I thought it might be a fun exercise to see the different directions people might go and what each person might prioritize for 'themselves'. So I propose a little writing exercise or a spot to do a little preparedness mental masturbation. I'll give a few loose parameters and then off you go, give us what your next steps would be to get prepared.
Now, no pooping on others ideas, methods or priorities, stick to your own scenario unless it's to ask questions on maybe why someone did or prioritized something a particular way. I know this won't be everyone's cup of tea and that's OK if not. For those that like to write or enjoying brainstorming, I hope you'll participate. With the Holidays now on us, maybe some people will have a little more downtime they're looking to fill.
So let's say you're in your mid to late 20's and single. Maybe your just out of the military, school, the convent, jail, wherever... doesn't really matter to this other than to serve as a jump off point. You've arrived here on the side of the road, your eyes having opened for the first time, realizing things in the world suck, that you have nothing if things go sideways and you now know you need to prepare... somehow... to some level.
So let's assume you have a modicum of knowledge about basics of preparedness/ homesteading, maybe you've been reading up online. So besides a duffel bag of clothes, a cell phone and a 15 year old pickup, the only thing you have is a small nest egg of say 20, nope make it $10K.
What do you do next?
Have fun!
Now, no pooping on others ideas, methods or priorities, stick to your own scenario unless it's to ask questions on maybe why someone did or prioritized something a particular way. I know this won't be everyone's cup of tea and that's OK if not. For those that like to write or enjoying brainstorming, I hope you'll participate. With the Holidays now on us, maybe some people will have a little more downtime they're looking to fill.
So let's say you're in your mid to late 20's and single. Maybe your just out of the military, school, the convent, jail, wherever... doesn't really matter to this other than to serve as a jump off point. You've arrived here on the side of the road, your eyes having opened for the first time, realizing things in the world suck, that you have nothing if things go sideways and you now know you need to prepare... somehow... to some level.
So let's assume you have a modicum of knowledge about basics of preparedness/ homesteading, maybe you've been reading up online. So besides a duffel bag of clothes, a cell phone and a 15 year old pickup, the only thing you have is a small nest egg of say 20, nope make it $10K.
What do you do next?
Have fun!