Will You Survive?

[DanceGirl]

How many of you are prepared to survive in case the shit really hits the fan and to what level? Whether by yourself or with your family. Nuclear War, Invasion, Global Viral Epidemic, Major Terrorist Attack, Extinction Level Meteor Strike, Natural Disaster, whatever. Think along the lines of the films 28 Days Later/The Day After Tomorrow/I am Legend/Deep Impact. ETC

True Apocalypse/end of the world stuff.

Scenario:

You have no electricity, no running water, no food, no communications, no Internet, no one else to help you. There will be major looting of everything you would want to quickly run out and get. Wal-Mart, LL Bean, Piggly Wiggly and Radio Shack shelves empty within an hour.

You have to survive on your own for minimum 3 months, maximum 18 months. Government and ALL Public Services have collapsed. You (and your family) are 100% on your own. NOBODY IS COMING TO HELP YOU!

Do you have a storm shelter? Case of beans, Army blanket and a kerosene lamp in the basement? Shotgun and a can of gas in the trunk? Complete go-bag hanging on a hook next to the front door with GPS, maps, batteries, first aid kit, flares, CB, Sat phone, a couple MREs and a .45?

Or do you have a full blown Cold War era fallout shelter with enough provisions and entertainment to sustain you and your family for 5 years? Do you have a plan for going somewhere else, transportation, etc.

Consider the absolute worst case scenario...are you REALLY prepared?

I want no bullshit answers. Don't be embarrassed if you have nothing, just say so.

[jayc88]

i don't worry about such things
i'm living for today and not for tomorrow

[clonecat]

Depends on how I feel at the time. I would have to learn how to brew my own beer or head to a brewery to live.

[BatemanPatrickl]

Dancegirl you date Amby so I will forgive you for asking this question.

If the crap were to hit the fan no one would want to live. Have you see "The Book of Eli"? That type of life SUCKS.

I have all I need. A bottle of Ambien and some Pinot Noir. Lights out boyz.

[wal66]

With exception to the looney extremist who really would be prepared for this type of situation.

As for the looting with exception to basic essentials what good would it do for you. If a person can not figure out a way to survive on their own with limited resources how could they protect anything they have looted from those who are better prepared to take it from them? Not being a smart ass here but really think about it.

If it is a nuclear fallout situation there will be limited chances for long term survival due to exposure. Even if you have a fallout shelter the environment you come out of your shelter will have been contaminated.

If it is a meteor obviously the impact zone will not be worth surviving. For the fallout areas it will depend on the level of ash and for what periods of time it last. Chances of surviving a total blanket for an extended period of time is minimal according to many scientist.

All other situations will simply depend on the resourcefulness of the individuals. I think I could survive in most situation other than the two mentioned above but without ever actually being put to the test how many of us actually know for sure. Even people who assume they are prepared may very well find themselves lost in the event of a real world situation.

A good book about this is The Last Babylon.

[DrStale]

Somebody's been watching too many movies...

[Enogsiwon]

what the hell do you know wal? you probably think you could stop a bunch of thuggish looters with a bullhorn and a box of girlscout cookies...

[BatemanPatrickl]

what the hell do you know wal? you probably think you could stop a bunch of thuggish looters with a bullhorn and a box of girlscout cookies...

Wal just has to stand in a street to stop a riot; dude ate Jenny Craig. Not the diet plan the actual person

[DwightShrute]

I have a bottle of water in the trunk of my car

[wal66]

Bateman, that was close but still off your game. Crushing 101 and I shouldn't have to remind you is "no need to state that which has already been stated" everyone knows I am a fat fck cause I have said it a hundred times. Get on your game Bateman. Be that dominate crusher you and I both know you were. All this "glad to be back at SBR" has really effected your game.


Almost forgot, Eggnogg, you need not worry either if it comes down to surving a holocaust, it is documented over and over again cocroaches survive practically everything.

[Boner_18]

I recently decided I should determine my escape plan should there be a truly massive "event" in New York City (I live in Brooklyn). After assessing my options, one being escape by land across long Island, another being somehow cross the east river to NJ, I came to the realization that I am fvcked and shouldn't waste my time worrying.

