I guess i should start by saying hello to all.
This site just kind of jumped out at me while surfing the net one night looking for some info on a couple topics and I decided to join.
This whole mainstream doomsday fascination seems a bit funny to me, I guess it makes a good hobby for some who never thought this way before. For me it has been a bit of a way of life. I have enjoyed the outdoors and camping all my life and have also always tried to remain prepared for the times when unforeseen circumstances would arise that would make most people worry about what I tend to think of as the little things.
I am going to start by saying that I am not completely of the Doomsday mentality though I do believe that there are likely some things coming which will challenge the bulk of the population. Whether it will be in my lifetime or not is impossible to say.
Throughout the years I have seen many things that I was glad to be prepared for and just sat back and laughed to myself while others scurried around with a feeling of discomfort or even slight panic. It's good to be challenged once in awhile and I think it keeps me on my toes.
Example would be having my water shut off for 3 days while the city messed with lines on my block. A couple extended power outages, one caused from utility failure and another because i was young and messed up on paying a bill. I remember the havoc created in southern BC by the ash fallout from Mount St Helens and from the tornado that ripped through Edmonton about 25 years ago. Its a good feeling knowing that when a major snowstorm hits I can sit back on not even think about going out in the world.
As far as civil unrest and other potential "major" problems go all I can say is "shit happens"! If and when things get ugly, I will remain calm and do what I need to do.
I look forward to getting to know some other like minded people here in Alberta and BC on this forum and to just keep on enjoying life with a feeling of confidence that I am prepared for what life may throw at me.
Looking very forward to meeting other like minded people here.
Sincerely
http://seventhdayadventurer.com
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, used up, worn out, shouting Wow! What a Ride!
Welcome WestCanBiker. You sound like you'll fit right into this forum. There are many like-minded people here who share your mentality.
I also remember those unexpected occurances like Mt. St. Helen's eruption, tornadoes, 2003 Blackout, and the1998 Ice Storm. I think they've had a cumulative effect on our lives which leaves us more prepared.
Looking forward to your posts. 🙂
Welcome WestCanBiker if you are around Edmonton some time we could meet up for a ride.
Thanks for the welcome.
I do get around Edmonton occasionally and look forward to learning and sharing more with the people I meet here.
http://seventhdayadventurer.com
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, used up, worn out, shouting Wow! What a Ride!
Welcome to the forum, not everyone who preps is a doomsday prepper. I just want to be sure I can take care of my family when something unexpected happend. Looking forward to your opinions on forums.
N8
Coming at ya from the Coldlands of Canada
Been hiding out for awhile but i am back now.
Thanks for the responses and considering the time of year i may not get down to Edmonton on the bike again but I do go through the city quite often.
http://seventhdayadventurer.com
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, used up, worn out, shouting Wow! What a Ride!