bce1
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Post by bce1 on Apr 23, 2022 20:21:21 GMT 10
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spatial
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Post by spatial on Apr 23, 2022 21:10:18 GMT 10
Strange how Hollywood movies can get people to start prepping. Most of the articles talk of how their preps have been beneficial, I think a warning of things to come. Laura Aucuparia, 38, West Yorkshire: I’ve been hoarding food, water, medical essentials and general survival gear since I watched the film The Road about 15 years ago |
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bug
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Post by bug on Apr 24, 2022 9:00:40 GMT 10
That's a fair article. Several real life examples of why this works. 5 years ago those people would have been demonised. Now they are seen as wise.
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Post by Stealth on Apr 24, 2022 13:02:19 GMT 10
I'd love to see even more of those kind of articles about Australians. More people are starting to figure out that we're not in for a good time in the next few years.
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Post by bushdoc2 on Dec 3, 2022 18:23:05 GMT 10
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Post by frostbite on Dec 4, 2022 7:06:27 GMT 10
Poor situational awareness. Dogs are an occupational hazard for me. I don't enter a yard that has a dog unless I have already established a relationship with it (through the regular use of treats). Rattle the gate, look for evidence of a dog (toys, turds, food or water bowls, warning signs) ask the owner etc before you enter. If in doubt, no service for that resident. Simple. |
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spatial
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Post by spatial on Dec 4, 2022 16:54:34 GMT 10
Yes prepping is about situational awareness and training. I have done snake training, and doing a refresher next week. There is training for every situation that can make a difference. nunchucks are a great defence against dogs, carry them down your spine with the chain at your collar for easy retrieve. Used to carry then in South Africa. With Aus restrictions you will have to watch the vid below.  |
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bug
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Post by bug on Dec 9, 2022 8:42:16 GMT 10
Carrying a small rock can be just fine too. Many years ago had a dog charging at me, a pebble in the face at around 10m changed its mind. Won't work for everyone though, so a 'walking stick' can also be handy.
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Post by malewithatail on Dec 22, 2022 15:37:52 GMT 10
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Post by tactile on Dec 22, 2022 15:41:55 GMT 10
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malewithatail
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Post by malewithatail on Dec 22, 2022 15:56:38 GMT 10
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