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by Kriegsgefangener
Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What made you become a prepper?
Replies: 24
Views: 4672

Re: What made you become a prepper?

I don’t mind admitting that COVID was the pivotal moment for me. I’ve experienced 2 weeks of no supplies arriving on the Shetlands due to the weather stopping all ferries from the mainland but I was at work and still being fed. Last year I was out of work and with my family, it made me think! Thankf...
by Kriegsgefangener
Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: Lack of physical silver
Replies: 35
Views: 8522

Re: Lack of physical silver

Hi folks, buying precious metals is an area that I’d never really thought of but I’m finding the concept interesting, a friend had previously recommended it as an investment but he was more into the paper ownership which didn’t appeal then or now. Can anyone recommend any particularly good sources, ...
by Kriegsgefangener
Sat Jan 02, 2021 10:39 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Greetings from Cornwall
Replies: 3
Views: 796

Re: Greetings from Cornwall

It means Prisoner of War :shock: :D It was the nickname given to all the exchange personnel serving with the helicopter squadron I had the pleasure of working on in the German forces. Who said they haven’t got a sense of humour eh! I couldn’t think of anything else to use when I created my account :D
by Kriegsgefangener
Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Greetings from Cornwall
Replies: 3
Views: 796

Greetings from Cornwall

Greetings one and all, I’ve been lurking here for a few months now and thought it time to raise my head above the parapet. Having had a full career in the military which included lots of travel and some formal survival training I guess I’ve been a prepper of sorts for a while without knowing it. Hav...