Just a quick introduction before I jump in.
Hello, all. I found this place and it looked like a place I'll be able to learn about survival and preparedness. So, here I am.
About me: I do not want the end of the world as we know it to happen. I do not want to put my skills to the test. If I had my way nothing bad would happen and we'd all be able to continue living as we do today.
However, I do recognize that bad things can and do happen, especially after Katrina. My number 1 priority is keeping my family as safe and comfortable as I can, so I prepare and I keep an eye out for problems heading my way. I have a wife, one boy, one girl, and two big dogs who are worse than the kids when it comes to getting into things they should not. lol.
The biggest threat I see heading our way is an economic crash. But who knows? I could be wrong. Toward that end I've spent the last 3 years working 2 jobs and paying off all of our debt. At this point we're debt-free except for our mortgage. We're building up our savings account with the hope of selling our house, adding the money from equity to our savings, and purchasing a homestead in an area that has a lower cost of living, along with a lower cost to purchase a homestead. (hoping to make the purchase with a check rather than taking on another mortgage) My night job happens to be transferable, which means I can take my job with me when I move.
So, that's me in a nutshell. Good to be here. Hope to see you all on the boards.
