R. Ann Parris articles on prepping

 Prepper  No Responses »
Jan 112020
 

Hi,

In case you haven’t checked the PAGES menu on the left of the site, there are now several articles here (written by me) on prepping.

Comments have been left open on these articles, so if you have any questions or would like to comment on them, I’ll reply as soon as is practical.

Here are a few quick links – use the PAGES menu to read the rest. 🙂

Update!
There are now dozens of my articles listed in the pages menu.
All feedback is welcome.

R. Ann Parris on Seeking Out Other Preppers

R. Ann Parris on The Do’s & Don’ts of Internet Contacts

R. Ann Parris on Writing A Good Contact Post

R. Ann Parris on Important Docs & Info Backups

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Jan 022020
 

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Jan 022020
 

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More information: R. Ann Parris on: The Do’s & Don’ts Of Internet Contacts || R. Ann Parris on: Seeking Out Other Preppers || What’s proper to post, what’s not || Getting Started || Are you press/media?

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A WARNING ABOUT INTERNET PREDATORS

The online prepper community is, like the rest of the Internet, the target of scammers & predators. From time to time the admins here are made aware of people posting on the site who are targeting preppers in the hope of selling them places in communities that don’t exist or real estate deals that are nothing more than scams. (There are also sexual predators known to troll online forums – so please, take all care in information you divulge & in agreeing to “meets”) Read more on this here.

ATTENTION Press, Media, Casting Agencies – READ THIS!

 Prepper  1 Response »
Jan 012020
 

ATTENTION Reporters, Media Companies & Casting Agencies

If you are from the press/media and want to join this site to interview it’s members – DON’T!

If you are from a casting agency and want to join this site to recruit it’s members for “reality” programs – DON’T!

If you would like this sites owner/admin to review a book, dvd etc – email [email protected]

If the people on this site wanted to talk to the press, they would approach the press. Respect their privacy! Media spammers will be reported, IP addresses will be recorded and they will be BANNED!

However, if you would like me to make your contact details available to the preppers on this site, send a message here. List the organization, your contact details and if there is a specific location you represent.

SWOP meeting at noon Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 Langlois Library

 Oregon, Prepper  No Responses »
Feb 212020
 
Southwestern Oregon Preppers (SWOP) will be holding a meeting at Noon on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Langlois Library, 48234 US-101, Langlois, OR 97450.
The main topic is “Is Having a Plan Enough?”.  Different scenarios will be presented.  Are you prepared to handle them?
SWOP meetings always start with a question and answer period before the main topic so all in attendance get a chance to participate.
This is a free public meeting to get to know fellow local preppers in southwestern Oregon counties and to exchange information and ideas.  It is important for individuals to understand that they will be “on their own” in the event of a disaster and not depend on receiving outside help.   Join Southwestern Oregon Preppers on Facebook and/or meetup.com.

Christian woman seeking refuge

 4 Corners Area, British Columbia, Group seeking members, Idaho, Midwest, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Prepper, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming  No Responses »
Feb 202020
 

I am a single true born again christian filled with the Holy Spirit recognizing the times….visiona nd revealtions and working in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I am an independent minister. I would like to take refuge and or join a group and leave the city…pacific northwest is what I am aiming for but anywhere else is better than where I am now. My 22 year old son who is a man of God will more than likely be joining me. Please anyone who can help me or give me any advice contact me at [email protected]

CHRISTIAN PREPPER ARIZONA

 California, Prepper  2 Responses »
Feb 112020
 

Hello, my name is Randy, and I am a sincere, Jesus-following Christian. I spent four years in the United States Marines Corps and was honorably discharged, and am also an Eagle Scout. With that said, I am one of those “insane preppers” which is not so insane. I am not only preparing basic supplies, but also have extensive knowledge on group protection techniques when anarchy hits. It is true that within a week or two of everything going down, that your neighbor will likely become your enemy as people literally, in some instances, will kill for your food (including gangs). I am looking for active participants in this group and allow for those who cannot care for themselves to come along with active participants. This will be like the early church in Acts, and all will be interviewed with God’s discernment to make sure we have no wolves in our group. All accepted individuals will be required to stock supplies for themselves and their families for at least two months. There will also be vital information relayed to the group for further supplies. I am not in this for a penny of profit, just for love of my sisters and brothers when we will rely solely on our Father in heaven. Do not expect the government to supply anything including police protection. Understand that we are being grossly lied to regarding the impending devastating effects of the Coronavirus effecting the economy, and all government operations eventually. The time to act is NOW!

