Dear God, Somebody Help Them
Posted By Ardellis on June 14, 2007
Elizabeth Bear is on a writers’ retreat. It seemed to have started off pretty well, but if you follow the entries along…
Well, I think there’s something seriously wrong in North Carolina, and I think it may have taken out a good number of talented writers. At least a couple of whom I like as people as well.
Or Bear could be playing with us. Maybe.
Of course I was relieved to see that had Richard made it as of her last post, but poor Gavin! At least he went down looking maginificent.
(transposing the “richard” and the “had” makes much more sense. please understand, I’m overcome with worry.)
I know. You must be a wreck! Andy and I are heading to Philly tomorrow. Do you think we ought to skip WizardCon? We could gather a rescue party and go in after them.
I sure hope it doesn’t come to that, but if I haven’t heard from Richard by tomorrow I might take you up on it.
You guys should concentrate on your own safe travels. I’ve seen elsewhere that this thing is pretty widespread…
I had no idea how widespread it was! We will arm ourselves appropriately.
Our cells will be on. If worst comes to worst, call us.
That’s it.
I’m packing my viking hammer.
I always feel better whem I’m carrying a 15 lb block of cold cast metal at the end of a solid oak handle.
The cavalry’s a comin’!
I know I’d feel better if I had a real sword. I bet WizardCon will be a great place to pick up other prepared, like-minded folks.
Still no word from Richard or Kelly, but she’s the queen of such contingency plans. I’m keeping the faith.
From what iI’ve gleaned from reading Kirkman’s ‘Walking Dead’, smashing their skulls seems to be just as effective as a blade, and there’s less chance of getting your weapon stuck. I’ll stick with the hammer.
If I know Kelly, she’ll meet up with a zombie who feels some inexplicable compulsion to protect her from his brethren horde.
Ha! You are so right about Kelly.
Oh, I know that smashing skulls is as effective if not more than a sword, but I don’t have any training with a hammer and I’d like all my hours of Shim Gum Do to be put to good use, you know?
I’d forgotten all about that!
Fortunately, my ’smash ‘em in da head til they stop squirming’ technique requires very little training, just strong arms.
Damn we’d look good back to back, though.