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[RayZentz AT aol.com]

In a message dated 9/7/2005 10:06:28 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
genegerue AT ruralize.com writes:

So, Ray,  no pressure here, but exactly what perfect place have you chosen 
as your  home?


As Marie so aptly pointed out, there is no "perfect" place.    However, the 
place I currently live has risk factors that are (in my opinion,  mind you) 
relatively low.   Is it my ideal place?    No.   At this stage in my life, 
however, it fits the bill.   
 
I do not languish in Eden, however.   I have stockpiles of food,  water and 
other essentials, stored in ways that should protect from most  potential 
disasters.   We, as a family, and extended family, have  prepared, as best we 
can, 
contingency plans in case the worst happens (I have 15  brothers and sisters, 
scattered all over the US).   We spend much time  planning for various things 
that may occur, and defenses and reactions to  them.   Does this guarantee 
anything?   Of course  not.   However, we take responsibility for our 
choices, 
and  accept the possible consequences for these choices.   It's all I ask  of 
anyone.
 
Ray
 
PS. Incidentally, the "perfect" place changes, as stages of life  differ.