Networking With Others Close By

[sparkky]

Was just wondering how many, if any, put forth any effort to meet and greet with others in their AO?

[surge223]

I've been thinking about the same thing lately. It would be a good idea to have a network of like minded. You never know when you could use a hand if/when things go south.

Surge SW MO

[mosby's men]

allways meet the first couple of times in a public place ,like a gun show or mcdonalds so you can get to know each other before any personal info is passed like where you live.

[bsdmon]

yeah i usually meet locals specifically falfilers at gunranges or gunshows. i figure gun range is the best because. if you've never met them before dialogue might be a little lacking. but once you get together and share your enthusiasm the talking flows.

[sparkky]

just think about it as a "blind date" for survivalists. :)

[witchdoctor]

Maybe we should start region/state threads for the locals to get some postings started and set up meetings. I will start this now...

[Colt]

I make it a point to know my neighbors....especially those with heavy machinery and/or similar 'self-sufficient' mindsets. Fortunately, I live in a very rural area, and just about EVERYONE out here fits that description.

There's a few close neighbors that I genuinely enjoy spending time with, and we often assist each other with heavy jobs. I'm an active duty USAF electrician/mechanic and a civilian packrat/hobbyist/amature gunsmith. As such, I seem to have acquired every hand tool known to man. I also have enough material stacked behind the barn to fabricate pretty much whatever needs to be fabricated....this seems to make me rather popular, which I already know is a double edged sword.

Again, fortunately, my neighbors have never asked for assistance without making some effort to recompense. Unlike when we were stationed in Phoenix, out here, I haven't ever felt like I'm being taken advantage of. I think we'll do just fine if something were to happen, specifically because of the fine people living nearby and what we have to offer each other.


My family and I may be able to survive on our own, but having a strong community makes survival much easier, more defensable, and much more comfortable.


As far as meeting with internet folks, I'm always game to meet anyone who shares common ground politically and with preparations, but I'm also a believer in being cautious. I agree with the 'Blind Date' analogy....best way to get to know somebody is to meet up at a show or a range. One of the reasons I always try to make it to the local get-togethers.


Anyone want to set up a shin-dig? I'll bring the grill and some steaks!

[Ducttape]

I've met two fellows in my AO from anouther similar board, and would look forward to meeting any others that felt so inclined.

[Starvin]

In my past I have tried to speak to friends about the topic of being prepared and they look at me as though I have lost my ever lovin' mind. Recalling the 1979 tornado we had here. I had several hundred gallons of water on hand and plenty of food not to mention the means to prepare it. The same folks who thought I had lost my mind had no problem asking for a hand out. Yes I did help them.

[witchdoctor]

In my past I have tried to speak to friends about the topic of being prepared and they look at me as though I have lost my ever lovin' mind.


Ahh yes, glad I am not the only one. No one in my immediate family can understand why I am doing this. I have one close friend that is like-minded but he is leaving for the big sandbox in less than 6-8 months. So it is bad times for me!!!

[mrrk1562]

i live in a decent place ..small town mostly farmers ..a lot of us are welder fabricator types ..a lot also work for aep a power plant ..so when things go down the guys at the power plant will be in the know as they are eccential workers and they are tied in with fed comms and one is my next door nieghber..and he has a very nice welder generator..that he brings around when the power goes down for a day or 2 ..thats next on my list a ranger 8 or better ..but i have a loose groupe of peaple that we will meet at a set location here in are county if the ball drops but its less then 10 miles to the go to point.. it not a problem there ..im willing to meet any one thats a hr or so from washington co. ohio