#105067 - 09/09/07 06:14 AM
Re: Reputation of being "equipped"
[Re: Kris]
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Speaking of which, has anyone tried Ranger Rick's SOS fire starter? I like the size; please PM if you have any experience with it! Thanks. I was looking at that as well, looks interesting but small. If anyone gets any info, PM or post it? Thanks! Kris I have one, and it works well... The sparks are short but 'bushy' if you know what I mean... So you have to get CLOSE to your tinder, but a spark likely to hit a good spot if you do. P.S. Does anyone read D.R.'s reviews??? He reviews this fire starter on this very site! His review is what enticed me to get one...
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#105403 - 09/12/07 02:10 PM
Re: Reputation of being "equipped"
[Re: LED]
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It can become a pain at times (had a female coworker come to me looking for tampons once) but slowly they are learning.
Maybe something to add to the kit? If you're single it could be an easy way to strike up a conversation.  Sorry, that was too funny. I read somewhere that...maybe British troops...or someone carried tampons...good compact source of tinder. And you might get the rep of the guy who thinks of everything.At first I thought of suggesting throwing some Midol or Pamprin in there for good measure...but that might not be received as well
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#105406 - 09/12/07 02:17 PM
Re: Reputation of being "equipped"
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My personal creed ...
I'll give up my shelter to a person in need
because I can make another one.
I'll give up my last drink of water to someone
in need because I can find more water.
I'll hand out my last meal to someone in need
because I know how to get more food.
I'll happily teach them how to do the same,
when they are obviously in need of knowledge.
YoDuh - Just adding to the thread dredge My personal creed... In light of all the catastrophic events of the past few years, if you are too freakin' stupid to prepare for yourself and your family...don't come whining to me when TSHTF. Ok, I probably wouldn't really be like that, but people who lack responsibility (FEMA, George Bush, God will take care of me) really honk me off. It is not MY job to take care of the huddled masses of those in denial. When did we all become so helpless?
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#105407 - 09/12/07 02:19 PM
Re: Reputation of being "equipped"
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I am low key key about my EDC, however I guess that enough people over the years have seen me use bits and pieces of my EDC that some have caught on to me. Now if I could only convince them to make and carry their own EDC...
That's the real trick though. The convincing part. I did get a kick out of the time asked me if I had toe nail clippers on me 
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#105408 - 09/12/07 02:23 PM
Re: Reputation of being "equipped"
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You can always tell a PHRASECENSOREDPOSTERSHOULDKNOWBETTER..
They have fashion sense.
And no pockets....
I'll take pockets over fashion anytime...although since cargos still seem to be in fashion...
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#105409 - 09/12/07 02:25 PM
Re: Reputation of being "equipped"
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I'm known at work as "Inspector Gadget" by the PHRASECENSOREDPOSTERSHOULDKNOWBETTER.. Welcome to the club. I occasionally tell them the correct title is Q. OMG...I can't stop laughing! Q...that's great!
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#105411 - 09/12/07 02:29 PM
Re: Reputation of being "equipped"
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As in "Hi my name is Ray and i have a Tool problem". There are pills for that.
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#105412 - 09/12/07 02:36 PM
Re: Reputation of being "equipped"
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I am currently training to be a teacher and I'm learning it is important to teach what you know but not to treat it like a pulpit.
As I am so fond of saying..."One can live with zeal without being a zealot". I too am a teacher and try to gently educate about this topic. Does your area have a CERT group? Mine does, but they require a minimum of ten people for the training, and so far I'm out of luck. If they don't have one, you can start one. Some people might be more comfortable with a specific protocol that comes from the government...and then again, others might avoid that 
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