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| Re: Re: [survivalism-157] Financial meet up - Ha OOPS! Okay, well now we all learned the dangers of antibiotics. Pass it on to the ladies. :-) And now you all know why I couldn't go! SO! I hope you had fun! PS - I still have Ari's jacket at my house, and someone left the black foldin | Kaya Kismet | Nov 22, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Financial meet up - Hey! Hope all is well out in the wild! You should be almost to camp by now. :-) My med problem is gross so i didnt wanna put it up on the board but youre an emt so, I got a bad yeast infection from taking two types of hardcore antibiotics for the flu. | Kaya Kismet | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Financial meet up - Evenings are ok with we. --- On Fri, 11/20/09, Chuck wrote: > From: Chuck > Subject: [survivalism-157] Financial meet up > To: [address removed] > Date: Friday, November 20, 2009, 9: | Patrick | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Interesting Cartoon - I remember this from school. They showed it to us kids at Cardozo Grammar School in the early sixties during the Cold War. They used it to us scare us about everything progressive. There are two sides to everything. On | Doc | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Interesting Cartoon - Yeah that's interesting. It was posted on the Maryland shooters forum a wile back. | NyKh | Nov 20, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Interesting Cartoon - I LIKE IT !! From: chuckawolf@yaho | Aaron | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Financial meet up - The person that has offered to do the financial meet up is looking to do it in the evening. I know some people have a ways to travel to the Gaithersburg area. Add in rush hour traffic and it takes some time. I don't know who voted yes for the meet up so I | Chuck | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Interesting Cartoon - I thought this was interesting. Notice the date of this cartoon. Its only 9.5 mins long so it wont take to much time. It is safe for kids. | Chuck | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Re: Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/Mascot - I third what Kristi said. Maybe some thought should be given first to a MISSION STATEMENT and VISION! It works in the corporate world...can't hurt our cause! Aaaand it may make it easier to A) recruit and B) make sure the people are in it for th | Kaya Kismet | Nov 18, 2009 |
| New Poll - New poll up! | Chuck | Nov 18, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Logo/Mascot - Actually its supposed to be a remake of the first one. Ok, you can s to | Deer Runner | Nov 18, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Logo/Mascot - I agree with Kristi. What sort of message are we sending by masco | Brian | Nov 18, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/Mascot - On a whole, I still like a snapping turtle for a mascot. It's a survivor, carries its home on its back, strong family ties, mean little mother-f$@%&r when attacked, and is hard to see when it wants to hide. | Doc | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/Mascot - I thought about writing a squeal for the movie once. With the way it ended I can't see how they would do it. --- On Tue, 11/17/09, NyKh wrote: > From: NyKh > Subject: Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/Mascot > To: | Chuck | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/Mascot - WOLVERINES!!!!!!!!!!! BTW, Boing Boing told me that a squeal is to be made . | NyKh | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/Mascot - The Wolverine is a bit cilche.....and it is not found in the Mid Atlantic. It is also a very agress | Kristi | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/Mascot - Interesting. We have had the first confirmed sightings of a wolverine in California in over 100 years. Indians were more afraid of wolverines than grizzlies...as they considered the grizzly a brother. The wolverine was an evil spirit of | Doc | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Logo/Mascot - Chris sent this to me because some how his posting did not go through. I wanted to make sure everyone got to see it and voice their opinion. I was thinking about a Wolverine as a mascot...it's a very small, but very ferocious | Chuck | Nov 16, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Even if we don't get shirts or anything I still would like a mascot or a logo. An image that shows what this group is about or an image that we can use like the sports teams. All schools have a mascot. Why not us. If anyone is an artist and would like to | Chuck | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Clothing/Gear/Equipment deals - Just wanted to let the members know that Sierra Trading Post ( | Brian | Nov 10, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - So, what's a good price range? T-shirts will be in the $10-20 ran | Brian | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Re: Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - I agree Allen, but at the same time not everyone has a lot of extra money. If we come up with a design/logo/mascot we can price things and see what everyone wants. --- On Tue, 11/10/09, Allen wrote: > From: Allen | Chuck | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Re: Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Actually, the shirts are a great idea... But, should we consider going a bit higher end for them? Instead of just a tshirt with a logo, why not a more useful item, (something moisture wicking?), or fleece jacket/pullover (my favorite)? Anythi | Allen | Nov 10, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Anyone need a backpack for the upcoming trip, or just want a backpack? - Preview not available | Brian | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Ok got it now,LOL I like the pith helmets idea that way we can go on safari! --- On Mon, 11/9/09, NyKh wrote: > From: NyKh > Subject: Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot > To: [address removed] > Da | Chuck | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Doc made an allusion to the Shriners. Maybe instead of fez's and little cars we could | NyKh | Nov 9, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Its ok, us old folks know the joke. ;-} | Deer Runner | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - fez'z ad little cars? I am missing the joke. --- On Mon, 11/9/09, NyKh wrote: > From: NyKh > Subject: Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot > To: [address removed] > Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 9:0 | Chuck | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Well that does it, screw the t-shirts; we need to get fez's and little cars. The my | NyKh | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Anyone