In a situation like she describes, how do you think you would fare?
Inquiring minds want to know.
How would you fare?
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Post #11
I think I would like to know more about these books. I will look them up later. I love a good "how-to" book, especially if it's about survivalism.
But you'd have to either know what was coming and buy the books, or already have them lying around somewhere and be able to carry them with you if you had to move somewhere else than your current home. I guess you could try to loot a bookstore, but those kinds of books would probably be the first thing to go.
But you'd have to either know what was coming and buy the books, or already have them lying around somewhere and be able to carry them with you if you had to move somewhere else than your current home. I guess you could try to loot a bookstore, but those kinds of books would probably be the first thing to go.
Post #12
or a library. My dad used to collect them I believe there are 12 in the series. They cover pretty much everything if i remember right. Things such as making a still cause of course you would need alcohol hehe and trap making and skinning, tanning etc.
Post #13
I would only be kept if I was given time to demonstrate what I can build. Even after that I would only last as long as the other people desired what I was making. I am not a people person and would not be able to play the social game well enough to form bonds that would keep me alive.
Skill List
-I can make tools like hammer, axe, shovel, saw, rope, level, square, shims. Your going to need these to build other things.
-Snares/crab pots/nets. (catch food without running out of bullets
)
I use to make snares in the yard and around my tree fort to catch my sisters. I also caught a few criters with them because we lived out in the country.
-Fire. Every good Boyscout learns how to make fire.
-Solar heating. (water and air) Nothing like a hot shower and a blowdrier. My mother-in-law loves her solar box for heating up the horses water in the winter.
-Water cooling. (maybe even freezing) Desert Island-Icey! Need I say more?
-Vertical/horizantal turbines. They can do all sorts of work for people.
Skills I don't have that would keep me alive:
-Socializing
-cooking
-navigation
-not killing cnorman in his sleep and taking his gun
If we are talking about the breakdown of society I would do just fine. I would move a little further away from civilization and only go near others when I wanted to. Heck, I even know how to produce electricity without a turbine.
Skill List
-I can make tools like hammer, axe, shovel, saw, rope, level, square, shims. Your going to need these to build other things.
-Snares/crab pots/nets. (catch food without running out of bullets
)I use to make snares in the yard and around my tree fort to catch my sisters. I also caught a few criters with them because we lived out in the country.
-Fire. Every good Boyscout learns how to make fire.
-Solar heating. (water and air) Nothing like a hot shower and a blowdrier. My mother-in-law loves her solar box for heating up the horses water in the winter.
-Water cooling. (maybe even freezing) Desert Island-Icey! Need I say more?
-Vertical/horizantal turbines. They can do all sorts of work for people.
Skills I don't have that would keep me alive:
-Socializing
-cooking
-navigation
-not killing cnorman in his sleep and taking his gun
If we are talking about the breakdown of society I would do just fine. I would move a little further away from civilization and only go near others when I wanted to. Heck, I even know how to produce electricity without a turbine.
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cnorman18
Re: How would you fare?
Post #14Forgot to get back to this thread.
What if you run out of "bullets"?
Well, then you stop shooting. That's why you (a) bring lots of ammunition, and (b) make every shot count. (The proper term is "cartridges." The "bullets" are the little lead chunks that fly out of the barrel and make holes in things.)
Other skills? I know how to build a still and make booze. I am familar with the Foxfire books, subscribed to The Mother Earth News when it was still worth reading, and raised horses in the country for more than 10 years. I do excellent leathercrafting and woodcarving, and I also know how to make black powder, cast bullets (little lead things), and make a muzzleloading rifle.
For my money, my most valuable skill is that of being an entertaining, funny and even spellbinding storyteller. I can keep a crowd of adults or kids laughing, fascinated, moved or thoughtful for hours. If we don't have cable on this island, you guys are going to need me. From classic fairy tales to adventure stories to porno that will make your toes curl - I have some serious narrative chops.
Everything I've read about being stranded long-term indicates that the biggest problem, once food, water and shelter are established, is boredom.
Got stories? I do.
(BTW - I'm a very light sleeper, Upallnite. You only get one try, and you better get it all the way right the first time. There wouldn't be a second. And you'd miss the stories either way.)
