Hello to Londoners and surroundings area preppers. It appears as though a few of us are really keen about meeting.
What works best? Weekends, weekday evenings, daytime?
Ranger2012 is suggesting a meeting at Gilbraltor on March 24.
WE'RE NOT FOOLS 😉 So I would like to have one on April 1 maybe at Central LPL it's open 1-4 on Sunday, 2 hour free parking, and if need be there are pubs in the area for a meeting after the meeting.
Knowledge is power. Practised knowledge is strength. Tested knowledge is confidence.
hey all,
I am very interested in meeting up, I work monday to fridays, like most....so i would be interested in meeting over the weekends if possible,as far as the place of meeting, i am open to anything. I am new to the prepper community, so meeting new people would be very valuable to me. Thanks for taking the time to organize something i look forward to it
What do we want? Some things to consider.
Formal- chose a topic prior to, research, and discuss
Informal- build it, and they will come
Host- teacher/ demonstrator
When- weekly/bi-weekly/monthly - evenings, weekends, daytime
Where- pub, park, library...
Social- camping, picnics...
Knowledge is power. Practised knowledge is strength. Tested knowledge is confidence.
Definitely interested in meeting up! Have no clue where these places are that you speak of, so please give us an address or somethin! :). Thank ya
What do we want? Some things to consider.
Formal- chose a topic prior to, research, and discuss
Informal- build it, and they will come
Host- teacher/ demonstrator
When- weekly/bi-weekly/monthly - evenings, weekends, daytime
Where- pub, park, library...
Social- camping, picnics...
i believe that the first meeting should be an Informal gathering to see where we all stand and get to know one another.
Once an established time/dates/locations have been established then we could have specific topic meetings based on things that we would like to learn or discuss.
Also I would love to have meetings with speakers and/or demonstrations on specific survival techniques/skills.
short camping trips and hiking trips would be great also.. I would really like to be able to learn about different edible plants and mushrooms and what to stay away from and this would be best if we could do it in the field rather than just looking at books...
Cheers
I am with Oxfordian on this he says it well... Meet and greet see where we all stand something informal works for me. 24th of March sounds good.
I still live outside of London and won't be at the meeting on the Mar 24 at Gibraltor but I'll more than likely set one up for April 1 if anyone is interested.
Knowledge is power. Practised knowledge is strength. Tested knowledge is confidence.
I do believe that we have the beginnings of a good start, we start with a few people to ensure that the foundation is on a firm standing. We start building the foundation one block (person) at a time. Any block/person that doesn’t seem sound we set aside until the founders decide that they are otherwise or discarded because of very obvious flaws. (Of which according to the outside world would include most preppers).
Nobody should be above review, not even the founders. Information is shared freely to all that ask for it, no forbiden (illegal) activities, nor any form of harasment is to be tolerated. This, is my belief of how it should begin. JT
"We Prep to live after a downfall, Not just to survive."
"We 'Prep.' to live after a downfall, Not just to survive."
I do believe that we have the beginnings of a good start, we start with a few people to ensure that the foundation is on a firm standing. We start building the foundation one block (person) at a time. Any block/person that doesn’t seem sound we set aside until the founders decide that they are otherwise or discarded because of very obvious flaws. (Of which according to the outside world would include most preppers).
Nobody should be above review, not even the founders. Information is shared freely to all that ask for it, no forbiden (illegal) activities, nor any form of harasment is to be tolerated. This, is my belief of how it should begin. JT
"We Prep to live after a downfall, Not just to survive."
i think you'll find that there will be some people that fit well together and maybe others that don't. you may end up with a few subgroups. it might be wise to keep this on a personal level instead of trying to build a group out of it.
when you are meeting people try to find the ones that share the most in common with you. if there are 5 people you might find a fit of one or two. . . build on those relationships. you may meet people you don't feel you could work with or trust, don't worry so much about them.
after meeting do more personal emailing or contacts with them to get to know those "good fits".
there may be a few groups formed by this meeting, so starting out thinking there is going to be one group formed and everyone has a vote is setting things up for disaster. you may find some good people that you'd like to work with falling in with the "wrong crowd" so to speak.
so meet everyone, keep and open mind, build on the relationships you think are worth while, and explore those that may or may not be as good. don't try to fit everyone into one group, because it may not work. be HONEST, but don't give out too much info either!!! protect yourself and your family.
i'm a few hours out of london, i'd be interested in meeting up with some of you if a date worked out.
i can't do the 24th, i'm meeting up with some other preppers that day. (is 24 mar preppers day? lol)
i hope this works out, and everyone can learn/grow/ and find what they are looking for.
rules sound great, keep it legal, keep it sane, and treat each others with the same respect you'd treat your best friend.
going to bed, sorry about the typing, very very tired 😕
adsum. . . aut viam inveniam aut faciam
Good advice, and that is basically the way I was hoping it would go anyways. Even though I might be an initiator, I won't or I hope I won’t get too wound up in a group. If, in the future, there be many splinter groups, so be it. For now, I and a few others will be the catalyst to get this going. The main purpose will not to form a club, but more of a loose formed society, one of which we get together once in a while to share idea’s and maybe, do out trips to practice what we preach. It is not a soap box to spout political or religious rhetoric, it is only a means to help prepare our selves for the hard times that are bound to come our way.
"We 'Prep.' to live after a downfall, Not just to survive."
I'm sorry, due to an unforseen event I shall not be attending Saturday, as a friend of ours passed away last night and we believe the funeral will be Sat. I'm sorry, maybe another time.
"We 'Prep.' to live after a downfall, Not just to survive."
Well it would seem out of about 6 possibles half cannot make the 24th, when would be another good date? I am usually available on weekends myself so anytime is good for me. Then again if Anyone is still up for the 24th pm me, and I can make arrangements still I am sure.
I'm sorry, due to an unforseen event I shall not be attending Saturday, as a friend of ours passed away last night and we believe the funeral will be Sat. I'm sorry, maybe another time.
I am sorry for your loss (hugs)
Is anyone still meeting tomorrow at gibralter or has it been moved to the 1st of april?
Cheers
Oxford
Disappointed I showed up, but could not find anyone. not familiar with Gibralter. but I do know Forest City Surplus very well. Since i was there i picked up a few useful items. always try to make the best of every situation. hopefully we could meet soon at a specific location . please post if interested in meeting suggest loctions and times. Please be specific in locations, I live outside of London now.