
Author: GoTravel
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:32 pm
Message: Jungle, the government is warning everyone of a terrorist attack with chemical weapons or a dirty bomb and telling everyone to seal their windows if it happens.
Feb 16th, 2003, 05:04 PM
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Author: barcadi
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:45 pm
Message: What is the Homeland Security public service commercial on CNN, we don't get information like this about duck tape and plastic in the UK. Although it is Valtenines on Friday so I may try it out.
Im impressed at how long this thread has been left on for!!.
Author: buckeyemom
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:48 pm
Message: Duct tape vs. a red teddy? Hard decision to make.
kAuthor: tommy
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:00 pm
Message: Do the mole people in the subway need to have plastic and duct tape?
thor: al
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:02 pm
Message: The mole people will survive any kind of attack, just as they have for thousands of years. It's tourists without flashlights that need to worry.
Author: cd
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:11 pm
Message: Nina
Please laugh....Think that duct tape can be worn on "casual nights"
Author: Austin
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:20 pm
Message: Jungle cat...The way I understand it, duct tape was originally called "duck" tape. Supposedly since water would roll off of it like water off a ducks' feathers. It apparently later became known as duct tape.
Just a little tid bit of info I thought I'd share...
Author: Faina
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:23 pm
Message: Plants produce oxygen. Any shortage of potted plants yet?
Author: HaveVisaWillTravel
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:26 pm
Message: Thank you all for the laugh. I admit when I first started reading this thread I was a bit taken back, over these last days, weeks, whatever I actually felt like it was 9/11 again, in one word, scared. And also sad, because I love to travel, especially in Europe and I woke this morning and just don't feel safe. But reading this thread made me make light of the situation, I needed to do that. I have never been afraid to travel, never, but I am a titch now. Thanks for making me laugh. Especially the "plastic wrap vs. red teddy", Decisions, decisions nowadays for the cosmopolitan gal.
Author: Patrick
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:26 pm
Message: I wonder if I have to buy a lot of duct tape due to political problems, if I'll be able to De-Duct it from my income tax?
Author: Rainy
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:29 pm
Message: My duck tape tape came with a free mallard... now on top of being sealed in a room with my rowdy child I have a d*mn duck pooping all over the rug!
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:45 pm
Message: What is the Homeland Security public service commercial on CNN, we don't get information like this about duck tape and plastic in the UK. Although it is Valtenines on Friday so I may try it out.
Im impressed at how long this thread has been left on for!!.
Author: buckeyemom
Date: 02/12/2003, 01:48 pm
Message: Duct tape vs. a red teddy? Hard decision to make.
kAuthor: tommy
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:00 pm
Message: Do the mole people in the subway need to have plastic and duct tape?
thor: al
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:02 pm
Message: The mole people will survive any kind of attack, just as they have for thousands of years. It's tourists without flashlights that need to worry.
Author: cd
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:11 pm
Message: Nina
Please laugh....Think that duct tape can be worn on "casual nights"
Author: Austin
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:20 pm
Message: Jungle cat...The way I understand it, duct tape was originally called "duck" tape. Supposedly since water would roll off of it like water off a ducks' feathers. It apparently later became known as duct tape.
Just a little tid bit of info I thought I'd share...
Author: Faina
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:23 pm
Message: Plants produce oxygen. Any shortage of potted plants yet?
Author: HaveVisaWillTravel
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:26 pm
Message: Thank you all for the laugh. I admit when I first started reading this thread I was a bit taken back, over these last days, weeks, whatever I actually felt like it was 9/11 again, in one word, scared. And also sad, because I love to travel, especially in Europe and I woke this morning and just don't feel safe. But reading this thread made me make light of the situation, I needed to do that. I have never been afraid to travel, never, but I am a titch now. Thanks for making me laugh. Especially the "plastic wrap vs. red teddy", Decisions, decisions nowadays for the cosmopolitan gal.
Author: Patrick
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:26 pm
Message: I wonder if I have to buy a lot of duct tape due to political problems, if I'll be able to De-Duct it from my income tax?
Author: Rainy
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:29 pm
Message: My duck tape tape came with a free mallard... now on top of being sealed in a room with my rowdy child I have a d*mn duck pooping all over the rug!
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Author: GoTravel
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:31 pm
Message: So if a bomb is flying toward me, should I duct?
Author: NYGirl
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:35 pm
Message:
Well, all I can say is, have you ever tried to duct tape a Poodle??
I like the idea of rubber bands, do we shoot them at the attackers? How do I get the dog to hold a rubber band? Would the basement be the best place to go?
I guess portapotties are next?
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Author: ronkala
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:57 pm
Message: What a great shot in the arm for the economy....duct tape and plastic sales.
Author: Alicia
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:02 pm
Message: I've been watching 3M stock today, only went up .32%, perhaps it will jump with GW's new marketing plan.
Author: Sarah
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:10 pm
Message:
Just went for coffee and when asked if the patron would like anything else, the NYC resident in front of me said some duct tape please. We have been hearing humorous references to the duct tape all morning.would like to know when all of the asinine decisions of this administration are going to catch up with them.
Someone please say today!!!!
Author: jenny
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:27 pm
Message: this is hilarious - thanks for a good laugh. We need it !
Author: Lola
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:34 pm
Message:
Since I have so many errands to run and really cannot stay in,even on such a cold day, I have just wound plastic wrap around my body, got the neighbors kids to help with the tape and with my goggles and snorkle mask, I should be ok while running to the market and picking up some travel brochures. I am thinking the next trip may be to Mars.