Fraser Valley BC

 British Columbia, Canada, Outside U.S., Prepper  No Responses »
Feb 082020
 

Looking to communicate with like minded people.

seeking to put together a group of talented professionals with different talents and skills.

Security in numbers.

I am starting to gather the essentials but would be easier if a group of us had different items to store.

Hope to find some like minded people.

Thanks

 Posted by at 10:05 pm

34 Year old mother of 2 daughters Needs Help

 Prepper  4 Responses »
Feb 072020
 

Hello all, I’m Jess & I’m a 34 year old mother of 2 daughters (8 years & 4 years). I’ve been prepping for a few years now, I have food, water & some supplies.

I worked in the health field for over 10 years as a medical assistant in urgent care/home nurse, I only left last year to care for family.

Right now I’m very concerned with what our nation is facing & want to protect my girls, my only problem is I do not have a bug out location. I know most of you will not give this a second thought because you don’t know me at all & I do not blame you for that at all, but I’m just hoping someone out there can help me & my girls take refuge somewhere safe, this is my hail Mary.

I’m in a large home now, with too many people to isolate us here & we have no family that can take us in. We need to be with people who take this lifestyle serious & lessen the threat, instead of increasing it.

I’d like to leave to that location as soon as agreed upon/as necessary if threat becomes more severe, to prevent any risk of infection from this virus.

I offer manual labor, health care & knowledge, child care, rent, cooking, stocking, & am able to defend myself/others (Qualified as Sharpshooter in the Army) if ever needed. I’m very hardworking, loyal, smart & quick in a crisis situation.

If this is something you would even consider, please contact me & we can Facetime or talk over the phone to discuss any concerns/details! Thank you so much!

CENTRAL ALABAMA 2-1-2020

 Alabama  No Responses »
Feb 022020
 

I am located between birmingham and tuscaloosa I was once a member of a group several years ago but every one has gone seperate ways I would like to meet on a regular basis and work on using the items I have aquired such as comms water filters gas mask surgical tools guns I want to do more than just sit around talking about gardens and homesteading I would like to form a group that can plan to do some active activites camping cooking mres and freezed dried food creating improvised shelters knot tying minimal fire starting sharing what in your bug out bag

Whitesboro TX

 Texas  No Responses »
Jan 292020
 
  1. Any preppers in the Whitesboro, TX area? Not necessarily looking for a “group” but maybe some preppers to share ideas, trade resources, and learn from each other and go from there. I have skills in radio and communications technology, mechanics, medical, some electrical, and a wide variety of interests and hobbies.

Looking for SE MI area prepping group

 Michigan, Prepper  1 Response »
Jan 272020
 

Hello. Interested in finding a like minded group to be prepared for whatever may come. Have various skills including rough carpentry, butcher skills, LEO firearms instructor, 1 time assistant chef, Some small medical training, and more. Currently 50 years old and wife is 43, no kids. Recently started into this and getting supplies as time and $ allow. Open minded on learning or teaching skills as needed.

Thank You

 Posted by at 10:53 am

SWOP meeting Friday, January 31, 2020 at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave #3495, North Bend, OR 97459

 Oregon  No Responses »
Jan 232020
 

Southwestern Oregon Preppers (SWOP) will be holding a meeting at 5 PM on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave #3495, North Bend, OR 97459. PLEASE NOTE THE DAY OF WEEK AND TIME CHANGE.

