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Post by woodyz on Aug 31, 2012 14:22:38 GMT -7
southcarolina.preppersnetwork.com/This is a link to the SC preppers network. You can use the pull down “browse the network” and find your state specific information. They also post a home site not relative to any specific state or area. They have an online store as well. I think they get opinionated in some of their posts and some of what they sell isn’t cost effective while some is (like 80 servings of pancakes for $13.00). It’s like any other place and requires attention to what you are buying and watch out for shipping costs. IMO another good resource to have.
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Post by graf on Sept 1, 2012 3:32:33 GMT -7
I've been a member for quite a while, only 1 small group of networkers in Michigan quite a ways from me. I have tried on several occationsions to get something going in my general area everyone talks but nobody does anything. Funny how some states are much more proactive.
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Post by woodyz on Sept 1, 2012 8:56:46 GMT -7
One over riding thing comes to mind after reading the last reply here.
I believe more people are involved in prepping than membership or chatting suggests. I feel their is a segment of our population that choose to remain silent as part of their prepping plan. They are out there looking and taking notes and steadily stocking and updating their process.
They may be right in doing more and saying less. Where we are compelled to verbalize our plans and share our knowledge with like minded people, asking questions and making comparisons.
I don't know if either path is right or wrong, best or not. Both have pro's and con's.
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Post by graf on Sept 1, 2012 11:27:10 GMT -7
No one stands alone for long, power in numbers, some folks are to narrow minded to think it through. One person cannot secure 4 directions, or sleep and provide security, or get ill and still maintain security, water,food etc. Even the military uses small groups.
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Post by missj on Sept 17, 2012 22:48:01 GMT -7
I agree with the need to network...I totally do.
Problem is, I get gunshy at the last minute when it comes time to actually meet face to face with other preppers.
It's like online dating....but WAY more awkward because at least with online dating society in general recognizes the need for love and companionship....society in general does NOT recognize the need to form band of survivors for mutual benefit and skillsets.....
I know I need to just get over this...but it's HARD...I live a double life out in the "normal world" every day going to work, having friends, co-workers, hobbies etc. and then trying to also prep at the same time and network.
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Post by graf on Sept 18, 2012 1:04:46 GMT -7
missj, most of us have similar reservations about meeting and networking. Try not to over think it, however thats why we all have good judge of character. Some folks will be a fit others not so much, however weeding it out now may save your life later. Besides you never know what you may be missing, teaching and assisting each other with similar mindsets and goals.
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Post by geron on Sept 18, 2012 3:52:06 GMT -7
I agree that preppers are out there incognito.
Mailed an item at the P.O. They were not busy so a conversation developed. I'm convinced both the ladies at the PO are preppers. Conversation ended up talking about heirloom seeds. Both are collecting them. I'm going by today and deliver a lb of Anasazi seed to them.
Conversation last week with neighbor across the road with the horse farm. "We're working on self-sufficiency, self-sustaining" was the give away statement. Seems his wife was raise (OK!!! Reared for you grammarians) in Amish country in Penn. She's got a leg up already. She just opened a little sandwich shop so I'll cultivate the relationship. Amazing how little we actually know about the "people across the road."
Edit: Oh, my son and I are members of the GA group.
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