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You are abandoned on a deserted Island..........................
Suppose yourself to be Lost on a Deserted Island. Which 5 posters on here would you want stranded alongside you to cover your back (Why?......and WHY would THEY want you on the Team?).........
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Another thing--- 5 Books you could not live without and This one especially : gear costing no more than $500 retail and weighing no more than 50 pounds that would most enhance your chance of survival (includes those Books of course)......
61 comments from 16 users
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:20 PM
As far as the $500 in equipment iis concerned:.. Peoples later. posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:25 PM
Add a folding E-Tool to the list... 12 dollars
posted by
Baylee
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:28 PM
HEY Chico , I thought you left us ........How is your brother doing.....
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:32 PM
Last I talked to him they are in Thousand Oaks right now. They are fine. Dogs too.................... We haven't been close (to put it nicely). I may just go down and visit. You never know what brings people together. Thx for asking Baylee posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:33 PM
Oh, and a magnesium sparker fire starter as a backup but a Trioxane bar to use to start your tinder….. Hexamine is actually better than Trioxane. They burn about the same, but Hexamine doesn't put out the obnoxious fumes Trioxane does. You need to make sure you use them in a ventilated area or it is like burning CS. Hexamine is also more available commercially. that is the fuel that comes with Esbit Stoves. The tabs are also smaller and usually don't have to be broken to use. They burn cleaner, too. posted by
robbwillis
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:38 PM
1. buffo 2. sojourner7 3. wayfarer 4. Pax 5. allRed Then I'll just kickback, read and let God provide. 1. Slaughterhouse 5 2. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich 3. Dave Barry's Greatest Hits 4. The Razor's Edge 5. The Glass Bead Game
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:41 PM
Oenghus => Common sense Ling => VN Survival skills Skyler => Knowledge, ingenuity Vidalma => What do you think? <haha> posted by
randomfactor
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:44 PM
I'll take the four largest posters. And eat them.
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:47 PM
Thats actually pretty good Robb (at least for levity) I haven't even done the books yet. posted by
sagefever
on Oct 23, 2007 at 01:54 PM
Toss in a $125.00 Pur Survivor 06-LL system and turn sea water into drinking water..the boyscout manual would be a good book, and a cache of spices to make what ever you found to eat taste better. I'd pick a thinker( day to day ops), a dreamer( invention), a "brute"( I mean that in the best possible way),a literate being(for storytelling and history collector) and a leader. And not rf. lol
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 02:01 PM
Good point about storytelling.(entertainment) It came down to Blognroll and Vidalma though And, well.................http://people.bakersfield.c... 920, 620 )"> sorry Blogn............. posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 02:04 PM
I'll take the four largest posters. And eat them. ~ sorry posted by
Wayfarer
on Oct 23, 2007 at 02:16 PM
It would be kind of ironic to be stranded on a desert island with a DVD player and copies of all the episodes of Lost.
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 02:53 PM
Five Books (not counting one I mentioned) The Torah The Avesta The Tripitaka The Tao-te-Ching The Bible (gotta cover all the bases) posted by
anglo1
on Oct 23, 2007 at 03:09 PM
A sturdy raft and sail material, some fishing gear, knife, big hat, sunscreen,matches, water filter. Tonyh, Tomw, Skyler, Vidalma [good choice Chico] ? Maybe Nancy to keeps things Calm. Any good survivalist books posted by
OldBlue56
on Oct 23, 2007 at 03:16 PM
My book: Pacific Bell yellow pages... no cost... wt. 2 lbs My gear: 1) A satellite connected cellular phone...$200... wt. .5 lbs. 2) My American Express credit card (limit $16,000)... no cost... wt. 0 lbs. 3) My down pillow... $50... wt. 2 lbs 4) Sunscreen... $10... .5 lbs. 5) $240 worth, or 45 lbs. of Coors Light, (whichever is greater), since thats all I have left. I'll sit under a coconut tree, drink my Coors Light, (even though they won't be cold), look up the number for a private charter boat in the region, call them on my cellular phone, charge it to my credit card, and just wait. My fellow bloggers: 1) Chico 2) Murphy 3) Nancy 4)Steve S. 5) Timec (in case there are natives on the island). posted by
GordonDelano
on Oct 23, 2007 at 04:07 PM
One person: Captain Ken Cole Jr.
