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Post by frostbite on Jan 8, 2022 18:19:49 GMT 10
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Post by frostbite on Jan 8, 2022 15:49:36 GMT 10
I'd hope any academic would have better things to explore in depth than a phrase not mean't to be taken literally, like maybe an in-depth study of Australia's most hard core militant survivalists.
As for me, I got more important things to explore, like how to keep my mrs and my girlfriend from getting drunk together and comparing notes.
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Post by frostbite on Jan 8, 2022 13:40:29 GMT 10
"Most of the people already busted for travel "infractions" have been gleefully dobbed in by neighbours, friends, or, disgustingly... family.".
A good reason not to post where you are or what you're doing on social media.
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Post by frostbite on Jan 8, 2022 10:30:43 GMT 10
The police or military don't have the resources to implement movement control on people for more than a token show to scare the sheep. They can't blockade every road, river or km of coastline 24hrs a day. As we saw recently. Only lazy or stupid people are impacted by travel restrictions.
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Post by frostbite on Jan 8, 2022 8:57:38 GMT 10
It's beautiful souls like DD, not politicians, that will make America great again.
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Post by frostbite on Jan 4, 2022 15:35:40 GMT 10
I've got a heap of freeze dried beef mince and chicken breast by Preppers Pantry, at a fraction of retail, from an American prepper in Sydney. Her husband's work visa wasn't renewed, so she had to sell a garage full of preps quick. They are in sealed packets but portion size varies a lot. They are plan c.
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Post by frostbite on Jan 3, 2022 18:13:34 GMT 10
What is the difference between a vaxed and unvaxxed employee? Both can catch covid and both can spread covid. The vaxxed employee presents a greater risk to the business because they may suffer reduced symptoms whilst still contagious, and attend work whereas an unvaxxed employee suffering more severe symptoms may use sick leave. Are employers so stupid they can't understand such a simple concept, or is there another agenda?
I work for the Commonwealth Governnent, so when my boss mentioned we may need to be vaccinated in the future, I reminded him that such a policy contravenes our code of conduct, which states all employees must be treated equally.
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Post by frostbite on Jan 3, 2022 15:27:48 GMT 10
There is no logical reason to force staff to be vaccinated. So why are so many employers insisting on it?
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Post by frostbite on Jan 3, 2022 14:30:42 GMT 10
I met a young couple whilst in NZ about 5 years ago, both doctors, one based in LA, the other in San Fran. The commute too long for either of them, so they only spent weekends or whatever time they had off together. Nice couple, their arrangement seemed to work. Not the smartest pair though. They were on the same tour of a winery with us, which ended about 5 hours before our bus was scheduled to pick us up. Mrs and I stayed at the winery, got well drunk on the local drop whilst enjoying a huge meat & cheese platter. The doctor couple opted for a bike ride, and spent most of the afternoon unsuccessfully trying to shelter under a little roof from very heavy rain. Poor buggers.
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Post by frostbite on Jan 3, 2022 9:01:16 GMT 10
That's one serious commute, DrJenner.
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Post by frostbite on Dec 29, 2021 18:40:35 GMT 10
We already get routinely probed at the covid clinics. Having ones brain touched by a nasal swab is Bull$heet ... when they can detect covid in sewerage water!!! So ... to be tested for covid ... why can't I just hand them a used $hit ticket instead??? Its FAR less invasive and uncomfortable. I've never been tested, probably never will. Wolves don't take orders from sheep.
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Post by frostbite on Dec 28, 2021 9:08:21 GMT 10
2021 further strengthened and reinforced my long held belief (widely known by some "regulars" here) that 90% of the human race are time wasting bottom feeders! The trick is not to be part of that 90% and then dedicate yourself to being in the top 10% and once there only associate with people in that cohort! How will I know who they are you may ask?.....Don't stress when you meet one you'll know! It's interesting how that 10% seem to locate each other. One of the few benefits of social media. And when you do meet, it's always nice to bring a gift, like a 1200rd case of 7.62 x 39 🤣
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Post by frostbite on Dec 27, 2021 13:43:13 GMT 10
This time of year I usually assess what I have learnt or achieved throughout the year, and set goals for the following year.
2021 had some unique challenges for me. The State I live in was in lockdown for 6 months, local and interstate travel restrictions of some type were in place most of the year. My mother passed away early in the year, and the fascist premier of Qld wouldn't let me cross the border to see her before she died. A funeral service was impossible, with family spread throughout the country. Progress on my retreats was limited, with travel restrictions for the second half of the year, but my annual prepper meet was successfully held during a rare window of opportunity, with attendees from NSW, Qld and Tasmania. Only those from WA were unable to attend. I made some progress at both retreats, but I'm behind schedule. Most of the infrastructure is in place, just finishing the final fitout, painting, etc.
I saw how our government reacts to pandemic, how our leaders encourage citizens to turn on each other, how people react to fear, and how so many people are gullible. I realised that a lot of my close friends aren't suitable candidates for my group during or post event, but also saw which of my friends are independent thinkers and willing to stand up and fight against tyranny. Better to learn this now than during a real event.
Covid has been more a scamdemic than a pandemic. Hardly any deaths, it hasn't tested my preps at all. All it has done is show me how government and society reacts, and how I can reduce the personal impact of that reaction.
I expect 2022 will be more of the same, although probably fewer lockdowns. My goal is to finish those projects already started, add some water storage capacity to both retreats, have another successful annual meet, and continue developing my network.
How was everyone else's year?
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Post by frostbite on Dec 23, 2021 11:32:00 GMT 10
Die Hard
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Post by frostbite on Dec 1, 2021 5:29:50 GMT 10
I've got an order with a Canadian company, Hero Outdoors, which has been sitting only partially shipped for 3 months, an order from Brownells which was sent quickly but has been sitting in USPS at Chicago for over 2 months, and a third order from another US company which took weeks to get export approval but should arrive via Fedex next week.
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Post by frostbite on Nov 15, 2021 8:07:50 GMT 10
When I was young we had a large veggie garden and chickens, Dad did most everything himself, even making our concrete pool (which looked more like an open bunker but worked fine).
I like to think that mindset passed onto me.
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Post by frostbite on Nov 14, 2021 10:31:11 GMT 10
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Post by frostbite on Nov 14, 2021 10:17:03 GMT 10
The unit is privately owned and tenanted at the moment. It's not new construction. Can still get gazumped though, until contracts are exchanged. All land in ACT is leasehold, this unit's lease goes until next century.
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Post by frostbite on Nov 14, 2021 8:24:00 GMT 10
My belief that the housing market will continue to grow saw my daughter and I inspecting some units in Canberra yesterday. We put an offer in and had it accepted on a nice place, walking distance to a supermarket and the tram line. Complex has secure underground parking, a pool and bbq area.
This unit is for my 3yr old grandson, bought considering where and what a young man would want in 20 years time, when housing will most likely be unaffordable for most. And in the meantime the tenant will pay it off for him.
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Post by frostbite on Nov 13, 2021 18:34:29 GMT 10
I also keep two wool fire blankets in my car, in case I get caught by bushfire.
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