Name your Stengths

[Mortblanc]

I hold a Master Blacksmith rating. Can build axes, knives, swords, tools, implements as needed as well as hinges, nails...

I was a machinist for a time, so I am also capable of precision metal work.

I owned my own gunshop and gunsmithing service for 20 years. Gave it up when the legal system became too intrusive. I can repair most anything that shoots, cast bullets, reload ammo, make gunpowder, build guns from scratch.

I can build a house from the foundation up, including wiring and plumbing, on grid or off grid. Have done that 3 times with only one assistant.

I have built cabins from scratch on several historic sites. Built a whole fort alongside some buds.

I can sew you up clothes from head to toe, rework old garb to fit.

I am a fair hand at leather work and have tanned and processed raw hides to leather many times.

I have the garden and the chickens in the back yard, what that proves is up for speculation.

Had 2 years service as a company commander in a combat infantry unit, during a jungle war. 6 months of that was behind the lines with no support or supply (during that operation I did not take a single casualty). Was recalled twice in the '80s.

I can give your kids/grandkids an education in all subject areas from Kindergarten to college level. That might come in handy if we wish to avoid another dark ages scenario.

I also come with a large and well trained extended family: three kick butt DIL types, three sons all military trained in combat units with 5 tours in Iraq/Kuwait total between them. Also 6 grandchildren, from 15n years to 10 months, and a couple of good dogs.

Does 40 years accumulated prepper gear, the retreat and the food stores count as a strength?

If we are keeping score;

Do I loose points for being 5,000 miles away from you, with an ocean between us,

or is that actually a strength?