His books: AF 64 and AF 64b. He could get out of anywhere and back to civilization..... With your rear end intact and not at a loss for food. posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 23, 2007 at 04:52 PM
5) $240 worth, or 45 lbs. of Coors Light ~OB I knew you'd carry your weight! posted by
mattloch
on Oct 23, 2007 at 10:51 PM
Alright, just for fun..... my five books.....: Although I would prefer a flare gun.......    (shortwave radio)  Happy now? posted by
TomW
on Oct 23, 2007 at 11:37 PM
Gear - 5 20x20 black plastic tarps 5 20x20 clear plastic sheets Gerber multitool Axe Machete Hunting knife Sharpening stone flint 100 feet of rope 100 feet of 50lb test fishing line 50 feet of fine steel line Shovel 20 large tupperware containers. Scuba mask Books: Bible Riverside Shakespeare A regional book on edible and medicinal plants Oxford English Dictionary (3rd edition) And maybe something from Mattloch As for bloggers: TonyH, Mattloch, Sage, Hardliner and anyone who could stand hanging out with that group. posted by
myxlnt1
on Oct 24, 2007 at 01:18 AM
What are we? Choosing up sides? I'm cheering for the libs. Let us pray..
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 24, 2007 at 07:28 AM
Gee Anglo It came down to you or Vidalma I know what you would do? (not sure about Jesus!) haha! posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 24, 2007 at 07:42 AM
So Matt, You could: Listen to radio (Randi Rhoades? Light a fire Stab something (yourself?) Good books. Look like ones from prison! posted by
Oenghus
on Oct 24, 2007 at 08:30 AM
posted by OldBlue56 on Oct 23, 2007 at 03:16 PM
My gear: 1) A satellite connected cellular phone...$200... wt. .5 lbs. A satphone for 200 dollars? I don't think so. posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 24, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Globalstar Satphone GSP-1600Part Number: GSTAR Price $675.00 posted by
randomfactor
on Oct 24, 2007 at 08:44 AM
posted by
Oenghus
on Oct 24, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Globalstar coverage is not worldwide and actually has very limited ocean coverage. posted by
Oenghus
on Oct 24, 2007 at 07:59 PM
If you are going to depend on something for your survival, it is generally a good idea to understand its capabilities and limitations.
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 24, 2007 at 09:43 PM
My point was yours
That is cheapest sat phone!
That's why it is limited
Worldwides are more
All over $500 limit!
posted by
Oenghus
on Oct 24, 2007 at 09:59 PM
Agreed. He thought he would be slick by throwing a satphone into the mix. Unfortunately for him, he chose one that wouldn't do him any good. Like I said... know your equipment.
posted by
OldBlue56
on Oct 24, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Oenghus, this blog is for fun. Who gives a damn if the phone costs $229 or $2290? Good thing Chico doesn't delete idiot's comments.
posted by
Oenghus
on Oct 24, 2007 at 10:28 PM
If he did, you wouldn't be here, would you?
posted by
TomW
on Oct 24, 2007 at 10:46 PM
OldBlue, you could just have one for a two week rental. Done and done.http://www.telestial.com/re... posted by
NancyII
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:08 AM
Wait, wait, wait, ...hold on. If you had a sat phone you wouldn't be abandoned. Silly gooses. I'm still trying to figure out who I'd want there with me but it's hard to make a decision with so many good ones to choose from. Tools I'd want would be a hammer, pliers, crescent wrench, and duct tape. (my standard tool kit.) With those I can conquer the island. Well, maybe a saw too. (This place DOES have trees doesn't it?) spam code whoohoooo HB LAP Now if I can just figure out who HB is. ;-) posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:15 AM
to clear the air I am the one who posted the cost of the wrong phone not OB and TomW may well be right about some kind of "deal" on a ST rental but I don't think so. The deposit may be partially refundable but I haven't seen many deals like that so its not done and done TomW. Unless you post a better deal OB's point was clever but Oehghus is paying attn. done and done posted by
TomW
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:18 AM
Nancy, I think I'd like you on the team as well. I'd take gaffers' tape over duct tape since it holds up better outside. I'd pass on the crescent wrench since there wouldn't be that many bolts to contend with.
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:26 AM
Gorilla Duct tape even better! and its not a crescent wrench (it could come from other than Crescent Tool Co.) its an adjustable end wrench oh well, you don't want it anyway good call? posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:30 AM
OK Tom. The handle comes off your saw. Its bolted on. Haha
posted by
TomW
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:48 AM
Chico, if that was the case, you'd need two. As for a crescent wrench, gimme a break. I guess it's not a sawzall or a bandaid or a kleenex or a makita or channellocks or on and on and on.
