tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post2336368290001448985..comments2024-03-18T19:58:19.662-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Roberta X: A Personal Note On Things Going SmashRoberta Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-82453688477427400242011-02-23T12:51:07.192-05:002011-02-23T12:51:07.192-05:00'Tain't a "sacrifice" if you'...'Tain't a "sacrifice" if you've considered the costs, and decided that the benefit (even if it's to others) is worth it.<br /><br />In my opinion it's called Duty and Honor. Doesn't just apply to the military, it can be like a lineman splicing a high-voltage line during a storm. Those of us who appreciate the effort will be thanking you in our hearts, even if we're too busy dealing with stuff to do it right away.Blackwing1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-77932258374264617112011-02-23T09:18:13.832-05:002011-02-23T09:18:13.832-05:00I reckon there'll be a fair number of us givin...I reckon there'll be a fair number of us giving the wife/husband/kids/dog a last hug and kiss and walking out the door with the words, "I'll be back when I can." Some of us may already know we're lying when we say that, some of us might believe it true.<br /><br />"We few, we lucky few..."ZerCoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08347518441827166007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-28824024302102211412011-02-23T08:41:14.172-05:002011-02-23T08:41:14.172-05:00That's whats needed.. People with skills doing...That's whats needed.. People with skills doing what they do.<br /><br />Me I'm been in C&C computers and communications for most of my life so<br />it's easy to see if TSHTF I'll be doing communications as there are a lot fewer people that know that.<br /><br />A Carrington event is likely to be a communications, power infrastructure and then resulting economic event.<br />I'm old enough to remember the 1984 solar event and the great 1965 and again in '77 power outage (system failure) that blacked out the north east. I've also worked commercial radio during some of the notable radio blackouts resulting from flares. <br /><br />Most of the commercial stuff it's power that will be most problematic.<br />the VHF and UHF comms are least affected as they are designed for short range. Sat based systems may not do so well with sats damaged and ground stations potentially off line.<br />The traditional LF/MW/HF circuits will have problems but most will recover when the ionization drops assuming there is power to run the stations.<br /><br />Me I see the bigger problem is sheeple and panic. I'd want to be in a secure place when the mad stampede starts.<br /><br />Eck!Eck!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13890237094647111653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-18875099437249845772011-02-23T01:13:22.493-05:002011-02-23T01:13:22.493-05:00Yeah, I figure my chances aren't that great, e...Yeah, I figure my chances aren't that great, either, especially in a zombie apocalypse. Gimpy leg, no ability to run, way out of shape. All the food, water and ammo in the world may not save me, but I'll do what I can for as long as I can... if it comes to that.MonteGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455170033413754124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-25116085205137539702011-02-23T00:12:16.931-05:002011-02-23T00:12:16.931-05:00Do what you can, then head to Farmer Frank's o...Do what you can, then head to Farmer Frank's or some place close by that'll take you in. Trust me, you'll be needed to help rebuild the Commo Systems after TSHTF more than being Horatio at the Bridge.Bubblehead Les.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00730873284089958084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-48685708634514202112011-02-22T23:17:02.896-05:002011-02-22T23:17:02.896-05:00It's not amazing (not as amazing as yours, and...It's not amazing (not as amazing as yours, and you troubleshoot some truly awful stuff, IMO). It's one of the few things I do well and I think I might be able to give a lot of folks a fighting chance of pulling through. <br /><br /> There will be a lot of people like me, if it ever comes to that.Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-59008396585383008202011-02-22T22:39:16.109-05:002011-02-22T22:39:16.109-05:00I can drop a basket from the Super Cub for you. . ...I can drop a basket from the Super Cub for you. . but you're right, your dedication to what you do is amazing, and the rest of us can just sit back and watch.Home on the Rangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836315423040719919noreply@blogger.com