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#229224 - 08/05/11 12:45 PM newbie from VA
Finn Offline
Member

Registered: 08/04/11
Posts: 173
Loc: Colonial Heights, VA
Greetings, all!

I'm a newbie to this forum. Introducing myself and looking forward to some great discussions!
Army veteran (trying to reenlist in the Reserves), divorced dad of three, living in an impoverished city in Virginia, but from NW Indiana originally. I've always had an interest in frontier culture and the skills that go with that. I feel that homesteading, self-sufficiency and preparedness are all hand-in-glove areas of knowledge.
I'm an avid reader and often try to combine modern ideas & techniques with older technology. Recently taken up fishing after a 30 year hiatus. Like to hike with my heavy large ALICE rucksack and to bike.
Like most folks here, I have my gear prefernces, but I'm here to learn and swap info.
Thanks in advance and have a great weekend!

Finn
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#229231 - 08/05/11 01:35 PM Re: newbie from VA [Re: Finn]
dweste Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 02/16/08
Posts: 2463
Loc: Central California
Welcome!

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#229233 - 08/05/11 02:08 PM Re: newbie from VA [Re: Finn]
Finn Offline
Member

Registered: 08/04/11
Posts: 173
Loc: Colonial Heights, VA
Thanks!

NightHiker, where are you in ID (if I can ask)? I'm looking to relocate near CdA next year. Have a buddy in Athol and a friend of the ex-wife near Lewiston.
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People don't like to be meddled with.
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#229235 - 08/05/11 02:20 PM Re: newbie from VA [Re: Finn]
paramedicpete Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 04/09/02
Posts: 1920
Loc: Frederick, Maryland
Welcome to the group.

I think you will find the group a great bunch of people. They come from all over the world, each with a fair amount of knowledge and experience. They are willing to share that knowledge and their personal experiences with others, so each might be better prepared for emergencies.

Pete

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#229238 - 08/05/11 02:31 PM Re: newbie from VA [Re: Finn]
Finn Offline
Member

Registered: 08/04/11
Posts: 173
Loc: Colonial Heights, VA
Thanks!
Really looking forward to reading & learning more!
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People don't like to be meddled with.
~River Tam

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#229239 - 08/05/11 02:32 PM Re: newbie from VA [Re: Finn]
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
Welcome Newbie!

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#229242 - 08/05/11 03:19 PM Re: newbie from VA [Re: Finn]
comms Offline
Veteran

Registered: 07/23/08
Posts: 1502
Loc: Mesa, AZ
Welcome. Great handle, "Finn"
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Don't just survive. Thrive.

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#229243 - 08/05/11 03:21 PM Re: newbie from VA [Re: Finn]
bacpacjac Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 05/05/07
Posts: 3601
Loc: Ontario, Canada
Welcome Finn!
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Mom & Adventurer

You can find me on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9fpZEy5XSWkYy7sgz-mSA

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#229283 - 08/05/11 10:52 PM Re: newbie from VA [Re: Finn]
MostlyHarmless Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 06/03/09
Posts: 982
Loc: Norway
Welcome smile

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#229285 - 08/05/11 11:11 PM Re: newbie from VA [Re: Finn]
Joseph13 Offline
Journeyman

Registered: 11/17/07
Posts: 88
Finn,
Welcome! hope you find lots of good information and sharing here.
-Joe

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