Just out of curiosity, and a show of hands, How many members do we have on here that are prepping by themselves?

I too qualify as outlined as a single Prepper. I do all of the prepping and prep for a family of 4.

BTW because I am a single prepper and I have been single a long time ( seperated 6 years almost now) I am very aware of the skills and preps that I am lacking in. Others may have strong opinions on this, But i'm going to give you mine.... The largest prep I am missing as a single prepper is a PARTNER or a MATE. I am acutely aware of this, however don't get me wrong... I'm not running around looking for prepper dating sites LOL. What do you guys think?

Prepper Girl,

Curious you should say this, the latest blog post from Creek Stewart - is a little tongue in cheek, top 21 pick-up lines for preppers.

Just a little light humour, to smile at. Not meaning to make light of the search for a worthy partner or mate. Creek does express how difficult it is to find a good prepper mate.

Here's the link: http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/uncategorized/top-21-survival-pick-up-lines/

Mountainman.

Preppergirl, I know of a similar concern as I've been separated going on 4 years. Of the few women I've met through through online "match / dating" services, eventually I will lean the discussion into prepper topics. Not some of the serious prepper topics we discuss here, but some of the more beginner types, including if the woman likes to shoot or would want to learn to shoot.

I'm still "unmatched" so you can guess how many repeat dates I've had....

If you should happen to live in the vicinity of Edmonton and would like to get together for a chat, PM me.

Wow, I must say what a lovely surprise.

Preppergirl - I think you have brought the "defender" part of the men out in this group.

One of the things that I have learned about prepping males is that they are very generous guys. Willing to help when others will not.

we get by with a little help from our friends is often the best way to go

Preppergirl and gPRS

I hear you and wish you the best of luck in finding the right person for you.. on mothers day, Dh and I had called my momma to wish her the best and part of the talk went like this..

mom: a lady I was talking to asked me if I liked my son in laws.. I said yes, I do
DH- LOL and said" you should have said you like one of your son in laws" (tongue in cheek, he is only one)
Mom- She said you are lucky, she hates the son of gun that her daughter married..
Mom- I kinda blinked at her and then closed my mouth and thought for a moment.
Mon-The lady looked at her and said, really, can't like everything about him?
Mom- Said to her.. I love my daughter, she is a strong girl, and my son in law is a fine man, but together as a couple, they blow my mind on all they have done and become and do in their life.. they were both good alone but together they are amazing..

There is no way I could have said it better myself, with the right partner in life, they make you a better person in all the right ways..

Having said that, don't settle for anything less then what you are worth, and you are worth a lot!

Wow! What a great conversation! I have been on my own now for 6 1/2 years. Preppergirl. I can totally relate. If my ex knew I was prepping and involving the girls in my discussions and preps, he would say the same thing yours did, particularly regarding my youngest daughter, who is 8, but has some anxiety issues. I don't share as much with her as I do my 10-year-old, but she knows I am prepping and to an extent why. I, too, would love to find a prepper mate, someone who would not only understand, but be involved and active. Someone on whom I can rely and lean on and for whom I could do the same. Not sure if or when that will happen, so until then, I am on my own and will manage. At least with my girls, I have them most of the time, with the traditional arrangement of every other weekend and a weekday with dad, so if and when the SHTF, they will most likely already be with me, and like you, if they aren't, then I will go get them.

My 4 adult children and my grandchildren will all bug out with their dad and his wife. They all just assume I will go with them. Now how bad do you suppose shit would have to be, before it would seem like a good idea to live in close quarters, in a stressful situation with your ex… especially with everyone carrying… ! lol!
So solo I am.
Thinking that the future will be very different than the present means that I live, work and enjoy every minute of now, but I plan for a future that most people don’t see coming. In so many ways I am good with single, I love my life, and like to spend time alone, and am never lonely… but somehow when it comes to prepping it seems different. I feel isolated from others. It would be nice to have someone to talk to about this stuff, to learn & practice things together. But more than that, it is a weird emotional thing… “Who wants to be alone when the world ends”.

ladyboomer...I told you...you have us!!! I'll learn things with ya! If you are around, come visit!!!

Ladyboomer, I can relate. I too am single, although my kids are still with me, ages 8 and 10, but I know that before I know it they will be all grown up and I think of all sorts of things I want to do on my own when that happens. However, that is based on the world as we know it now. Sometimes I think it will all stay the same, things won't change THAT drastically, right? But the reality is that they likely will, so like you I plan to enjoy what we have now while planning for the uncertain future. I am looking for a balance. I have read on prepper blogs and sites to stop spending money on vacations, etc. in order to plan for the future, but I don't want my planning to make it so we don't live life to its fullest today. I don't want my kids to go into that uncertain future having not experienced a nice vacation and some of the fun things we can do now that may not be available in the future. A partner would be welcome on this journey, but even more important is a community on which I know I can rely to help and be helped when the SHTF. Hopefully one day I will have both 🙂 As for my ex, we are on very good terms and I might take him in because he is the father of my children. But ONLY if he leaves his laziness behind and pitches in for the survival of all 😛

I certainly don't skimp on vacations, ladyboomer. I make a point of taking 2 to 3 a year, as I need something to keep the stress at bay. One can only think "doom & gloom" so much.