The main topic is “Preparedness Checkup”. Let’s start the year off right by checking our preparedness status. You will do a series of desktop exercises to determine your level of preparedness. Different scenarios will be presented. Are you prepared?

SWOP meetings always start with a question and answer period before the main topic so all in attendance get a chance to participate.

This is a free public meeting to get to know fellow local preppers in southwestern Oregon counties and to exchange information and ideas. It is important for individuals to understand that they will be “on their own” in the event of a disaster and not depend on receiving outside help. Join Southwestern Oregon Preppers on Facebook and/or meetup.com.

Preppers in Southeast Texas or Southwest Louisiana

 Gatherings, Louisiana, Prepper, Texas  No Responses »
Jan 232020
 

We have been the site for training and supplies in this area for 10 years. There are no entrance fees and no fees for prepper style vendors. The Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana Crisis Preparation and Sustainable Living Expo is held in Orange Texas on February 7-8th 2020. The venue is at 3274 Little Cypress Drive but the sponsors are preppers from all over the area. If you want more information you can contact David Turner at [email protected] or call (409) 330-3623. You can find our new Facebook page at Crisis Preparation Expo Orange Texas. The classes run all day and are about 45 minutes long. These classes are also free unless you choose to buy supplies from an instructor.

NE Texas Homestead Seeks Members

 Alabama, Arkansas, Group seeking members, Louisiana, Oklahoma, prepper network, Texas  3 Responses »
Jan 192020
 

Hi!

We are a Christian family (with military and LEO) with a homestead of just under 100 acres in NE Texas, approximately ~100 miles from Dallas-TX, Texarkana-AR, Shreveport-LA and Atoka-OK. Not a militia or compound.

We have house, barn, guest houses, storage buildings, etc. We have fall back communities, but want to build a strong community on our existing ranch. This would be an opportunity for individuals or families to prep on our land. This is not an offer to provide free housing or financial support for individuals or families. Beautiful property with creeks, ponds and 25+acres of pasture for gardens, fruit trees, woods, plenty of wild game and training range. Hidden hollow on dead end gravel county road. Interested people please contact txexit at protonmail.

Thank You!
M

Seeking Preppers in Portland, Milwaukie & Clackamas

 Oregon, Prepper  No Responses »
Jan 142020
 

Greeting Friends,

I am seeking those with a preparedness mindset in SE Portland, Milwaukie and Clackamas areas. I would like to build a solid prepper community in this area that can hopefully develop into a MAG as time goes on. I would like to do things like run Drills, scenarios or just share knowledge. If you are interested, or have any questions for me that cannot be posted here please email me at: [email protected]

 

sincerely,

Soul

Ventura county preppers

 California  1 Response »
Jan 132020
 

Hello I’m Jason. I’m new to the ventura area and am looking for a group of like minded people/preppers to possible join. I’m 29, grew up in a God fearing home with a father who’s been preeping for as long as I can remember. I now am family man, professional carpenter, skilled shot, very athletic and knowledgable about survival skills. I believe I could be most beneficial to someone who like prepping but maybe is less skilled when in comes to security. I’m willing to trade my security skills for a mutual platonic friendship. There’s strength numbers. Keep in mind I have my own preps and means to provide for my family for a long time so I’d be non burdensome.

New to prepper sites. Texas

 Prepper, Texas  No Responses »
Jan 132020
 

Hi folks. I’m looking for a prepper community in Montgomery county  TX.

I have plenty of knowledge and experience in many areas. Would like to find a small community to live in that has good values and like to work together with learning and teaching others in the community. My hobbies are cooking, fixing things, and organizing things. Yeah kinda odd. I love organizing stuff.

