Just out of interest

[Scythe13]

Personally, my wife is awesome about the whole thing...thankfully.

Initially I just got a load of extra tins and the alike, because of the harsh winter we were predicted. After that I started my 'Camping Bag', or BOB, for if something happened and we had to leave town/home.

After a while, conversatio. About doomsday nutters came up. This was ideal as it allowed me to create a neutral dialog of what people think may happen and what I deem my "I wouldn't be surprised if....[event]...happened" list. After that she was pretty cool about it all.

One of the main things that brought her round was a slow development and escallation. Camping bag is acceptable at any level. Having an underground nuke shelter...not so easily snuck into the 'levels of sane' acceptance.

Now I'm discussing sinking a storage container into the garden and using it 'mostly' as a wine cellar. She's not a huve fan of the idea, but is pretty open to dicussion.

The only recommendation is to allow her to see only your discussed preps, and use winter as an excuse. First up, talk heating, gas, cooking stoves, firewood, and extra food and water for when the snow hits. That's the simple base level common sense stuff. So let her see those things. Once she is used to that kind of thing, escalate. Bags in the car, for if she's cauvhg in a snow drift, etc.

When you can buy your wife a machete for her birthday, you're doing great!!!

Remember to tell her about your friend who went on that survival training course! He said it was awesome and recommended you try it out!!! It was so awesome, you want to teach ber some of the stuff.

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One thing I forgot to mention, you'll need to factor age into the equation. A younger wife will usually be more open to 'adventures' and the alike. I know this isn't a blanket statement, but it is worth thinking about.

If you're younger, say it's a hobby that sounds awesome. Damn that Bear Grylls for influencing you. Or you loved The Bourne Identity and want to learn the skills.

If you're a bit older, milk the 'midlife crisis' angle.

Just don't spend a load of cash on it too soon, or she'll get angry...in my experience haha.