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Old 10-06-2008, 02:05 PM
 
Location: Texas
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I love the survivalist flair our board is taking. I'm going to stock up on a boat load of sugar since it's the main ingredient used for making shine. Barter seems to be where we are headed and I'll be able to trade white likker for just about anything I'd ever need. I reckon if things get real bad, I'll pack up all of the essentials and head out to the bug out spot (either my grandfather's ranch or a national forest in the area depending on the conditions and restrictions on travel).
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:12 PM
 
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We've been prepared since 9-11. It takes a lot of planning and purchasing, so start now if you're serious. As people argue over the best presidential candidate for the economy, we know ultimately that 1) our beans and rice can't be taxed, 2) we have a "bug out spot" and 3) we have ammo.
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:14 PM
 
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Do you have a car?

There you go. Live in a car. Off the grid...you got heat, power, and a roof over your head. Off the grid.
Until the gas runs out and the battery dies. And gas doesn't preserve, so don't stockpile too much. Maybe keep a second battery. Park near a water source and have means to purify. Don't get sick.
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:15 PM
 
Location: Hope, AR
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Does depending on gas coutn as off the grid?

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Do you have a car?

There you go. Live in a car. Off the grid...you got heat, power, and a roof over your head. Off the grid.
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:17 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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I'll pack up all of the essentials and head out to the bug out spot (either my grandfather's ranch or a national forest in the area depending on the conditions and restrictions on travel).
I don't recommend heading for the National forest. A lot of people will be there before you camping out in cars & RVs. You'll have a better chance if you head for the ranch with family & trusted friends.
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:21 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Until the gas runs out and the battery dies. And gas doesn't preserve, so don't stockpile too much. Maybe keep a second battery. Park near a water source and have means to purify. Don't get sick.
Gas lasts about 2 years with a stabilizer added to it. Diesel lasts about 10 years when stabilized.
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:24 PM
 
Location: Hope, AR
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What's wrong with that? It'll be a like a Rainbow Gathering.

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I don't recommend heading for the National forest. A lot of people will be there before you camping out in cars & RVs. .
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:24 PM
 
Location: Texas
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I don't recommend heading for the National forest. A lot of people will be there before you camping out in cars & RVs. You'll have a better chance if you head for the ranch with family & trusted friends.
Definetly. If I where to somehow get caught up in some martial law crap though and SHTF before I was able to make it out there, I'd be forced to head for the woods. That said though, I'm pretty sure I'll be ahead of the feds and I'll know full well when it's no longer safe to continue living normally.
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:27 PM
 
Location: Austin
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What's wrong with that? It'll be a like a Rainbow Gathering.
Laugh now all you want...you'll be the first to cry when things get real bad.
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:27 PM
 
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Can you imagine what a worldwide Bird Flu outbreak would do now?!
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