Well let me know if your in my area

 

Looking to join a group

 4 Corners Area, Arizona, Group seeking members, New Mexico, Utah  6 Responses »
Jan 042020
 

Hello all, I’ve lived in Arizona about 5 years now from northern Michigan. 36 years old, single, never married, no kids. Even though I have no kids or partner, I’m very family orientated. I’ve always been an avid outdoorsman including much hunting and off grid camping. I’ve always been the type to be prepared for anything in all situations and have been trying to build up my supplies over the years. With cash and space being a little tight I haven’t built up a whole lot but I still believe I have a lot to offer a group. I work as a handyman here and built houses back in Michigan so I can fix or build just about anything and have been known to make things work with what is on hand. I feel these skills would come in very helpful to a group. If anyone is interested in know more about me and what I’ve currently gather, please let me know! It would be great to hear from like minded people.

Looking for preppers in Stanly County NC

 North Carolina, Prepper  5 Responses »
Jan 032020
 

We have 12 acres of pasture land/woods with deep well and acre pond looking for others to discuss originating a group or joining a group in Stanly County NC. We are former members of a group in NC that we felt was too far away to be practical. Needless to say we have stores of supplies and would ask that others have or start collecting same. We are committed Christians and seek other followers.

Looking

 Arizona, Idaho, Missouri, Prepper  1 Response »
Jan 012020
 

Hi there, I posted back in 2017 that i was putting my mother in a nursing home and i was looking for a group to join. Well, She is about to die so i will be ready to move in early spring

I have an idea of what is coming as i have studied Prophecy and Geopolitics for years, 59 Years old now and in relatively good health

God seems to be calling his people to the Ozarks area, Southern Mo and Northern AR Which is where i will hopefully end up, Although Northern Idaho seems to be an option as well

I have the usual collection of survival equipment, Some of which i know how to use and some i don’t, Too busy working.

I saw a response to Ann that said the most important thing in a group is “Trust” I am trustworthy and a Bible believing Christian, A simple man who just wants some peace and quiet. I do have three cats and they are non negotiable, My only family

You can contact me at [email protected] if you have any interest, Thanks and God Bless

Arizona

 Arizona  4 Responses »
Dec 292019
 

I am interested to know if anyone in Arizona is interested in having a conversation as a means of getting acquainted. Topics I would encourage are general disaster preparedness, bug-out bags, logistics, skill bartering and so on. Those who are situated in ‘outlying areas’, meaning the non-Phoenix metro vicinity are preferable, at least to me. Even if you do reside in the Phoenix area let’s talk/text/email

Looking to start/ join small group Denton county Tx area

 Texas  No Responses »
Dec 262019
 

Good day all,

Ron’s the name, glad to meet you. I am a 49yo family man in the Lewisville/ flower mound tx are. Looking to join or even start a small group of like minded individuals. I have prepped for only a couple of years. Want to be able to take care of my family best I can should disaster strike.

A little about me, family man, do believe jesus is my lord and savior, retired US Army combat arms soldier so very skilled in warfare and tactics. Very honorable family and we expect the same.

I guess my dream scenario would be to have a small group of friends that I could depend on should something bad happen, to have multiple locations within the group we could go or link up. To provide the same for other “friends. If this sounds like you I would love to chat and see if things click. My email is below so please feel free to write. Take care, god bless and be safe.

Ronald burton at reagan dot com

Safe haven

 Minnesota  1 Response »
Dec 262019
 

*****UPDATED Dec 26, 2019*****

Preped.in.MN
says: I just want to say that this is still an active group and we are not as disciplined as this post sounds… 🙂

Give Ponch a call if you want a mutual assistance group.

****************

Hello. Our group is currently looking to add members. Currently our group consists of 3 families. We have a 5 acre location with plenty of storage space and room to expand. If interested be prepared to go through an application phase that consists of a meet and greet with at least one current member, background check, and then a meeting with a larger portion of the group. There will be a 60 day probation period with at least 2 mandatory meetings. We expect active participation, we are not a Facebook group we actively prepp and expect the same. Benefits include a realistic bug out plan as well as a member retrieval plan. Medical training by an active er nurse as well as firearms and tactics training. And most importantly a safe place for you and your family to retreat to. Contact me at ponch26 at g mail with any questions or if you are interested in joining. Or general location is in the st cloud mn area.. thank you for your consideration of or group..
Ponch.

