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Well, I'm not sure if I agree with your shtf plans, but I'm darned sure to take your vacation advice! You got me drooling over the thought of spending a few days there! I usually catch and release, but one or two of those Browns would make it to my frying pan.

Full disclosure....I lived about 5 miles out of Frisco for almost 18 years until 2002 when I moved back to Texas with my wife & (at that time) one daughter. In fact, I lived about 2 1/2 miles upriver from that fishing spot I mentioned. I know that area well & still have lots of friends and (former) customers up there. I miss being there. I did a lot of work in Denver including a big remodel at Stapleton airport in '87, which the electrical company I worked for at the time was part of.
 
An hour had passed since John processed and was placed in the holding area. He made a phone call to his wife and miraculously on two rings, his wife answered. John explained the situation and ran through what the family had been doing since his last call/text. News was spotty at best, the President was to address the nation at 10 PM Eastern time, so it was getting closer, so the kids were listening to the T.V, as John asked a bus terminal employee to turn the volume up on CNN. He quickly went through his mental checklist and reminded his wife to reread some of his plans that he has on his desktop computer. A quick pep talk to keep faith and reminder that he would be home soon, he asked to talk to his son, confidence radiated from his son’s voice, the day’s events had reminded him how much freedom was taken for granted around his school, today’s startling events galvanized his belief. Then the interruption from the news break, sounded and John said his goodbyes.

John had not even noticed the man standing next to him; it was the man who had processed him earlier. Both stood as the President reflected on the day’s events, resolution in the Commander in Chief’s voice and a warning to the terrorist that these events would not go unpunished. He stated that martial law would be placed in areas affected and that all National Guard and military reservists were being activated. Additionally, he had placed the inactive reserve (those who were retired or had separated honorably) to report to the nearest military base for processing. He had already mobilized active duty components throughout the U.S and had sent warning messages to all Combat units throughout the world that they were being placed on a war footing. Additionally, he would in the morning address a joint Congress to discuss measures necessary to defend the U.S. against all aggressions. The President ended with the ritual “God Bless America”.

The man next to him, said “well that was interesting” and introduced himself as Frank. Frank said he was about to go off duty and asked if he would consider joining him in the parking lot. John initially hesitated as he was unsure what would happen, but Frank assured him that he had cleared things with his supervisor and would offer him a lift to get him closer to his home. John “thanked him” and both went to the man’s SUV.

Frank told John to place his gear in the rear seat, which John did without hesitation. Frank then opened the rear to his Tahoe and in the back, Frank asked if John knew how to handle a rifle, which John nodded. Frank pulled out a Glock and holstered it to his assault system and handed John three magazines. He explained that they would drive to Frank’s home in Kennesburg. In the morning, he would arrange for a friend who drove back and forth to Denver each day to take him the rest of the way.

The drive was pretty uneventful, Frank explained that he was a retired FBI agent and had done a background check into John and how he made it to Fort Morgan. Frank had checked the airline manifest and validated his story. Handing John a pass signed to allow him to pass any other roadblocks and ensure that the rest of John’s trip would not be marred in red tape, the two talked about family and the concerns they had with the situation. Frank believed that things would not return to normal. They drove into Kennesburg at around 9:30 P.M. Frank’s wife offered the use of a bedroom, but John opted for the couch, a quick text message to his family, John knew he needed sleep. He found it difficult to rest, but tomorrow would be critical to his family’s wellbeing, so he drifted in and out of a disturbed slumber.

John was startled awake by Frank wife at 4 A.M with fresh brewed coffee and a large fried ham and egg sandwich. Frank commented that his friend was waiting outside for him. Carrying his pack, John quickly downed the last morsels. Trying to hold back the emotions and gratitude, Frank simply nodded and clasped hands with John, wishing him a safe return to his home. A quick wave to Frank’s wife, John jumped into the cab of the tractor trailer.


Just outside Derby, the truck came to a grinding halt, it was another check point, Frank’s pass was waived to a National Guardsman, which was scrutinized very carefully. The truck was inspected and found to be empty, the lanky specialist, reminded the driver that the drive to Applewood, where John’s home was located would require that he get off at Wadsworth and take the southbound lane to the 32d Avenue as they were only allowing certain exits open to establish checkpoints.

John called his wife told her to drive to the Wadsworth exit. The next few minutes were filled with apprehension as they neared the off ramp at Wadsworth. The driver pulled off the side of the road and said that this would be the best he could do and John thanked him for his help. Handing him a crisp fifty dollar bill, the driver hesitated at first, but John insisted and the driver smiled and said he knew why Frank had helped John. John nodded and waved as the truck pulled back on the I-76.

