When I 1st came on here I did a real short intro, some 5000 or so posts back. Also, since I,m always asking "newbies" to post an intro I've decided to an updated one:
Your Approximate Age: 62
Your Gender: male
Your Geographic Location (small town in West Virginia, family ranch in Texas, or the “the Lower East Side”): Western Illinois...for now.
Your Occupation (present and relevant past, such as military, technical, etc.): I drive buses.
Your Prior Relevant Training (all types, such as first aid, military, firearms, survival, etc.): I've had CPR & 1st aid training, been in Explorer Scouts & an Assistant Scout Master with the BSA. Everything else is "self-taught."
The Nature of Your Prior Experience (Terrain, Season, Number of times/years, and longest duration in Wilderness): I've camped in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, & the mountains of Colorado
Your Level of Experience (novice, intermediate, advanced, expert, instructor, etc.): Yet to be determined.
Your Preparedness Planning (type and level): Constant study. Family is actively involved.
Your Interests and Hobbies (gardening, wilderness skills, urban survival preparation, knife-making, firearms, food storage, backpacking, etc. ): Fly-fishing, camping, magic, & tournament level chess.
Your Membership and Learning Objectives: I want to learn how to be a member.:innocent: (Oh come on, you know I couldn't stay serious forever.) :cool2:
