Hi, analog man

Glad you found us, hope you find some useful stuff, but it sounds like you would have lots to tell us. Are you urban or rural?

I think we are reaching a tipping point as far as people becoming aware of the need to prepare for sh!t happening, whatever that may be. I only "became a prepper" recently, about 9 months ago. But I must have always been mindful of not running out of stuff, as I recall my daughter going to the linen closet for toothpaste or something and saying how she liked "shopping at home." When I was married we had a van conversion rv and I liked knowing that if an earthquake happened or for some reason the electricity went out we could still cook meals. I am now more focused about the who, what, where, and why of preparing for the unusual.

Hello Vanislemom,
I am rural, but by a twist of circumstances I am now also urban somewhat as I have a elderly parent 80+ that I brought out from Victoria, and put into a small house in a small town where its close enough that I can go over, and take care of things as needed.
Its only been a few months and am already finding I need permits to do most anything in town. I think I will butting heads with the town soon as I dont like being told what I can and cant do on my own property.
I take it that you are on the island? I left in 1981 and only returned once this summer.I could not believe how crowded it is now! and expensive!