2 weeks without power...
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migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
I think it depends on the situation.
Is it a natural disaster, ie super volcano, meteor stike? Sure rebuild communities and rebuild the world.
Is it a Red Dawn situation? Sure, fight for independence.
Is it a total economic collapse? Hunker down and hide out for a while, because you'll get killed for a toothbrush.
However, after watching the "Yankees" in NY, NJ and CT, I think it also depends on where you are when the SHTF.
I'd love to have one of these for a real emergency, you have power generating capability plus if you put an old cast iron radiator in line with coolant tank you could heat with it. Change a belt and you could run a small mill or well, it may even have enough oomph to do all of these simultaneously.
nobody really
I need a nap
this is a depressing thread.
MarieB
New Member
I am somewhat (perhaps naively) hopeful that the sequester will not happen. Although the pink slips going out before the election would not have looked good, I don't think Obama would have lost any votes even if they had. Most of the people that I know who support Obama blame the sequester on Congressional Republicans and especially on the tea party members of Congress. Did he really think he was going to save votes or get new votes by asking that employees weren't notified in November?
ylexot
Super Genius
itsbob
I bowl overhand
They could have found secret re-education camps, and started killing unwelcome adults and they still would have voted for him.
I have a hard time swallowing that he got 93% of the black vote.. I just don't see that being probable..
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
desertrat
0_0
The place has to be picked out and stocked in advance. Getting there could be a problem if say matial law was declared, travel resticted, gangs setting up road blocks or ambushes. Travel could become dangerous. Be prepared to hike. Ie, have a backpack loaded and ready to leave your vehicle ASAP.
I think it's hopeful and empowering. :shrug:
Why? Blacks always vote overwhelmingly for Democrats. Add in that Obama is their fellow black person, and I'm surprised he didn't get way more than that.
I wouldn't grow a damn thing because that would require staying stationary for a length of time, not to mention giving away my hideout. I'd raid your homestead and come take your stuff instead. So make sure you only cook yummy things for dinner, m'kay?
desertrat
0_0
Smarter to barter. Heh, I like that. Anyway ammo and gold/silver could be traded for food easily. You can also work for food! Shock, I know, but I have heard it said it happens in places.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
We discussed getting some Hops to plant.
I'd want to include corn, tomatoes, and beans. Not to mention fruit trees. If you buy any seeds, make sure they are heirloom. The genetically modified stuff won't resow/reseed.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Cordless power tools. Coffee grinder, coffee maker. Fridge. Music. Ipad to play angry birds. Computer to access saved files/ how to's/all the information one might have saved that comes in real handy.
:shrug:
Ooh, good idea! And a portable TV so you can still spend your Sundays watching the Redskins lose.
desertrat
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Ooh, good idea! And a portable TV so you can still spend your Sundays watching the Redskins lose.
Alas, the networks will be down. He can still watch his recordings of past losses though!
MMDad
Lem Putt
That's true for a natural disaster or other temporary condition, but if it's true SHTF precious metal would just be weight. The currency then would be food, water, ammo, tools, and shelter. Those are the things that most people won't have, so if you have extra you'll be able to trade for anything else.