It was said by Henry David Thoreau...

"It is desirable that a man live in all respects so simply and preparedly that if an enemy take the town... he can walk out the gate empty-handed and without anxiety."
― Henry David Thoreau, Walden, or Life in the Woods

And that is the question I ask, if where you lived was suddenly struck by a natural disaster or political unrest could you just walk away and leave everything behind?  What kind of anxiety would it cause you or your spouse?  One example would be pictures and important papers.  As we have seen in the current tornadoes aftermath so many things are lost.  What options have you taken to protect some of these things from being destroyed forever.

Toy

Quote from: Solars Toy on March 04, 2012, 09:03:59 AM
It was said by Henry David Thoreau...

"It is desirable that a man live in all respects so simply and preparedly that if an enemy take the town... he can walk out the gate empty-handed and without anxiety."
― Henry David Thoreau, Walden, or Life in the Woods

And that is the question I ask, if where you lived was suddenly struck by a natural disaster or political unrest could you just walk away and leave everything behind?  What kind of anxiety would it cause you or your spouse?  One example would be pictures and important papers.  As we have seen in the current tornadoes aftermath so many things are lost.  What options have you taken to protect some of these things from being destroyed forever.

Toy

Good point ST!
If someone were to simply take a 12" long 8" circumference PVC pipe and place all their copies of documents, seal it and bury them, they could at least have some proof if needed later.
In addition to a DL from the state, one can get an ID as well.

That is an excellent idea,but it might be wise to bury a cache like that in two different locations, far apart.

As a trivial side note, I have an unusual perspective of Waldens Pond. I awakened airsick in a blimp in a very nose down position, looking directly down at Waldens Pond and accidently making my very full and tight airsick/urine bag slide under the elevator control. Thoreu's philosophy of nature aside, it was a tense time above the pond. No bomb removal tech had a more delicate operation to perform. Success was attained, and the birds could sing again.

Quote from: Eyesabide on March 04, 2012, 12:01:27 PM
That is an excellent idea,but it might be wise to bury a cache like that in two different locations, far apart.

As a trivial side note, I have an unusual perspective of Waldens Pond. I awakened airsick in a blimp in a very nose down position, looking directly down at Waldens Pond and accidently making my very full and tight airsick/urine bag slide under the elevator control. Thoreu's philosophy of nature aside, it was a tense time above the pond. No bomb removal tech had a more delicate operation to perform. Success was attained, and the birds could sing again.

Of course it is, it was your idea.
But I was thinking of the one place that the family agreed to meet away from the home, but also having the originals in a safe place hidden away from looters for later retrieval.

I found a perfect food locker at an Army surplus store, it was designed to carry sensitive electronics as was water tight.
They ranged from 5cu' to 20cubic' in size and weren't very heavy.
Bury one of those stocked with at least 6 months or more of dehydrated provisions and you are safe for the long stay.
Pack some seeds for a garden and who knows how long one could endure.
Not something I'd do, but if I lived in the city, I'd definitely do it.

Don't forget you can make you own crank generator!  Be hand crank or foot power.

Quote from: walkstall on March 04, 2012, 01:21:28 PM
Don't forget you can make you own crank generator!  Be hand crank or foot power.

Please don't give Solar any ideas on converting my bike...

Quote from: Solars Toy on March 04, 2012, 03:11:29 PM
Please don't give Solar any ideas on converting my bike...

I'd never do that, thats a Winter thing.
But I am getting you ready for more exercise come Spring...

Scary thing is I know you have the parts to do this...  Toy

Quote from: Solars Toy on March 04, 2012, 04:51:40 PM
Scary thing is I know you have the parts to do this...  Toy

I take it you haven't looked out the window yet?
Its all ready for a test run babe.

Quote from: Solar on March 04, 2012, 03:25:54 PM
I'd never do that, thats a Winter thing.
But I am getting you ready for more exercise come Spring...

ROTFLMAF   lol  I need one of them. 

Quote from: Solars Toy on March 04, 2012, 03:11:29 PM
Please don't give Solar any ideas on converting my bike...

ST I know where you are coming from.   lol

I want that bike,lmao... Great idea...
and to answer the question,,, yes, I could walk right on out and not look back...

Quote from: Elfie on March 05, 2012, 11:30:22 AM
I want that bike,lmao... Great idea...
and to answer the question,,, yes, I could walk right on out and not look back...

Even nascar's?  MeLady  lol

Quote from: walkstall on March 05, 2012, 11:36:05 AM



Even nascar's?  MeLady  lol

yep.... even nascar's.....lolololol

Quote from: Elfie on March 06, 2012, 11:19:52 AM
yep.... even nascar's.....lolololol

You are a survivor!!