Prepping

graphicgr8s · 12-01-2012, 10:12 PM

Anyone here into prepping?

Jasvox · 12-02-2012, 02:17 AM

Prepping for?

Jason

MRRiley · 12-02-2012, 07:51 AM

Yeah... prepping for the big Post Mayan Dooms Day party on Dec 22nd...Prudence is one thing but the steps some preppers are the result of irrational paranoia.

kswier · 12-02-2012, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

Anyone here into prepping?

No, I am not really into prepping. It would go against my philosophy in life, which is to try and keep a minimal amount of stuff around and make sure I actively use all of the stuff I own. I could see where some aspects of prepping could turn into fun hobbies though (i.e. growing your own food, trying to make your home self sufficient, becoming proficient with firearms, etc.)

Blue · 12-02-2012, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

Anyone here into prepping?

I stay relatively prepared for hurricanes etc. and aftermath. I have a couple of Honda suitcase generators, chainsaw, Jeep, small fuel reserve etc. My first and best option where I live is to hunker down.

ihasa · 12-02-2012, 10:49 AM

I keep a couple of candles and some matches in the bottom drawer.

Blue · 12-02-2012, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by ihasa

I keep a couple of candles and some matches in the bottom drawer.

I can't run my fridge and computer for to weeks on a candle.

ihasa · 12-02-2012, 12:55 PM

Fortunately the worst disaster we can really expect here in central UK is perhaps some powerlines blowing over. The longest I can remember being without power is a couple of days, after a snow storm. Oh yes and the mains water went too - I remember thawing snow out in the bath!

The worst earthquake I can remember was strong enough to wake me up convinced that my building was being hit by a truck and was going to collapse, but not enough to do any worse actual damage than knock over a few chimney pots. I have had some interesting flooding experiences, but this was while living aboard a boat, and preparedness is mandatory if you live on board.

graphicgr8s · 12-02-2012, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Jasvox

Prepping for?

Jason

Anything. Everything. EMPs. Dirty bombs. Oil shortage. Nuclear fallout. Worldwide economic collapse. Whatever

ihasa · 12-03-2012, 01:57 AM

How do you prep for worldwide economic collapse?

Tom S. · 12-03-2012, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by ihasa

How do you prep for worldwide economic collapse?

Gold and silver.

**newmikey** · 12-03-2012, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

Anything. Everything. EMPs. Dirty bombs. Oil shortage. Nuclear fallout. Worldwide economic collapse. Whatever

Why would I want or need to prepare myself or my family to live in a world that will be virtually alien to us, that will lack all of our extended non-prepping familymembers and friends (who will all be dead) and will force us to revert to living like animals and abandoning our whole system of morals in exchange for survival of the fittest, meanest and most agressive or well-armed?

I'd rather enjoy this world without spending all of my time spent on an idée-fixe. It's like the humanistic slogan on TV commercials: "I believe in a life before death"...

Blue · 12-03-2012, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Tom S.

Gold and silver.

The problem is that governments can ban or confiscate precious metals. I have invested in lead myself.

Tom S. · 12-03-2012, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Blue

The problem is that governments can ban or confiscate precious metals. I have invested in lead myself.

They can confiscate lead too. Ask Diane Feinstein or Mayor Bloomberg.

Blue · 12-03-2012, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by Tom S.

They can confiscate lead too. Ask Diane Feinstein or Mayor Bloomberg.

The can collect lead a piece at a time. Florida state law says the can't confiscate lead or weapons in a crisis. BTW, I think Feinstein needs their overall wealth taxed at 91%.

12-01-2012, 10:12 PM	#1
graphicgr8s Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 229	Prepping Anyone here into prepping?

12-02-2012, 02:17 AM	#2
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Prepping for? Jason

12-02-2012, 07:51 AM	#3
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Yeah... prepping for the big Post Mayan Dooms Day party on Dec 22nd...Prudence is one thing but the steps some preppers are the result of irrational paranoia.

12-02-2012, 07:55 AM	#4
kswier Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 426	Originally posted by graphicgr8s Anyone here into prepping? No, I am not really into prepping. It would go against my philosophy in life, which is to try and keep a minimal amount of stuff around and make sure I actively use all of the stuff I own. I could see where some aspects of prepping could turn into fun hobbies though (i.e. growing your own food, trying to make your home self sufficient, becoming proficient with firearms, etc.)

12-02-2012, 08:01 AM	#5
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by graphicgr8s Anyone here into prepping? I stay relatively prepared for hurricanes etc. and aftermath. I have a couple of Honda suitcase generators, chainsaw, Jeep, small fuel reserve etc. My first and best option where I live is to hunker down.

12-02-2012, 10:49 AM	#6
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	I keep a couple of candles and some matches in the bottom drawer.

12-02-2012, 11:12 AM	#7
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ihasa I keep a couple of candles and some matches in the bottom drawer. I can't run my fridge and computer for to weeks on a candle.

12-02-2012, 12:55 PM	#8
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Fortunately the worst disaster we can really expect here in central UK is perhaps some powerlines blowing over. The longest I can remember being without power is a couple of days, after a snow storm. Oh yes and the mains water went too - I remember thawing snow out in the bath! The worst earthquake I can remember was strong enough to wake me up convinced that my building was being hit by a truck and was going to collapse, but not enough to do any worse actual damage than knock over a few chimney pots. I have had some interesting flooding experiences, but this was while living aboard a boat, and preparedness is mandatory if you live on board.

12-02-2012, 07:41 PM	#9
graphicgr8s Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 229 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jasvox Prepping for? Jason Anything. Everything. EMPs. Dirty bombs. Oil shortage. Nuclear fallout. Worldwide economic collapse. Whatever

12-03-2012, 01:57 AM	#10
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	How do you prep for worldwide economic collapse?

12-03-2012, 06:37 AM	#11
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by ihasa How do you prep for worldwide economic collapse? Gold and silver.

12-03-2012, 07:27 AM	#12
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,287	Originally posted by graphicgr8s Anything. Everything. EMPs. Dirty bombs. Oil shortage. Nuclear fallout. Worldwide economic collapse. Whatever Why would I want or need to prepare myself or my family to live in a world that will be virtually alien to us, that will lack all of our extended non-prepping familymembers and friends (who will all be dead) and will force us to revert to living like animals and abandoning our whole system of morals in exchange for survival of the fittest, meanest and most agressive or well-armed? I'd rather enjoy this world without spending all of my time spent on an idée-fixe. It's like the humanistic slogan on TV commercials: "I believe in a life before death"...

12-03-2012, 08:13 AM	#13
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Tom S. Gold and silver. The problem is that governments can ban or confiscate precious metals. I have invested in lead myself.

12-03-2012, 08:19 AM	#14
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by Blue The problem is that governments can ban or confiscate precious metals. I have invested in lead myself. They can confiscate lead too. Ask Diane Feinstein or Mayor Bloomberg.

12-03-2012, 08:29 AM	#15
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Tom S. They can confiscate lead too. Ask Diane Feinstein or Mayor Bloomberg. The can collect lead a piece at a time. Florida state law says the can't confiscate lead or weapons in a crisis. BTW, I think Feinstein needs their overall wealth taxed at 91%.