It was near dawn, as the sun rose on John back. The checkpoint was set up near Costco parking lot; local police and an Army Humvee with a fifty caliber seemed to be the biggest threats. John’s darting eyes noticed the two make-shift sandbagged emplacements at the end of the ramp to funnel those exiting into the checkpoint. John showed his pass to a stout looking specialist that was checking identification at the end of the ramp and was waved through to the entry control point, passing the series of checks, for the first time in a day; he saw his entire family waving to him. John’s journey had come to a safe end. Now the real challenges and decisions would need to be made for John’s family. So what should he do now?


Note: This marks the end of this scenario. You may comment on what he and his family should consider now. Enjoy.
 
in short,
I would be concerned with being in a major city, John should make contact with his wife's co-worker and see if the family can use the cabin in Frisco, If unable to make contact I would attempt to head to the cabin. Hopefully John has enough wits and gear for a winter stay if need be and that he realizes he is right off a main state artery that at anytime can be restricted.
 
concur with Mav,now it's the time to exit and quickly,take what you have and try to get more on the way,there's a huge possibility that the cabin is empty,as we tend to stay put in case of the emergency,if the other family don't have "prepper mentality" they will stay at home,now it's time for John to put his plans into action and ensure the safety of his family.
 
I'm currently watching The Walking Dead Flight 462 specials and its definately persuading me that car and rail travel are good and planes are bad.


That reminds me I need to post something about illnesses on airplanes. Thanks for the reminder. "The Walking Dead Flight 462" really N.P....I didn't think you would watch that stuff. lol
 
saw a very interesting tv-show today on Nat.Geo,no zombie stuff,but 1 hr about what would happen if rabies would mutate and become airborne,not a pretty picture..we would be more or less screwed.


what walking dead thing is that?? haven't heard of it..
 
saw a very interesting tv-show today on Nat.Geo,no zombie stuff,but 1 hr about what would happen if rabies would mutate and become airborne,not a pretty picture..we would be more or less screwed.


what walking dead thing is that?? haven't heard of it..


OMG Jon, Really, your not missing much, even though I would be called a heretic by some of my students for commenting on such blasphemy. The production is on the collapse of the entire world as we know it. A virus that causes people to turn into walking zombies. Northern Raider's reference is to the sequel to the Walking Dead, which is titled Fear of the Walking Dead, a spin off, you know AMC, can't resist cashing on a successful show and now comic book. I've placed a snippet from YouTube for you.

Yes and lol...a rabid Jontte would be a scary thing :)

 
I'm not interested in Zombies but I am fascinated in seeing graphic portrayals by other people of how they see societies react / respond to extreme stress and risk when there is no state support systems to bail them out. And some of the possible survival scenarios they could face.

Now look at this possibility, EUROPE, last year 1.8 million refugees poured unchecked into Europe with 3 million more already enroute and at least 15 million more wanting to come. Those who are here are not integrating they are at best joining in with the established non integrating ethnic minority groups, they are bringing diseases back to europe that were wiped out 100 years ago, they are committing terrorist acts and they are raping, molesting and abusing women right across europe, they are DEMANDING homes, food, money, healthcare, free travel etc, They have attacked people sent to help them, they are committing major crimes including numerous murders, stabbings, gang raping children etc. The local authorities in MANY German, Austrian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish communities are now telling the indiginous white women and girls not to use public transport on their own, not to use public swimming pools on their own, not to go out after dark, get self defence lessons (legal gun sales up in Austria up massively in a few months). And yet our leaders do NOTHING except cover up the crimes and accuse anyone who objects as racists , belatedly they are putting up border fences but its to late as tens of millions more are heading this way. So swap out Zombies and put in refugees with hostile iintent from alien cultures often diseased and you can see why I watch stuff like TWD

WELCOME TO EUROPE 2016 but please do not venture out after dark, dont use trains buses and planes and for gods sake dont say anything with an American English accent, we xannot protect our own so we definitely cannot protect you, and NO you cannot bring your own side arms
 
okay,now this blond got it....the spin off,saw a few episodes and it didn't quite hit me like TWD.... ;)
 
Technically and clinically assessing the events in Europe leads me after considering all possible option leads me to the conclusion that Europe is Fu**ed and the UK is not far behind, Oh and if you Merkins dont vote Trump and get that wall built you too will be Fu**ed.
 
but the zombie reindeer will eat only lichen,so I should be safe from them ;)

no wonder my politicians feel safe while they f*** up things all the time,seems like a back-up plan for them....
 