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:52 AM
no TomW one side of the bolt (its a carriage bolt) is just round but slotted into the wooden orifice. so all you need do is pull it into slot and crank asway. Of course the hole is recessed so you'd need to use Nancy's needlenose (hey I like that) to get into the recessed to get a purchase on the nut) ha! take it easy there "handy man" I'm old fashioned! ha!
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:53 AM
Your first "book" never pulled up on PDA. First time I've seen it. I like that book. Is that a 1911? posted by
TomW
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:54 AM
Satellite phone rental. No deposit required. http://www.planetomni.com/C...19 bucks a day or 250 a month. posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:56 AM
OK TomW. I'll tell OB to make the check payable to? They got us oenghus! posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 25, 2007 at 08:11 AM
Good luck getting one of their phones though TomW They have 10. They are all out. Unless you're a Fire or Police Dept and assoc with the current fires, you'll be waiting for one quite a while. Good deal though They are in Concord, CA Iradium (satellite co.) Quantum Star (Mind Logic, etc.) Some ex-hippy handles their orders. Sounds like an FM guy whojust gargled massive quantities of peanut butter mayhaps oenghus was right after all? posted by
TomW
on Oct 25, 2007 at 08:30 AM
I guess so, Chico. You are both right. I'm sure that there is no way to get it done.
posted by
NancyII
on Oct 25, 2007 at 08:31 AM
Ah but I didn't specify needlenose pliers did I. Although a good idea, I'd like standard pliers as well. Better for opening those bottles with messages inside. Chico..As for Crescent brand name...be careful the next time you order a Coke or Pepsi and make sure you just say "cola." I could say slip joint off set pliers instead of channel locks and they would be would be good to have too. Tom..I probably wouldn't find any nuts or bolts but then...look what they did on Gilligans Island. Ya never know. I'll look into the different kinds of tape...I do know that the duct tape I used to hold my insulated lunch bag together didn't work very well..it keeps coming loose and flapping. (Notice I never say Duck Tape since that's a brand name..just the tape you use to seal ducts together.) ;-p (edited for content and semantics) posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 25, 2007 at 08:39 AM
channel locks essa! but when I order a "cola" I use Coke or Pepsi because thats precisely what I want...... a Coke or a Pepsi I order a "cola" and I might get a "sam's Special" (Walmart crapola my wife drinks) ha! Its called "Gorilla Tape" has pic of king kong on it. Its twice the fabric of duct tape, easier to get (if not stronger) than "gaffer's or grip's tape! Cabela's etc, has it (fixed my shootin' stroke weldin' glasses wiff it. Now I look like Joe Nerd or one of the Slapshot guys -- good movie BTW -- esp if you like Canucks) of course I only wear 'em shootin' or weldin' (unless I'm in Weldon) Its strong though posted by
NancyII
on Oct 25, 2007 at 08:55 AM
Cabelas? Where would that be? As far as tools go..I'm a tool time kinda gal. One Christmas my kids asked what I wanted for presents and I told them a cordless screwdriver. Shoulda asked for a cordless drill since they got me what I asked for. Even so..I'm not a perfectionist with the names of much of anyhting. I'm as likely to ask for a whatchamacallit or a thingamajig or one of them thar wrench thingys about that size and I am to ask for that 9/16 open end wrench. I'm done..some of us have to work around here. :-) posted by
nooneisabovethelaw
on Oct 25, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Cabela's? Closest one is in Glendale, Ariz. Also available online, though: http://www.cabelas.com/home... But locally: http://www.gorillatough.com... BUGNI's THE HOME DEPOT, USA #6687 WAL-MART BAKERSFIELD,CA STOCK BUILDING #170308 2020 S. CHESTER AVE. LAMONT GENERAL STORE INC #4864 PIONEER MERCANTILE CO KERN REFRIGERATION SUPPLY WAL-MART BAKERSFIELD (NW),CA THE HOME DEPOT, USA #1064 ACE HARDWARE #9543 FLOYD'S TRUE VALUE HDW#08053-1 WAL-MART BAKERSFIELD,CA THE HOME DEPOT, USA #1060 FLOYD's THE HARDWARE STORE FLOYD'S TRUE VALUE HDW#08100-0 COOPERS TRUE VALUE #01190-8 WASCO TRUE VALUE #08415-2 Good luck, Nancy. posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 25, 2007 at 10:44 AM
I use catalogue, thx
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