Reminders of How Unprepared Most People Really Are - Page 2

flagtag · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Bshaw

Flagtag
Igrew up in Westville and I am a grad of WHS
I get back over now and then
You ever shoot the tactical pistol matches at Westville Sportsman Club ?

What year did you graduate? I'm an "oldie". I graduated in '68.

No, I haven't been to the Sportsman's. Up until Dec. of last year, I was working 2 jobs and didn't have time for anything. (I got tired of killing myself just to make someone else rich)

I am down to the one job (school bus driver) and will be laid off at the end of the month.

I hope to find another job for the summer. (Hopefully - permanent)

I haven't been successful in contacting anyone with Sportsman's. I would like to join so I can practice (and learn) but of course with no income to count on (except unemployment), that is not likely to happen right away. I am slowly getting my life back, tho.

obijohn · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by Royal-1

Now he's going to talk about Cod pieces

we're half filipino. no cod pieces needed...hehe.

seriously, most are not, will not be, prepared. even in rhino's simple example, instead of getting something, his visitors visited him. BECAUSE THEY KNEW HE WAS PREPARED.

choose to prepare for yourself AND those you care about, or don't. but how will you deal with it if they come knocking on the maingate of you your redoubt? let them in? turn them away? this subject has to be part of our preparations. extras for those i care about is part of mine, but they will also have to earn my help. not really sure how, but earn it they will.

rhino · 05-13-2008

I'll gladly trade you a spoon of peanut butter next Wednesday for a drink of water today!

obijohn · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by rhino

I'll gladly trade you a spoon of peanut butter next Wednesday for a drink of water today!

noooo. i'll give you the water, but you eat the peanut butter. i need you to keep your...strength...that's it, your strength.

no, really, that's sunblock and bug repellent i mixed up in an old open pit bottle. the reddish color? must be the 2 reacting....

Royal-1 · 05-15-2008

Here have an apple.

techres · 05-17-2008

I have been thinking about this. Perhaps even having a rack or something to hand people with a flashlight, batteries, one MRE, and a basic first aid kit. Since the MRE has matches, the whole thing could be done for under $10 I would think.

Add an FEG and a box of 9x18 and you have the startings of a real kit...

But how many of these kits you gonna need? How many before you run out?

How many hear you have free kits and come running to find out you are out?

I feel for people too, and I love nothing more than to break out emergency supplies and help someone (the opportunity to go and buy better supplies than the last time). But in a real SHTF situation there may be hard choices.

Better to have good supplies now!

Oh, of course, you could buy people kits and just hold them in "trust" for them to keep them from using the stuff up. That's not a bad way to think about it...

rhino · 05-17-2008

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Originally Posted by techres

Oh, of course, you could buy people kits and just hold them in "trust" for them to keep them from using the stuff up. That's not a bad way to think about it...

That's probably the best way to go in almost all cases. I'd go further to say that you shouldn't even tell them you're preparing on their behalf. If by some miracle they should awaken and make their own preparations, then you've lost nothing, as you can't have too much stuff if you have room for it. You could always trade it to someone who has something else you need more. The worst that could happen is that you'd have to leave it behind if you had to leave.

IDCC · 05-25-2008

Sealed 5 gallon buckets full of SHTF necessities( including a duffle or backpack make nice gifts, so do cheap Moison Nagants and SKS'S! I am working on those for some relatives that live in the area.

VN Vet · 3 Weeks Ago

The story of the Ant and the Grasshopper. Good story for all to take to heart and to learn from both.

Those who have chose not to prepare will have to suffer the results of their choice. I hate that for them, but the rest of us can not save every one.

smokingman · 3 Weeks Ago

This year I am thinking of giving freeze dried food as gifts to most on my list(pouches...i can not part with my cans! lol)

3 Weeks Ago	#20 (permalink)
smokingman The chair is against the wall. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whiteland Posts: 182	christmas This year I am thinking of giving freeze dried food as gifts to most on my list(pouches...i can not part with my cans! lol)

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rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,247	I'll gladly trade you a spoon of peanut butter next Wednesday for a drink of water today!

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05-17-2008	#16 (permalink)
techres Church of the Brass Rainbow Alterboy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 1,176	I have been thinking about this. Perhaps even having a rack or something to hand people with a flashlight, batteries, one MRE, and a basic first aid kit. Since the MRE has matches, the whole thing could be done for under $10 I would think. Add an FEG and a box of 9x18 and you have the startings of a real kit... But how many of these kits you gonna need? How many before you run out? How many hear you have free kits and come running to find out you are out? I feel for people too, and I love nothing more than to break out emergency supplies and help someone (the opportunity to go and buy better supplies than the last time). But in a real SHTF situation there may be hard choices. Better to have good supplies now! Oh, of course, you could buy people kits and just hold them in "trust" for them to keep them from using the stuff up. That's not a bad way to think about it...

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IDCC Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Central IN Posts: 49	Sealed 5 gallon buckets full of SHTF necessities( including a duffle or backpack make nice gifts, so do cheap Moison Nagants and SKS'S! I am working on those for some relatives that live in the area.

3 Weeks Ago	#19 (permalink)
VN Vet Plinker Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 235	The story of the Ant and the Grasshopper. Good story for all to take to heart and to learn from both. Those who have chose not to prepare will have to suffer the results of their choice. I hate that for them, but the rest of us can not save every one.