TOP 21 Survival Pick Up Lines 😆 😆 😆

May 13, 2013 By Creek 10 Comments

Let’s face it, finding another survival-minded partner isn’t the easiest task in the world. Sometimes it can feel like trying to start a friction fire with water soaked wood. Or, like trying to find the one edible cattail in a marsh of poisonous water irises – darn near impossible!

And let’s face it, survival-types aren’t known for being the most socially suave category of people, am I right? It takes a special person to understand the things that survivalists really get excited about – like composting toilets, stacked and racked food storage, gravity fed water systems, heirloom seeds, Bug Out drills, wild edibles, household arsenals and the list goes on and on. You know what I mean.

Well here at Willow Haven, we know a good survival partner not only makes a lot of sense, but also makes life more rewarding. They aren’t just someone to reload magazines when lead starts flying. They’re a key component to a solid support system. Consequently, we are extending our survival training to help with this social dilemma. Don’t worry we’ve got your back! Hopefully our advice in the skill of approaching a survival minded partner will help. You won’t, however, be able to use the 2 is 1 and 1 is none philosophy when choosing a survival life partner. That probably won’t go over so well.

Without further delay, below are the Top 21 Survival Pick Up Lines:

Survival Pick Up Line # 1:

Stop. Just stop. You had me at ‘food storage’.

Survival Pick Up Line # 2:

Here. I brought you a bouquet. It’s edible. :ugeek:

Survival Pick Up Line # 3:

You know, I’d love to invite you over to my place, but my bunker location is a secret.

Survival Pick Up Line # 4:

Hi. Let me buy you a drink? Excuse me bartender, do you take gold?

Survival Pick Up Line # 5:

I’m going to do something really special for our dinner and movie date tonight. I’m busting out the good stuff – Mountain House and Red Dawn.

Survival Pick Up Line # 6:

I’ll show you my Bug Out Bag if you show me yours.

Survival Pick Up Line # 7:

Girl, without you it’d be TEOTWAWKI for sure.

Survival Pick Up Line # 8:

Is that a Bow Drill Spindle in your pocket or are you just happy to see me.

Survival Pick Up Line # 9:

I bet you look beautiful through the amber lens of a gas mask.

Survival Pick Up Line # 10:

Wow, you look hypothermic. Hurry – let me help regulate your core body temperature!

Survival Pick Up Line # 11:

It’s a good thing you’re naturally beautiful. All those other chicks are screwed when the grid goes down!

Survival Pick Up Line # 12:

You give the phrase “double tap” a whole new meaning!

Survival Pick Up Line # 13:

Let’s Bug Out from all this noise and head back to my Debris Hut.

Survival Pick Up Line # 14:

Wanna barter some of my heirloom seeds for your organic eggs?

Survival Pick Up Line # 15:

If you were a survival tool you’d be a ferro rod because you’re on FIRE!

Survival Pick Up Line # 16:

DANG! I need to come out of my bunker more often!

Survival Pick Up Line # 17:

Let’s pretend S already HTF and we’re the only people left. The human race now depends on us.

Survival Pick Up Line # 18:

You must be magnetic because you’re making my compass needle move!

Survival Pick Up Line # 19:

You’re showing early signs of dehydration. You’d better let me buy you a drink before it gets serious.

Survival Pick Up Line # 20:

Wanna start a friction fire?

Survival Pick Up Line # 21:

You’re the only person I’ve ever met who’s made me ask myself, “Am I OK with 15 years of food storage instead of 30?”

😆 😆 😆 reading this on the website is even better....
-- http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/uncategorized/top-21-survival-pick-up-lines/

I'm a solo prepper.
Though the way my roommate whines about the cost of groceries and how she can't afford food till payday and other things. I think I may have to factor her in my prepping.
I'm not emotionally attached in the least, but if things go wrong and I have food and water and she doesn't, I would have to share.
Though till that happens, she can continue to whine about not having food. I don't want to foster dependency.

My ex does not know specifically that I am a prepper but he knows I get worried about things he could care less about , survival of anything does not rank with him over the latest sports team score so his opinion discredits me to some extent with my sons. Now that they are getting older they are realizing their moms practicality has its uses as I outfitted them with toolboxes and first aid kits , household items ,etc. If being a single adult counts I would say I am in the category of prepping on my own but looking to do so for my two near young adult teenagers . I would venture to guess being on your own is almost easier than having a non prepping spouse and be at odds over it .

being on your own is almost easier than having a non prepping spouse and be at odds over it

I'll vouch for that.
A unified goal would make things much easier- one planning for a decade hence and the other for today causes some friction.
If our marriage was a business she would have been fired for embezzlement more than once among other things. Another credit card is no excuse for simply not bothering to look if you can afford something never mind if you've decided if you actually need it or it's a luxury.

Its sad, but for the most part, I've always had a better sewing kit and kitchen set than most of the women I've met. The standing joke in my unit was, that I would make a good wife for some woman. Also if I didn't have it, you didn't need it... because even though I like gadgets, they had to have a practical and very useful purpose.