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Anyone getting stocked up on food etc just in case?
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Buy a seagoing boat and live on it. Stock up. First sign of trouble, cast off.
P.S. Don't head for the coast of Africa.0 -
I'm thinking maybe we should all add a Ray Mears survival book to our supplies?beaujolais-nouveau wrote: »I read somewhere - and have never forgotten - how to collect condensation overnight (for drinking water). It involves a sheet of plastic, a hole in the ground, a stone and something for the condensation to drip into. :cool:
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I'm guessing not if the temperature is doing what it is right now -don't think things condense below zero.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
I grew up with the threat of the cold war and being nuked. All the TV infomercials and leaflets we received. All the newspaper stories. It was inevitable. It was coming. Still here 40 years later!0
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Its only an economic downturn - ok, maybe a big one, but still a natural fluctuation - so dont have nightmares children as it could be worse.
In many ways.1373/100000 -
Come on...remember...;) This is critical stuff. When the last survivors on earth meet up (all droopy and ragged) we will all say it was down to the condensation thingy we read....beaujolais-nouveau wrote: »I read somewhere - and have never forgotten - how to collect condensation overnight (for drinking water). It involves a sheet of plastic, a hole in the ground, a stone and something for the condensation to drip into. :cool: Apparently, this works even in the desert.0 -
mandragora wrote: »Don't eat the dogs - apologies to my vegetarian son... but it's not for any ethical reasons - I think there's something poisonous in their livers - it did for some artic explorers who took to eating the huskies when all else gave out. Starvation didn't get them, it was the toxins saw them off.
http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~kpt/terraquest/va/history/ages/heroic.html
The chinese eat dog all the time and the koreans.
Its nice btwHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. The one where you showed us Dithering Dad is a complete liar. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE Forum Team0 -
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If we are all going to live a desert island lifestyle don't we need our favourite music?0
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Barneysmom wrote: »Oh darn - got no whisky!! :rotfl:
I have some 60% alcohol white rum. Maybe I should keep hold of that for a rainy day.0
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