What if you run out of "bullets"?
Well, then you stop shooting. That's why you (a) bring lots of ammunition, and (b) make every shot count. (The proper term is "cartridges." The "bullets" are the little lead chunks that fly out of the barrel and make holes in things.)
Other skills? I know how to build a still and make booze. I am familar with the Foxfire books, subscribed to The Mother Earth News when it was still worth reading, and raised horses in the country for more than 10 years. I do excellent leathercrafting and woodcarving, and I also know how to make black powder, cast bullets (little lead things), and make a muzzleloading rifle.
For my money, my most valuable skill is that of being an entertaining, funny and even spellbinding storyteller. I can keep a crowd of adults or kids laughing, fascinated, moved or thoughtful for hours. If we don't have cable on this island, you guys are going to need me. From classic fairy tales to adventure stories to porno that will make your toes curl - I have some serious narrative chops.
Everything I've read about being stranded long-term indicates that the biggest problem, once food, water and shelter are established, is boredom.
Got stories? I do.
(BTW - I'm a very light sleeper, Upallnite. You only get one try, and you better get it all the way right the first time. There wouldn't be a second. And you'd miss the stories either way.)
Post #15
@Upallnite: That's okay, you can join my misanthropic tribe. I'm not a people person, either! But no killing Cnorman18 in his sleep! We need him to tell us stories. 
How would you make things cold or freezing? You sound like you'd be really useful to rebuild civilisation.
@Cnorman18: Okay, cartridges. Personally, I see little advantage to booze unless it's to be used as an antiseptic or to make everyone I'm annoyed by tired enough to go to sleep for awhile.
How would you make things cold or freezing? You sound like you'd be really useful to rebuild civilisation. @Cnorman18: Okay, cartridges. Personally, I see little advantage to booze unless it's to be used as an antiseptic or to make everyone I'm annoyed by tired enough to go to sleep for awhile.
Post #16
F the stories I would miss the booze.
I have the tools for making civil war era lead shot. I have never used it because it was handed down to me. My grand father claimed it was used in the war by some of our ancestors, but I am not sure. The only time I have melted down lead it was to fix the body on a car.
If you could find the correct metals I could build a forge and make wires, electric genorators, lights, stronger tools, metal barrels/bolts for guns. I just don't know how to tell what mineral is what. Please don't shoot me, i'm useful.
My parents use to tell us about the end of the world when Jeses was comming. It made my sister pray more. It made me try to figure out how to survive the end of society by watching zombie movies and reading DIY manuals.
I have the tools for making civil war era lead shot. I have never used it because it was handed down to me. My grand father claimed it was used in the war by some of our ancestors, but I am not sure. The only time I have melted down lead it was to fix the body on a car.
If you could find the correct metals I could build a forge and make wires, electric genorators, lights, stronger tools, metal barrels/bolts for guns. I just don't know how to tell what mineral is what. Please don't shoot me, i'm useful.
My parents use to tell us about the end of the world when Jeses was comming. It made my sister pray more. It made me try to figure out how to survive the end of society by watching zombie movies and reading DIY manuals.
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Post #17
Bring me! Bring me!
1)I learned survival skills in the army, and
2)when Charles runs out of ammo I know how to make basic bows/arrows and am a pretty good shot.
3) I know how to sew.
4) I can cook
5) clean water is easy - boil it.
6) if on an island I know how to salt meat to preserve it. And how to get the salt to do it.
7) I can make fire and build shelters
8) I'm pretty fit, and can easily travel fair distances faster than many people.
9) I know how to make soap in the wilderness
10) I've taken a fair deal of martial arts, and am moderately capable of using just about any weapon under the sun. (sword, bow, staff, pistol, rifle, mace, axe, can make nasty weapons from sticks, knives, whip, chain, others) to defend us if needed.
11) Also, depending on how long I have to prepare, I will have varying amounts of useful things. if suddenly dumped in the wilderness with nothing but whats on me I'd have a knife, a bottle of hand sanitizer (alcohol useful for wounds), an eight foot chain, writing meterial(notebook and pencils) and a heavy jacket.
