Question: If you could only pass along ONE (1) survival tip or advice - what would that one tip be?
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Question: If you could only pass along ONE (1) survival tip or advice - what would that one tip be?
I get to play first!! I would have to say that no matter what, stay as calm as possible so you can correctly assess the situation.
"When trouble strikes, be some place else" :). OK seriously..."Shut up and listen. You can not hear good advise over your own voice".
I'm going to have to go with "Listen, Learn, Practice, and Apply"
In the written words of Douglas Adams; "DON'T PANIC!" :D
Good ones so far.
Stay dry
Be at peace with God, Whatever you consider Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.
-Anonymous
found in old Saint Paul's Church, Baltimore.
Desiderata
Learn how to adapt.
Have the body and mind of a Warrior, be physically and mentally fit, 24/7/365 till death do you part.
As soon as you find your self in trouble...S.T.O.P.!
S.= SIT
T.= THINK
O.= OBSERVE
P.= PLAN
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Hmm good ones so far.... Tryin to think of something that will help someone in as many diverse situations as possible , I'm gonna have to go with-
"don't panic, remain calm, assess the situation realistically, and act accordingly"
I don't believe in one single, ultimate, survival rule. There is a lot of things you have to know to survive. But as some very good rules have been said already I will go with this
K.I.S.S
Keep It Simple, Stupid.
(Stupid referring to me trying to do something I'm not sure how to do).
Be debt free if possible.
Ditto.....Quote:
Originally Posted by old soldier
A lot of good ones take........seems most minds here think along the same lines.
So, how about, "Don't worry, be happy......your not getting out of life alive, anyway"
Know what you're getting yourself into.
Doing this may keep you from getting into that life or death situation, that you are not prepared for.
dont die
that has to be the best survival tip.
but honestly, stay calm and think before acting.
Be aware of your surroundings, stay alert. Eyes open, ears to the ground!
Learn to make a fire in as many ways as you can
Be self reliant.
Assume the cavalry is not coming to save your a$$.
Young man(or woman) if I could instill just one piece of knowledge into you it would be this.
Always be prepared to prevent hypothermia!
It will attack you when you are least prepared to deal with it,and when you think you are least vulnerable to it.
Like it did me on a warm Memorial Day weekend here in the midwest.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bladen
that first bit was a joke.
i guess i should have thrown an "lol" in there because it made the list in the first post.
made me laugh though.
Develope mental toughness. Never quit, never give up, never surrender. Refuse to allow yourself to accept that any situation is hopeless.
Don't worry, relax, and think about what you are going to do next.
Be adaptable, things happen that cannot be anticipated so be able to adapt to whatever comes up.
1. Know how to use every thing in your kit. If you don't know how to use it, it is useless.
2. Keep your kit on you at all times. If you can't reach your kit when you need it, it is useless.
I'm sure I left my kit there - against that tree.......... :innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by klkak
*snicker* Got ya' first, Klkak. :innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
Well if you didn't have a kit full of "Twinkies" Rick wouldn't have taken it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
What Ever!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
THAT'S why I always leave a big bag of Twinkies on that leaky rowboat out there on the lake........ :innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by klkak
Gotta' love ya', Klkak! :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by klkak
I'm glad someone loves me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
sjj, There is no such thing as a thread that doesn't have some banter in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by sjj
Shelter ,water ,fire ,food .............
Don't forget the toilet paper!
I vote for toilet paper getting a higher priority than it usually gets!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RichJ
The decisions you made (or didn't make) got you into the position you are in. Your next action should always be to do the next "right" thing (in that situation).
And here's some more banter!
:boxer:
Tie your water cooler in the back of the truck. Don't ask. Just trust me on this one.