TGIF! So long, work week.

With an entirely predictable lack of good judgment, DFO has conscripted me into the content mines. Little do they know the only thing I write is code and dry technical texts.  Of course, I’m not here for my writing, but some writing needs to be written anyways. So how about a survival tip?

Survival – Personal Edition

With fall upon us, it’s time to look ahead and prepare for winter. So, let’s talk about surviving an avalanche! Ok, odds are pretty low, but there are a few things you can do to improve those odds.

• First, don’t play dead. That will make you actually dead.
• Gear up. You’re going to need a beacon, an avalanche probe, and a small collapsable shovel.
• Find a few suckers, friends, and/or strangers to accompany you in the wilderness. The more the merrier, but they all need the above mentioned equipment and sense of adventure.
• Find some avalanche territory. Look for new snow on the side of a mountain. It also helps if there are some reckless snowmobilers about. They’re really good at starting them.
• Wait for said avalanche.
• When the snow arrives starting trying to swim, free-style method, to help stay on top of the snow.
• When that fails and you’re covered, hope that one of those folks with you didn’t get buried and saw you. They should be poking you shortly with their probe and then digging you out.
• At this point, you’re probably too hurt to dig yourself out. If not, try to clear a space out in front of you and spit. Pay attention to which way the spit falls. Then start digging in the opposite direction.

If you’re still reading this, congrats! You survived the avalanche using only your wits, cunning, and bold decision-making in a time of crisis.

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Survival – Species Edition

Time to put the sexy in Friday!

Enjoy the weekend, folks! Alright, now let’s get to what’s most important: Commenting and drinking!