need a backpack for the upcoming trip, or just want a backpack? - Preview not available | NyKh | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Anyone need a backpack for the upcoming trip, or just want a backpack? - Preview not available | Chuck | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Anyone need a backpack for the upcoming trip, or just want a backpack? - Preview not available | NyKh | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - T-shirts or hats are a way to find others who have the same interests...especially in different surroundings. I've worn my MAPS t-shirts or Tracker T's all over the country and in New Zealand and Scotland. You'd be surprised what a great | Doc | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Like what? I just thought it would be a good way to develop unity. Some times working as a group requires silly things like feeling a part of something. The military has a standard uniform. We are not a military or militia organization, but we can show un | Chuck | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Honestly, I think that we should be thinking about more serious things besides creating a silly t-shirt. --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Chuck <chuckawolf@ | Heidi | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - I have checked out Zazzle. I did do a shirt at http://www.customink.com/ that I kinda like but I want to see what people come up with for the design. --- On Sun, 11/8/09, foxwalk wrote: > From: foxwalk > | Chuck | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - I dunno if any of you guys have heard of it, but there's this site where you can design the shirts online for free and they're pretty cheap, i mean it's pretty much the same price as any other t--shirts. as long as you stay with classic styles | foxwalk | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Yes I ment Steel. --- On Sun, 11/8/09, Doc wrote: > From: Doc > Subject: Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot > To: [address removed] > Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 1:01 PM > I hope you m | Chuck | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - I hope you meant the motto was "Fire, Rock, Steel....Nothing is ever outdated." But then again Steal has some profound meaning also. I can teach a course on how to steal your neighbors herbs in the dead of night. Doc | Doc | Nov 8, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Great Ideas Brian! Our motto is Fire, Rock, Steal.... Nothing is ever outdated. I agree with the shirt color being a dark green with black lettering T-shirts will cheaper I will check out the site you sent. I have found one place that seems pretty goo | Chuck | Nov 8, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - That would be fun. Great idea. Idea for logo: "MD-SP | Brian | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - I like the snapping turtle also as it can fight and carries its home/shelter on its back. --- On Sat, 11/7/09, Doc wrote: > From: Doc > Subject: Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot > To: survivalism-15 | Chuck | Nov 7, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Logo/mascot - Sign me up for a shirt no matter what the logo is. I like a snapping turtle. The ultimate survivors. (Mean suckers too!) Doc On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 1:03 PM, Chuck < | Doc | Nov 7, 2009 |
| Logo/mascot - I have been thinking of designing a group shirt. I think it would be a great way to show group unity and set us apart from other meet up groups. I am looking for ideas for a group logo or mascot. If you are an artist and can design something that would r | Chuck | Nov 7, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Survival Skills Video/ Planning for the Future - Announcing a new Meetup for MD-SPSA! What: Survival Skills Video/ Planning for the Future When: November 14, 2009 11:00 AM Where: Kaya's House 908 Prospect St. #1 Garland St. side) Takoma Park , MD 209 | Chuck | Nov 7, 2009 |
| Message Board - Some may not fallow the message boards the way I do. I just wanted to let every one know some very good information has been posted on the message boards for every one to read and comment on. Please share your idea and views of what has been posted. Lets | Chuck | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Surviving the coming American Holocaust! - Preview not available | Mikester | Nov 3, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Activity - Doug, You are more then welcome to continue to be a part of the group. Feel free to share incites and views on postings. I will just mark you as a no for all future events till you tell me otherwise. Looking forward to seeing you at the MAPS meet if you | Chuck | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Financal Adviser - I like your thinking Margaret, one most think long term as well as short term. So far 3 people have voted and all three want an entire meet up. Every one please take the time to let us know what you would like. If you are not interested there is an option | Chuck | Oct 26, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Activity - Hi Chuck, I moved to Key West for the season, and maybe longer. I wo | doug miller | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Peter Schiff: "Dollar on Verge of Collapse". - For those thinking about urban survival this video may spur whatever plans you have. | Mikester | Oct 24, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Financal Adviser - I would like to hear about emergency financial preparations, which may be separate from what a traditional financial advisor provides. But an advisor can give us long term tips how to weather violent market swings, market timing, and perhaps how to | Margaret & Andrew | Oct 24, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - oh ok --- On Fri, 10/23/09, foxwalk wrote: From: foxwalk Subject: Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas To: [address removed] Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 5:38 PM Tom Brown Jr. .. I had f | Chuck | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - Tom Brown Jr. .. I had forgotten about that class when I wrote my original reply. On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 4:48 PM, Chuck < [address removed] > wrote: | foxwalk | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - through who? --- On Fri, 10/23/09, foxwalk <[address removed]> wrote: | Chuck | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - There is also an "urban scout" class dealing with applying those skills to (sub)urban settings as needs arise. On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 4:23 PM, Chuck < chuck | foxwalk | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - Well said. --- On Mon, 10/19/09, foxwalk <[address removed]> wrote: | Chuck | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] New Micro surveillance spy (and killing ) vehicles. - That will work for the majority of people in the world who are not attuned to nature. Outdoors is one thing, but indoors? Most people swat bugs they find indoors, and I easily see insects flying all around me without much effort at my level of awareness, | foxwalk | Oct 20, 2009 |
