You knew it was coming. Well, I know it's coming, so Ive been getting prepared.
I have a generator now, so at least if it all comes down I can play Baldurs Gate.
But seriously….
Last year, southern California lost power for like 20 hours. In that time, we had no idea how long it was going to be out. Days? Weeks?
Meanwhile, were being told to boil our water before consumption. We had barely any food in the house. Our vehicles were low on gas. We had barely any cash, and all the local stores were shut down anyway. Think about that a minute. No food, no money (as there are no atms functional), and boil water with… wait there's no power.
As night fell, things outside started to get loud, as some people were just going nuts and seeing it as party time. You could hear fireworks going off… or were there gunshots, was that a gunshot? It was approaching rioting, as vandals started breaking shit and some stores were being broken into. Thankfully, the next morning we awoke to the telltale 12:00 flashing on our clocks.
It was a little scary, and a wake up call for us. We were not prepared, at all. While I don't see myself hunkered down in a bunker, waiting for Armageddon, I have certainly started preparing for the eventuality that we get hit with a survival situation. I have 20 gallons of water, food, fuel, a generator, batteries, and a bunch of basic stuff stockpiled just in case.
I'm taking it to the next level today, going to go get a hand-crank radio and first aid supplies. Actually thinking about getting another firearm, maybe a shotgun or rifle. Right now I only have a 9mm pistol, I suppose that's adequate for home protection. Or is it?
People get crazy when theyre desperate, who knows what could happen.
Am I being too paranoid? Are you prepared? Should I shoot Cleve an email?
I have a generator now, so at least if it all comes down I can play Baldurs Gate.
But seriously….
Last year, southern California lost power for like 20 hours. In that time, we had no idea how long it was going to be out. Days? Weeks?
Meanwhile, were being told to boil our water before consumption. We had barely any food in the house. Our vehicles were low on gas. We had barely any cash, and all the local stores were shut down anyway. Think about that a minute. No food, no money (as there are no atms functional), and boil water with… wait there's no power.
As night fell, things outside started to get loud, as some people were just going nuts and seeing it as party time. You could hear fireworks going off… or were there gunshots, was that a gunshot? It was approaching rioting, as vandals started breaking shit and some stores were being broken into. Thankfully, the next morning we awoke to the telltale 12:00 flashing on our clocks.
It was a little scary, and a wake up call for us. We were not prepared, at all. While I don't see myself hunkered down in a bunker, waiting for Armageddon, I have certainly started preparing for the eventuality that we get hit with a survival situation. I have 20 gallons of water, food, fuel, a generator, batteries, and a bunch of basic stuff stockpiled just in case.
I'm taking it to the next level today, going to go get a hand-crank radio and first aid supplies. Actually thinking about getting another firearm, maybe a shotgun or rifle. Right now I only have a 9mm pistol, I suppose that's adequate for home protection. Or is it?
People get crazy when theyre desperate, who knows what could happen.
Am I being too paranoid? Are you prepared? Should I shoot Cleve an email?
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