Getting Home From Work - Page 2

mos19k · 09-07-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Triggerjerk

If you want to read a good fictional account of what happens when there is a "pulse" and technology grinds to a halt, I recommend SM Stirling's "Dies The Fire". It's in the science fiction section at you bookstore. The human dynamics are interesting.

I've read the series, it's a very good look at clan structure and different forms of societal groupings.

george_l · 09-08-2007, 03:36 PM

Well, either I'd be at work or at home. If at home, wait for my dad to arrive at my house then me and my family would make our way to the everglades. If at work, well. I'd unplug from whatever radio channel I was currently plugged into. Make my way to the armory. Load up on ammunition, and arm myself as heavily as possible while still being mobile. I'd probably steal the 1970's chevy p/u that is in the back lot, pick up my family and make our way to the everglades

damage855 · 09-09-2007, 12:11 PM

Arkansashunter I am also lucky that I live in a mostly rual area so if needs I can drive around any broke down cars however if i was say in charlotte at a Panthers game when something like that hit. that would be a different story entirely. it would be much harder to drive you would have to use "alternate roads" like power line right of ways and such to get around. Though the EMP threat is minor it is a possibility i keep in mind for planning.

Father Time · 09-09-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Triggerjerk

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If you want to read a good fictional account of what happens when there is a "pulse" and technology grinds to a halt, I recommend SM Stirling's "Dies The Fire". It's in the science fiction section at you bookstore. The human dynamics are interesting.

If the SHTF we should be as lucky as Mike and Juniper in that everyone and everything that they needed to get started came to them.

Triggerjerk · 09-09-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Father Time

If the SHTF we should be as lucky as Mike and Juniper in that everyone and everything that they needed to get started came to them.

Yeah...but they paid their dues, too! eating "Eternal Soup" for a year and putting up with the antics of their followers...

bravo30 · 09-22-2007, 10:09 PM

well if shtf in a major way while i was at work ( i have a painting buisness) i would go out to my truck a get my rifle then take over the house i was working at and wait till night time to see whats happening around town and if things looked good i would make an attempt to hike home the following night and to be honest with you if they had some nice equipment and supplies there i might just have to stick around awhile longer who knows maybe the guy would have a nice gun collection .... damn this thread made me realize i need to keep more ammo in the truck just incase i have to take over a house hmmm !! ... shit i should just have a ''home take over'' bag put together just incase .... thank god for these forums makes you think about stuff you wouldnt have though about otherwise

Troy · 09-24-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bravo30

i might just have to stick around awhile longer who knows maybe the guy would have a nice gun collection ....

...........and he just might know how to use those guns. your visit may get cut real short.

Dallas · 09-24-2007, 03:17 PM

Don't worry Troy the the guy is just a troll trying to stir up trouble.

ArkansasHunter · 09-24-2007, 03:32 PM

I think an EMP is very possible but maybe limited to a bigger city like New York.
And if it isn't limited I hope it's not during muzzle loading season for BEAR and your useing Thompson Centers NEW Electronic Fire Control System rifle. LOL
Whats Mooseman 684 signiture say ? LMAO

Idaho Dave · 09-24-2007, 03:56 PM

Think I would send the kids down to the nieghbors and ask if their satalite TV was out. Open a cold beer and kick back on the porch wondering what was going on. Oh and thank goodness I painted my own house. Maybe drive down to the gas station and see if there was any news. ONce I heard the news I guess I would feel pretty bad for my friends and fammily that live in the big city and try to get in touch with them on the phone if it worked. later I guess I would talk to the neighbors and see what they thought. Maybe send someone to the nearest town (about 2000 people) and see if there was any word.

Troy · 09-24-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Don't worry Troy the the guy is just a troll trying to stir up trouble.

no doubt Dallas, no doubt. although every now and again a guy pops in and stirs things up and can be pretty entertaining. there was a couple early when i joined G&G that were pretty funny. one in particular would just spew nonsence and leave me laughing myself silly, cant remember his tag though.

09-22-2007, 10:09 PM	#26
bravo30 Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: philly Posts: 69	well if shtf in a major way while i was at work ( i have a painting buisness) i would go out to my truck a get my rifle then take over the house i was working at and wait till night time to see whats happening around town and if things looked good i would make an attempt to hike home the following night and to be honest with you if they had some nice equipment and supplies there i might just have to stick around awhile longer who knows maybe the guy would have a nice gun collection .... damn this thread made me realize i need to keep more ammo in the truck just incase i have to take over a house hmmm !! ... shit i should just have a ''home take over'' bag put together just incase .... thank god for these forums makes you think about stuff you wouldnt have though about otherwise Last edited by bravo30; 09-22-2007 at 11:56 PM.

09-24-2007, 03:17 PM	#28
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,596	Don't worry Troy the the guy is just a troll trying to stir up trouble. __________________ Those who forget History are condemed to repeat it.

09-24-2007, 03:32 PM	#29
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,722	I think an EMP is very possible but maybe limited to a bigger city like New York. And if it isn't limited I hope it's not during muzzle loading season for BEAR and your useing Thompson Centers NEW Electronic Fire Control System rifle. LOL Whats Mooseman 684 signiture say ? LMAO Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 09-24-2007 at 03:36 PM.

09-24-2007, 03:56 PM	#30
Idaho Dave Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 535	Think I would send the kids down to the nieghbors and ask if their satalite TV was out. Open a cold beer and kick back on the porch wondering what was going on. Oh and thank goodness I painted my own house. Maybe drive down to the gas station and see if there was any news. ONce I heard the news I guess I would feel pretty bad for my friends and fammily that live in the big city and try to get in touch with them on the phone if it worked. later I guess I would talk to the neighbors and see what they thought. Maybe send someone to the nearest town (about 2000 people) and see if there was any word. __________________ Living the life Last edited by Idaho Dave; 09-24-2007 at 04:06 PM.

09-08-2007, 03:36 PM	#22
george_l Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 72	Well, either I'd be at work or at home. If at home, wait for my dad to arrive at my house then me and my family would make our way to the everglades. If at work, well. I'd unplug from whatever radio channel I was currently plugged into. Make my way to the armory. Load up on ammunition, and arm myself as heavily as possible while still being mobile. I'd probably steal the 1970's chevy p/u that is in the back lot, pick up my family and make our way to the everglades

09-09-2007, 12:11 PM	#23
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina / Lake Norman Posts: 931 Blog Entries: 1	Arkansashunter I am also lucky that I live in a mostly rual area so if needs I can drive around any broke down cars however if i was say in charlotte at a Panthers game when something like that hit. that would be a different story entirely. it would be much harder to drive you would have to use "alternate roads" like power line right of ways and such to get around. Though the EMP threat is minor it is a possibility i keep in mind for planning.