[girlfromstelle]

Originally Posted by crazydave

it might even be a good chat up line - 'hey baby wanna gas up your tank'!

Hahaha! Oh boy, if only you knew!

[crystalphoto]

Just remember not to store the gas on campus, as to avoid any repercussions per chance the stash is discovered by administration...

[Rayzerm]

Well, all I can say is that honesty is the best solution. This is something that is important to you. It would be a dis-service to both you and your partner if you hid this or just talked round it. If she cares for you than she has to accept that this is part of who you are. Of course, big screaming rows will solve nothing. I can see how some people find the whole SHTF issue scarey and deal with it by laughing the whole thing off. I am not a subscriber to the view that the end is just round the corner (hope I am right), but myself and Mrs. Rayzerm have had the SHTF conversation and she surprised me by how sensible and open she was to the whole issue when it was discussed in a rational way.

So, I wish you luck with your conversation. If it is a relationship you both value, there will be room for a BOB in there somewhere !

[Hagusofnwn]

girlfromstelle,

There will come a point where you will decide based on your relationship and how much you care about an individual, what role you will take upon yourself. You partner may only understand the true importance of your council If/When a SHTF event takes place. Are YOU willing to take responsibility for you both? If the answer is yes, then you will prepare for the both of you because it is important and you care.

The alternative is, and I believe the much more difficult assessment, will you have the fortitude to SURVIVE without this person who places less significance on your concerns about being prepared for unforeseen events where the two of you may need each other to SURVIVE.

We can only tell you what we would do in a similar circumstance. Only you can make these tough choices. Hopefully, your partner will understand the importance you are placing on this and will be willing to make compromises for the benefit of your relationship with each other.

What does TJ say? Parents are a fountain of wisdom.

[Celticwarrior]

Hehe, we are a pretty sharp group, and we don't miss much. A random "her" in a post doesn't go unnoticed. LOL

As to your dilemma. I think a few "gifts" would be in order from you, since you care about her. One would be a simple 3-day pack for her trunk, (ask your dad for tips on what to include for your area). Next, pick up one of these ARK II boxes http://www.nitro-pak.com/product_inf...roducts_id=388 for her as well, a simple first aid kit from Walmart, and one of those "car emergency kits" with flares, triangles, jumper cables, etc.

Next, I would take the next "disaster" opportunity to have that talk with her. Whether it is a big power outage, a bad winter storm that affects a large area, one of these hurricanes that might FINALLY make it on shore, whatever. Take that time to express to her your LEGITIMATE concerns, not only for your own safety but hers. Then propose the route and rendezvous information to her that has been discussed above. Any family or close friends should ALWAYS have that plan in place if something were to happen and you needed to meet up seperately. It is just prudent. Finally, I would take the suggestion of keeping some fuel for her car in storage to heart, if possible. You can rotate it into your own vehicle weekly or biweekly if you want and keep refilling the can, but even a 5 gallon can would give her a lot of mileage over wherever her gas gauge might be if TSHTF tomorrow for example. Use a product off the auto supply or hardware shelf called STA-BIL. It will stabilize the gas so it doesn't lose it's volatile elements so fast and turn to turpentine in the can during storage.

Honestly, it's pretty tough for any of us to hear our Sig Others when they put their heads in the sand and don't want to even consider the possibility of something bad happening. To me, that is like someone not wanting to get life insurance or make a will because they don't want to think about dying. Bad things happen to good people all the time, and she needs to be aware that you take that very seriously, not just for you but for both of you. If she is as important to you as you say, then she should WANT to listen to your concerns and even if she doesn't buy in 100%, at least make a token effort to meet you half-way. Otherwise, I have to agree that perhaps she isn't really the "one" for you after all. All relationships have to stem from trust and a willingness to make the other person happy. You want her to survive with you if something terrible were to happen. She should want the same thing.

Good luck, I hope she sees things in a new light. Maybe introducing her to this site with you, reading it together, might help her understand a little bit better. Just a thought.

[crazydave]

you can allways find a zombie buddy to escape with when it all goes wrong. have you considered a panniered mountain bike with non knobbly tyres as an escape vehicle?

[girlfromstelle]

Originally Posted by Rayzerm

If it is a relationship you both value, there will be room for a BOB in there somewhere !

What's a BOB?

[Rayzerm]

Originally Posted by girlfromstelle

What's a BOB?

B.O.B = Bug out Bag. Basically a bag with supplies / kit in it that you can Grab and go with if things are getting bad. Without going into too much detail here - there are some great threads on here about what it is best to include in your bag.

[heysmithy]

Originally Posted by girlfromstelle

What's a BOB?

BOB = "Bug Out Bag" or "Bail Out Bag". Its just a bag which contains your possible necessities for getting from point A to point B.

[Celticwarrior]

Originally Posted by girlfromstelle

What's a BOB?

Bug Out Bag -- Like a 72 hour kit, for emergency evacuations. Food, water, clothes, etc. enough to get you out of harm's way and hold you over until relief systems are in place or you find a safe place to stay.