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Good article by Daisy Luther. Dang it, I've got two propane tanks that need fillin'. Maximum effective range of any excuses is zero meters, right @Stomper?

25 Excuses the SHTF Won't Care About - The Organic Prepper
  1. SHTF doesn't care about inclement weather – snow, hail, tornadoes, pouring rain, and hurricanes all just add to the party atmosphere for SHTF.
  2. SHTF doesn't care that you sprained your ankle, broke your leg, or are otherwise less than ambulatory. If you have to bug out without a vehicle, you have to bug out, regardless of your injury status.
  3. SHTF doesn't care that you decided to start prepping after you take that trip to Disneyworld (because how can you do it before? That trip is expensive!!!!)
  4. SHTF doesn't care that you are on a boat in the middle of the ocean, regardless of what you paid for the luxury cruise. (Check out recent ill-fated Carnival Cruise of the Triumph or the Viking Sky if you don't believe me!)
  5. SHTF doesn't care that you had planned to get your vehicle repaired. You have to evacuate regardless of the leak from the oil pan, the condition of the brakes, and the funny noise in the transmission.
  6. SHTF doesn't care that the entire family is ill with the stomach flu. The entire family will just have to pause to throw up while bugging out.
  7. SHTF doesn't care that you need new hiking boots and that you just haven't had time to get to the store and buy them. You'll be walking through the apocalypse in the ratty ones with the sole half torn off.
  8. SHTF doesn't care that you planned to buy some emergency food with your next paycheck. You'll be dining on a can of peaches and some stale crackers.
  9. SHTF doesn't care that you always use electronic banking. If the ATMs are down and you have no cash, you cannot buy anything.
  10. SHTF doesn't care that you had planned to get the propane tank refilled and now the propane trucks aren't running because of the ice storm that has turned your neighborhood into a mini Arctic Circle.
  11. SHTF doesn't care that you used all your ammo at the range and Wal-Mart has been out for the past month.
  12. SHTF doesn't care that both the store and Starbucks are closed because of a power outage and you are totally out of coffee because you didn't prep for that.
  13. SHTF doesn't care that you are wearing high heels when your car plummets to the bottom of a ravine – you still have to climb out.
  14. SHTF doesn't care that the pharmacies are closed because of a pandemic and that you have no OTC medications or home remedies – if you catch the virus, you will suffer through it without medicine to treat it. And so will your kids.
  15. SHTF doesn't care that your truck is almost out of gas and the local gas stations have closed because of the disaster. If you have to bug out, you may end up walking instead of driving.
  16. SHTF doesn't care that you are depressed because you just broke up with your spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. SHTF doesn't care if you're in a funk because you lost your job or your dog died. S happens when S happens.
  17. SHTF doesn't care that you have made a rock-solid plan to get in shape – as soon as the weather warms up. You'll be sucking wind as you hurry up that hill in the cold.
  18. SHTF doesn't care that you are visiting your in-laws, the most unprepared people on the planet, and you failed to put some emergency food, water, and supplies in the trunk of your car.
  19. SHTF doesn't care that your wood is not dry. It'll bring you a blizzard if it wants to bring you a blizzard.
  20. SHTF doesn't care that you have 300 pounds of beans, wheat berries, and rice but failed to plan on a way to cook them.
  21. SHTF doesn't care that you don't know how to cook over an open fire without inflicting 2nd-degree burns on yourself.
  22. SHTF doesn't care if you have only a week's supply of toilet paper – if the crisis lasts longer than a week, things will be progressively less pleasant regardless of your intention to purchase more Charmin.
  23. SHTF doesn't care you planned to reinforce your door frame, install a metal security door, get a ballistic shield, and build a safe room – if thugs arrive to invade your home, your hollow core doors will serve as a minor inconvenience instead of a deterrent.
  24. SHTF doesn't care if you think guns are bad and scary. Rest assured, if you don't have one, the people coming to take your supplies will.
  25. SHTF doesn't care if you think "doomsday preppers" are bat crap crazy, if you don't believe the fecal matter is headed towards the oscillating device, or whether you think it's all an alternative media conspiracy theory.
Whatever your excuse may be, you may rest assured, it could easily be on this list. And SHTF won't care about that either.
 
Well that was depressing.

All this time I thought SHTF cared about me.

:(
 
Just a dose of reality, financial trouble is the most likely issue we will all face. Preps are good, so is saving $$$, both hard cash and in the bank.

I say this as a major prepper, but my wife makes sure we keep cash in the bank too.
 
On a more serious note...Unlike my previous post :
In a SHTF situation...keep your cool , use what ya got , not what you wish for and have a adaptable attitude and mindset.

Starting to plan now, for realistic SHTF situations that you might find yourself in and working towards a plan , gear and mindset for them is always a good idea.
Andy
 
26. SHTF doesn't care that you think you're going to show up at your well prepared acquaintance's house expecting a handout, even if he or she is armed to the teeth and you have a box of Pop-Tarts and the clothes on your back with your family in tow.
 
Good article by Daisy Luther. Dang it, I've got two propane tanks that need fillin'. Maximum effective range of any excuses is zero meters, right @Stomper?

