Just a question

citylivin · 03-01-2008, 12:41 AM

First, I am new to this site and am really enjoying what I am reading. There is a lot of like mind thinking. My question is that if shtf and it was necessary to leave the area where I live, would it be possible to hook up with any of you all? I would not come empty handed, but I know I would be hesitant to bring in a stranger. Would you be open? How could I convince you that I can contribute? There always seems to be safety in numbers.

GlockMeister · 03-01-2008, 12:58 AM

Think I've already greeted you, but nothing wrong with doing it twice. lol Welcome aboard. It's always best, IMHO, to try and hook up first with family and then maybe friends. I'm sure if there is someone near where you live, that may not have a problem with it. But then, who knows. I can't speak for anyone but myself.

Frankly, I see no sense in driving, or how ever travel may have to be done, and if by foot, I especially see no sense in traveling hundreds, maybe thousands of miles for someone that may or may not be there, if contacting them first isn't possible.

I suppose it would also depend on exactly what SHTF scenario has taken place? I'm in Illinois. I don't think it'd make sense for anyone out west, other then family to try and make it this way. Again, just one members opinion.

firebird45331 · 03-01-2008, 01:05 AM

where are you?

citylivin · 03-01-2008, 01:28 AM

I'm in Northern CA. If I had to leave I would have adequate supplies. I could go on about what I could contibute, but would you trust me? At some point I would believe new blood would be necessary.

SpecOpOperator · 03-01-2008, 01:33 AM

When SHTF I will have a small group with me, mostly family, but hardly any more than that.. (immediate family only, the rest don't understand) If we were to take in any more people, they would definitely have to prove themselves, not only in defensive posture, but also logistically (food, supplies, etc) If they couldn't, I would hate to discard them, but in a worst case scenario, its them or me, and I'll bet on myself... If there was a way for you to prove yourself and you came ALONE, I could probably consider taking ya in...

BTW.. welcome to the boards

citylivin · 03-01-2008, 01:43 AM

Thanks for the welcome. If I had to relocate I would have my family. I would also be able to contribute with supplies. I know if rolls were reversed I would hesitate to let anyone in, but it would be my nature to want to trust others. This would /could be my downfall.

Windwalker · 03-01-2008, 07:27 AM

citylivin, if Montana succeeds from the U.S. and some event leads to Martial Law being declared in the U.S. lots of folks will be moving toward Montana. Might keep this in mind.

nathangdad · 03-01-2008, 08:15 AM

I would be proud to share my lot with a fellow member of this forum
who knows and appreciates firearms.

Whether we could hook up would depend on the state of, or perhaps
better to say, the state of destruction of the nation's communication system.

Perhaps the breakdown of society would happen in such a slow
motion that a good window for communication would exist for a while?

SwedeSteve · 03-01-2008, 09:22 AM

Get on your bicycle, and come to Alaska! LOL

firebird45331 · 03-01-2008, 12:54 PM

california is a ways away

Windwalker · 03-01-2008, 01:57 PM

Not as far as Oklahoma.

ArkansasHunter · 03-01-2008, 02:05 PM

Well I live in Arkansas so I don't know if it would be feaseable to wait around fer ya but come on.
And say if you have some Possom and Coon recipes fetch'um with ya when ya come.
A.H

neophyte · 03-01-2008, 04:40 PM

citylivin: Sir; your describing a 'two' way street. Yes you would be welcomed; under the condition; you don't like our company "leave".

I'll nor should you tolerate being stuck with a bunch of 'crap'. Your particular skills will be appreciated without question, your ability to grasp survival attitudes, your ability to understand will be all that I would ask

My plan [if I had one} keep my family safe. My plan if others joined; WE would keep our family's safe.

My nature; if I were alone; raise some cairn. In other post. BE BY myself which at this point aint gonna happen.
Say your prayers that this never happens.

