*Bug Out!:
(v) 1: Military Terminology used to describe the act of immediately
evacuating an area or position without taking any more than can be conveniently
carried by an individual. 2: to depart especially in a hurry. Synonyms:
bolt, flee, hightail (it), retreat, run off, skedaddle.
An earlier assignment for this course was to bring
in artifacts, or items we felt would be important to us, and/or our survival if
we found ourselves relocating. This relocation could have been caused by a
natural disaster, persecution of some type, of just a desire to “move on.” Also
known as the “shoebox activity” we all brought in those things we felt were
needed, and perhaps defining.
Several things were notable due to their absence. Technology
was not represented; rather than computers, iPads®, cell phones and the like,
the only communication devices were simple pencil and paper. Interesting! Unfortunately there seems to be no photographic
evidence of what I brought along to share, but I will do my best to list and describe what I did bring.
·
Representing a real fire arm, I brought
a toy pistol; essential for defense and procurement of food.
·
A Bible; although not overly religious,
this is a good source of solace and inspiration, as well as very riveting
reading.
·
Bottle of water; initially for drinking
(one never knows where the next source of potable water is) the container can
be refilled when you find some usable water, or cut down to form a scoop.
·
Pocket knife; for cutting whatever needs
to be cut or trimmed, and far easier to use than a stone blade that you have to
make yourself.
·
Toilet paper; well just think about how
amusing it would be if you had to clean yourself and all that was around was
poison oak or sumac leaves.
·
Lighter; using this is far easier than
rubbing two sticks together, and faster as well.
·
Change of undergarment; eventually you
will find it necessary to clean your clothing. This gives you something to wear
while that process is taking place..
gev
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