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Technology Stocks : Discuss Year 2000 Issues -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lane3 who wrote (7999)	8/14/1999 1:41:00 PM
From: J. Nelson	Respond to of 9818

City Approved the rental of a Y2K Generator !!! What is going on Fear of no lights in City hall??? I am reading that a city in Wisconsin has paid $63,000 to rent a generator for 3 months. The city utilities wins in recommendation to rent the unit after intensive research into the matter. Hmmm would not sound good for the Wis. Power and Gas company right about now. It seems the utilities director stated "I don't have the confidence that everything is going to run perfectly. ""I want us to be prepared"... If the main power is down will the rental support everything?? in the city??? Now that's the way every person is reading the news page! My wife pointed out that the city would be covered due to the one generator. Boy will she find the blackout hard to live with now. They stated in the common Council meeting it was like paying for term life ins. Yes one alderman said "" The value you receive comes from the peace of mind. You are compensated if something does happen". And it will IMO. Heck only 100,000 + people live in that city and a generator with a price tag of $500,000.00 is rented for 3 months at $63,000 total that's going to give the nice folks in one city of Wisconsin peace of mind. You just have to love what some people think will cure Y2K..... I find it funny how some are going to 'BE PREPARED' Well I, have to rush out and buy //// rent a generator now as the wife found out the lawn may not get cut with no power! Have a great weekend everyone.. Regards, Jim.....

To: Lane3 who wrote (7999)	8/14/1999 1:58:00 PM
From: JBTFD	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

Here's a document you might find handy: st4.yahoo.com It gives the shelf life of grocery items, along with manufacturer's codes for dating. Mark

To: Lane3 who wrote (7999)	8/14/1999 2:18:00 PM
From: Ken	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

Karen: I would suggest subtracting from your inventory those items that will lose their nutritional content in less than 9 months. I think Bearcub's figures of 1800 and 1200 are low. Remember, far more physical exertion will be necessary next year than during normal times. A hint for prep: buy a substantial amount of gravy for next year, watching for expiration dates; this will make a lot of foods far more appealing than otherwise. Same with Thai and other Asian soy sauces(not japanese) for rice. I would recommend buying a number of various types of rice for variety.