Peckhamgatecrasher

deleted. Poor judgment on my part (must go and get nicotine).

You are right BN5. The American one is aimed more at those who live in areas prone to regular tornado and forest fire type areas who would get some warning. However, not a bad thing to have a comprehensive list that can be whittled down.

Here's a list from an American website (Flylady). Of course, this presupposes you have a little time to grab things. Obviously, in case of dire emergency, just get people out: 1. PEOPLE: Have a plan for getting out of the house and make sure everyone knows it. Have an emergency bag of food and water for your family. Include wholesome snacks and treats for the children: dried fruit, nuts, peanut butter, crackers and granola bars. 2. PETS: Keep pet carriers and leashes readily available to lead pets to safety. Also take pet food with you. 3. PICTURES: Keep negatives or CDs of pictures in a lock box or at a family member's home. Have picture albums in one place ready to grab and go at a moments notice. 4. PAPERS: Have all your important papers in a lock box at a bank and only keep copies at the house. This keeps you from panicking. If you have them at home then put them in a folder that you can easily grab if you have to move fast. Color code it so you can find it! 5. PRESCRIPTIONS: Take your medications with you. Don't forget the ones that have to be refrigerated like insulin. Have small ice chest and cold packs readily accessible to pack and go. If you have babies; remember their formula or medications. 6. PURSES and PETRO: This is where you keep your identification, credit cards and cash. Keep a stash of cash for emergencies and grab it. You may not be able to use an ATM in the event of a power outage. Make sure your car always has a half a tank of gas. 7. PROPER CLOTHES and COMFORT ITEMS: According to the weather conditions; gather up a change of clothes along with outer clothing: coats, rain gear, boots, gloves and hats. If you have babies remember diapers. Remember to grab your children's favorite blanket, stuffed animal or toy. A game or a deck of cards could keep them occupied and calm too. 8. PLANNER/CALENDAR/CONTROL JOURNAL: These documents have all the information you will need from phone numbers, insurance numbers and important dates. They are small and filled with things you don't have to try to remember. 9. PERSONAL PROTECTION: Many of us still have that time of the month. Be sure and grab a box of your preferred protection. It may be hard to find if you have been evacuated. Stress can cause our bodies to do strange things too. So be prepared. Take medication for cramps too. 10. PHONES, RADIOS, FUEL FOR THE CAR: Many of us have cell phones now. Always keep them charged up and have a charger in the car or an extra battery. They may not work in the event of power outages, but then they might. Know which local radio station has emergency bulletins. Keep your battery powered radio tuned to that local station and have plenty of batteries for it. Also keep a old type regular phone that does not operate with electricity. GAS PUMPS don't work without power either. You can't leave if your car is on empty. So keep your car fuel tank topped off when it hits a half of tank. This way you will have gas to drive at least a couple of hours. Evacuation routes are usually bumper to bumper traffic. Having a tank filled will keep you less stressed.

Rub Vicks on soles of feet - weird, but it helps with a cough for young ones.

Go west, young man. Or to Wales at least - happens all the time there.

The Manna Society (for homeless people) in Bermondsey appreciates donations. Here's a link to their webpage: Manna Society

Cheeky whippersnapper. Just wanted to know what I have to look forward to. Can't wait!

I'd love an old fashioned please, with ice. Alas, I caught it too. I hid my eyes for the bunion op but was too slow for that one.

Bah, humbug!

You could be right - another wicket just gone. May I come round and watch Slumdog?

Put TMS on and dabble in some DIY.

Not looking very hopeful: 188-5.

Don't worry Cyn, at least you don't carry hairspray in your manbag.

Probably thinking of their wedding list at Carrol Boyes rather than the game in hand.

Would a history of Partick Thistle do?

I was imagining scenarios where you would have time on your hands and only access to a Bible. Prison seemed a good option. Cheap jibe - ignore it.

Oops - sorry Kels.

Seem to remember the Dog & Duck [Youngs] was worth commuting to Croydon for.

Come on, Kels, rhubarb and custard MCC initials ain't that hard to work out

Oh Mandy, you came and you gave without taking. One of the poshest gals I know is called that. ps - what happened to the "Who am I thread?"

Always have a member of the Nephilim on your basketball team.

What's not to love about the Girl Pipers, Atila?

?150 is ludicrous unless you are very close to the couple and very rich. ?75 is more than generous. Don't invite me to your weddings - I'll only stump up a board game.

Cripes - is prison that boring? Incest not outlawed until time of Moses. See Leviticus.

Sorry Brendan - blame Vanessa Feltz! This is the number to ring for financial or physical donations. Southwark Council Residents Assoc: 020 7939 3670