What Happened to [Wilderness] Survival?

**trax** · 03-25-2008, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Alpine_Sapper

lol. Yeah, you and me both.

I'm waiting for someone to point out that "having fun and learning stuff" aren't in my job description. Mostly because I write the job descriptions around here, so I'll just change it

**Rick** · 03-25-2008, 04:46 PM

Well, Chris is trying to acquire software to be able to set up a wiki type environment. Then many of these subjects can be offloaded to that. Currently, we have to deal within the constraints of the software.

**crashdive123** · 03-25-2008, 04:49 PM

Hopeak - when you need info and don't wnat bs, you found the way to get it on the forum. You pm'd somebody that you believed had the knowledge you sought. Another route that I've seen on the forum was for somebody to ask a question and put a qualifier on it to state that they only wanted responses from "experienced" individuals. I know that doesn't guarantee that you'll get it, but when dealing with faceless, namless souls you just never know. I mean, I could be a 12 year old just wanting to talk.

**Rick** · 03-25-2008, 04:52 PM

Which sort of goes to my point about Bragg. You had no assurances that he is who he says he is and that he does own two tractors. That's all. (I'm sure you do, Bragg. Just an example).

**Tony uk** · 03-25-2008, 05:05 PM

If the econemy goes down then you need survival skills, No point talking about econemy collapse when no one knows survival skills, Just a thought, Althought i know people on here know plenty of survival skills

**BraggSurvivor** · 03-25-2008, 05:15 PM

Not to pick on Bragg but what makes you certain his information is right? Maybe he looked it up?

Your not picking on me Rick, and thats a very valid comment. I mix MY financial life experiences with information I have research from the net. I could possibly be 99% wrong about everything. I admit it. But for the most part over the years my darts have hit their mark regarding personal, business and financial issues. Time will tell I guess. Its all a gamble, I just hedge my bets the best way I know.

hopeak asked me about tractors. I have two. Doesnt make me a tactor expert. I commented on the information I was given. I had no idea about the brand he was asking about, so I didnt comment. I know what mine will do for me and how well it does it. If I wanted to know about tractors, I would have asked on a farm forum site who's members put thousands of hours a year on their work horses. I put maybe 100 hours a year.

The last time I started a fire without using a 1/2 gallon of gasoline and a propane torch was thirty five years ago using a magnifying glass. Thats why I'm here. If a few people want to know about the life economics, thats why I'm here. If people want to know about what I have done setting up a homestead, thats why I'm here.

I'm no expert about anything. Its all good! Just glad to be here.

**BraggSurvivor** · 03-25-2008, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

Which sort of goes to my point about Bragg. You had no assurances that he is who he says he is and that he does own two tractors. That's all. (I'm sure you do, Bragg. Just an example).

I know what you are saying Rick......thats why I post pics to prove it. I have nothing to hide or not hide.

**crashdive123** · 03-25-2008, 09:24 PM

Think of the forum as an all you can eat buffet. Take what you want and leave the rest.

**Ole WV Coot** · 03-25-2008, 09:38 PM

I gotta admit I have pretty strong opinions, not always right tho. I know I can screw up a two car funeral but I have learned a few things over the years. A lot of survivor stuff I grew up doing and have the scars to prove us hillbillys from KY don't know when to back off. I don't intentionally try to tick anyone off and what works for me might not for you. I may not agree with everyone but your opinion is as good as mine and I have plenty of space between my ears to put any information. I may disagree but I ain't trying to put you down.

**awfoxden** · 03-26-2008, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

Hopeak - Where on the internet would you possibly go and get useful information that you know is correct? Not to pick on Bragg but what makes you certain his information is right? Maybe he looked it up? The forum is about everything you described including information on wilderness survival. Is there wrong information on gardening, sure. Tractor, sure. Wilderness survival, sure. It just inherent in the format. Any time you bring a diverse bunch of folks together with different backgrounds someone is going to say something that is wrong.

That's why it's important for people like you and wildwoman and WE and Trax and all the rest that live this life on a daily basis to step to the plate and say wait a minute. I've not seen anyone bashful about it yet. If I'm wrong, I want to be challenged. I say it because I believe it. Not to impress anyone. If I'm wrong and you educate me then I've learned something. Something I can keep with me the rest of my life. That's a pretty cool gift in my book. And I think the majority feel the same way.

And just because I'm feeling a little lonesome on this pedestal by myself , this is me beating my chest. (Thanks Alpine!!).

one thing ive noticed since being on here is that if a question is asked or a comment is made about anything you get instant feed back. feed back is a gift. i find that if 5 - 10 - or event 25 different people confirm or denie something that is a pretty strong argument that it is correct or incorrect.

however, opinions are like arm pits, everyone has at least two and they both usually stink.

take what you read with a grain of salt. if you want to try somthing new - ask how its done, but don't take my word for it - go out and try it for yourself. if my comments help you great, if they don't thats ok to. something may work for me that doesnt work for you. but at least you gave it a try and decided for yourself.

as for this forum. i agree that wilderness survival has been covered, however as a new member i don't neceseraly know its been covered in detail before and i havn't taken the time to sift through pages on pages of threads. what is nice that ive seen several times is if someone has a question, a more experienced person will link a past post. thanks for doing this. also it doesn't hurt to re-hash old topics that may be valid especially for newer members.