I've just been going through this post to get up to speed here..... and I must say, for such a serious topic, this thread is a hoot! Some very em-passioned discussion.
So.... here I go! Might as well jump in both feet!
FWIW I've given the 'World has a catastrophic event', much thought. The Ice Age event is simple, GET OUT!
I don't know exactly, but imagine it starts to snow one day, and snow, and snow, and snow..... 30, 60, 90? Days later it stops. ICE AGE! HELLO! ...... if it looks like an Ice Age....
Or the temperature stars to drop one day, and drops, and drops, and drops...... if it feels like an Ice Age..... hmmm....
I read of the speculation, regarding the BP spill and its effects towards a possible Ice Age. The C`s have not ruled it out either. So!
What are the other scenarios? Add a little or ALLOT of wind, and I think the 2 scenarios above are the most likely. For good measure, maybe add a nuke or two and lots of flying bullets.
Therefore, it appears that this is to be a loose loose situation.
By the time it gets too cold, it will be too late. The same goes for the endless snowing scenario..... unless! You have your vehicle running every time(24/7) it starts to snow, or gets really cold. Or if you leave to a warm climate every time these scenarios begin, which for those of us in the northern climate, can be quite often. Therefore these solutions are unrealistic.
Question regarding Laura here. Is that why she moved to France? To avoid the ice age? Mass chaos in the US? I'm interested to know Laura. I'm sure it has been discussed. I do not remember reading anything about why Laura is in France, and I have become a little curious.
But who's to say the Ice Age will be exclusively in the farther northern or farther southern hemispheres? A Pole shift, could change all that. Too if the earths axis of rotation changed, I think an Ice Age will be the least of the worlds problems.
Speaking of the worlds problems. If an Ice Age were to occur, taking into consideration the current momentum towards Global fascism. I do not see a organized, well orchestrated, humanitarian response to a possible mass migration. What I see happening is, military rule..... more(probably) or less. The ol PTB Machine of - Problem, Solution, Reaction! This Ice Age scenario, will suit the STS's and PTB's machinations to a 'T'. They have spent their unlimited resources already on a plan, for this type of scenario. I am willing to bet that it does not include hot coco 'n Ski-doo's. :(
So? hmmm..... oh yes,
C's said:
It's not where you are, it's who you are.
I'm gonna take a guess here, and say that a certain someone living in the south of France, might have some reason to have moved there.
Stevie Argyll said:
Wooly socks 5 pairs - Check !
warm gloves - Check !
pair of warm trousers + spare pair in case one pair gets wet/frozen - Check !
One of those jackets, snorkels jackets, with furry hood , very popular in the 70s - Check !
Swiss army boots (UG boots, snowshoes, ice skates all in one) - Check !
Battery powered dvd player - CHeck !
DVD, The Ice Age is Coming What Now - Check !
DVD . DIY Igloos - CHeck !
CD, Songs for Swinging Hunter Gatherers - Check !
DVD. Scary Police Camera Action Ice Age Snow Sledge Chases - Check!
DVD, The Ice is thawing what now? + bonus DVD How to prepare For Coming Heatwave.
I think that just about covers it, pleasant dreams !
Great list, may I suggest adding a few more items though. :)
1 Ouija Board
1 High-Hoe
3 Large Metal Cargo Containers
3 Out Houses
1 Galvanized Sewer Pipe 6'x12'
1 Galvanized Sewer Pipe 2'x 24'
1 Diesel Generator
1 Gas Generator
1 Air Tight Stove
Ski Doo's
Snow Shoes
Nordic Ski's
1 Axe
1 Machete
Spade Shovels
23 Bush Cords of Firewood
Oil Lamps
Lamp Oil
1 MIG Welder
etc....etc....
Dig 3 holes, 45' x 8', 11 feet deep(at least)
Put a container in each hole.
Cut 6' sewer pipe into 4' lengths
Cut 2' sewer pipe into 8' lengths
Cut door openings in one end of 2' sewer pipe
Cut door openings in each container
Put firewood in one container
Put supplies in one container
Build Bunk beds, in one container
Weld 6' sewer pipe to front of container door
Weld 2' sewer pipe vertically to 6' sewer pipe(openings adjacent to each other)
Back-fill
Place Out House over 2' opening
Cause it's gonna be cold everywhere.
And you need a place to hide, while the you-know-what is hittin the fan.
Hopefully this will assist in preserving you long enough till the 'Wave' arrives.
Cheers,
Harold