The Big Three and The Little Six

It struck me today during the daily commute — and on the bus of all places — that if people were going to survive the aftermath of the apocolypse during the first few weeks and months, that they would need to know, learn how to and implement some critical measures that would significantly increase their chance of surviving. In particular, if they were on group of four or more- let’s say `adult` for the sake of the article.

My thoughts intially took me into the realm of `what are the things we need that are absolutely essential to survival?` (or at least something like that). Well, I would make the assumption that most of us know the basic three things Humans need to survive virutally any hostile situation or situation in which they find themselves living in a wilderness of sorts. These three things are, what I call, The Big Three (TBT, I suppose). They are:

First Aid

It occured to awhile back — and I really should have written this down earlier — but one of the most important things that should be on your list to learn — or at least, have an understanding off — is the abillity to be able to use First Aid when the situation arises. Why should it? Well, read on…

Posts on Weekends

Hey there to all.

Apologies for not posting more frequently, but due to my work schedule and the time I have between this blog and it’s sister blog Wiseass Thinkers, college work, modding and general stuff so I won’t be posting much until the weekends. If you want a quick look at my current thoughts, head over here

However, between Saturday to Monday, I will most definitely be posting up an article. I guess you could call it your 1 or 2 a week, if you want. And yes, I still have ideas about the posts, so don’t you worry- they didn’t invent paper for nothing, you know. (I still write down notes, yes and I’m aware that this is the “information” age…).

So yes, don’t worry, this blog is not dead, but because of time constraints, it’s now going to be more a 1 or 2 days week thing at the weekends than every other day-ish. Right, I’m off and I’d quickly like to thank those who decided to brave it and try out a *gasp* new blog. Appreciated and I hope you had a bit of an insightful experience at least.

Regards,
DexJackson

Rifle or Shotgun?

Date: 29/09/2009
Post-Apocolyptia

Something got me thinking today. What would you have if you had a choice of a rifle-type weapon? By this, I mean what would you have in the ensuing weeks and months afterwards if you actually had a choice? Or, maybe if you were hoping for a gun and you settled on a more “realistic” choice for your primary choice of gunpowder-based weaponry? Whatever ever it is that gives you the opportunity to have one, what one would you have?

Beware of the Bandits!

Date: 22/09/2009
Post-Apocolyptia

Hey there, once again fellow Wastelanders…

Anyone who’s be living on this planet Earth for a good few years will know that there are people out there who like to mooch off others and live off their backs- whether that be in a “ahh… someone else e’ll do it” or a “I’ll be taking that!” way. Problem is, there’s a lot of these moochers of our hard work and efforts and then the rewards we reap off putting the blood, sweat and tears into making them. Even more so, a fair few of them use violent methods to get what they want, even though they don’t deserve them. So, just put that into the perspective of the Wasteland and the fact that there’ll be no laws holding them back from doing what they want and becomes… discouraging.

Do NOT trust the Military! Part 2

NOTE: For those who have read the first part of this two-parter, welcome back. For those who haven’t, please direct yourselves to this link: Do NOT trust the Military! Part 1

Date: 20/09/2009
Post-Apocolyptia

Throughout the first part of this article, some of you readers may have thought I was overly-cynical of the Military and a bit harsh on them. Well, for those who think that I would suggest that reading up on the Russian Military, Columbian Military, African Militaries and many others, including reports and news stories on corruptions and illegal conflicts and then deciding what you think Post-Apocolyptic remnants of the Militaries would be like. Heh heh- not pretty, eh?

Right, back on to the main article. So far, we’ve covered the gradual build-up of power that the Military in the Wasteland may and will accumulate over time – about a few weeks to several months – and that they are the most well-equipped and supplied faction that will be present in the Wastes for some time. What we didn’t cover is what would happen once the Military started to exert that power. Let’s have a bit of “informed speculation” then, shall we?

Do NOT trust the Military! Part 1

Date: 20/09/2009
Post-Apocolyptia

Hey there, fellow Wastelanders…

Well, this is the first “proper” post on this here blog, but fortunately today, it’s not going to be about something boring or nondescript. No, this article will touch upon an important thing to be aware of when you’re trying to survive in the Wasteland, whether a few days after the bombs drop or going on several years after the attacks; there’s one ultimate faction in the heat and motion of the whole post-apocolyptic world. And that faction is…