03-01-2008, 12:41 AM	#1
citylivin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0)	Just a question First, I am new to this site and am really enjoying what I am reading. There is a lot of like mind thinking. My question is that if shtf and it was necessary to leave the area where I live, would it be possible to hook up with any of you all? I would not come empty handed, but I know I would be hesitant to bring in a stranger. Would you be open? How could I convince you that I can contribute? There always seems to be safety in numbers.

03-01-2008, 12:58 AM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,936 Trader Rating: (0)	Think I've already greeted you, but nothing wrong with doing it twice. lol Welcome aboard. It's always best, IMHO, to try and hook up first with family and then maybe friends. I'm sure if there is someone near where you live, that may not have a problem with it. But then, who knows. I can't speak for anyone but myself. Frankly, I see no sense in driving, or how ever travel may have to be done, and if by foot, I especially see no sense in traveling hundreds, maybe thousands of miles for someone that may or may not be there, if contacting them first isn't possible. I suppose it would also depend on exactly what SHTF scenario has taken place? I'm in Illinois. I don't think it'd make sense for anyone out west, other then family to try and make it this way. Again, just one members opinion. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 03-01-2008 at 04:51 PM.

03-01-2008, 01:28 AM	#4
citylivin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm in Northern CA. If I had to leave I would have adequate supplies. I could go on about what I could contibute, but would you trust me? At some point I would believe new blood would be necessary. Last edited by citylivin; 03-01-2008 at 01:32 AM.

03-01-2008, 01:33 AM	#5
SpecOpOperator Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0)	When SHTF I will have a small group with me, mostly family, but hardly any more than that.. (immediate family only, the rest don't understand) If we were to take in any more people, they would definitely have to prove themselves, not only in defensive posture, but also logistically (food, supplies, etc) If they couldn't, I would hate to discard them, but in a worst case scenario, its them or me, and I'll bet on myself... If there was a way for you to prove yourself and you came ALONE, I could probably consider taking ya in... BTW.. welcome to the boards __________________ Not a Survivalist, but a Survivor

03-01-2008, 07:27 AM	#7
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,281 Trader Rating: (0)	citylivin, if Montana succeeds from the U.S. and some event leads to Martial Law being declared in the U.S. lots of folks will be moving toward Montana. Might keep this in mind. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

03-01-2008, 01:05 AM	#3
firebird45331 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0)	where are you?

03-01-2008, 01:43 AM	#6
citylivin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the welcome. If I had to relocate I would have my family. I would also be able to contribute with supplies. I know if rolls were reversed I would hesitate to let anyone in, but it would be my nature to want to trust others. This would /could be my downfall.

03-01-2008, 08:15 AM	#8
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,253 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes I would be proud to share my lot with a fellow member of this forum who knows and appreciates firearms. Whether we could hook up would depend on the state of, or perhaps better to say, the state of destruction of the nation's communication system. Perhaps the breakdown of society would happen in such a slow motion that a good window for communication would exist for a while?

03-01-2008, 09:22 AM	#9
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,100 Trader Rating: (0)	Get on your bicycle, and come to Alaska! LOL __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-01-2008, 12:54 PM	#10
firebird45331 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0)	california is a ways away

03-01-2008, 01:57 PM	#11
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,281 Trader Rating: (0)	Not as far as Oklahoma. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

03-01-2008, 02:05 PM	#12
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,504 Trader Rating: (0)	Well I live in Arkansas so I don't know if it would be feaseable to wait around fer ya but come on. And say if you have some Possom and Coon recipes fetch'um with ya when ya come. A.H

03-01-2008, 04:40 PM	#13
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,198 Trader Rating: (0)	welcome citylivin: Sir; your describing a 'two' way street. Yes you would be welcomed; under the condition; you don't like our company "leave". I'll nor should you tolerate being stuck with a bunch of 'crap'. Your particular skills will be appreciated without question, your ability to grasp survival attitudes, your ability to understand will be all that I would ask My plan [if I had one} keep my family safe. My plan if others joined; WE would keep our family's safe. My nature; if I were alone; raise some cairn. In other post. BE BY myself which at this point aint gonna happen. Say your prayers that this never happens. __________________ Craig By the standards of most