| New Micro surveillance spy (and killing ) vehicles. - What worries me is if this is what they are showing us in the way of miniature spy machines imagine what they have that we don't | Mikester | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Survival: is Detroit our future? - The challenge is to keep people who end up stuck and don't deserve it from falling prey to the roving urban thugs. I'm reminded of New Orleans and Katrina, when people knew they could not afford to replace their homes and belongings so they stayed put | Lynn | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Survival: is Detroit our future? - Hunger is highly motivating. doc On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 8:20 AM, Patrick < [address removed] > wrote: | Doc | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Survival: is Detroit our future? - The bright side is that there is plenty of vacant space in cities that can be put to agricultural use. The challange is getting multitudes of urbanities whos skill sets don't extend beyond their cubicule walls to make productive use of the resources that | Patrick | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Urban Survival: is Detroit our future? - I thought I would add this news story about Detroit since the latest theme has been on urban survival. When our dollar collap | Mikester | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - Well I am providing a different point of view as well, we all have our different methods and teachings etc. none is wrong, combined they are even better. It takes a lot of practice yes, and not everyone really is on board, but the skills we learn were use | foxwalk | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - I hope that it will work. Those who have family could not do this very well. You would be alone and it is hard to to find places that no one has been | Chuck | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - You go where no one else would think of going, and not leave any tracks. Most people won't know how to navigate (or won't even want to) the thickest brush of the wilderness and will stick to trails. If you build hidden camps far away from any trai | foxwalk | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - Its not the economical tie after, its before. Once the SHTF you have to move to the country to live and grow food and survive. But its getting out of the c | Chuck | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - Are they still going to be economically tied to the city when SHTF? I mean when shit hits the fan.. I don't think the economy will really matter. On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Patrick < | foxwalk | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - I love the pun! --- On Mon, 10/19/09, Lynn <[address removed]> wrote: | Chuck | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - I'll approach Brett about a container gardening approach to mini-farming. He has a new version of his book coming out in April, but that won't contain the topic (pardon the pun). Lynn > Hey Y'all, > > One major consideration that I think should | Lynn | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Financal Adviser - Hello everyone, Last week Joe and I meet with a person looking to offer the members of this group an opportunity to hear about what he does as a Financial Adviser. He has offered two options, one he can come in and give us a 10 min intro about | Chuck | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Urban Areas - Patrick, I agree with you 100%. I have also put a lot of thought into this. Maybe the December meet up can be about Urban survival. Topic | Chuck | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Urban Areas - Hey Y'all, One major consideration that I think should be a point in any discussion about survival is that the majority of people live in either suburbs or urban areas. While a suburban home may be large enough to sub divide and have enough yard to gro | Patrick | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Homesteading Links - The October issue of Popular Mechanics is also about survivalism and homesteading. --- On Mon, 10/19/09, Lynn wrote: > From: Lynn > Subject: [survivalism-157] Homesteading Links > To: [address removed] | Patrick | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Homesteading Links - Preview not available | Lynn | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Upcoming workshop: year round vegetable gardening - This workshop sounded intriguing, but a bit pricey. If I had a backyard, I'd definitely take it. - Margaret | Margaret & Andrew | Oct 4, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Any suggestions for hiking/survival boots? - First of all let me thank everyone one of you for your input on the proper trail footwear. This is serious buseness when the bug-o | Mikester | Oct 4, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Any suggestions for hiking/survival boots? - I personally would go with Vibram Fivefingers or Steger Moccasins/Mukluks (if you get mocs though, get the apache, don't get the chippewa). I have personally used the Vibram Fivefingers in all manner of seriously rugged hiking/climbing situatio | foxwalk | Oct 4, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Any suggestions for hiking/survival boots? - From what I can tell, military surplus are usually more durable even thought you might want to start gellin'. with them. | user 10502127 | Sep 28, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Any suggestions for hiking/survival boots? - I believe someone mentioned Matterhorn already. I've had a pair for years (used them in the mili)and they've held up well. Excellent in cold/wet. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -----Original Message----- From: Mikester | RAS | Sep 28, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Oct 17 meet up - Preview not available | Deer Runner | Sep 24, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Oct 17 meet up - Preview not available | Chuck | Sep 23, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] Oct 17 meet up - Preview not available | Deer Runner | Sep 23, 2009 |
Re: [survivalism-157] Any suggestions for hiking/survival boots? - These guys did well by me:
http://www.southernpoliceequip ment.com/
When they didn't have the women's Magnums I wanted, they offered me a
similar pair and discounted them down to the same price.
