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Kemp_l

Kemp_l

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I am learning as fast as I can and having fun surprisingly. Is it wrong to feel good about preparing for a meltdown? Seems a bit strange, but good. I worked in computer industry and had a little mom and pop shop for several years, odds and ends, welder for a few, Mechanic, Farmed with my dad. Pretty much mi life story there..nice to find this site.
 
Kemp_l said:
Is it wrong to feel good about preparing for a meltdown?
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Heck no! It's a great feeling. A feeling of accomplishment and peace of mind knowing that it's one less thing you have to worry about. At least, that's how it is for me. And for lots of other folks I know.
Howdy from west Texas! Welcome to the forums.
 
Rob Painless said:
Heck no! It's a great feeling. A feeling of accomplishment and peace of mind knowing that it's one less thing you have to worry about. At least, that's how it is for me. And for lots of other folks I know.
Howdy from west Texas! Welcome to the forums.
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Great. I was a bit worried about it. West TX.. hot... I lived in San Antonio for a few years. That's where I got Mechanic and Welding from. Liked it a lot. Just to dang hot for me. Very nice to Meet you Rob
 
welcome from Fin,heck this prepping feels good,just like having insurance,but this will prolly feed you and make life a tiny bit easier,so there's
absolutely nothing wrong with this.
 
Kemp_l said:
I am learning as fast as I can and having fun surprisingly. Is it wrong to feel good about preparing for a meltdown? Seems a bit strange, but good. I worked in computer industry and had a little mom and pop shop for several years, odds and ends, welder for a few, Mechanic, Farmed with my dad. Pretty much mi life story there..nice to find this site.
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No, no different than feeling good about having auto/homeowners insurance just a different definement. Don't lose sight and stay the course ;)

And btw, Welcome from Washington State. :)
 
DrPrepper said:
Howdy from another Texan. I like your response for what you are prepping for, "Korea being stupid."
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Thanks Doc. I try. It won't be to much longer till they screw up and piss us off. o_O What part of tx you from? I just couldn't take the heat. so moved back home to oregon. love my blue mnts.:)
 
Kemp_l said:
Thanks Doc. I try. It won't be to much longer till they screw up and piss us off. o_O What part of tx you from? I just couldn't take the heat. so moved back home to oregon. love my blue mnts.:)
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I have lived all over Texas. I am currently in the northern part. The heat is intense. I have visited Oregon 3 different times, and Washington state once. They are both beautiful.....expensive, but beautiful :)
 
howdy from a east Texan .... and welcome to the forum and family...there's quite a few knowledgeable folks here that'll gladly tell ya what you need to know,or at least point ya in the right direction and/or give ya a good idea or 2..and by all means jump right on in with any replies you have on a topic.

I am learning as fast as I can and having fun surprisingly. Is it wrong to feel good about preparing for a meltdown?
id have to say,no to that..you should see me when ever i find item,in which i find to be a great prep..not to mention the screaming and partying going on in my head at the time..lol
 
Well thank you all for the warm welcome..I am really enjoying the Forum. I am having a little problem with getting the hang of messaging but I will figure it ouy.
 
Hello from South Africa.

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Kemp_l said:
Is it wrong to feel good about preparing for a meltdown?
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Welcome! No, I don't think so. Think of all the other things people prepare for. Your house burning to the ground, theft, break in, tornado, hurricanes with homeowners insurance. Being t-boned by a drunk driver or rear ended by someone madly texting their girlfriend with auto insurance. Cancer, chronic conditions unknowns with yearly physicals. Cavities with teeth cleanings & dental visits. Water heater deaths and heating system malfunctions with savings accounts. Retirement! Parents spend 18-22 years preparing their kids to function and contribute to a civil society (well, some parents).

The way we live now, 100% dependant on unknown, unseen processes & infrastructure. All delicately balanced to provide us with food, gas, electric, water treatment and the comforts of life 'just in time'. Just 2-3 days of no truck/train deliveries would disrupt fuel, food, medical supplies, manufacturing, garbage collection, ports, no cash at ATM's and the list goes on. And that's a "light" meltdown.

Just like a car accident that can't be predicted, neither can a meltdown. I haven't made a car ins. claim in 30 years. I may never need my preps. But god help me if I need them and don't have them. Prepare. Feel good about it! It sure feels better than paying your auto insurance every month.

(sorry, I tend to be long winded. You'll will get used to me :p)
 
Welcome. We've all talked about prepping being for much more than just shtf. Illness, job loss, any kind of disruption in your life. Most of America lives from check to check and couldn't make it through a three week injury without considering bankruptcy. I had a friend that broke his femur, almost six months in a body cast. We can't prepare for everything, but knowing I have a warm, dry place to lay my head down at night, and knowing I have food to eat gives me peace of mind much more than an insurance certificate printed on a piece of paper.
 
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