Reality Check

[Yorkshirelass]

Well, after some in depth discussions with my other half over the last few days and his discovery I was looking at this forum, I have now come to the conclusion that I was becoming paranoid about tshtf scenarios and the like.

I mean if we lived in the USA with all the attendant risks of hurricanes, tornados and earthquakes, I can see some logic in prepping and I did sort of get carried along with the wave so to speak, at least for a couple of weeks. However it seems to me there is negligible risk here in the Uk , apart from economic meltdown in which case survival tools won't be of much use.

In addition if it came to teotwawki then I am not sure I would want to be scrabbling around in the countryside hunting bunnies in desperation. If it really comes to that scenario then most houses and property would be destroyed (and the people in them!).

The other point that alarmed me a bit about this site is that people almost seem to be "looking forward" to an event, which in my estimation has about a 5% chance of happening or in other words, 95% of not happening.


Anyway, after my reality check I am giving away the contents of my BOB and other bits and bobs (except the fenix torch and keyring torch which are useful on an every day basis) to my best mate who goes camping regularly for a birthday pressie. At least she will make use of them and will doubtless be chuffed to bits. The 20 extra tins of smoked mussels I bought will soon be put to good use!.

So the best of luck folks, maybe there will be an "event", but for me I am going to focus instead on living in the moment and enjoying life as it is instead of prepping for something that will most likely never happen.

Thanks for the welcome messages but for me, and after discussions with my partner, reality has kicked in so I am off to enjoy life and stop worrying about the future!.