boon's log 0407.01: Like filled quivers...

Do you still remember how they used to (or very still do) teach about how important it is to keep your "quivers*" filled in church?

Psalm 127:4-5 (New International Version)
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.
5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

*quiver - noun. a case for holding or carrying arrows.

How true it is, that prior to going into any battle (in the days of old), that we need to make sure that our quivers are well equipped and filled with arrows - now we just need the dough to buy enough ammo before going into battle - but same concept.

AND, how true it is, that at home when "battling" with erm... your baby's discharges or excretions, you will need to make sure that you are fully geared and equipped for the multiple battles that you are going to face. Well, you basically have three types of arrows or ammos, and here they are...


Disposable [click for larger view]

First up you have the disposable option. Though it can only be used once, but within a single use, the diaper is easy to use and is able to withstand up to 5 small charges and 1 major frag-grenade. Due to the high impact capacity, the diaper is slightly higher priced that the following options.


Recycle-able [click for larger view]

Next up is the Napkin or locally known as lamping("g" is usually silent). This piece of equipment is very volatile. Engaging the Napkin may need special attention and training, and may prove to be a hassle to some, but the attractive characteristic of the Napkin lies in that it is recycle-able. The other drawback is that it can only be used once, everytime it is "re-charged". Cost is also another attractive reason for choosing the Napkin.

NOTE: So far, the first two gears introduced above have a similar "PLUS" characteristic - that is, they are able to handle the "attacks" almost real-time. The following, however, you will need to have a special-ops officer that is able to predict accurately when the charges will be released and when to engage the weapon.


Fire-in-the-hole [click for larger view]

And last but not least, the bomb-charge-disposer. This gear can be re-used as many times as you want, and it's cheap, and easily acquired. This C4-type-protection equipment is able to withstand the most nasty of "bombs". You will however, need to summon the bomb-squad afterwards to safely dis-arm the bomb.

You will need to make sure that you are fully loaded with one of the above (if not all of them), in order to sustain the "flaming arrows" that are going to be aimed at you...

It's very hard to have a favroutite equipment comparing the three above as each has it's own individual pros and cons. Like for example, the napkin is more breathable compared to the diaper (while the potty is totally breathable, right?) but when the baby goes to sleep at night, it is more convenient to have her wear the diaper to avoid waking her up everytime for a nappy change. Cost, of course, is another driving factor. As the babe grows older, obviously the potty would be the best choice (if not the actual toilet itself). But that's a story saved for the future, ain't it?

So, get 'em quivers filled up, mate!

boon out...