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Comment by Tobias Gibson on January 25, 2016 at 8:27

Hi John,

Actually I would like to hear some insights from people who suffer from various types of physical or mental disabilities and what their survival plans are.  Many of us face challenges that will make surviving  periods of civil unrest ora natural disaster a bigger challenge  for us than the Bear Grylls of the world.

I assume that if you're on this group you're interested in more than what bushcraft knife are you going to use when you get dropped of in the Amazon Jungle with a film crew.  The media has a tend to lump survivalists into folks who are prepping for zombie apocalypse.   I try to focus, on how to make it through likely natural disaster or short periods of civil unrest.

For me, The natural disasters  are tornadoes, flash floods and blizzards.   As for civil unrest, I live in  Chicago, so that means keeping current with the news,  avoiding potential protest areas, and staying alert when on public transportation.

Comment by John A Smithers on January 24, 2016 at 21:25

Jeremy, years ago we used to take our kids camping.  We had a travel trailer.  I used a hand held propane torch to start fires.  Worked in the rain too :-)

Comment by John A Smithers on January 24, 2016 at 21:22

Cory,

My wife says the same things, only she adds "remember, I am faster than you".

Thanks all!  I look forward to learning.

Comment by James Cole on January 24, 2016 at 18:20

John, I for one want to say "Welcome" and you don't need anyone's permission (well maybe Jan's) to be in any group or add to the conversation.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on January 24, 2016 at 18:19

Well now...
You'll not be seeing me guest star with Bear Grils, anytime soon. NEVER gonna see me on Naked and Afraid. I'd be more of a candidate for Fat Guys In The Woods, but arthur tells me no. Not all of us fit the "Survivalist" stereotype, but there's always something that can be learned.

Featured Comment by Jeremy B. Buchanan on January 24, 2016 at 16:31

We are all survivors in some way. I have been learning some of the survival skills of the wild recently. It is fun and challenging for me. I know that all are welcome. Glad you have you all here. Starting a fire in challenging conditions, is one of my interests that I am working on currently.

Comment by Jan Carter on January 24, 2016 at 16:05

John and Cory,

You two made me laugh...all husbands are survivors (ok at least I know mine is).  My grandfather had MS and anyone that can make it through, day by day, qualifies as a survivor to me.

Clint,

Thanks, you are soooo right!

Comment by Clint Thompson on January 24, 2016 at 14:25

I believe I can speak for this group. Everyone is welcome and appreciated. We all are survivalists in one way or the other.

Comment by Cory Hess on January 24, 2016 at 14:18

Oh man, I hope that there aren't requirements to be here.  I'm a survivalist only in the sense that I haven't yet died despite daily warnings from my wife that she's going to kill me one of these days. :)

Comment by John A Smithers on January 24, 2016 at 14:16

Hi all!  I am not a Survivalist, but am very interested in it.  I have M.S. and am disabled.  If you want me to leave the room I understand and will do so.

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