[sam9ball]

all you need is "Fire Power" if ya got that then you have all you need or want
AR-15 1000 rounds
Sig P229 .40 1500 rounds
Your good to go
oh and a 12ga pump action with about 200 rounds oo buck shot

[Willie Bee]

I would have to learn how to brew my own beer...

If I can do it, clone, anyone can do it

With exception to the looney extremist who really would be prepared for this type of situation.

wal, quit talking about me.

Somebody's been watching too many movies...

Well she does date amby, girl's gotta' keep herself busy after amby gives her 3-4 good minutes at night.

I have a bottle of water in the trunk of my car

Bring it by and I'll turn it into beer.

[pavyracer]

I survived for 2 weeks in the mountains while I was in the army without prepared food and bottled water. You can find stuff under the trees and put traps to capture animals or fish.

[floridagolfer]

I guess if I know I'm going to die in a day or two, the extra can of gas will get me to the beach; may as well go in a nice place with the sun on my face.

Someone please buy DanceGirl a drink.

[THE PROFIT]

People who spend time worrying about stuff like this I will never understand. Things will never be as bad as you are led to believe, on the other hand if things are as bad as you are led to believe by the fearmongers, a bottle water & a can of peas aren't gonna help ya.

[THE PROFIT]

That's the spirit Pecos!!!!!!!!!!!

[DwightShrute]

I survived for 2 weeks in the mountains while I was in the army without prepared food and bottled water. You can find stuff under the trees and put traps to capture animals or fish.

[smitch124]

I will probably run around in a panic until I fall down. Like the wife in Fargo when kidnapped.

[DanceGirl]

so yeah... wow... saw this somewhere else, figured i would post it just as a "what if" thing- not like i gave a shit & was like huddling in a corner worried about all of it.

either way, yes... floridagolfer- i would go for a drink either way- not like i NEED it or anything.

[DanceGirl]

Well she does date amby, girl's gotta' keep herself busy after amby gives her 3-4 good minutes at night.

1) no
2) you wish you could last that long

[keyboarding]

Yes. I have access to farm land in areas that deal with tornados, so got a storm shelther, plenty of live stock (assuming they aren't destoyed) and weapons available. 3 months would be a cake walk. I'd also hang the bodies of anyone who gets too close (or impale them) and put them around the property letting people know I mean business.

[DanceGirl]

Dancegirl, how old are you? i might bone a 31yr old chick this weekend can i pm you a picture of my dick see if you think its big enough?

negative.... if you have to ask, i'm sure it isn't big enough... just sayin.

[Willie Bee]

1) no
2) you wish you could last that long

Relax honey, it was a joke.

Just for grins, what is your plan?

[Pecos Bill]

Relax honey, it was a joke.

Just for grins, what is your plan?

give her 15 days

[DanceGirl]

Relax honey, it was a joke.

Just for grins, what is your plan?

give her 15 days

i wouldn't even give myself THAT long...

[DanceGirl]

Relax honey, it was a joke.

ps... maybe i was just getting you confused with JJ?

[BadNina]

Tis is soooooo true!


ps....I would be fine.

[BadNina]

how has some lucky girl not snatched him up?

[jlgarciaiii22]

all you need is "Fire Power" if ya got that then you have all you need or want
AR-15 1000 rounds
Sig P229 .40 1500 rounds
Your good to go
oh and a 12ga pump action with about 200 rounds oo buck shot

That's right... This is all you need!

My arsenal consists of:

Mini 14 Ruger / 800 Rounds
Berreta 9mm / 500 Rounds
S&W 38 Special / 200 Rounds
Mossberg 12ga Shotgun / 200 Rounds


By the time 2012 comes I plan to have double ammunition for all pieces! I personally do not think anything will happen... But with this world you never know, anythings possible!

[Richkas]

I would survive til somebody got me with a bullet. I would also take from the weak. When the shit hits, there wont be no way to call the cops. Uranium knocks out all power. No way to charge your phone. When it hits, I will end up being one of the richest I promise you that.

[Shark79]

Richy ... there wouldn't be any drugs or beer, so u would be screwed.

[dinaro7]

tony richkas you r full of it sh

[DwightShrute]

Should something ever happen to me in some kind of a disaster, odds are that you most of you will have been already dead for weeks, so it's really a mute point.

[Pecos Bill]

how has some lucky girl not snatched him up?

This thread is now about my body. Ive been running 3 miles a day for 2 weeks what do you guys think?