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Comment on Doomsday Preppers series on NatGeo by Survival Weekly

Survival Weekly — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:40:14 +0000

It is just so frustrating to me because they could have done so much more with this show, it could have been so much better and more worthwhile. But as many of us predicted, they took the easy route and just showcased the goofs. I guess if nothing else the segments can be used as lessons in what NOT to do when you’re having conversations with family and friends.

Comment on Doomsday Preppers series on NatGeo by Survival Weekly

Survival Weekly — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:38:40 +0000

Oh yeah, when she mentioned that about killing the cats, I wanted to reach through the TV screen and just throttle her! I don’t know if she was trying to come off as being a hard ass or something but if that’s the case, she failed miserably.

I’m glad you’re able to glean some good learning from the show. I *might* give it another go but I’ll probably have to have a sedative first, LOL.

Comment on Doomsday Preppers series on NatGeo by Bella

Bella — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:33:57 +0000

We watched it with a different perspective- we learned something new from every episode! Sure, everyone preps differently for different scenarios in different areas, NatGeo picked the most sensational they could of course!

You forgot to mention how Megan noted her fiance would kill the cats in the event of a real emergency- that really pissed us off. I had hoped the show would give common sense tips, that the stats would point out the reality of a quake hitting certain geographic areas, looks like they were more interested in guns & knives though. I am extremely disappointed but we’ll continue to watch & use it as an educational tool to start conversations about what could happen in our area. We’ve already interested friends who watched the show in our 72 hour emergency list for general issues like power outages, etc. It’s a start!!

Comment on Doomsday Preppers series on NatGeo by Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:31:48 +0000

Did you really think that any liberal-controlled television show was going to tell the real story about prepping? The government’s “Get Ready” campaign, and the rising interest in survival, has yet again been seen as a money-making proposition, resulting in NatGeo jumping on the bandwagon. Unfortunately it’s also an excellent opportunity to sneer at the common folks, depicting preppers as paranoid, delusional and less-than-intelligent weirdos.

What’s even more disturbing to me is that these supposedly smart people…wait maybe the reason so many of those “preppers” participating in the program appear to be paranoid, delusional arm-chair prepping weirdos, is that no actual common sense been-there-done-that preppers would do the show.

That’s probably closer to the truth. You didn’t do the show which says a lot about you.

Comment on The Doom and Bloom ™ Survival Medicine Handbook by joe alton, M.D. aka Dr. Bones

joe alton, M.D. aka Dr. Bones — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:23:42 +0000

We’re honored to have survival weekly review our book. They have done a lot for the preparedness community, and we are glad that the book was deemed useful for those who will take responsibility for the medical well-being of their loved ones in times of trouble. To those people, thanks for picking up the flag; have no doubt, you will save lives one day.

Dr. Bones

Comment on A Tribute to John Christopher by Vicki B.

Vicki B. — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:18:06 +0000

Sorry to hear he passed away, but at least he’ll get to live through his work.
My daughter’s dad was a performer. His music keeps a part of him alive.

Comment on Serial Fiction by Mark

Mark — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:36:05 +0000

Outstanding Mr. Rourke! Keep it coming!

Comment on Basic First Aid Supplies by Survival Weekly

Survival Weekly — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:04:18 +0000

Absolutely, Cheryl. Getting prepared for helping pets during a crisis will be covered in depth further down the road.

Comment on Basic First Aid Supplies by Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:03:01 +0000

When putting together a basic first aid kit, don’t forget to create a first aid kit for your pets.

Comment on Collapse Eye Care by Sally Engle

Sally Engle — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:26:55 +0000

The author should have mentioned that Lasix is successful for most people not 100% successful for everyone. It could correct your eyesite as it us now but will not keep changes from happening.