Bugging Out Of The UK

[Tarrel]

Well, economic or breakdown of law and order for whatever reason.

Can I just say, I perfectly understand the inclination of members to stay put in the UK, based on the situation as it is now. We are a very stable nation compared to many that we see on our TV screens every day. But it might not always be like this. I'm sure many of the (refugee) migrants fleeing Syria, etc, had no conception of what could or would befall their country. I myself was in Syria in 2006. You couldn't imagine a more friendly, ordered, prosperous country. Now look at it. Who knows what is bubbling beneath the surface? There is a risk of the "boiling frog" syndrome, in which the situation deteriorates slowly and steadily, and by the time it is necessary to act, it can only be done in an unplanned, haphazard fashion.

So, the question was really about the following; if a situation developed in the UK where you felt it was the best decision to leave, how would you do so while avoiding the predicament that so many refugees are finding themselves in?

Some specific prepping questions to ponder:

- How much of a fighting fund would you need to relocate to another country? How would you ensure that this fighting fund remains available despite possible financial turmoil? (Keeping it in gold coin, for example).

- Where would you go, and would you be allowed in? Is it worth, for example, looking at nations where it is relatively easy to obtain residency status or a passport?

- What trigger-events would you look out for in order to hit the "go" button on your plan before it's too late and travel becomes impractical?

- If public transport was impractical, what other methods are available to leave our island? Do you need to start cultivating relationships with the owners of these methods now? (e.g. a boat capable of crossing the English Channel, or a private aircraft)

Even if it is an option of last resort, surely bugging out of the UK has to figure on the prepping list somewhere?