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    Sticky: Not with the knives she carries! Yea, Yea, New...

    Not with the knives she carries! Yea, Yea, New York. I just haven't seen her around. Just hoping she's okay.
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    Sticky: Where is she anyway.

    Where is she anyway.
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    Sticky: If you have a filter then a Platypus Water Tank...

    If you have a filter then a Platypus Water Tank is pretty handy. I have one of those and two 2 liter Platy collapsible water bottles. This, of course, is going to be governed by how many people you...
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    Sticky: You don't have 10 posts yet so you are not...

    You don't have 10 posts yet so you are not allowed to post a link without it going to moderation. It's just one of the ways we keep a handle on spam. Once you reach 10 posts you won't have a problem.
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    Sticky: Popping the cover on a manhole is not just a...

    Popping the cover on a manhole is not just a simple trick. There is often gasoline that has peculated into the manhole from nearby gas stations, it could be full of hydrogen sulfide, nasty stuff, or...
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    Sticky: Balcony, perhaps? Some container plants could go...

    Balcony, perhaps? Some container plants could go there. You could also see if there is a community garden nearby.
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    Sticky: Here, here on the roof. Great idea, Sarky. Not...

    Here, here on the roof. Great idea, Sarky. Not only will it lower the costs in the building by cooling it you'll have some fresh greens and 'maters.
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    Sticky: The folks in Oklahoma City and Portland probably...

    The folks in Oklahoma City and Portland probably felt that way, too, Benesse. More apt to happen in New York than here. I'm not certain any place is safe today. Certainly not from accidents much less...
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    Sticky: Just don't get sick over the humidity and make...

    Just don't get sick over the humidity and make sure you break those hiking boots in BEFORE you do the trek. Wear them around the house if you have to. Painful feet are no fun. And be sure you have...
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    Sticky: Benesse - I agree with Remy. No need to obsess on...

    Benesse - I agree with Remy. No need to obsess on any of it. Draw the line between "living" and "survival" where you feel the most comfortable. It gives a good starting point.

    Now that you have...
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    Sticky: You could certainly look up Wild Man Steve...

    You could certainly look up Wild Man Steve Brill's classes in Central Park. That would be an education I'd love to have.

    http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/

    Click on the 2009 calendar in the...
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    Sticky: If bugging out becomes the only option then don't...

    If bugging out becomes the only option then don't limit yourself to roadways. You said in the first post you don't have a car but it's tempting to use the roads because they make great pathways, but...
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    Sticky: That could work to your advantage. My guess is...

    That could work to your advantage. My guess is your hot water may be coming from a boiler then. That means LOTS of water. You would just need to find out where it is located (basement, maintenance...
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    Sticky: You can also keep purification equipment on hand....

    You can also keep purification equipment on hand. That could range from bleach to purification tablets, to purification straws or backpacker filters. Lot's of options in this category. It will allow...
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    Sticky: By the way, Remy. Nice post on the pics!

    By the way, Remy. Nice post on the pics!
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    Sticky: Benesse - You have some preparations already...

    Benesse - You have some preparations already although you may not know you have them. If you live in an apartment, you probably have a 40 gallon hot water heater. If in a home, perhaps a 50 gallon...
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    Sticky: Nice write up, Remy. We are seeing more and more...

    Nice write up, Remy. We are seeing more and more greening of cities. Roof top gardens not only provide "soft" space and edible benefits, they also reduce the reflected radiation and reduce the...
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    Sticky: Remy has removed the pics but I will post the...

    Remy has removed the pics but I will post the link. There is still a lot of good info and Crash and some others posted some pics.
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    Sticky: No argument with that. Consider it stuck.

    No argument with that. Consider it stuck.
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    Sticky: Bugging in is an excellent option as long as you...

    Bugging in is an excellent option as long as you have thought it through and understand your risks. If some cases, the risks can be quite small.
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    Sticky: You can certainly do a SWOT to determine your...

    You can certainly do a SWOT to determine your options. If you are not familiar with it, SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Sit down with paper and pencil and start...
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