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Anonymous Coward User ID: 824562 United States 12/10/2009 07:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Move to Florida and live on a boat: [link to www.megayachtsonline.com] -much more comfortable and a whole lot cheaper. |
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User ID: 800077 United States 12/10/2009 07:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i would suggest setting up a tent inside your home for a sleeping area, crumple up newspapers as insulation (fire hazard) , and pile in sleeping bags and blankets. disposable 10 hour hand warmers are $2 for six at walmart. you have to eat to fuel the furnace in your body, carbs/fats/sugars. wear a hat, big heat loss if you don't. i wear thermal underwear from now till april, wool socks, light gloves while driving or shopping. water is also important in regulating body temps. this takes some training, but shivers start in your lower back, if you can focus on relaxing your lower back, you actually stay warmer. shivering helps kick the body into warming up, but can get out of control, wasting energy. i winter camp and have slept on the ice bergs, i grew up in this crap and don't like it. but i do manage to stay warm ;) "By way of deception, thou shalt do war." Israel's Mossad "The truth shall set you free." U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Motto |
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(OP) User ID: 826414 Canada 12/10/2009 07:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Move to Florida and live on a boat: Quoting: Anonymous Coward 824562[link to www.megayachtsonline.com] -much more comfortable and a whole lot cheaper. ya its a good idea.... but millions of us are stuck in the northern hemisphere. So be it........ |
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User ID: 838108 United Kingdom 12/10/2009 07:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Don't forget to check out the Ray Mears survival videos... Zec 12:3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it. Psa 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, [and] all the nations that forget God. Jer 6:2 I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate [woman]. STOCK UP NOW. You should have at least 6 months worth of basics for every member of your household. Stay away from crowds when trouble starts, do not forget water storage, tobacco is worth more than gold or silver, and be kind to hungry children. |
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(OP) User ID: 826414 Canada 12/10/2009 07:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i would suggest setting up a tent inside your home for a sleeping area, crumple up newspapers as insulation (fire hazard) , and pile in sleeping bags and blankets. disposable 10 hour hand warmers are $2 for six at walmart. you have to eat to fuel the furnace in your body, carbs/fats/sugars. wear a hat, big heat loss if you don't. i wear thermal underwear from now till april, wool socks, light gloves while driving or shopping. Quoting: maluwater is also important in regulating body temps. this takes some training, but shivers start in your lower back, if you can focus on relaxing your lower back, you actually stay warmer. shivering helps kick the body into warming up, but can get out of control, wasting energy. i winter camp and have slept on the ice bergs, i grew up in this crap and don't like it. but i do manage to stay warm ;) its good to have your experience of winter camping malu...97 percent of people have never tried it! What Is Hypothermia Hypothermia happens when the body loses heat. As the body temperature begins to drop shivering begins to occur. Once this happens the body reduces the amount of blood circulating to the arms and legs in an attempt to maintain the core temperature. If chilling continues then shaking will become uncontrollable, disorientation can occur, closely followed by slurred speech and sleepiness. If the core temperature continues o drop the person will become irrational and eventually death will occur without outside intervention. If you see these signs in an older person, even if it does not seem that cold, you need to act quickly to get them warm or get help. The signs can be easily overlooked in older people so be aware. 1. Warm the core before the extremities. Get them wrapped in blankets (leave feet and arms out), put a hat on them, add a vest..anything to bring the core temperature up. 2. Give them warm drinks...even warm water will help get the core temperature up. Do not give them alcohol or coffee. So be it........ |
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User ID: 800077 United States 12/10/2009 07:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i have body bags that i use for the search/rescue team, which are made of the space blanket material. fit in your pocket, $8 they are incredible, if i were to climb in one right now, i would be sweating in just a few minutes. in a very cold situation with little shelter, i would put a sleeping bag inside of one they are used to treat hypothermia "By way of deception, thou shalt do war." Israel's Mossad "The truth shall set you free." U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Motto |
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(OP) User ID: 826414 Canada 12/10/2009 07:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i have body bags that i use for the search/rescue team, which are made of the space blanket material. fit in your pocket, $8 Quoting: maluthey are incredible, if i were to climb in one right now, i would be sweating in just a few minutes. in a very cold situation with little shelter, i would put a sleeping bag inside of one they are used to treat hypothermia good advice....most people dont prep for the winter situations.... So be it........ |
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User ID: 800077 United States 12/10/2009 07:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i carry an extra bag in my truck during the winter with a couple sets of polar fleece,socks,gloves,hats,etc. either for me or in case i come across someone in need. along with shovels,rope, sleeping bag,flares, first aid, food and water, which normally is ice btw we are having one heck of a winter storm right now, lots of pile ups and people getting stranded, and more than likely, freezing their asses off "By way of deception, thou shalt do war." Israel's Mossad "The truth shall set you free." U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Motto |
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(OP) User ID: 826414 Canada 12/10/2009 07:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i carry an extra bag in my truck during the winter with a couple sets of polar fleece,socks,gloves,hats,etc. either for me or in case i come across someone in need. along with shovels,rope, sleeping bag,flares, first aid, food and water, which normally is ice btw Quoting: maluwe are having one heck of a winter storm right now, lots of pile ups and people getting stranded, and more than likely, freezing their asses off cold here too.......could be a very cold winter. So be it........ |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 824562 United States 12/10/2009 07:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Shouldn't I get a whole house generator...like those on here? [link to floridaearthmovers.com] The power is always going out here in the middle of nowhere...can't depend on the power company. |
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(OP) User ID: 826414 Canada 12/10/2009 07:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Shouldn't I get a whole house generator...like those on here? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 824562[link to floridaearthmovers.com] The power is always going out here in the middle of nowhere...can't depend on the power company. woodstove is important. So be it........ |
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(OP) User ID: 826414 Canada 12/10/2009 08:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Gal are you prepared for any power-outage-in-the-dead-of-winter scenarios ? Quoting: Smoulderin'GalYes, but not to a great extent. It's freezing here right now! i know. must be -15 with the wind chill. Something like that. i am eating minestrone...good winter soup...what are you eating?> So be it........ |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 722642 Canada 12/10/2009 08:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Gal are you prepared for any power-outage-in-the-dead-of-winter scenarios ? Quoting: DiscsYes, but not to a great extent. It's freezing here right now! i know. must be -15 with the wind chill. Something like that. i am eating minestrone...good winter soup...what are you eating?> I have the flu, and I don't feel like eating much. I had a sandwich, that's it |
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(OP) User ID: 826414 Canada 12/10/2009 08:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Gal are you prepared for any power-outage-in-the-dead-of-winter scenarios ? Quoting: Smoulderin'GalYes, but not to a great extent. It's freezing here right now! i know. must be -15 with the wind chill. Something like that. i am eating minestrone...good winter soup...what are you eating?> I have the flu, and I don't feel like eating much. I had a sandwich, that's it did you get an H1N1 shot? So be it........ |
SG User ID: 722642 Canada 12/10/2009 08:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Gal are you prepared for any power-outage-in-the-dead-of-winter scenarios ? Quoting: DiscsYes, but not to a great extent. It's freezing here right now! i know. must be -15 with the wind chill. Something like that. i am eating minestrone...good winter soup...what are you eating?> I have the flu, and I don't feel like eating much. I had a sandwich, that's it did you get an H1N1 shot? No, why? |
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