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12-02-2009, 02:27 PM
oldsoldier

What would you miss?

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this? But.........

In a SHTF/TEOTWAKI scenerio. The store shelves are empty, Trucks aren't running, Most conviences are gone or greatly reduced. Electricity is gone except for those with generators. No phone service, You get the idea.

When this happens what would you miss the most?

For me MOST things I wouldn't miss a lot. I try to live as simply as I can that way If I don't have it I won't miss it for long. Last winters Ice storms helped show me that. We were out of power,landline phone,cable,etc. for about a week. BUT I had generators so we did have lights, refrigerator, and such. Many of my neighbors didn't, I was just fine. So anyway back to the point.

What I would miss most is communication with via the internet with all the friends I have made here, and on a couple other sites I visit. I have come to view Most of you as an almost "second family" and as with my "real" family I'll miss the people here. Other than that...... Ice cold beer and pizza.:drool:
12-02-2009, 02:30 PM
Rick

I agree on the internet. I'm a bit of a net junkie but only because I use it for research. It's handy as heck for that. The rest of life's stuff? Not so much.
12-02-2009, 02:44 PM
Bladen

ive been without the internet here and there.
at first i missed it, but after a short while i didnt miss it much at all.

i guess id miss heat, electricty, water, and of course, great food.

questions like this really get me thinking about just how easy i have it.
it scares me to a degree and also helps keep me motivated.
12-02-2009, 02:53 PM
Pal334

Possibly the internet, is such a great tool. But other than that, probably just Pipe tobacco, always has been a stress reliever .

(let me save non smokers the time, I know the arguements against smoking, is my choice)
12-02-2009, 03:25 PM
Winnie

I'd agree on the internet, I'd miss this place, I like you all, and you go to some way to keep me sane when the book-keeping gets me down!
Other than that, not a lot, but I would find it hard, doing without chocolate in the short-term, with soft toilet paper and sugar(for preserving purposes) in the long -term. Most other things I would hope I could find a way round.
12-02-2009, 03:41 PM
crashdive123

Y'all.

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12-02-2009, 03:48 PM
aflineman

The internet, to a point since I would probably get more done without it.
Coffee, I would REALLY miss Coffee the most.
12-02-2009, 04:05 PM
Boker

Toilet paper. Without a doubt.
12-02-2009, 04:06 PM
Rick

Okay. Maybe toilet paper.....and coffee. Oh, and bacon.....and twinkies....just sayin'.
12-02-2009, 04:08 PM
rwc1969

Internet, refrigeration and an endless supply of hot water. Those are the only things I would miss and I would miss two of them dearly.
12-02-2009, 04:38 PM
2dumb2kwit

Internet and 7-11 coffee.:innocent:

(If I were still a smoker, I would have said ciggs....but I've been 5 months without, so I guess I can live without them.) (I do miss them, though!)
12-02-2009, 04:49 PM
Ole WV Coot

What?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2dumb2kwit

Internet and 7-11 coffee.:innocent:

(If I were still a smoker, I would have said ciggs....but I've been 5 months without, so I guess I can live without them.) (I do miss them, though!)

7-11 COFFEE ?? Bet your Yankee pal will say Starbucks.:sneaky2: I get mine at the BP station. I am pretty well fixed for us, internet I use mainly for paying bills & shopping, following a few stocks. I stopped(smoking) once for 8 mo. and started again, been over 20yrs now without a cig or chew and I feel for you. Don't think we would miss anything for awhile.
12-02-2009, 05:11 PM
Ken

I just went through a mini-excercise like this of sorts. We have these local Chow Mein noodles that are a staple in this area. EVERY Chinese restaurant within 20 miles uses them and only them. Yoy can also buy them to prepare at home. I was down to my last box, and THEN.......!!!!!

http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x...n-for-business

Other than that, the internet, I guess........ :innocent:
12-02-2009, 05:13 PM
Ken

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole WV Coot

7-11 COFFEE ?? Bet your Yankee pal will say Starbucks.:sneaky2:

Coot, Starbucks is over-priced and over-rated. So is Dunkin'. My everyday choice is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZci8...eature=related
12-02-2009, 05:25 PM
owl_girl

internet, & toilet paper were the first things i thought of. if your female being without tampons could suck. id have to build a heated bathroom cause if you eat something bad and you have to squat for 20 minuets out in 3 feet of snow in -15 degree weather your gona freez your @$$ off.
12-02-2009, 05:26 PM
hunter63

I would have to say, coffee/smokes.

