SHTF Groups

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This would undoubtedly lead to the "compound" assertion from the neighboring public. They'd look at that neighborhood as a cult or something. That's not exactly an appealing selling point. I think having a close group of friends and family in the 5-6 couples (10-12 adults and their kids) range is about as good as it can be... any more than that and you'll definitely have an outcast couple or two who will feel undermined or less valuable, and divisions will follow. The fallout may not be to life or death levels, but it would be emotional, especially for the women...ever seen a mid-season episode of survivor?

In a SHTF scenario, I plan to team up with friends from church and family, as well as a couple close neighbors. We'll help each other get supplies, barter amongst ourselves, and share intel and observations, but that's probably about it. The event that triggers the shtf would have to be huge in order for it to go further than that. I have zero intent to move in with anyone else, or have them move in with me... bugging in is still the plan. They should too. If forced out, it's off to western Nebraska to the in laws section.

I know a woman who is trying to start greenhouses in housing communities. She says hell they have a community rec room and pool why not greenhouse. Her vision is for everone to put in a little time and she can provide instruction how to grow. No cult. no time invested no vegetables. not everyone uses the rec room. People want self reliance. People want healthy food. Not everone wants to be a full time gardener although its certainly theraputic, but if the community is sharing the weight and getting bulk discounts... Wouldnt it be worth a half hour of your time a day for fresh vegetables? Wouldnt that institution augment property values?

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I know a woman who is trying to start greenhouses in housing communities. She says hell they have a community rec room and pool why not greenhouse. Her vision is for everone to put in a little time and she can provide instruction how to grow. No cult. no time invested no vegetables. not everyone uses the rec room. People want self reliance. People want healthy food. Not everone wants to be a full time gardener although its certainly theraputic, but if the community is sharing the weight and getting bulk discounts... Wouldnt it be worth a half hour of your time a day for fresh vegetables? Wouldnt that institution augment property values?

Sounds like a great idea to me.