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 The Earth Abides
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12/10/09 09:44 PM
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Jroden5446
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So I was wondering, I always see people talk about what gear they would carry if society collapsed, but what would you do? Would you strike out into the woods by yourself or take people with you? Would you scavenge off the remnants of supplies left behind or try to be self sufficent. Would you try to preserve the principles of the old or allow them to be forgotten? I was rereading Earth Abides and it always makes me think about this stuff.
JYD#107/JorDog. BAD WOLF
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Re: The Earth Abides
[Re: Jroden5446]
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12/10/09 09:48 PM
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Wiggitty
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I would definately avoid urban areas.
Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms should be a convenience store, not a Government Agency.
JYD.45
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Re: The Earth Abides
[Re: Wiggitty]
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12/10/09 10:03 PM
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tedwca
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I'd go the Warlord route and arm the entire neighborhood. We'd take over as much territory as possible and I'd get all the hot chicks. OK, skipping the hot chicks, I think that is the best chance of survival, esp. if you can find people with diverse skills and knowledge.
Ted Wilson
Dum inter homines sumus, colamus humanitatem.
BTW - Winter is Coming.
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Re: The Earth Abides
[Re: tedwca]
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12/10/09 10:26 PM
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Jroden5446
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Isn't that the point of being a warlord? For the hot chicks I mean
JYD#107/JorDog. BAD WOLF
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Re: The Earth Abides
[Re: Jroden5446]
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12/10/09 11:35 PM
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Private Klink
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It's good to be the King - or Warlord! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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Re: The Earth Abides
[Re: Private Klink]
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12/10/09 11:39 PM
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Joe Fowler
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Money brings power, power brings the women. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: The Earth Abides
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12/10/09 11:46 PM
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kuanomar
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I'd take my family and some extended family members with me. I have a secluded spot picked out that has plenty of water, game animals, edible roots and tubers and natural cover. It's tough to get too, but when you get there, you can see anyone coming for a couple of miles. It's probably enough to support about 20 people or more for a while. We have young children so, moving fast is not as easy. We can set up and pick-off those who would try attack us.
In our group we have a couple doctors, a dental hygienist, a mechanic and some good hunters.
I hope it never happens. But, if it does, we have a plan.
JYD#116
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Re: The Earth Abides
[Re: Wiggitty]
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12/11/09 12:36 AM
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J_R
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Being outdoors all winter would get old, but if I stayed in the urban areas i would have to make sure to be well armed against the power hungry warlords with something to prove <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance
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Re: The Earth Abides
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12/11/09 12:46 AM
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jforbush
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Out to the wilderness for me and my GF! Well armed and well equipped for any environment around where I am. I can have the truck packed with all that is needed to defend and survive in about 15 min.
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Re: The Earth Abides
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12/11/09 12:50 AM
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Mugsy6
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I'd take my family and some extended family members with me. I have a secluded spot picked out that has plenty of water, game animals, edible roots and tubers and natural cover. It's tough to get too, but when you get there, you can see anyone coming for a couple of miles. It's probably enough to support about 20 people or more for a while. We have young children so, moving fast is not as easy. We can set up and pick-off those who would try attack us.
In our group we have a couple doctors, a dental hygienist, a mechanic and some good hunters.
I hope it never happens. But, if it does, we have a plan. youre all set. you have a mechanic <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: The Earth Abides
[Re: Mugsy6]
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12/11/09 01:08 AM
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Magnum22
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i would probably make friends with my nearest warlord. hopefully he has an extra revolver and an opening for a guitarist. or a guy with some great knives.
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Preserve the Yard.
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