I find that the internet is fun, but after a day or so with out it, I really don't miss it much.
Just having spent 7-8 days with out (couple of hunting trips), I find all the forwarded e-mails a real pain to deal with.

P.S.
Winnie <Quote "with soft toilet paper and sugar(for preserving purposes) in the long -term.">Quote
What are you gonna perserve with T.P and suger?
12-02-2009, 05:34 PM
2dumb2kwit

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter63

I would have to say, coffee/smokes.

I find that the internet is fun, but after a day or so with out it, I really don't miss it much.
Just having spent 7-8 days with out (couple of hunting trips), I find all the forwarded e-mails a real pain to deal with.

P.S.
Winnie <Quote "with soft toilet paper and sugar(for preserving purposes) in the long -term.">Quote
What are you gonna perserve with T.P and suger?

A sweet a__..........nevermind.:innocent:
12-02-2009, 05:36 PM
2dumb2kwit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

Coot, Starbucks is over-priced and over-rated. So is Dunkin'. My everyday choice is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZci8...eature=related

Yeah, but I bet you hold your pinky out, when you drink it.:sneaky2: LOL
12-02-2009, 05:42 PM
crashdive123

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwc1969

Internet, refrigeration and an endless supply of hot water. Those are the only things I would miss and I would miss two of them dearly.

Sounds just like going to sea on a submarine.
12-02-2009, 05:48 PM
Winnie

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter63

I would have to say, coffee/smokes.

I find that the internet is fun, but after a day or so with out it, I really don't miss it much.
Just having spent 7-8 days with out (couple of hunting trips), I find all the forwarded e-mails a real pain to deal with.

P.S.
Winnie <Quote "with soft toilet paper and sugar(for preserving purposes) in the long -term.">Quote
What are you gonna perserve with T.P and suger?

Wouldn't you like to know! As seperate entities, H. OK I admit my grammar could have been better there:blushing::)
12-02-2009, 05:50 PM
crashdive123

We just figured you were so sweet that........
12-02-2009, 05:58 PM
Winnie

Awww Crash, another compliment, first Rick, now you, Oh I'm welling up. I'll have to dab the tears. BRB
12-02-2009, 06:15 PM
Ken

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2dumb2kwit

Yeah, but I bet you hold your pinky out, when you drink it.:sneaky2: LOL

CRASH!!!! You gonna' let that post STAY THERE????? :sneaky2:
12-02-2009, 06:33 PM
crashdive123

I am now.

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12-02-2009, 06:41 PM
Nath1985

Like Boker, Toilet paper for sure. Also Tea, I couldent live without a cuppa...

I wouldent miss TV thats for sure.. or facebook. XD
12-02-2009, 06:43 PM
Ken

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashdive123

I am now.

http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/new/emot92.gif

why? :innocent:

And BTW, someone (guess who) sent me a PM with a bunch of smilies sticking their tongues out at me...........
12-02-2009, 06:49 PM
2dumb2kwit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

why? :innocent:

And BTW, someone (guess who) sent me a PM with a bunch of smilies sticking their tongues out at me...........

Quote:

How To Discipline A Big Whiny Baby

http://mrsmogul.blogspot.com/2007/06...ve-had-v8.html
12-02-2009, 06:52 PM
Old GI

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2dumb2kwit

Internet and 7-11 coffee.:innocent:

(If I were still a smoker, I would have said ciggs....but I've been 5 months without, so I guess I can live without them.) (I do miss them, though!)

Last one: 0555 (PDT), 1 Jul 92. Still want one, but it's not everything I think about (now). Five months, you got it; congratulations.
12-02-2009, 07:15 PM
SARKY

I would miss the dumd assed kids driving up and down my street with the radios blaring and the bass turned all the way up so that the wall of my home reverberate.................
NOT!!!!
12-02-2009, 07:18 PM
Boker

Quote:

Originally Posted by SARKY

I would miss the dumd assed kids driving up and down my street with the radios blaring and the bass turned all the way up so that the wall of my home reverberate.................
NOT!!!!