Technically and clinically assessing the events in Europe leads me after considering all possible option leads me to the conclusion that Europe is Fu**ed and the UK is not far behind, Oh and if you Merkins dont vote Trump and get that wall built you too will be Fu**ed.

Some nation needs to step up, why not G.B. I hear that it is proposed that they leave the E.U. I never understood why G.B. joined in the first place and yes, I was living in the U.K at the time. when G.B. announced they would keep the pound sterling as their national money...thank god for that. I simply am frustrated at our government for exerting influence on getting G.B. to stay into the union. It is really a shame that once the two great powers of the world, U.S and G.B, have to think that their power is waning in the world and that the U.S. must use G.B. as their mouthpiece over France, Germany and the other E.U. members.

Here is where the U.S. 性交ed up, we allowed China back into the system, when we recognized it with Nixon blind ambition to stump around the world that he had done something right, when reality is that he was breaking U.S. law. China's economy was rock bottom and with the lessening of restrictions, it allowed China to get back into the world economy and look now, we (U.S. owe them trillions in debt). I can hear Winston now rolling in his grave, as he warned the U.S. about China and Russia. Anyone who understands the Chinese mentality will tell you they have a pragmatic view of the world, China and Asian in general view the Occidental influences as in the fast lane, preferring to wait slowly and allow the Dragon to get stronger, while western powers waste resources on not well thought out reactions. You wonder why my Japanese relations are very concerned about China and why they are proposing to most Japanese nationalists that Japan must being to rearm itself and deter China's ambitions in the China Sea, it is because of China's continued expansion, they are not only applying Japanese thought prior to World War II (Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere), but actually seeing its gains (Spratly islands as an example). Don't even get me started with Russia, but we gave them billions/possibly trillions (hush money for all their stupid ### radioactive crap, which we had to fund to get rid of, and still they have tons of it...see Russia's Nezametnaya Cove, Kola Penninsula. Now Putin is rearming and reasserting Russia not only in some of the former Russian republics, but also has rebuilt his naval and air forces to again challenge U.S./NATO. Is this simply saber rattling or another Cold War? I loved what Trump stated in his "Defense" speech last week. Rebuild the U.S. military, make it feared and then diplomatically deal with Russia and China on terms of strength. I know that this might be wishful thinking on a weakened economy and that many European's fear the rhetoric of Trump, but think of the movie star, turned governor, then President...you know his as Ronald Reagan, he lined himself with good, honest, and expert in their field people, he crossed party lines to do so, despite not being backed by his Republican party leadership, and yet, he became one of America's most respected Presidents and world leaders. Also, he was feared by the Russian leadership for his hardline determination to destroy Communism. Do you think that Trump will be any different. Lets face it, Trump has been bankrupt many times, each time, he survives, as I said to a college kid the other day, he should become a corporate lawyer, as Trump has an army of them, so don't you think this guy is going to try and make America great again and those who are his friends will reap the benefits also. He is shrewd and has no problem speaking his mind. Is that why people worry? He would have no problem stopping immigrations if he were in power of your country!

I shudder to think about the E.U. Jontte and you have mentioned this, we have the same situation here in Texas, and many staunch Texan's have made their voices known that the federal government will not just dump them in our back yard, so they can set up shop. I am not a neo-U.S., but when we have Mexicans who have lived and worked here for years, but are here illegally because they can't get a U.S. immigration card, its sad that we waive this requirement for those who have escaped a war torn Middle East. I know that Emma Lazarus stated "Give me your tired, your poor, but have American's forgot how much our roads are in disrepair, bridges are ready to fall into river (like they did in Minneapolis), our prison system is overcrowded, and our monetary and social security system are at a brinkmanship, let alone our military is exhausted and in need of an overhaul! Does this not underscore, why we need to quit feeling sorry for every person in the world, we have enough problems at home. I am not a isolationist, but a realist, many of my close friends know how sick I am of our school system and how students underperform, that this majority sucks up resources that simply we don't have and we keep trying to get them to pass a state exam that simply they continue to fail. What American dream is there? Oh yeah, the rich get filthy rich, the Middle Class pays for all those social programs that democrats pass and the lower class sits home and watches reruns, ESPN or game shows...wow, I wish I had that life, sitting on my $#@, while the government robs me again.

Yes Northern Raider and all you in Europe, your next, just look at our blue print and see what your in store. I'd think your country will achieve it faster than us. N.R. can you see Edinburg turn into Detroit?
 
what a glorious picture of the future here,but sadly very accurate indeed.
 

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