Central Texas interest? (Austin, Waco, DFW, Dallas)

 Prepper, Texas  1 Response »
Dec 252019
 

Hi Everyone, If 2019 was not enough, election year 2020 portends to be quite another raucous year.  Are y’all prepared for whatever comes our way.  Sending out a general notice to see if there’s interest in meeting.  Determine what we all or don’t have in common.  Stuff, yes.  Skills, that too.  And, oh ya, survival (is that too touchy of a subject?).  If so, maybe this is not for you.

Let’s kick the New Year off running.

 

Sincerely, Spurtwo.

Looking for a few good folks in the Augusta/Athens area

 Georgia, Prepper  11 Responses »
Dec 172019
 

Are you looking for a safe place when times get tough?
Do you take prepping seriously and are you willing to go all the way, holding nothing back?

I have been on this journey of preparing for anything for over 2 decades, so I take this very seriously and I don’t have time to be wasting it on those who are not willing to work hard and give their all.

I had originally been looking for a small community to join, but I have recently inherited a small parcel of land in the county which is suitable for a maximum number of 6 people. This land has been in my family for 3 generations now and this is the land I grew up on so it is very important to me that only the right people come here.
I am currently seeking a few good people who have the right mindset, and are willing to work towards a common goal of self sufficiency and self reliance, instead of relying on the State for your sustenance, If this is you, then I would like to speak with you.

I have already begun the work to turn both the front and back yards into a small food forest with fruit trees and bushes as well as nut trees and of course a nice variety of vegetables combined with lots of nice wild edibles. I also have a small field which will be capable of producing enough protein rich meat and eggs for everyone, but will need to build the infrastructure for that before putting any animals in there. All of this is possible but since I am just one man I am only able to do so much so fast. There are already 2 wells on the property and some basic fencing. There is electricity here but at some point I want to go completely solar.

While this small group of people will not be a religious based community so as not to alienate anyone, I will insist that those who come here will be of the right quality and character.
I will not insist that those who get involved live here on the land as long as they are willing to invest both time and resources to making this happen. If you plan to live on the land you will need to have enough of an income to be able to help pay the bills and feed yourself (unless you wish to eat as a group) as well as investing in resources to develop the land. If you don’t really have the time to come regularly and help make things happen but are willing to invest resources, that will still secure you a place here.

I do not have time for anyone who carries a lot of baggage or suffers from psychological disorders. I am in no way interested in dealing with anyone else’s drama. I have worked very hard to get rid of as much of the drama in my life as is possible, and now I insist that this remains a “Drama Free Zone”.

Initial interviews will be done over the phone, and you will be asked about everything from your political ideologies to “what if”. Anyone seriously considered will be required to come visit and spend a few days to a couple weeks if possible to see if this is really where you want to be. After that, if we decide that you will come here, there will be a probationary period where you will live here and participate in everything being done, before a final decision is made. I have been involved in helping to set up a few communities so I know what works and what doesn’t. As I said earlier I have been on this journey of preparing for anything for over 2 decades, so I take this very seriously.
If you’re interested, drop me a PM and leave your email address.

Let’s talk.

Southwestern Oregon Preppers meeting at Noon on Saturday, December 21, 2019

 Oregon  No Responses »
Dec 122019
 

Southwestern Oregon Preppers (SWOP) will be holding a meeting at Noon on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Bandon Library, Sprague Room, 1204 11th St SW, Bandon, OR 97411.

The main topic is “SHAKE UP CALL”. There were 4 earthquakes that occurred recently in Port Orford. There is also an underwater volcano that is “waking up”. This isn’t about scaring you, it is about making you aware so you can prepare.

SWOP meetings always start with a question and answer period before the main topic so all in attendance get a chance to participate.

This is a free public meeting to get to know fellow local preppers in southwestern Oregon counties and to exchange information and ideas. It is important for individuals to understand that they will be “on their own” in the event of a disaster and not to depend on receiving outside help. Join Southwestern Oregon Preppers on Facebook and/or meetup.com.

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