I've asked myself many times how I feel about having been so superbly well-prepared, and the answer is always the same: I feel a little sheepish, but I'm glad I did it.
For me, it wasn't about being right, it was just about being prepared, and I'm a risk-averse person. So the stored canned goods and empty water containers waiting to be filled gave me a warm, happy feeling during the months of waiting, which was much better for my health than the anxiety I would have felt otherwise.
I certainly never felt ridiculed on the Y2K boards. I thought it was a great place to share ideas.
None of my preparations have been wasted: the food is gradually being consumed. I make a wonderful curried tuna, rice, and canned veggie casserole. The stored tap water is gradually making its way into the washing machine. The cans of chili and baked beans (I don't really like them, but I lost my head at Costco one day <g>) will go into the Lenten canned goods collection next week. The Coleman stove and propane are going to the church youth group when the camping season begins.
I rejoiced in the problem-free celebration shared by so many hundreds of millions around the globe.
My only regret is that I never got to host Cheeky, kholt, and the others I invited in case of disaster. What fun that would have been!
Oh...and does anybody need a rotary phone? <vbg>
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