"Paranoid", or "Paying Attention"?

Freebore · 05-06-2006, 10:30 PM

I'll get right to the controversy, and the "Stigma" that seems to be attached to the subjects related to Survivalism, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Primitive Skills, Etc.. To many of us, this is a topic of "Just in Case", or "Pray for the best, but prepare for the worst". For others it is a bit of a "Fantasy Scenario". I see no real harm in making this a bit of a "Just in Case" game. I am sure that many examples can be provided where People were not prepared, or able to care for themselves, and they suffered unessesarily, or became a burden for others. Recent, and past events will show that we have vulnerabilities, and the dependencies generated by the marvels of "Modern Living" could leave us disadvantaged at some future time. Take a "Real" look around. How would you fare if the power grid went down for a few days, or the economy declines and you're faced with making sacrifices just to "Make ends Meet". Let's have some fun with this new Sub Forum, and take a look at some of the issues that are facing us today, or might be a problem tomorrow. OBTW, maybe we might need an added "Tinfoil Smiley" to cover those special occasions.

**Scorpion8** · 05-07-2006, 12:01 AM

I'm in. I'm a "just-in-case'r".

And not all of the survivalist topic has to be end-of-days war-type stuff. Alaska is in an active earthquake zone and we're overdue for a big one since the 1964 Good Friday earthquake. You never get warning of that kind of stuff, so.... we stay prepared.

Freebore · 05-07-2006, 12:45 AM

"Be Prepared", That's the Boy Scouts Motto. I used to be one, or maybe I'm still one!

**Scorpion8** · 05-07-2006, 02:10 AM

Once a BoyScout, always a BoyScout !!!

**BigAl** · 05-07-2006, 06:35 AM

Did anyone catch the special on the volcano in Yellowstone? The amount of destruction across the entire country would be unbelievable..

Freebore · 05-07-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAl

Did anyone catch the special on the volcano in Yellowstone? The amount of destruction across the entire country would be unbelievable..

Yes, I saw that one. It would be a big mess if/when that one goes again. I don't think that too many of us would be around long enough to worry about survival issues, at least not in my area. I also saw a Docu-Drama based on that event, it was interesting.

upgrayedd · 04-16-2008, 09:04 AM

Well SAID, Freebore!
I completely agree with this statement. We, as a culture have become so enamoured and dependant on our technology, that if the powergrid went down for a week or two, or basic services were halted for more than a day or so, amny would panic and riot.
Look at how nuts people got last summer when there was tak of fuel rationing on the east cost(which was only a rumor) in the wake of the Hurricans hitting the refineries. people were robbing and stealing fuel and lines at the pumps were NUTS. thats just over GASOLINE!

I will not get caught with my "pants down."
Katrina was a wake up call for me and many others(provided that the government doesn't try to take MY guns away"
OFF SUBJECT..sorry

I also keep some water purification tablets, waterproof matches, thermal blankets, flares and flint and magnesium in a waterproof ammo box for emergency.
Our home is fueled my natural gas and I always keep 4 full propane tanks for the grill.
Bottled water is constantly stocked and rotated.
i don't understand WHY a person, especially with a family, would not prepare themselves for an emergency situation?

s70fan · 05-31-2008, 09:35 AM

You can only be prepared to the degree that you can afford.

Even so, such preparations are only of a temporary nature with a finite supply.

Once you run out of stuff, you're done.

Everyone should have some food, portable shelter and water or means to purify water set aside that will allow you to survive without outside aid for a few weeks or months.
Above all, it is WATER that you need. Americans take this for granted but should the municipal water treatment plants go down this place is no different than any third world shithole where the water can kill you.

Anything more is just pathological. You cannot set yourself up to survive TEOTWAWKI.

I want to re-emphasize this water thing. It is the water that is heavy and bulky and difficult to transport. It is your water supply that will fix you to your current location as long as your home is still standing. In a natural disaster you can replace your home. If it is TEOTWAWKI and you lose your home you are a refugee.

akakjack425 · 10-12-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAl

Did anyone catch the special on the volcano in Yellowstone? The amount of destruction across the entire country would be unbelievable..

YES I DID AND IT WOULD.

robertw · 05-07-2006, 10:58 AM

I am new to this sight and reading different forums,I agree we all must be prepared to take care of ourselves if needed,after living in california for over 25 years, my wife and family would ask what have you got now and my answer was just in case. Then a few years ago when we had a 7.0 she said now I get it. I no longer live in california and I sleep much better,but I am still prepared for what if.Thanks for letting me put my 2 cents worth in.

robertw