Somewhere back in this discussion, a mention was made regarding being prepared to a certain degree, but less than apocalyptic grade...
I am.
I agree with TAM.
Being prepared to a reasonable degree (my words) makes sense to me.
After Ike, (I learned my lesson) I now own a large portable generator, wired throughout the house by a professional with a transfer switch, extra gasoline containers, some dehydrated food laid in, etc, etc.
Going to extremes (again, my words) could be made into a good hobby of sorts, if the endeavor doesn't make one vaguely hope for the worst to come about.
I don't think anyone's mentioned this, but there's a contingent who believe that 2012 will be the end for mankind make me slowly shake my head.
As a kid, I recall folks who carried sandwich boards declaring the end of the world. When it didn't happen, the same people assured us that yes, they were wrong in their prediction, but next time, yessiree, it'll really be the end.
Yeah, sure.
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Re: Any preppers on here or other survival minded people?
I wonder how many would'nt care to go on living if the world were to evolve into a Post Apocalyptic nightmare with no end within reasonable sight?
Of course, there are those who THINK they'd like to see a return to low technology living, i.e., everyone having to raise their own groceries in addition to living off the land, and be able to tan their own hides, repair just about anything, and well, just be able to cope with everything and anything. Hooboy, what a fun world! Poor water quality and disease everywhere.
There'd be no freely available fully trained medical or dental folks, (try discovering the delights of tooth aches without treatment or pain killers - in times gone by, people were known to commit suicide from the relentless pain of tooth ache) horse drawn (assuming you have a horse or two) everything, and on and on. Psssst, better know some veterinary medicine too, and have some actual vet meds cuz poor old Nelly will get sick too... Bone up on smithery too.
Some, might just might opt out of the program altogether and let the more willing souls face life without daily bathing and clean underwear, not to mention the hordes of "have nots" who will visit you as they'd be ready to kill and steal what's rightfully yours. Yeah, we know you carry guns, but are you a trained soldier?
For most of my childhood, I lived in what may be viewed as akin to a Post Apocalyptic existence. Let me tell you, it isn't romantic in the least. I won't go into the details, but I can tell you that after the balance of my now rather long life being lived in a high standard of living, the thought of returning to THAT standard of living holds no appeal for me.
Am I being pessimistic?
Of course I am.
But, I have no desire to go through the struggle of bringing the world back to normalcy from a Post Apocalyptic scenario.
If you do, I wish you great good luck.
Am I in the minority who think this way?
I doubt it...
Of course, there are those who THINK they'd like to see a return to low technology living, i.e., everyone having to raise their own groceries in addition to living off the land, and be able to tan their own hides, repair just about anything, and well, just be able to cope with everything and anything. Hooboy, what a fun world! Poor water quality and disease everywhere.
There'd be no freely available fully trained medical or dental folks, (try discovering the delights of tooth aches without treatment or pain killers - in times gone by, people were known to commit suicide from the relentless pain of tooth ache) horse drawn (assuming you have a horse or two) everything, and on and on. Psssst, better know some veterinary medicine too, and have some actual vet meds cuz poor old Nelly will get sick too... Bone up on smithery too.
Some, might just might opt out of the program altogether and let the more willing souls face life without daily bathing and clean underwear, not to mention the hordes of "have nots" who will visit you as they'd be ready to kill and steal what's rightfully yours. Yeah, we know you carry guns, but are you a trained soldier?
For most of my childhood, I lived in what may be viewed as akin to a Post Apocalyptic existence. Let me tell you, it isn't romantic in the least. I won't go into the details, but I can tell you that after the balance of my now rather long life being lived in a high standard of living, the thought of returning to THAT standard of living holds no appeal for me.
Am I being pessimistic?
Of course I am.
But, I have no desire to go through the struggle of bringing the world back to normalcy from a Post Apocalyptic scenario.
If you do, I wish you great good luck.
Am I in the minority who think this way?
I doubt it...