12) if given 15 seconds I can grab my pack from my room which contains - a couple knives(one very large) a whole lot of rope and chains, a really big waterproof cloak, a first aid kit, matches, A large water bladder, a stiff leather belt(would be useful with some injuries), a flashlight, and a small saw.
13) I also have lots of loyalty and incredibly protectiveness toward people I like.
14) enough of an interest in botany to identify some useful things.
1)I learned survival skills in the army, and
2)when Charles runs out of ammo I know how to make basic bows/arrows and am a pretty good shot.
3) I know how to sew.
4) I can cook
5) clean water is easy - boil it.
6) if on an island I know how to salt meat to preserve it. And how to get the salt to do it.
7) I can make fire and build shelters
8) I'm pretty fit, and can easily travel fair distances faster than many people.
9) I know how to make soap in the wilderness
10) I've taken a fair deal of martial arts, and am moderately capable of using just about any weapon under the sun. (sword, bow, staff, pistol, rifle, mace, axe, can make nasty weapons from sticks, knives, whip, chain, others) to defend us if needed.
11) Also, depending on how long I have to prepare, I will have varying amounts of useful things. if suddenly dumped in the wilderness with nothing but whats on me I'd have a knife, a bottle of hand sanitizer (alcohol useful for wounds), an eight foot chain, writing meterial(notebook and pencils) and a heavy jacket.
12) if given 15 seconds I can grab my pack from my room which contains - a couple knives(one very large) a whole lot of rope and chains, a really big waterproof cloak, a first aid kit, matches, A large water bladder, a stiff leather belt(would be useful with some injuries), a flashlight, and a small saw.
13) I also have lots of loyalty and incredibly protectiveness toward people I like.
14) enough of an interest in botany to identify some useful things.
We do not hate others because of the flaws in their souls, we hate them because of the flaws in our own.
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cnorman18
Re: How would you fare?
Post #18Relax, everyone. I don't shoot people because they're annoying or not useful. I don't shoot anything (other than paper targets) unless it's (a) about to attack me or another, or (b) dinner.
And as it happens, primates are not kosher....
And as it happens, primates are not kosher....
Post #19
'K. You're in.FinalEnigma wrote:Bring me! Bring me!
1)I learned survival skills in the army, and
2)when Charles runs out of ammo I know how to make basic bows/arrows and am a pretty good shot.
3) I know how to sew.
4) I can cook
I seriously can't believe that didn't occur to me. I know that! Crap! I'd be the first one to be fed to the wolves/sharks. That's why I'd plan to make myself the leader (queen? I have imperialistic tendencies) of my tribe!FinalEnigma wrote:5) clean water is easy - boil it.
How?FinalEnigma wrote:6) if on an island I know how to salt meat to preserve it. And how to get the salt to do it.
7) I can make fire and build shelters
8) I'm pretty fit, and can easily travel fair distances faster than many people.
9) I know how to make soap in the wilderness
Dang, I gotta learn some more useful skills!10) I've taken a fair deal of martial arts, and am moderately capable of using just about any weapon under the sun. (sword, bow, staff, pistol, rifle, mace, axe, can make nasty weapons from sticks, knives, whip, chain, others) to defend us if needed.
11) Also, depending on how long I have to prepare, I will have varying amounts of useful things. if suddenly dumped in the wilderness with nothing but whats on me I'd have a knife, a bottle of hand sanitizer (alcohol useful for wounds), an eight foot chain, writing meterial(notebook and pencils) and a heavy jacket.
12) if given 15 seconds I can grab my pack from my room which contains - a couple knives(one very large) a whole lot of rope and chains, a really big waterproof cloak, a first aid kit, matches, A large water bladder, a stiff leather belt(would be useful with some injuries), a flashlight, and a small saw.
13) I also have lots of loyalty and incredibly protectiveness toward people I like.
14) enough of an interest in botany to identify some useful things.
Post #20
Now you don't. But what if you were under the stress of fighting every day for your very survival?Cnorman18 wrote:Relax, everyone. I don't shoot people because they're annoying or not useful. I don't shoot anything (other than paper targets) unless it's (a) about to attack me or another, or (b) dinner.
Cnorman18 wrote:And as it happens, primates are not kosher....
