20 July 2013, 16:45
(20 July 2013, 13:50)Mortblanc Wrote: ... the best thing any survivalist can do is not turn off all the modern conveniences, it is to get down to the pub and get to know the community and let them know you...
The time to get to know your neighbors and to let them get to know you is NOW - before the SHTF. (First round is on Mortblanc!

As far as modern communications and conveniences, after Hurricane Rita (and 10 days of no phone, no electricity, and "iffy" water service, I swore that I would never be without a means of communications again. The folks with current information in a SHTF situation will definitely have a "leg up" on others.
If at first you don't secede, try, try again!