Zompoc Diaries: May 2010

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

Hey, readers.

This being the first post and all, I figured I should introduce myself.

I'm Sergei Velkovanov. I'm a building contractor specializing in Panic Rooms and Underground structures, specifically, Secure Underground Server Bunkers, storm shelters, fallout shelters and the like. I've finished around 25 small to medium sized projects so far, and am looking for more contracts. I have a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University. I Graduated in May of 1998.

I was just hired by a local guy to design and build a large underground bunker for his family and close friends for the inevitable Shit hitting the fan. I'm very skeptical about any "Apocalyptic" fads, conspiracy theories and the like. None of the "prophetic" rants about the "End of the World" have happened; The dates have come and gone with not so much as a few incidents of mass suicide. I don't buy into them. On the other hand, however, I do consider these threats of nuclear war, invasion or government takeover as something to look into and prepare for. Growing up in Russia, I saw the fear and panic during the Cold war, and how shitty it is when the government gets too powerful and begins oppressing her people. I've learned that being prepared is necessary. I've also learned that at some point, the government needs to be put into it's place. They need to be reminded that their reach is getting a little long.

But back to my Client. I know him pretty well. I've done other Minor Remodeling projects for him in the past. His name, for the sake of confidentiality, is JL. . I am quite familiar with the piece of land he wants to build on. I hunted there before he bought it. It would definitely be a prime location for the type of build he wants. I've got all of the technical drawings done, and just need the green light to break ground. It's going to be the largest bunker I've built so far, but It should be relatively simple.

While I'm working on the project, my Wife and I will be living on site in my Earthroamer, a ruggedized, durable motorhome built on a beefed up Ford F650 chassis.

After doing some research about Lansing, my current city of residence, I found out that there are 2 existing fallout shelters in the city. One of which is a city-owned bunker under the Capital Area District Library at Capitol Avenue and Kalamazoo street. The other is a privately owned shelter under the greenhouses at the Peckum factory on Grand River avenue, west of Lansing. If something does happen, the shelters can only accept about 1500 each.

-SV