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- From: bobf <bobford79 AT yahoo.com>
- To: cayadopi AT yahoo.com, homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
- Subject: Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists
- Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:17:23 -0800 (PST)
'sounds like you are working out what is best for you and your family. And,
your father sounds pretty cool -- that is always helpful............
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--- On Sun, 1/18/09, Leslie <cayadopi AT yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I don't pretend to know much about homesteading, but I
> get the general concept. It's a sustainable way of
> life - not a temporary hobby or temporary solution to a
> short term crisis
>
> But at least little by little my dad is understanding that
> my "plans" are two-fold - a change towards growing
> in a sustainable way as much as possible for survival, and
> ITSHTF, if I don't kill all the plants, we'll be
> fairly ok.
>
> The first thing out of his mouth about ITSHTF, was we'd
> better buy more weapons and ammunition. As he figures in
> that situation hungry people will do desperate things. He
> made a point that the ethics of the people in the 30s were
> much better than today.
>
> Bottom line - as I get him thinking more about the
> homesteading angle instead of survivalist angle - he is much
> more helpful. Dad is a real city boy - and loves all his
> power tools (which of course makes things easier).
> Actually, even though he can barely walk anymore, he's
> really looking forward to all of these projects. I planted
> the pig seeds at the dinner table today......
>
> :-)
>
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
Lynda, 01/18/2009
- Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists, Gene GeRue, 01/18/2009
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists, Lynda, 01/18/2009
- Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists, bobf, 01/18/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
Clansgian, 01/18/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
bobf, 01/18/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
Lynn Wigglesworth, 01/19/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
bobf, 01/19/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
Lynda, 01/19/2009
- Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists, bobf, 01/19/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
Lynda, 01/19/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
bobf, 01/19/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
Lynn Wigglesworth, 01/19/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
bobf, 01/18/2009
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Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists,
Clansgian, 01/19/2009
- Re: [Homestead] Homesteading & Survivalists, bobf, 01/19/2009
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