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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
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 Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 7:38:53 PM
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I have been hearing more and more about the E-Bomb, or EMP Bomb (which is electromagnetic pulse). My understanding is that it actually isn't a bomb at all, but a missile that would be shot up into the magnetic field, instantly distroying all electrical and battery power sources. There is actually documented footage of Iranian's doing practice missiles for this purpose. The higher they shoot the missile, the larger the impact. The fear is that they will try to shoot this in the middle of the United States, as high as possible to disable all or most of the U.S.
I really am not sure how seriously to take this threat, but it does make you realize (AGAIN!) how important it is to be independent and able to survive by less advanced means. Basic things such as stocking up on staples, figuring out alternate heat sources and water sources, are always smart and so I guess if it takes a scare like the E-bomb to get us there, it is a good thing. What are your thoughts on this? I am still not convinced one way or the other, but will definitely try to plan for whatever unforseen disaster may be heading our way . . . between political unrest and a tanking economy, the farmgirl mentality is definitely in order here!
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 05:28:42 AM
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| I think it is wise for us to take these threats very seriously...especially after 9/11. I feel that as self sustaining and as far off the grid we can be is the best way to go. I am afraid a lot of Americans DO NOT take threats seriously and I am afraid when these things happen there are going to be a lot of panic and shock...we CAN be somewhat prepared ladies. Consider everything a threat...then even if it doesn't happen we are ok... but if it does we will be ready. |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 05:40:30 AM
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Misty, you're right. Not only do a lot of folks not take the possibility seriously, they also don't take preparedness seriously, either. DH and I have discussed what a lot of folks who can't seem to live without their electronic gadgets would do in a national emergency and we feel that many of them would panic, too. We've had folks up here who nearly panic when they find their cell phones don't work. I told one woman, who was standing on the street trying to find a signal, that we don't have cell service up here. She seemed distressed and said OMG, what do you do?! I told her we use land lines and a pay phone was right behind her. She was just shocked. In a way, it was kind of funny because she almost looked like she didn't know what a pay phone was!
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 06:33:07 AM
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We take preparedness very seriously in our house, e-bomb or not. I have set aside food storage for years, rotating the stock as we need it (like when Jim lost his job this year.) I asked for a manual grain mill for Mother's Day, which joins a few other things that do not require electricity to function, even the simple can opener. :) Now I can grind wheat into flour, "bake" bread and cook on the grill if need be. If we lose power, I've also planned for washing my clothes in the tub, hanging them on the line, making one of MaryJane's camp refrigerators for keeping things cold, making #10 can emergency candles with sawdust and wax (for light and heat), etc.
While it is wonderful to be able to utilize the marvels of technology, I think we also need to be well-aquaitned with the old-fashioned way of doing things. Just in case.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 09:41:05 AM
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The less elecronic "stuff" then better.
Hubby and I are so way behind the times.
If this threat does come to pass, we'll just keep on.
I feel so silly searching out pay phones sometimes, but I keep quarters in the vehicle as a just in case. That, and for when I need them for shopping at Aldi. |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 10:16:16 AM
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I agree with you that to be prepared is alot better than being lost and scared. People still seem to take the privilege to live here for granted. I have not heard of this ebomb but I hardly ever turn the tv on except on wed. nite to watch bones. Guess I need to get more informed on the subject. Karen
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 11:31:00 AM
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Yes, I think as Farmgirls, that is the key . . . to be prepared and able to self-sustain ourselves and loved ones. We have also discussed a plan with our children of what to do in such an emergency. They go to school 30 minutes from home and if the E-bomb happened, no vehicles would work. So having a plan in action is important . . . for any disaster really. While I know even those not into technology would be affected (banks would shut down, no airlines, no food being delivered to grocery stores, etc.) the ones more stocked up, prepared and with a plan in action will have a much smoother time of it. I sometimes wish just a "little" of Y2K would have happened, so that people would take such things more seriously.
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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