I like Magnums too, but, if I remember correctly, t
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Lynn | Sep 23, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Oct 17 meet up - I should be there with my friend, Adrian. We're both short too, so we'll look for you at eye level, lol. I'm at work, and can't get into the forum (blocked), so what's the appointed time? Thanks! Lynn > > For those who are coming, you can m | Lynn | Sep 23, 2009 |
| Activity - Some of you may notice, some may not that I have removed 6 members. The reason for this is because on inactivity. I don't expect everyone to come to everything. Time and life get in the way. What I do ask is that you at least take the 30 sec. to say no i | Chuck | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Any suggestions for hiking/survival boots? - Preview not available | NyKh | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] Any suggestions for hiking/survival boots? - I have had good luck in the past with Magnum brand boots. I have a pair of Rocky Paratrooper style boots that have held up several years of rough use and only n | Chuck | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Any suggestions for hiking/survival boots? - I'm finally getting around to buying some hiking/survival boots. I would prefer to buy American if at all possible. I would prefer to avoid | Mikester | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Re: [survivalism-157] TV show "The Colony": good survival education info? - It is pretty good but some of the mistakes are pretty stupid ones. I have watched the first 4 or so episodes and they are fun. Everyone should at lea | Chuck | Sep 19, 2009 |
| TV show "The Colony": good survival education info? - Hello fellow survivalists, I thought I would send the link from www.hulu.com concerning the reality show "The C | Mikester | Sep 19, 2009 |
| Oct 17 meet up - Preview not available | Deer Runner | Sep 19, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Survival Weekend - Announcing a new Meetup for MD-SPSA! What: Survival Weekend When: November 21, 2009 8:30 AM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) We will backpack about 5 miles and set up camp. We will set up camp as hid | Chuck | Sep 17, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Survival Skills Video/ Planning for the future - Announcing a new Meetup for MD-SPSA! What: Survival Skills Video/ Planning for the future When: November 7, 2009 11:00 AM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) Survival skills video ( TBD) Plannin | Chuck | Sep 17, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Survival Herbalism in January - Announcing a new Meetup for MD-SPSA! What: Survival Herbalism in January When: January 16, 2010 9:00 AM Price: $25.00 per person Where: Earth Connections IDK street Somerville , VA 22739 | Chuck | Aug 25, 2009 |
| September - Hello All, I am unable to plan/host a meet up for the month of September because of me working at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Because of this I have worked out a deal with Earth Connections | Chuck | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Re: October (was RE: [survivalism-157] Maryland Renn Fest) - Hey Lynn, The date is the 17th of October. It is on the calender already. Just RSVP. --- On Sun, 8/23/09, Lynn <[address removed]> wrot | Chuck | Aug 23, 2009 |
| October (was RE: [survivalism-157] Maryland Renn Fest) - I like either weekend, because both are three-day ones for me. I think the Scottish weekend (17/18) would be more fun than the Shakespeare weekend (10/11), which is also Columbus Day weekend, when more people might be there. Lynn > > Can't hang | Lynn | Aug 23, 2009 |
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future meetups - Please vote on these ideas http://survivalism.meetup.com/157/calendar/suggest/ I need feedback also please feel free to post ideas here for future events.
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Chuck | Aug 19, 2009 |
| RE: [survivalism-157] New Meetup: Maryland Renaissance Festival - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } That's right maggots! Oops, sorry, comes from working with the military. | Deer Runner | Aug 12, 2009 |
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