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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 02:48 PM Original message |
Can you survive without electricity, gasoline, and grocery stores |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
1. yep. I can. |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I think it's awesome that you knew what to do. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. Well, my water is gravity fed from a spring. I heat with wood |
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8 track mind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
29. i'm not surprised |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:21 AM Response to Reply #1 |
85. Yup. no problem. we can and jar most everything. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
2. I have to refurbish mine. It's always earthquake season |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
4. I think so. |
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ITsec (477 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
5. Three days? |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:24 PM Response to Reply #5 |
23. I agree that we should all learn how to make it |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:52 PM Response to Reply #5 |
30. Six months? Why? |
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ITsec (477 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 04:36 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. 6 months... 4 weeks... 1 week... |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 05:43 PM Response to Reply #36 |
43. Not long |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:56 PM Response to Reply #5 |
32. Most people don't have storage capabilities for 6 months of |
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ITsec (477 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 04:42 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. You're right. Most don't. |
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WheelWalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:22 PM Response to Reply #5 |
51. Roger that. I'm good for eight adults for a year. Time to get in the first harvest. |
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WheelWalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:23 PM Response to Reply #5 |
52. I carry three days worth in my "go pack" alone, always with me in the jeep. |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
6. Yes we could. The only thing I haven't put in the pantry is water, and |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
7. We have backup systems on account of the possibility of earthquakes |
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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
9. Yes I've been through that twice |
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Project Grudge (228 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
10. no power here in the ville |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
11. After five or so days it would be a real pain in the ass, though. |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
12. We did here in Columbus, power just came on late yesterday |
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silverweb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
13. Excellent subject for discussion. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
14. If my house, shop and car didn't get destroyed with their emergency kits, yes. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
15. People will be fine as long as they cling to their guns and religion |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
16. I believe I'm good for about 3-4 weeks |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. I was amazed at the level of misery for so many people |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. It's not just about having survival skills |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
17. Yes, I went through Hurricane Camille as a child and was in NY for 9/11 and I backpack.... |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
18. 3 days is no big deal. Though I DO need to get a little gas grill for cooking |
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aikoaiko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
19. Family of three -- good for a week. |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
20. Yes. 3 months in fact. |
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jannyk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
22. Yes, Living on the Hayward Fault is an incentive to be |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:28 PM Response to Reply #22 |
25. Good question, and why didn't they just wash their hair in cold water |
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Broken_Hero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:45 PM Response to Original message |
26. Yep, sure can... |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
27. yep |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
28. Yep. |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
31. I think I could if I had plenty of cat food on hand. Without that I |
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fla nocount (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
33. Personal record, eight days after H. Charlie... |
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Hugabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
34. If the Second Great Depression hits, we all might have to learn to go a lot longer than that |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
35. It would be really nice if we had an EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS forum. n/t |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 04:44 PM Response to Reply #35 |
38. I agree. (n/t) |
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jannyk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #35 |
40. What a Great Idea!!! |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 05:38 PM Response to Reply #35 |
41. What a great idea! |
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Theres-a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:32 PM Response to Reply #35 |
68. Stellar Idea! Let's get one!!! |
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silverweb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:15 AM Response to Reply #35 |
81. It's a topic in another group: |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
39. You survive because the alternative is death n/t |
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tpsbmam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
42. Prepared. We could last about a month or two. |
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pleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
44. Yes. |
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countryjake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
45. Yes ma'am, we do it practically every year here, during flood season... |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
46. yup.. |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
47. Most assuredly yes... |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
48. Sure, no problem. |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:07 PM Response to Original message |
49. Congrats for being prepared |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
50. I Sat In A Car Surrounded By 2 Feet Of Snow, With No Food And Only Snow To Drink, For 3 Days Once. |
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phusion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:24 PM Response to Reply #50 |
53. wow, what happened? n/t |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:33 PM Response to Reply #53 |
58. I Lived In My Car Through 2 Winters In Jersey, Including The Horrible 93-94 Noreaster Winter. |
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truth2power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:41 PM Response to Reply #58 |
69. I always heard if you ate snow for any length of time |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:55 PM Response to Reply #69 |
72. I Did Melt It For The Most Part. Freshly Fallen Snow Water Was Pretty Good Actually. |
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truth2power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:34 AM Response to Reply #72 |
82. What I found on Google.. |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:12 AM Response to Reply #82 |
84. That's Interesting. I'm Curious About The Latter One Though. |
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phusion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 11:04 PM Response to Reply #58 |
80. You are a strong person... |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:25 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Were you rescued, or did you end up pissing your way out? |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:33 PM Response to Reply #54 |
59. Dug Myself Out Basically. |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:26 PM Response to Reply #50 |
56. Yikes!! That's scary! |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:35 PM Response to Reply #56 |
60. To Be Honest, Not Sure If I Ever Did Or Not. |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
55. Yep. Did it last year for at least 5 days! |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
57. Only three days? That's a walk in the park. |
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doc03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
61. Yep sure can, We have guns and fishing equipment |
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debbierlus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
62. We always have enough food for at least a week |
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RichardRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
63. Silly question. |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:42 PM Response to Reply #63 |
70. Silly for you and many others here... |
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RichardRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:53 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. True, and don't miss the point... |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:59 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. LOL on the TP |
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pnutbutr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
64. country living |
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Phoebe Loosinhouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
65. I bought a book about surviving in times of chaos |
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RichardRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 08:09 PM Response to Reply #65 |
76. Some of the best stuff out there on this subject comes from LDS |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
66. Yes |
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truth2power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
67. I'm in the Ohio River Valley... |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
74. My son is in Ohio and just called.. I hadn't heard from him for THREE days and couldn't figure out |
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Sanctified (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
75. I have about 6 months of supplies on hand. |
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burythehatchet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
77. Since I was a small boy I have felt that I needed to survive in a minimalist |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
78. Sure we can. We're Michiganders. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-17-08 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
79. Did so for two weeks after Charley |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
83. no problem whatsoever. |
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