25 Excuses the SHTF Won't Care About - The Organic Prepper
  1. SHTF doesn't care about inclement weather – snow, hail, tornadoes, pouring rain, and hurricanes all just add to the party atmosphere for SHTF.
  2. SHTF doesn't care that you sprained your ankle, broke your leg, or are otherwise less than ambulatory. If you have to bug out without a vehicle, you have to bug out, regardless of your injury status.
  3. SHTF doesn't care that you decided to start prepping after you take that trip to Disneyworld (because how can you do it before? That trip is expensive!!!!)
  4. SHTF doesn't care that you are on a boat in the middle of the ocean, regardless of what you paid for the luxury cruise. (Check out recent ill-fated Carnival Cruise of the Triumph or the Viking Sky if you don't believe me!)
  5. SHTF doesn't care that you had planned to get your vehicle repaired. You have to evacuate regardless of the leak from the oil pan, the condition of the brakes, and the funny noise in the transmission.
  6. SHTF doesn't care that the entire family is ill with the stomach flu. The entire family will just have to pause to throw up while bugging out.
  7. SHTF doesn't care that you need new hiking boots and that you just haven't had time to get to the store and buy them. You'll be walking through the apocalypse in the ratty ones with the sole half torn off.
  8. SHTF doesn't care that you planned to buy some emergency food with your next paycheck. You'll be dining on a can of peaches and some stale crackers.
  9. SHTF doesn't care that you always use electronic banking. If the ATMs are down and you have no cash, you cannot buy anything.
  10. SHTF doesn't care that you had planned to get the propane tank refilled and now the propane trucks aren't running because of the ice storm that has turned your neighborhood into a mini Arctic Circle.
  11. SHTF doesn't care that you used all your ammo at the range and Wal-Mart has been out for the past month.
  12. SHTF doesn't care that both the store and Starbucks are closed because of a power outage and you are totally out of coffee because you didn't prep for that.
  13. SHTF doesn't care that you are wearing high heels when your car plummets to the bottom of a ravine – you still have to climb out.
  14. SHTF doesn't care that the pharmacies are closed because of a pandemic and that you have no OTC medications or home remedies – if you catch the virus, you will suffer through it without medicine to treat it. And so will your kids.
  15. SHTF doesn't care that your truck is almost out of gas and the local gas stations have closed because of the disaster. If you have to bug out, you may end up walking instead of driving.
  16. SHTF doesn't care that you are depressed because you just broke up with your spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. SHTF doesn't care if you're in a funk because you lost your job or your dog died. S happens when S happens.
  17. SHTF doesn't care that you have made a rock-solid plan to get in shape – as soon as the weather warms up. You'll be sucking wind as you hurry up that hill in the cold.
  18. SHTF doesn't care that you are visiting your in-laws, the most unprepared people on the planet, and you failed to put some emergency food, water, and supplies in the trunk of your car.
  19. SHTF doesn't care that your wood is not dry. It'll bring you a blizzard if it wants to bring you a blizzard.
  20. SHTF doesn't care that you have 300 pounds of beans, wheat berries, and rice but failed to plan on a way to cook them.
  21. SHTF doesn't care that you don't know how to cook over an open fire without inflicting 2nd-degree burns on yourself.
  22. SHTF doesn't care if you have only a week's supply of toilet paper – if the crisis lasts longer than a week, things will be progressively less pleasant regardless of your intention to purchase more Charmin.
  23. SHTF doesn't care you planned to reinforce your door frame, install a metal security door, get a ballistic shield, and build a safe room – if thugs arrive to invade your home, your hollow core doors will serve as a minor inconvenience instead of a deterrent.
  24. SHTF doesn't care if you think guns are bad and scary. Rest assured, if you don't have one, the people coming to take your supplies will.
  25. SHTF doesn't care if you think "doomsday preppers" are bat crap crazy, if you don't believe the fecal matter is headed towards the oscillating device, or whether you think it's all an alternative media conspiracy theory.
Whatever your excuse may be, you may rest assured, it could easily be on this list. And SHTF won't care about that either.

Good post!

Thank you.

Cate
 
Sadly many just have very short memories. <shrug> Up here we are told we could get a real good shake one day. We are prepared as long as the house does not fall down. Most are not. If it happens the Gov will be here in days. Problems will be here in an hour if that. So those who expect 911 to still work and or Gov to come to the aid? Well good luck. Look at the recent panic shortage on guns and ammo. Now both are back and I would bet a lot of people went right back to the same thing as before. Next one to hit they will be screaming again <shrug>
 
Sadly many just have very short memories. <shrug> Up here we are told we could get a real good shake one day. We are prepared as long as the house does not fall down. Most are not. If it happens the Gov will be here in days. Problems will be here in an hour if that. So those who expect 911 to still work and or Gov to come to the aid? Well good luck. Look at the recent panic shortage on guns and ammo. Now both are back and I would bet a lot of people went right back to the same thing as before. Next one to hit they will be screaming again <shrug>

^^^

This.

Cate
 
I have to say #8 didn't bother me at all. I eat that stuff as part of my regular diet anyway and have cupboards full of the like. Oh noooo canned food!!:rolleyes:
 

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