[AmericanEmpire]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'G')ot Kids?

[PrairieMule]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('AmericanEmpire', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'G')ot Kids?

[AmericanEmpire]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'H')ow old is your wife?

[sameu]

well, I'm going to survive

at least I'm planning on doing that

Not that I'm preparing (I should though), but the fact that I'm aware of PO and the possible consequences gives me a huge advantage in regard to the millions and billions of people who don't know shit and will waste their time with things (like protesting for lower oilprices to say something) that are completely useless.
We already made the intellectual excercise of trying to foresee the possible (personal) consequences ánd solutions.
Furthermore, I succeeded in getting one of my friends PO aware, and to my surprise (well not completely cause he's intelligent) he's taking it rather serious. Just like other friends and my mother are not fully aware of PO, but at least they're not in complete denial.
Why is this important? when TSHTF, you'll need people to help you (and vice versa), people who are on the 'realising what's happening-side', who can make the right decisions or support you in the right decisions.
It's a bit like being in a huge ballroom filled with people with your friends and family and you don't know exactly when, but within the hour there'll be a big fire in the ballroom. Only the fact that you have this piece of information and you can share this with your friends and family will certainly increase your chances on survival.
Some people will leave the room, some will check where the emergency exits are, some will move closer to an exit, some will decide to stay sober, some will check their shoe laises (?), all small and big things you can do. Some who don't have the 'inside information' will be lucky cause they're standing next to an exit, some who do have the information will get trampled anyway.
Either way, you won't be panicking cause you already know there will be shit. And as far as I know, not panicking and keeping your head cool is a big advantage when you have life important decisions to make.

[Revi]

Start to do something. You'll feel better. Even if the ship is going down, don't you think you'll improve you chances if you tie as many deck chairs together as you can? Also, you'll be so focused on your preparations you won't have any time to worry about what's coming up.

Sufficient to the day is the trouble therin.

Deal with whatever you can today, and get up tomorrow and deal with whatever you can do.

I lived in Central America in the early 80's. In a military dictatorship. Starving people, brutal, violent, scary. But people lived one day at a time. When you said see you tomorrow they would all say "Si dios quiere" (God willing) They lived one day at a time. I felt the same way. I'd be riding along on my motorcycle in the mountains thinking that my life may be over around the next corner, but right now it is about as beautiful as it gets. Peak oil may be like that. Stick around and see the show! You never know what the next day will hold.

[PrairieMule]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('AmericanEmpire', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'H')ow old is your wife?

[RacerJace]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', ' ')Got Kids?

[AmericanEmpire]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'W')ell, if you havent figured it out yet, most married women(in my observation) at age 30 will talk about nothing else other than babies. Even if you have just one, it makes the whole ride of life worth it.

[PrairieMule]

RJase,

I'm 35, married w/ 2 girls, mortgage pymt etc. I also have a fair amount of "Prosperity" around my waist. I started running last month and quit smoking. Most of my peak oil prepping comes under the guise of my hobbies Backpaking and helping out my Dad at the ranch. I think you are right on about a lot of things.

Wher in the US are you?

[RacerJace]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('PrairieMule', '
')
Wher in the US are you?

[Daculling]

Hell ya I'm going to try to survive and I'll shoot anyone who stands in my way!

[bruss01]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Princess', 'I') don't know if I'll live to 80 or 100, but I know I won't go out with a wimper. I intend to go out fighting, kicking and screaming all the way.

[OneLoneClone]

I plan to survive through the bottleneck (die-off if you'd prefer).

Whether I choose to live in the world that follows is a seperate issue, existential ennui can wait until the smoke clears.

I must admit I have been enjoying 'training' for peak oil. I am in shape now, I know local spots to deploy crab traps, I'm learning how to kayak fish. I've ID'ed a location with hand-pumped water within a four hour hike of my apartment, and other potential livable squats within a 2 gas-tank distance.

Road trips have become recon missions... looking for bug out spots, or places to buy land if things dont get bad for years. I now have gear/supplies that will allow me and the wife to exist comfortably in cold climates for a longer time than most.

But this is all just prep to make it through the bottleneck...thats as far as I've taken it.

[Princess]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('bruss01', 'I') may be voted off the island at some point, but until that time I'm going to give it the best I've got.

[katkinkate]

I don't know if I'll survive to grow old, but I'm hoping to be part of preparing things so that my neice and nephew (and their future families) have a much better chance of survival.

[Guest]

Yep im screwed i just have no clue how i am going to surive. and i dont want to buy books on how to cook for myself and stuff my parents will think im crazy. Do you think minnesota is a safe place to live when things begin to go downhill or should i head south if things do get nasty in my lifetime.

[AmericanEmpire]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'I') don't have the personality for it.

[stopper]

I too will survive, at least that's what I am planning for. Just a recent inductee tot he peak oil community - being from the center of the US you'd think I would have heard about it before '04. I am a late bloomer!! he, he, he.

Just bought a country place, very small town about 3/4 mile away. Well water, woodstove, some solar capability now, wanting more for the future. Also looking at a wind generator. But the most important part as far as I'm concerned is the attitude part. If there is a will, there is a way.
Guns o plenty in my house, plus ammo, lots of critters to hunt and have a coulpe of grass fed cows in the pasture right now. Want to get the garden up to expectations, but have much to lern in that area.

Also looking to learn alot here. This is my first post of many to come. Look forward to the ride!!!!

[weirdo27]

lol american empire you dont think you will survive either? We both can commit suicide together. What the hell we can have a suicide party when things begin to go downhill for everyone on the board. everyone is invited. There is a bad thing though about peak oil is im terrified of death and want to live as long as possible since im 99.9% sure there is no afterlife and this is it so i want to make it the best possible. Since i know this life is gonna be miserable what a waste of existence.