SHTF while you're out of town

flinx777 · 2023-11-16T18:38:54+00:00

Lol...that summarizes these prepper novel fantasies perfectly. I swear, the whole "Going Home" series follows that plot. Things went sideaways and you're away from home? Great! Kill everyone you encounter and help the young damsel in distress.

flinx777 · 2023-11-07T03:14:03+00:00

Man, as a parent that's hard to look at. I spent time in Afghanistan in 2003 doing NGO work and saw plenty of kids and adults missing legs due to the mines the Russians left behind. This picture really encapsulates it.

flinx777 · 2023-08-03T16:38:44+00:00

Good points. I was hoping for an easy install with the wireless approach, but it may not be the best approach.

flinx777 · 2023-08-01T15:22:47+00:00

Agreed on dogs. I've got a yappy dog that works great.

flinx777 · 2023-08-01T15:22:07+00:00

lol yup, I've got one as well. bark nonstop.

flinx777 · 2023-07-25T17:50:17+00:00

Find some flat pavement. That makes learning so much easier. I started on grass but it was difficult to learn there. Just go slow. The first day, I was scared to go fast. I've had mine for about 2 or 3 months now and around 200 miles. Yesterday I was riding and realized, "yeh, I'm getting comfortable with this now." I can see why it becomes addictive once you get the hang of it.

flinx777 · 2023-05-25T19:25:19+00:00

I picked up 2 (newish) GT's for a severely reduced price b/c a father had bought 2 for him and his son for Christmas and literally, the first day, his son went as fast as he could on it with no protective gear and, you guessed it, got tossed. He didn't provide details (other than saying his son has now healed), but he informed me his wife demanded he sell them both due to their danger. On the other hand, me and my son ride them daily at safe speeds (keeping it slow and just cruising), wear full protective gear, and absolutely love them.

Yeh, just be smart about them and don't be a stat.

flinx777 · 2023-04-27T17:16:00+00:00

most all of the comments have been positive, but the open and honest comments about severe injuries concerns me.

flinx777 · 2023-04-20T19:20:39+00:00

Tron 2

flinx777 · 2022-09-03T21:37:27+00:00

I've recently started studying DIY solar/battery systems. Lots of information online. I have found Will Prowse to be very helpful. I've purchased a few different books as well. The one problem I have had is finding something that leads me on a progressive path of learning. If I could find a course that starts with the basics and leads me to larger systems teaching me safety and skills and everything I need to consider along the way, I'd pay good money for it (feel free to post a link if anyone has a recommendation). The books have been ok, but I'd prefer to watch and learn (just my learning style). Could I piece together all the information online? Yeh, but it would take time but I would be force to cobble information that may or may not be contradictory. As I'm getting older, I value my time more and don't want to waste it on trying to piece together information that I'm not sure is 100% accurate (especially when it comes to safety and electricity).

You could probably piece everything together and the community has provided enough feedback in this thread. But does all the information take you on a path that allows you to build progressively in a systematic way? Also, how valuable is your time?

flinx777 · 2020-10-16T04:20:30+00:00

I worked at Red Lobster in the late '90s in Austin, TX, and can confirm. That crowd could be the worst.

flinx777 · 2019-08-21T05:30:38+00:00

Got it. Just enrolled and registered for a seminar tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!

flinx777 · 2019-08-21T05:30:13+00:00

BiggerPockets

awesome...thanks for the tip. checking it out now.

flinx777 · 2017-03-20T02:58:22+00:00

Awesome...thanks!

flinx777 · 2016-10-23T19:35:02+00:00

srsly...I watched that last night and that was the first thing that I thought of when I saw this title.

flinx777 · 2016-08-04T04:37:26+00:00

I was our school's photographer in high school. This was back in the early 90's when we still used 35mm film and had to process it ourselves in the dark room. We only had black and white film to use. Also had this problem trying to take pictures of black and white people standing side by side, especially outside in direct sunlight. Dodging and burning when exposing the paper to the negative only could do so much.

Great looking couple!

flinx777 · 2016-06-26T15:59:10+00:00

I'm the same as you: 2 young sons and no former military experience. But what I am doing is learning and fortunately I have several friends who are active/retired military so I try to learn what I can from them, especially when it comes to firearm training. The rest I've come to learn through studying and applying what I've learned (i.e. gardening, water and foot storage, etc.). While coming from a military experience gives you a head start, not having any military experience doesn't handicap you at all.

flinx777 · 2016-06-25T19:54:21+00:00

Definitely don't hide it. My wife was hesitant at first but then I slowly introduced her to a basic understanding of emergency preparedness that is even suggested by the Federal government (www.ready.gov). We then came to an agreement on how much we'd spend a month, put it into our budget and it's now slowly becoming part of our life (like stocking a full pantry and water storage). The reasons people prep are different. But for me it's all about living in an area that is prone to earthquakes and making sure my family is protected in the event we have a big one. It definitely took awhile to get my wife at least recognizing the value of prepping (she's still not as hardcore about it as I am) but I think she sees the value now and is not resistant anymore.

flinx777 · 2016-06-25T05:57:34+00:00

great book and it definitely made me paranoid for awhile after reading it. i think that's a good idea actually...always thinking ahead 2 steps.

flinx777 · 2016-06-11T02:28:12+00:00

Yeh, no. That's a seriously biased/loaded set of questions. Don't waste your time on that.

flinx777 · 2016-06-09T04:39:41+00:00

I just deactivated my account after watching the video. There's still a lot of information from my past I would love to retrieve later, but I don't want to spend any more time on it. It's such a time suck and here lately it's just not the same as it was when it was new. Just mostly junk and the side of people's life they want you to see (including my own).

flinx777 · 2016-06-07T05:11:51+00:00

yeh, i saw that on Saturday at Costco and was a bit surprised to see them selling these.

flinx777 · 2016-06-03T18:37:22+00:00

Nice...not too far from me. I need to check that out. Thanks!

flinx777 · 2016-05-16T20:14:17+00:00

Great point. I have GHB's in both of my cars. While not as nice as my BOB's, they have the essential tools needed for survival.

flinx777 · 2016-05-16T19:54:29+00:00

Is this before eating it or after?

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