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As to all of the information you've shared: WOW! CW, I'm pretty sure you were born with some innate superhuman survival knowledge. Thanks for the link to the kit. I might just have to introduce her to the forum! I'm sure she'll understand that I just want to stay prepared for anything. I'll let you guys know how the conversation goes! Oh, and I'd never heard 72 hour kits referred to as BOBs! I'm working on making a compact, inconspicuous one for myself. I have a fair amount of supplies in my dorm room, but I need to organize them all a bit more sensibly. Last edited by girlfromstelle; 10-20-2009 at 18:28.  |
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Hope the talk goes well tonight. BTW - if you do get all your Dorm stuff organized, it means you will have more space to buy/get/borrow more stuff. Trust me - it's a never ending process !
__________________ There is a lot to be said for a warm fire, a dry bed and good food......many do not have it ! |
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i second what crash dive said, my wife was only half on board and kinda humored me.Ike happened and we were able to take care of ourselves and her grandma.we were able to feed and provide hot showers and cold beer to a lot of friends too. Now she is on board. Good luck to you. |
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Girlfromstelle, Got your Firesteel?
__________________ " Life is a handful of short stories,pretending to be a Novel" |
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She BETTER! I gave her an Armageddon for Christmas...with a wrapped-on paracord lanyard!
__________________ My Dad used to tell me, "You weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth...you were born with a shovel up your @$$, so you better learn how to use it!" |
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Good dad!!!!!
__________________ " Life is a handful of short stories,pretending to be a Novel" |
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i hadn't read all the responses... im sure this is mentioned above and/or better ones... but for folks that have not considered the "what if" scenario, sometimes solid examples are the best way to show them. I mean detailed examples. We have Hurricane Katrina as a great recent example in an urban setting as well. Of course up in your neck of the woods - hurricanes are not as likely, but you can easily expand on the scenario to be: - riots at the university - fires - blackout (also see riots/looting) - terrorist attack - tornadoes up there? i dont think... - ...and my all time favorite... the virus that gets out that turns people into zombies (I dont suggest starting with this one... something you kinda have to warm up to... "Hey honey, what if zombies were trying to eat us... can you pass the potatoes..." By getting to the details - you have to show what are the immediate threats to you and your loved ones and/or the property/possessions you own thus showing why "bugging out" is a needed scenario Once you can establish that there may be a case to "bug out" you now have opened the door to "well how do we bug out...." - food on hand - basic survival materials - routes out of the city (several) - who to contact - safe points along the way - what if you cant get out of the city - ...and.... A FULL TANK OF GAS! I think keeping a couple gallon can on hand is the best idea... just cyle it out every now and then to keep it somewhat fresh (meaning use it in your gas tank and refill every few months).
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My girlfriend tends to give me a hard time about some of the stuff I have and things I do, but she understands and accepts that this is part of who I am. I've started teaching her a few simple "neat" things here and there when we're around each other (she goes to school on the other coast) and she enjoys most of it. Try the same with your significant, a little bit at a time.
__________________ He who loves the world as his body may be entrusted with the empire.---Lao-tzu |
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I'm thinking you just need to work at it over time. my wife is not really a prepper, but I KNOW she feels much more comfortable knowing that I am. maybe your S.O. is the same. It may be selfish of them not to prepare for themselves, but they don't see the potential need for it. just know that the first time you gotta hit the road for a disaster or other issue, S.O. will be glad you are ready and will be on board from that moment on! if you care, and you sound like you do, just pack a bag for them and yourself.
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