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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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