Truly wish I was close enough to come..

I am not in your triangle, but can make the odd trip that way if not too far from #7 or 401. I am more of a DIYer than a modern day prepper if thats ok.

QUOTE "(I am not trying to cause division between the sexes here but there are times and subjects that women need to talk about without the guys around.) " Perhaps I am too far out of the loop...but what pray tell might these issues be?

Well - prepping for that time of the month, having babies, hormones and menopause...and anything else that women might be uncomfortable talking about with men in the room. Women just like to talk to other women and although I am interested in some of the manly testosterone charged conversations about guns, zombies and the end of the world and I enjoy chatting about prepping in general with the guys - I personally would like to have some women prepper friends with whom to chat about prepping from our perspective and the items mentioned above.

I am game but of course it depends on mom

In any SHTF situation...these will all involve the other 1/2. Would it not be best... or at least helpful to include men in the discussion..perhaps after some ideas have evolved. In that way there can be better understanding of the unique challenges that women will face. Just my 2 cents.

JAB

Wish I was closer...this is a good idea.

In any SHTF situation...these will all involve the other 1/2. Would it not be best... or at least helpful to include men in the discussion..perhaps after some ideas have evolved. In that way there can be better understanding of the unique challenges that women will face. Just my 2 cents.

JAB

True but there are some things women do not feel comfortable discussing in front of men. In fact some women are not comfortable with some topics at all and they deal with it in silence.

Most men that I know do not want to hear about things like cracked nipples from breastfeeding or the like. You being a nurse would be an exception to the rule.

Just my thoughts

I'm not close enough unfortunately, but I think that sounds like a great idea. I for one, would feel much more comfortable meeting with women only rather than a mixed group or lots of dudes. The only sad part about that was no zombie talk...really? 😥

Understood. Perhaps once you discuss and reach some conclusions you could share with the forum. Again I think it will be beneficial for all of us to be aware of your challenges and concerns as well as solutions. In that way we can all be somewhat on the same page.

JAB

Maybe you could start a group on meetup.com? Attract more people? In my opinion there are not enough women preppers.

For that matter, perhaps meetup.com would be an excellent place to require more like minded people in general?

JAB - that's or your honest questions and your kind response of understanding. I think sharing some of the things we learn is a great idea and I'm sure we will do that in some cases 🙂

So glad some of you have chimed in - anyone else??

Great Idea,
so how about a reverse scenario.. Tomorrow (see other topic http://internationalpreppersnetwork.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2920 ) I suggested a prepper meeting, so;

The Women can stay and chat about lace and other frilly stuff..
The Guys can go shopping, for Combat Clothing, Webgear and Survival items.

normally they guys want to have coffee while the women shop, so lets reverse it, excellent idea.. see you there at 9am,
Couples welcome = Anita bring the Hubby and let him have the cheque book >:)

cheers

Sorry can't make it today Wilde.

Thanks for all the responses from the rest of you. Redneck - I've never had much success with meetup.com but it may be worth a shot - thanks for your input.

Stay tuned... 🙂