Maybe you should prop that house up with a couple extra bricks :tongue_smilie:
12-02-2009, 07:36 PM
Rick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarky

I would miss the dumd assed kids driving up and down my street with the radios blaring and the bass turned all the way up so that the wall of my home reverberate.................
NOT!!!!

Wait! Do you live in my neighborhood?
12-02-2009, 07:42 PM
crashdive123

Quote:

Originally Posted by SARKY

I would miss the dumd assed kids driving up and down my street with the radios blaring and the bass turned all the way up so that the wall of my home reverberate.................
NOT!!!!

Spike strips.

But you didn't hear it here.
12-02-2009, 07:44 PM
Rick

I've been thinking about purchasing a pair of four foot speakers. Then when they come by I'll blast polka music at them. That ought to do it!
12-02-2009, 08:51 PM
Batch

I thought about this a couple of years ago.

We went through this short term when we lost power after hurricane Wilma. We lost power for a little over a week. The generator died in the second hour after the storm. We actually had a great time. Cold showers aren't that bad down here, It stayed kinda cool. I had a well stocked supply of food and water. Actually,we had folks coming by to hang out that had power.

I started looking at what ifs back then. I don't smoke anymore. I drink and I think I can make my own just fine. I also drink coffee and I found a wild coffee that grows down here. Though it is not caffeinated.

I would definitely miss the internet. But, I had my cell phone set up to tether to my laptop and I could run that off of the inverter in my truck.

Anyway, I am the beginning of the foot path to learning how to get by on the stuff that is available in nature. I figure by the time I die I'll be able to get by with nothing...
12-03-2009, 02:02 AM
SARKY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

I've been thinking about purchasing a pair of four foot speakers. Then when they come by I'll blast polka music at them. That ought to do it!

I found something better than Polka music ........I picked up a Yoko Ono album!
I was thinking about a contact EMP device to set in the road and fry their electronics.
12-03-2009, 08:29 AM
crashdive123

Yoko Ono is just cruel and unusual punishment.
12-03-2009, 08:37 AM
your_comforting_company

The net... being a free source of information for the things I don't know yet..
Coffee.. something has gotta get me going in the mornings
Cigs.. can't have coffee without smokes.
MUSIC.. My whole life has had music. I love it. I would eat it if I could, and drink it.. it soothes my soul and calms my stresses. It distracts me from all the drudgery of life, if only for a short while.
12-03-2009, 11:18 AM
hunter63

Quote:

Originally Posted by SARKY

I would miss the dumd assed kids driving up and down my street with the radios blaring and the bass turned all the way up so that the wall of my home reverberate.................
NOT!!!!

SARKY, check on the bottom of your hunting license, the fine print:
Says, "You may shoot at any and all vehicles that play rap and loud bass.
Automatic weapons will be allowed, but large caliber hand guns are considered more "sporting".
12-03-2009, 12:38 PM
walkabout king

Quote:

The net... being a free source of information for the things I don't know yet..
Coffee.. something has gotta get me going in the mornings
Cigs.. can't have coffee without smokes.
MUSIC.. My whole life has had music. I love it. I would eat it if I could, and drink it.. it soothes my soul and calms my stresses. It distracts me from all the drudgery of life, if only for a short while.

I have to completely agree with the items and reasoning on there. The only thing I would add, is my tent. Anything here in FL that would cause this situation would probably tear my tent down, or at the least flood it to the point I'd be out of it for a few days.
12-04-2009, 01:11 AM
pocomoonskyeyes

Quote:

Originally Posted by SARKY

I found something better than Polka music ........I picked up a Yoko Ono album!
I was thinking about a contact EMP device to set in the road and fry their electronics.

Don't use the Yoko OH NO! That will get you life without the possibility of Parole! The EMP is a better choice, the alphabet police will just question you on where you got it then put you in WIT-SEC program and relocate you where you won't be bothered again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkabout king

I have to completely agree with the items and reasoning on there. The only thing I would add, is my tent. Anything here in FL that would cause this situation would probably tear my tent down, or at the least flood it to the point I'd be out of it for a few days.

Ever consider a hammock?? One of those jungle hammocks would probably work fine.

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