Author: PamSF
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:39 pm
Message: Oh Jesus! Another thing to add to the "to do" list
1)Buy duct tape and plastic sheeting
followed by
Kiss ass good-bye
Author: iowagirl
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:44 pm
Message: Hey NYGirl: So you've got to worry about duct-taping a poodle, huh? Try living out in the boonies on a farm and worrying about 40 cows. Used to be we just worried about city folks tippin' 'em over. ;-) Now I gotta figure out how to make little plastic-sheet pup tents for them.....
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:31 pm
Message: So if a bomb is flying toward me, should I duct?
Author: NYGirl
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:35 pm
Message:
Well, all I can say is, have you ever tried to duct tape a Poodle??
I like the idea of rubber bands, do we shoot them at the attackers? How do I get the dog to hold a rubber band? Would the basement be the best place to go?
I guess portapotties are next?
( Author: ronkala
Date: 02/12/2003, 02:57 pm
Message: What a great shot in the arm for the economy....duct tape and plastic sales.
Author: Alicia
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:02 pm
Message: I've been watching 3M stock today, only went up .32%, perhaps it will jump with GW's new marketing plan.
Author: Sarah
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:10 pm
Message:
Just went for coffee and when asked if the patron would like anything else, the NYC resident in front of me said some duct tape please. We have been hearing humorous references to the duct tape all morning.would like to know when all of the asinine decisions of this administration are going to catch up with them.
Someone please say today!!!!
Author: jenny
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:27 pm
Message: this is hilarious - thanks for a good laugh. We need it !
Author: Lola
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:34 pm
Message:
Since I have so many errands to run and really cannot stay in,even on such a cold day, I have just wound plastic wrap around my body, got the neighbors kids to help with the tape and with my goggles and snorkle mask, I should be ok while running to the market and picking up some travel brochures. I am thinking the next trip may be to Mars.
Author: PamSF
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:39 pm
Message: Oh Jesus! Another thing to add to the "to do" list
1)Buy duct tape and plastic sheeting
followed by
Kiss ass good-bye
Author: iowagirl
Date: 02/12/2003, 03:44 pm
Message: Hey NYGirl: So you've got to worry about duct-taping a poodle, huh? Try living out in the boonies on a farm and worrying about 40 cows. Used to be we just worried about city folks tippin' 'em over. ;-) Now I gotta figure out how to make little plastic-sheet pup tents for them.....
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Author: Sphinx
Date: 02/12/2003, 04:20 pm
Message: OK, I kid you not.
I talked to my sister yesterday, who said she was going to lay in a supply of plastic sheeting and duct tape. She was wringing her hands over whether she was going to have to get on the roof to reach the upper windows.
Oh, man. Maybe Tom Ridge ought to be a little more specific. ;-)
Author: JCE
Date: 02/12/2003, 04:26 pm
Message: Is that plastic and duct tape in your pocket,or are you just happy to see me?
Author: Waverley
Date: 02/12/2003, 04:43 pm
Message: If they wear only black duct tape in Europe, will the Americans wearing silver duct tape stand out and be too noticeable?
Author: Lola
Date: 02/12/2003, 04:50 pm
Message: Lol, you can wear duct tape in Paris but be sure it is BLACK!
Regarding wrapping the cows in plastic pup tents, that would sort of turn them into some sort of little tv dinners with milk included, no?
Author: travellyn
Date: 02/12/2003, 05:05 pm
Message: If all the Americans in Europe wore black sheeting and duct tape, they'd look like little Darth Vaders running around everywhere, or maybe like Afghani women.
I sure am getting a kick out of this thread. Some of the old creativity is coming back! Let's hope all this duct tape and plastic stuff turns out to be pure silliness.
Author: KT
Date: 02/12/2003, 05:06 pm
Message: Personally, I think this is all part of the economic stimulus package. You know, increase consumer demand for home supplies and all that. Come to think of it, has anybody ever seen Tom Ridge and the CEO of Home Depot in the same place at the same time?
Date: 02/12/2003, 04:20 pm
Message: OK, I kid you not.
I talked to my sister yesterday, who said she was going to lay in a supply of plastic sheeting and duct tape. She was wringing her hands over whether she was going to have to get on the roof to reach the upper windows.
Oh, man. Maybe Tom Ridge ought to be a little more specific. ;-)
Author: JCE
Date: 02/12/2003, 04:26 pm
Message: Is that plastic and duct tape in your pocket,or are you just happy to see me?
Author: Waverley
Date: 02/12/2003, 04:43 pm
Message: If they wear only black duct tape in Europe, will the Americans wearing silver duct tape stand out and be too noticeable?
Author: Lola
Date: 02/12/2003, 04:50 pm
Message: Lol, you can wear duct tape in Paris but be sure it is BLACK!
Regarding wrapping the cows in plastic pup tents, that would sort of turn them into some sort of little tv dinners with milk included, no?
Author: travellyn
Date: 02/12/2003, 05:05 pm
Message: If all the Americans in Europe wore black sheeting and duct tape, they'd look like little Darth Vaders running around everywhere, or maybe like Afghani women.
I sure am getting a kick out of this thread. Some of the old creativity is coming back! Let's hope all this duct tape and plastic stuff turns out to be pure silliness.
Author: KT
Date: 02/12/2003, 05:06 pm
Message: Personally, I think this is all part of the economic stimulus package. You know, increase consumer demand for home supplies and all that. Come to think of it, has anybody ever seen Tom Ridge and the CEO of Home Depot in the same place at the same time?
