Random Thought Thread

So, I am not a chicken little the sky is falling type but I do see what's going on in the world and how divided they say our nation is, not trying to start any arguments I promise, but is anyone else learning what I call tradeable skills? Woodsmanship, leathercrafting, skinning and tanning, butchering, and a myriad of other things? I have gone back and researched the methods of my grandparents and great grandparents, in providing and procuring. I am planning on either a waddle or dead hedge fence around my garden area, building a greenhouse, and chicken coop this year, so everything will be read next year when the season starts. I practice bushcraft, not only because it's fun, but it's practical. Am I strange in my thinking? By the way I am 48.
 
Don't get me wrong. You could trade in them

I just figure men should know how to do those things so you don't have to ask someone else to do it for you

But I guess, in a shit hits the fan situation, there's going to be people that need help with that stuff and you might want to trade with them?
 
Celtic_Iowan said:
So, I am not a chicken little the sky is falling type but I do see what's going on in the world and how divided they say our nation is, not trying to start any arguments I promise, but is anyone else learning what I call tradeable skills? Woodsmanship, leathercrafting, skinning and tanning, butchering, and a myriad of other things? I have gone back and researched the methods of my grandparents and great grandparents, in providing and procuring. I am planning on either a waddle or dead hedge fence around my garden area, building a greenhouse, and chicken coop this year, so everything will be read next year when the season starts. I practice bushcraft, not only because it's fun, but it's practical. Am I strange in my thinking? By the way I am 48.
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Living in places where there could be catastrophic damage from floods, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, crazy people, etc (anywhere)- it only makes sense to be as self sufficient as possible. Being proficient with as many tools as possible ,and skills is wise. So many folks don’t have a clue what to do if they are inconvenienced for even an hour. Even having some extra 2x4’s and plywood around for a quick patch over a storm broken window.

Preparedness won’t always get you out of problems, but it could get you through some tough times.

I know some extreme preppers, but it is amazing to me that most seem to think they will be on a compound when an even happens. What if you are stuck at work or on the road…. Always have a kit/go bag to buy you time. Just mho.

I know one tough anti-social sourdough who has multiple stashes of supplies/weapons in different areas of his property (just in case), and also has atv’s and snowmachines hidden away (never know when he might need which). His driveway is blocked by a D9 and has signs posted that if you can read the sign, you are within range🤣. Super nice guy who shares knowledge, but does not take to strangers.

Advance your learning and skills. Enjoy them as well.
 
Celtic_Iowan said:
So, I am not a chicken little the sky is falling type but I do see what's going on in the world and how divided they say our nation is, not trying to start any arguments I promise, but is anyone else learning what I call tradeable skills? Woodsmanship, leathercrafting, skinning and tanning, butchering, and a myriad of other things? I have gone back and researched the methods of my grandparents and great grandparents, in providing and procuring. I am planning on either a waddle or dead hedge fence around my garden area, building a greenhouse, and chicken coop this year, so everything will be read next year when the season starts. I practice bushcraft, not only because it's fun, but it's practical. Am I strange in my thinking? By the way I am 48.
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Learn as much anatomy and first aid/wilderness medicine skills as possible- somebody always needs help.
 
Celtic_Iowan said:
So, I am not a chicken little the sky is falling type but I do see what's going on in the world and how divided they say our nation is, not trying to start any arguments I promise, but is anyone else learning what I call tradeable skills? Woodsmanship, leathercrafting, skinning and tanning, butchering, and a myriad of other things? I have gone back and researched the methods of my grandparents and great grandparents, in providing and procuring. I am planning on either a waddle or dead hedge fence around my garden area, building a greenhouse, and chicken coop this year, so everything will be read next year when the season starts. I practice bushcraft, not only because it's fun, but it's practical. Am I strange in my thinking? By the way I am 48.
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I think it is good to cultivate practical skills regardless of the state of the world. Achieving some sense of self-reliance should be more of the goal, rather than what might be marketable in an adverse environment. Plus, it feels good to do things yourself, and learn how to do them well.

beeinak said:
Living in places where there could be catastrophic damage from floods, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, crazy people, etc (anywhere)- it only makes sense to be as self sufficient as possible. Being proficient with as many tools as possible ,and skills is wise. So many folks don’t have a clue what to do if they are inconvenienced for even an hour. Even having some extra 2x4’s and plywood around for a quick patch over a storm broken window.

Preparedness won’t always get you out of problems, but it could get you through some tough times.

I know some extreme preppers, but it is amazing to me that most seem to think they will be on a compound when an even happens. What if you are stuck at work or on the road…. Always have a kit/go bag to buy you time. Just mho.

