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#168146 - 02/27/09 08:26 PM Re: Just an FYI this "Survival" stuff isn't silly [Re: CANOEDOGS]
2005RedTJ Offline
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Registered: 01/07/09
Posts: 475
Loc: Birmingham, Alabama
Nothing major since I've started down the route to preparedness a little while back. Power outages have never really bothered me, my flashlight is just a little closer nowadays than in the past.

Thus far my BOB/SHTF bag (kept in whatever vehicle I'm traveling in) and EDC items have come in handy mostly for small things, but I know I'm pretty prepared for bigger things as well.

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#168147 - 02/27/09 08:37 PM Re: Just an FYI this "Survival" stuff isn't silly [Re: 2005RedTJ]
DrmstrSpoodle Offline
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Registered: 01/28/07
Posts: 138
Nothing major or life threatening here. Just some blackouts caused by storms, and the "Great Blackout" of 2003. In the new house I've got a little cubbyhole dedicated for lights and batteries, until I decide something better to do with it.

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#168169 - 02/28/09 12:12 AM Re: Just an FYI this "Survival" stuff isn't silly [Re: camerono]
Comanche7 Offline
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Registered: 07/04/02
Posts: 436
Loc: Florida
Just the usual for south Florida...out of power (for up to several weeks) multiple times due to various hurricanes, proper planning reduced impact of extremely long gas lines and loss of utility power & water caused by the storms.

Helped neighbors, family and friends deal with windstorm damage to houses and neighborhood cleanup efforts.

Several times was stuck on the Florida Turnpike heading home due to various sports events held at the Joe Robbie / Pro Player Stadium (or what ever it is named this year) as well as traffic accidents preventing traffic flow with no exit in sight for several hours in one case. Had several books to read while waiting (in my comfortable and portable folding chair) with water to drink and various food available in the vehicle. It was really great to be able to sit and relax while most other drivers were stressing out.

Have helped out various friends / family / co-workers over the years with many items from my assorted emergency kits on numerous ocassions,ranging from jump starts, flat tire issues, battery cleaning etc. to emergency repairs of ripped clothing, shoe repairs, bandaids, headache relief, loans of flashlights and the like.

Comanche7


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#168285 - 03/01/09 02:59 PM Re: Just an FYI this "Survival" stuff isn't silly [Re: Comanche7]
red Offline
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Registered: 02/24/07
Posts: 175
Just a power outage for half day. Love that genset!

Most significant: weathering the recesssion. Thanks, Dave Ramsey!

Geez, I must live in a pretty quiet place... Some of you guys have real adventures where you live!
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When the SHTF, no one comes out of it smelling pretty.

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#168289 - 03/01/09 03:15 PM Re: Just an FYI this "Survival" stuff isn't silly [Re: red]
ccl442 Offline
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Registered: 02/29/08
Posts: 7
No but have got some great tips/tricks/gear ideas for my USAR bags.

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