Transcript of voice memo, dated 15th July 2023:
They call me eccentric. They label my actions as the whims of a madman with too much money. But this… this isn’t madness. This is foresight. This is Harold, dictating my vision for what will be my crowning achievement. A sanctuary amidst turmoil. A testament to survival amid chaos. I have enlisted the aid of a renowned luxury house builder to turn this vision into reality on the Mornington Peninsula. It’s a place of tranquillity and seclusion, a refuge from the world. A perfect location for my plans.
Initial designs are beyond breathtaking. Envision expansive spaces that harmonise with the natural landscape. A fusion of ultra-modern architecture and time-tested structural integrity. Picture panoramic vistas of the sea. Sun-drenched rooms filled with natural light. The house is fitted with state-of-the-art facilities. A palace, some might say. Yet, it is much more than that. It’s a fortress, a sanctuary. Its true purpose – a bastion against the apocalypse – remains hidden, yet always at the forefront of my mind.
As the first bricks are laid and construction begins, I can barely contain my excitement. To the new home builders for properties on the Mornington Peninsula, this might seem like just another job, another rich man’s project. But I see it for what it truly is. A lifeline. A bastion of safety in a world that teeters on the brink of chaos.
This haven is the physical manifestation of my vision for survival, for continuity in the face of disaster. It’s a bold statement, a testament to my indomitable will to endure. I have placed my faith, my life, in the skilled hands of these builders. It’s a symbiotic relationship; I provide them with the means to create, and they equip me with the tools to survive. Their understanding of the project might be limited now, but I have faith that they will comprehend the gravity of our undertaking eventually.
Remember this: to be prepared is to invite ridicule. To be unprepared is to invite disaster. This is Harold, signing off for today. Stay prepared, stay vigilant.
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