Surviving is a Good Thing!
I have always been of the opinion that dying, while certainly having advantages for Christians such as myself, is usually best delayed for as long as possible. I look both ways before crossing the street, don't do 80 in a 20 mph zone and avoid the crack house next door.
One of things I’ve learned is useful for surviving and protecting yourself from misfortune is preparation. It’s a good idea to have a fire extinguisher on hand so you can fight fires in your home. It’s helpful to have snow chains in the car to prevent freezing when you get stuck. It might even be a good to keep a first aid kit around to treat the inevitable injuries that you and those around you might suffer.
Others seem to desire guarantees that they and/or their families will be able to survive after a mishap. Life insurance, fire insurance, medical insurance, and get-sued-by-your-neighbor insurance, there’s thousands of different companies eager to take your money to give you a little security
Call me strange but I try to provide myself with a little bit of self-coverage. While most people are willing to fork our hundreds of dollars a month to make sure they will be financially compensated for any problems that arise, they do nothing to plan for scenario’s in which they would have to have their own resources on hand to stay alive.
I’m talking about, nuclear wars, economic collapse, natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Please don’t misunderstand; I don’t think that any of the above is particularly likely but how many people expect their houses to burn down? Probably very few, yet they buy fire insurance nonetheless.
In the same way, I think it is prudent to prepare for as best as you efficiently can for as many contingencies without significantly detracting from you quality of life. I keep a few days food and water, a blanket, knife, fire starting materials, first aid and the other basics ready in a box under my desk so that in the unlikely event that something does occur, I will be ready.
Does that make me a nut-wing, survivalist wacko?
One of things I’ve learned is useful for surviving and protecting yourself from misfortune is preparation. It’s a good idea to have a fire extinguisher on hand so you can fight fires in your home. It’s helpful to have snow chains in the car to prevent freezing when you get stuck. It might even be a good to keep a first aid kit around to treat the inevitable injuries that you and those around you might suffer.
Others seem to desire guarantees that they and/or their families will be able to survive after a mishap. Life insurance, fire insurance, medical insurance, and get-sued-by-your-neighbor insurance, there’s thousands of different companies eager to take your money to give you a little security
Call me strange but I try to provide myself with a little bit of self-coverage. While most people are willing to fork our hundreds of dollars a month to make sure they will be financially compensated for any problems that arise, they do nothing to plan for scenario’s in which they would have to have their own resources on hand to stay alive.
I’m talking about, nuclear wars, economic collapse, natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Please don’t misunderstand; I don’t think that any of the above is particularly likely but how many people expect their houses to burn down? Probably very few, yet they buy fire insurance nonetheless.
In the same way, I think it is prudent to prepare for as best as you efficiently can for as many contingencies without significantly detracting from you quality of life. I keep a few days food and water, a blanket, knife, fire starting materials, first aid and the other basics ready in a box under my desk so that in the unlikely event that something does occur, I will be ready.
Does that make me a nut-wing, survivalist wacko?
5 Comments:
If you're a nutwing - I'm a nutwing. At least you'll have company.*laugh* (well, besides the roaches...ew.)
Also consider keeping a photo copy of some kind of ID with your stash - I've heard you might need it to be readmitted to your neighborhood if they have to keep looters out.
Yeah, I'd like to live quite a while longer too. That is why I avoid any diets, healthy food, and slow music. :<)
I still have around 400 3-day survival kits in my shed. I don't generally carry any government ID on my person as I am never in a situation where it is required.
Thanks for help on the experiment!!!
"It’s helpful to have snow chains in the car to prevent freezing when you get stuck."
I fail to see how snow chains will help prevent freezing when you get stuck. I can see how it can help prevent getting stuck though.
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