New Moon Preparedness: 3 Days, 3 Ways

Time passes. Even when it seems impossible. Even when each tick of the second hand aches like the pulse of blood behind a bruise. It passes unevenly, in strange lurches and dragging lulls, but pass it does. Even for me.


Indeed!


Premiere weekend is upon us! And if you are smart, and not lucky enough to have the stamina of a vampire, you have already decided to take the day off on Friday after being up all night long with Edward. It just makes good sense. That means you have a three day New Moon weekend, and what could make more sense than to prepare for every contingency. Your friends at Team Dear show you how.* We have co-opted the public service motivational campaign urging you to prepare for New Moon emergencies and disasters for a minimum of 3 days.

Step 1 - Make a Plan!

How will your group meet up and stick together? It is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. You will want to identify a group leader, or co-leaders. Be sure every member of your group knows how to get in contact with one of the team leaders. You might want to program one of their phone numbers into your cell phone as TDH (Team Deer Hotline).

Depending on your circumstances the first important decision is when will you go? Will you see the movie once during premiere weekend? Twice? Thrice? You may want to visit the theatre in advance to plan your lining-up strategy. Will you buy popcorn and diet coke? Will you share or each get your own? Make sure each member of your group is well informed about all possible contingencies. Drawing a diagram is helpful.Get together well in advance of New Moon Weekend to conduct drills.

Step 2 - Get a Kit!

When preparing for a New Moon emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: beverages, snacks, and warmth.

Recommended items:

• Beverages! I'll say no more.
  
• Snacks - at least a 3 day supply.
• Music may be critical to your survival. Check local ordinances; your city may only allow acoustic instruments. Bring small ones, like a ukulele.
  
• And also a coconut.
• First aid kit: smelling salts, extra underwear.
  
• Whistles and/or flares to signal for help.
• A copy of the New Moon book.
  
• Moist towelettes, hand sanitizer. (Have you seen some of the questionable types on Team Edward?)
• Cell phones
• Portable swooning couch.

Our deer Mr. Pattinson is prepared. Are you?

Step 3 - Be Informed!

Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. Are you prepared?
Because we aren't!


*We reserve the right to withold important strategic information and geographic details so as not to ruin our own enjoyment of New Moon by giving you mad New Mooning skillz to compete with ours. We may withhold details about Edward's penis.