Dear Preppers and Survivalists,
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| A Pencil (2010) photograph by Charm |
A couple of days ago, I linked to a video that the presenter talked about trying to find information, on the internet, about prepping.
One of the presenter's laments was the lack of 'A List,' for him and his family to use to purchase all the equipment that, supposedly, would insure his family's survival.
Don't laugh. You were looking for one too when you showed up here.
An Inventory
Folks, I'm going off on a tangent, so bear with me
One of the first things you and your family need to do is complete an inventory. This inventory will tell you all the things that you have for survival.
In other words, ...
Once you know 'What you have' then you can decide 'What you need'
A Note
Now, most people think that they are getting ready for the collapse of civilization. That might be true, but it is also very, very wrong
'Cause, ...
You and your family are also getting ready to survive a bunch of different disasters, like ... Getting Lost..
That's right. One of the most likely events that you and your family need to survive is getting lost. Whether it's at the Mall with friends or in the woods with your family.
The way to prevent this event is to ...
That's right, ... Leave a note stating: Where you are going. Who you are taking (never go alone, if you can help it). When you and your friend will get back. and What to do if you don't come back.
Needless to say, ...
You and your family and friends will make sure you are carrying a survival kit that has a ...
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| Bläistëft (2015) photograph by MoreCapablePir |
Before I begin, you know the reason a 'Golf' pencil doesn't have an eraser?
Neither do I, so ... Back to my point.
Some folks advocate to place a pencil with note paper in your survival kit. The pencil allows you to leave a note, if you're abandoning your car for that long walk home, after it breaks down.
The note tells a potential rescuer: What direction you're going. Who is with you. What time you lef, and anything else you have to say.
Now some people suggest carrying a ...
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| A China Marker (2007) photograph by carol |
Now, some folks will disagree with me and suggest carrying a grease pencil instead becasue the grease pencil can be used to leave a note on lots or other things, just not paper, like ...
* The driver side window
* Painted side of a building
* Hunk of plywood
* Your skin
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| A Black Sharpie Marker (2004) photograph by Aomarks |
A Marker
Needless to say, some folks are wondering, ... Why would I write on my skin, much less anyone else's skin.
Easy, ...
Triage!
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