I know one tough anti-social sourdough who has multiple stashes of supplies/weapons in different areas of his property (just in case), and also has atv’s and snowmachines hidden away (never know when he might need which). His driveway is blocked by a D9 and has signs posted that if you can read the sign, you are within range🤣. Super nice guy who shares knowledge, but does not take to strangers.

Advance your learning and skills. Enjoy them as well.
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I know a lot of preppers, been to meetings, practiced and studied skills, etc. The problem is, most "serious" or "hardcore" preppers are unhappy and often angry people. It's good to practice preparedness and sustainability, but the reality of most SHTF situations is that you'll be caught in less ideal circumstances, away from your "fortress", where your tons of food storage, weapons arsenal, and ammo cache won't do you any good. Folks need to train and develop knowledge/skills that prepare them to be mobile and have far less resources at their disposal. They also need to cultivate "people"/social skills. Being an angry loner is only going to work for so long and humanity does not survive by abandoning what makes us successful as human beings, and that is our ability to create communities for the betterment and survival of our species.
 
Pàdruig said:
I think it is good to cultivate practical skills regardless of the state of the world. Achieving some sense of self-reliance should be more of the goal, rather than what might be marketable in an adverse environment. Plus, it feels good to do things yourself, and learn how to do them well.



I know a lot of preppers, been to meetings, practiced and studied skills, etc. The problem is, most "serious" or "hardcore" preppers are unhappy and often angry people. It's good to practice preparedness and sustainability, but the reality of most SHTF situations is that you'll be caught in less ideal circumstances, away from your "fortress", where your tons of food storage, weapons arsenal, and ammo cache won't do you any good. Folks need to train and develop knowledge/skills that prepare them to be mobile and have far less resources at their disposal. They also need to cultivate "people"/social skills. Being an angry loner is only going to work for so long and humanity does not survive by abandoning what makes us successful as human beings, and that is our ability to create communities for the betterment and survival of our species.
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Very well put!
 
Pàdruig said:
I think it is good to cultivate practical skills regardless of the state of the world. Achieving some sense of self-reliance should be more of the goal, rather than what might be marketable in an adverse environment. Plus, it feels good to do things yourself, and learn how to do them well.



I know a lot of preppers, been to meetings, practiced and studied skills, etc. The problem is, most "serious" or "hardcore" preppers are unhappy and often angry people. It's good to practice preparedness and sustainability, but the reality of most SHTF situations is that you'll be caught in less ideal circumstances, away from your "fortress", where your tons of food storage, weapons arsenal, and ammo cache won't do you any good. Folks need to train and develop knowledge/skills that prepare them to be mobile and have far less resources at their disposal. They also need to cultivate "people"/social skills. Being an angry loner is only going to work for so long and humanity does not survive by abandoning what makes us successful as human beings, and that is our ability to create communities for the betterment and survival of our species.
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I completely agree, I am thinking more natural disasters than anything, I personally have been through floods, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms that knocked out power for days. I am not a prepper in the sense most think of the word. I'm not hoping the end of the world happens and they and their Rambo mentality with get them by. I just was wondering if in this day and age if more people are starting to do it
 
I think that if there's any scenario where everything really goes to hell, it's unlikely that we'll be able to prepare for it.

Most likely, the scenario of everything going to shit will be something more idiotic — like being sent to correctional institutions for having the wrong opinion about some group of people, or something like that.

A scenario like 'The Walking Dead,' where you'd have to forage for food in the forests and so on, is less likely. It's probably going to be something maximally stupid.

Something like COVID.
 
Most likely, with the help of AI, the internet, and our own money.

Like, opinions, behavior, habits, activities.

That's what the apocalypse will be, and that's how everything can go to hell.

Something like total control, under a certain sauce that 99% of people will believe in, and everyone will be fine with it, while you'll be the only one who sees that something is going wrong.

And when you tell someone about it, they'll just say you're dumb.

That's what the 'apocalypse' and 'everything going to hell' will look like.
 
Celtic_Iowan said:
I completely agree, I am thinking more natural disasters than anything, I personally have been through floods, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms that knocked out power for days. I am not a prepper in the sense most think of the word. I'm not hoping the end of the world happens and they and their Rambo mentality with get them by. I just was wondering if in this day and age if more people are starting to do it
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Certain kinds can give preppers a bad rap (some are wacky), but being prepared is great. Up here it seems to be a common mindset because of earthquakes and storms. When 9/11 happened, no air/shipping/train traffic was allowed in for quite a while. Some people started to freak out, but most people have supplies and an attitude of helping each other out.

Earthquakes can disrupt so much that we take for granted. Aside from buildings collapsing, having plumbing and gas lines ripped apart, electrical lines down, roads gone, etc. Natural disasters are mind boggling in all their forms.
 
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