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This is why I tell everyone who'll listen that if you want to prep for a disaster, step 0 is to hold a block party. Most people don't even know their neighbor's
by 23B1 3y ago
This is why I tell everyone who'll listen that if you want to prep for a disaster, step 0 is to hold a block party. Most people don't even know their neighbor's names!
- hosh 3y agoThere was a HN thread about this within the past three months. Sit outside regularly at the front yard and just start waving hi to everyone.
- sfink 3y agoGet a dog. Walk it. Worked for me.
- jamiek88 3y agoYes. This is key. Especially if like me your dog is ancient, has ALS and is in a stroller! Everybody knows me as the 6’3 270lb dude pushing a tiny stroller or ‘spankys dad’! I’d moved to coastal Oregon, knew no one in the neighborhood, I’m kinda scary to look at and not good at eye contact! Since I adopted this stinky, on his last legs, probably gonna die in a year old pug mix I’ve spent a fortune at the vets but made many acquaintances some of whom are on the way to being friends. Make a conscious effort to remember peoples names as you do it. I used to be very blasé about that but it made a big difference shouting ‘hey Sue!’ to the old lady who makes Spanky treats on the corner. It would also work for a cat. Everyone remembers the dude walking a cat!
- AndrewKemendo 3y agoBuild Communities not Bunkers
- NovaDudely 3y agoYes, yes, YES! I think you just summarized Douglas Rushkoff's last book in 4 words.
- steve_adams_86 3y agoI believe this is critical for well-being even if there are no disasters coming.
- high_5 3y agoYup, the first thing that people without prepping will go after preppers. No amount of bullets and doors will fend off the sheer hunger.
- JackMorgan 3y agoAlso worked for me joining my local volunteer fire company. I spend like an hour a week going on a few calls and then hang around shooting the shit. Six months later, I know the mayor and half the city council. I've met like half the town and people wave at me all the time. It's great, even got to save an old woman's house from burning down the other day. I'm kicking myself for not getting into this sooner. Doubles as a great incentive to stay in shape. If nothing else at least a few times a week I'm doing some sprinting when I hear the horn. Works for CrossFit too, often it's a great way to make friends.