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Old 11-07-2009, 12:14 PM   #1
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Greetings to all....looking forward to being a part here and also being of some value. Most of my life has been spent in WV but lately here in FL ...will follow the suggestion and paste the outline from the FAQ page to introduce myself.....Thank you for the opportunity to be here!

Your Approximate Age Old enough to know better but young enough to take a chance.....Besides, there is a difference between "earth years" and "mental years"[
Your Gender....Male

Your Geographic Location (small town in West Virginia, family ranch in Texas, or the “the Lower East Side”)
North Central Fl and South Central WV
Your Occupation (present and relevant past, such as military, technical, etc.)
Semi retired....prior LEO
Your Prior Relevant Training (all types, such as first aid, military, firearms, survival, etc.)
Extensive firearms training...prior EMT....Amateur Extra Class....etc.
The Nature of Your Prior Experience (Terrain, Season, Number of times/years, and longest duration in Wilderness)
40 years of wilderness adventures
Your Level of Experience (novice, intermediate, advanced, expert, instructor, etc.)
Depends on who you ask.....

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Your Preparedness Planning (type and level)
Extensive
Your Interests and Hobbies (gardening, wilderness skills, urban survival preparation, knife-making, firearms, food storage, backpacking, etc. )
Amateur radio....medical....general preparedness
Your Membership and Learning Objectives
To improve my skills and knowledge daily...
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Old 11-07-2009, 12:28 PM   #2
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Old 11-07-2009, 09:53 PM   #3
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Old 11-07-2009, 10:19 PM   #4
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Welcome to the asylum.... Enjoy your stay.
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Old 11-07-2009, 10:55 PM   #5
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:08 AM   #6
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welcome. do you have any pics of WV you can post? ive been interested in visiting that state.
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:37 AM   #7
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Old 11-08-2009, 08:50 PM   #8
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Old 11-08-2009, 09:18 PM   #9
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