Pre-computer technology brings Y2K to I-House early
July 27th all was well until a faulty valve, an overflowing drip tray and a very old boiler decided to pack it in. Chaos resulted when the water began to flow freely from the Office ceiling and light fittings. Luckily for us Diane and Cynthia were at hand to collect the water in a series of bins. The electricity was turned off to the Office. In doing so the electricity was also turned off in G and J decks. This triggered the phone and fire systems to go to battery backup. The water main was also shut down stopping flow to the entire House. Somehow the hot water heaters were also affected throughout the House. Coincidently at the time technicians were replacing hardware to the fire alarm system.So a recap of this Pre-Millennium Tension: no electricity, no water, no hot water, no Office all morning and water coming from the ceiling. Will this be typical of how the millennium will begin worldwide? Is this how we want it to begin? Do we have a choice?
The answers: Maybe, Yes and No. The impending crisis will happen only in a matter of time, scientists say. Some scientists report that not only will electricity, water, sewerage and gas be effected, but also the transportation of beer and the production of those little cocktail umbrellas.
One rumour that we have received here at the Wombat Dump is that 7 elevens will actually close and Slurpee machines will break down at the stroke of midnight December 31st 1999. Our suggestion is to buy as many Slurpees as you can fit in your freezer and then sell them to friends for an even more outrageous price. We do however hope that everyone enjoys the bringing in of the new year/century/millennium however they see fit.