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I figure the criteria for survival is having something no one wants. Even I am not safe here. There were plans to flood this valley for more power and to divert the water through a mountain into Kinbasket lake. The Frazer normally goes through the centre of BC down through Vancouver to the ocean. My property would be under 100 feet of water. It would mean relocating 2500 people and their farms, but that is bugger all on paper. Also the first nations put a claim on the valley that got shut down. They never lived here. The valley was thought to be haunted. But to everyone it just looks like money.
There is one consolation. By the time all the fighting is done I will be dead and my ashes spread.
The problem seems to be increasing population so there will be more taxes. This is a pyramid scheme where the many support the wishes of the few. The problem being that there have to be jobs. I remember the scare in 2000. People bought generators and propane stoves and fridges in case the grid failed. But every thing needs power now. Even pumping gas and propane.
There was one wind powered water pump here and it worked fine. There was one wind powered generator, it didn't.
There is one wind powered air compressor that runs a water pump. It runs fine to water cows. There are a few water powered generators that produce lots of power. And there are lots of gravity water systems.
If it ever comes down to a crunch, just hook up to your trailer and come here. You will at least be able to eat. People here are getting serious about heritage seeds and saving them. They are also stockpiling Ammunition. Hunting regulations go out the window when people are starving. And the Salmon run here.
But all of that aside it is best to be prepared but best not to worry too much about it. Like the weather. Forecast now says a week of rain. It would be fine if the garden was planted but it isn't. I'll just get muddy and wash lots of clothes.
I haven't even planted my squash yet.
And something for Edd. You can generate Methane in a barrel with an inner tube for collector and run diesel engines off it and propane fridges. You can make methane out of anything that can be composted but makes more out of manure, peoples or animals. The sludge left over is high in nitrogen.
Davit.
PS, This could be the start of a commune for people with anxiety disorders.
