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nutjob
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 20, 2011 - 05:50pm PT
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The main site:
http://shelter101.com/
Here's a real charmer of a tutorial:
http://shelter101.com/when-to-use-deadly-force-in-a-survival-situation.html
Favorite quote: "Upon seeing the disfigured body with blood on the floors and walls will cause most to feel nauseous. If you feel like vomiting, do it quickly, and get back into your defense mode, your not done."
I guess we can't expect expect excellent (or even satisfactory) spelling and grammatical skills from someone with expertise that ranges from global economics to commodity hording and armed combat.
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nutjob
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 20, 2011 - 05:58pm PT
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Another couple of favorite quotes from The Proactive Survival Family:
http://shelter101.com/the-proactive-survival-family.html
"Have your kids walk with you and point out trees, then explain to you what other things come from the tree, like maple syrup, acorns."
"Letting kids learn about harvesting game for food first hand instead of being told it's cruel from such liberal organizations such as PETA, who's members will end up starving waiting for the organic tofu vendor to show up."
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 20, 2011 - 06:00pm PT
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The odd spelling and grammar is probably a deliberate part of their marketing - those likely to be interested in such a website probably consider it proof that it's "authentic".
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Bad Acronym
climber
Little Death Hollow
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Jan 20, 2011 - 06:26pm PT
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Ressapee fer maypole sirrup:
(1) Affix nozzul to maypoletree trunk;
(2) Turn tap on;
(3) Place flapjax, crickits or human extremety under tap and surv.
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Bad Acronym
climber
Little Death Hollow
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Jan 22, 2011 - 02:51pm PT
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Shhhh, he's listening... And he has a sense of humor... And a refreshing modesty of authorship.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 22, 2011 - 03:18pm PT
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"If your grandmother or any other member of your family should die whilst
in the shelter, put them outside, but remember to tag them first for
identification purposes."
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The Lisa
Trad climber
Da Bronx, NY
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Jan 22, 2011 - 04:47pm PT
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Bad Acronym, I spilled my coffee when I read your recipee. That was a waste of good Baileys.
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Basilisk
Ice climber
New Hampshire
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Jan 22, 2011 - 05:45pm PT
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"Letting kids learn about harvesting game for food first hand instead of being told it's cruel from such liberal organizations such as PETA, who's members will end up starving waiting for the organic tofu vendor to show up."
A buddy and I were teaching some 9-13 year olds how to climb, and one of them wouldn't stop asking questions about what it would take to make the other guide eat meat.
Finally he spins around and looks the kid in the eye "If I were stranded on a desert island, I would kill you and eat you. I will do what it takes to survive."
Seems unfair to assume vegetarians are dummies
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nutjob
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2011 - 07:34pm PT
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Welcome aboard Dave! I guess whenever things really do hit the fan, you'll be the last one laughing. I'll rely on my camping gear and water filter when that happens, but I probably won't be able to get away from the urban mobs to reach the mountains. And I have such picky taste I wouldn't make it on Fear Factor, let alone real survival. But I did use lichen to season plain tomato paste once when a bear ate most of my food on a backpacking trip.
Speaking of vegetarian survival.... A few years back, I went to Spain for 3 weeks with 3 folks from India. We rented a car and went from Madrid and wandered down through to Malaga, Sevilla, Cordoba, etc. One of my friends was a fairly religious vegetarian. By the end of that trip, after eating little except potatoes, she was starving and started eating chicken! Everywhere we went there was a pig leg (hair still on it) ready for carving, and crusty bread, but nary a vegetable.
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dogtown
Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
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Jan 22, 2011 - 08:38pm PT
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Nutjob; you’re the best!
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nutjob
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2011 - 08:38pm PT
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Interesting Dave... I was reading some Wilbur Smith books that talked about producing Gunpowder in Africa in the 1600s (the same process you mentioned). Then, they used to pee in the powder when it was done, so that it would harden into bricks that were easier to transport. They would then crumble it up when they were ready to use it.
Thanks for your support Dogtown!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 22, 2011 - 08:43pm PT
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Sodium (potassium ?) nitrate, the oxidizer in gunpowder, used to be found in dung heaps. Make a big pile of human excrement and urine, give it some time, and the chemistry produces the stuff.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 22, 2011 - 08:52pm PT
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How can one tell is urine is fresh or stale? Do I want to know?
In the event of a major catastrophe I will off myself if the event doesn't do it for me. I don't want to live in a Mad Max world. Not sure how tasty I'll be for those who survive - I suppose it depends on the part consumed - some parts have more marbling than others.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Jan 23, 2011 - 09:20am PT
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"I can respect a woman who wants to be eaten in a crisis."
or not a crisis
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 23, 2011 - 09:39am PT
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I knew I could count on you guys! :)
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Jan 23, 2011 - 11:36am PT
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Ok time to get serious, the world is going to be falling into chaos soon after the 2011 economic collapse. I figured it is a good time to start planning. I am looking for a woman in good shape, who knows how to handle firearms, hand to hand combat, cook, sew, chop wood, gut a deer, clean fish (Catch them too), can foods, and reload ammo. If she has kids thats great, all the more help with survival chores. She should have the capacity to home school them and teach them everything she knows. If she is a former Marine or Army Ranger all the better. Other great qualities would include ammo reloading, sniper tactics, and guerrilla warfare, and the ability to pick off a looting zombie at 500 yards, but these are optional and I am willing to work with the minimums.
I'd imagine that this line of women is pretty long. You forgot to include: "until the power goes out from the upcoming collapse, an additional duty will be fetching me beers while I watch the ball game on the couch". LOL!
BTW, nice web site Dave, although my kids are grown and moved out, I think your advice to get your kids engaged (hiking, gardening, games, bartering) is an excellent one.
At my work we still have the little cart my daughter bid on years ago when a local materials handling company went bankrupt. She was about 6 at the time, there were hundreds if not thousands of things to auction. They'd broken the hundreds of carts into groups. All these burly guys were standing there in overalls or with their sleeves rolled up, bidding on 2 to 4 carts at a pop. My daughter stepped up and bid and you could have heard a pin drop as all these guys stepped back in silence. No one wanted to bid against this sweet little girl. It was a little unexpected and it really cracked me up. As soon as the hammer went down on her bid they next lot came up and bidding got spirited and raucous again. That little girl grew up with quite the diverse skill set though. My only regret is not tossing the TV out of the house entirely. (we have limits on time)
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