This article is motivated by the various television shows that I have been watching these past few days.
Let me first say that I don’t really think 2012 is magically going to be the year that the world characteristics change in such a way that the human species will no longer be at the top of the food chain.
The largest source being referenced as being the “End of the World” proof is the Mayan Calendar. So how many times have you looked at your calendar and thought to yourself “Oh, it must be the end of the world next year, because the calendar I have doesn’t go beyond that date? Did I mention that the Mayan Calendar is carved into stone?
So in a nutshell, the primary source for a 2012 Apocalypse is the calendar created by ancient people who use to make sacrifices to a feathered snake god? Now I’m not saying that the Mayans weren’t intelligent people, but still, it’s not like they said that the end date of their calendar would be the end of the world. Yes, a very unusual alignment of the planets, but not necessarily an apocalypse…
Frugally Surviving The 2012 Apocalypse
Okay, now lets say that I have failed to ease your mind about the Mayan’s predicting (which there is no real document to say they have made a prediction) that in 2012, an apocalypse will happen. Or perhaps you have another reason for believing that in 2012, something bad will happen (bird flu strain, the nuclear issue, killer asteroid, etc) and the human race will have hardships for a few years…
Well if you believe that the human race will have hardships for a few years, then this article was written for you!
I believe if we grow our own food next year and “can” it for storage, such a practice would be both beneficial from a 2012 apocalypse route and a great way to save money too! An additional benefit would be the learning experience and the fact that you were able to become more self-sufficient.
Another thing I would like to do next year is going skeet shooting with my son. Having a shotgun can run as a dual purpose functionality too. It can be a recreational device, but it can also serve as a home defense tool too! I might just get me a shotgun to go skeet shooting at first since my son is only 11. Next, I’ll learn how to shoot well, and then teach my son too.
Well, there you have my frugal techniques to halfheartedly prepare for any 2012 Apocalypse…
Any additional frugal ideas to combat the high price of the items needed for a 2012 apocalypse?
Cheers,
MR
I suppose the nice thing about a collapse of the financial system would be that my debt would be automatically erased.
lol, that’s a good way to look at it. I wonder what society would be like afterwards… Everybody hoards gold, but I think I would rather have clean water, lighters, steel, guns and bullets, seeds, etc…
I have a neighbor that has a plan to survive when the zombies attack. With the recent discussion in the news of the super bird-flu virus, it may be closer to reality than we think.
Zombies are slow and easy to figure out… no problems there.
The Bird Flu or some other type of killer virus would be my biggest concern. I seriously doubt that it will happen next year, and if it does I’ll eat infected crow.
2012 will be a massive change in human perception and awareness. Institutions will crumble but new and “better” versions will take their place.
I started a 20’x30′ vegetable garden in my backyard 3 years ago and I also can my own produce.
Gotta do what we gotta do to survive.
I’m not concerned about the end of the Mayan Calendar. It was cyclical and there’s still contention over whether it was truly the “end” of the world or just the “end” to a cycle. I’m also not concerned about zombies, Shaun of the Dead, anyone? I think I’m much more concerned about an asteroid hitting earth or a freak change in the weather that causes a catastrophic ice age. As for pandemics, they come and go and some people usually survive. I’m thinking bubonic plague a few centuries ago. 🙂
Too bad it’s illegal to own a gun in California. Too bad I like to break the law. I plan on having self-defense if ever something like that went down. And this whole apocalypse silliness is nonsense. That is why it says “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” – Matthew 24:36.
You could probably predict my comments on gardening… 🙂 I’m a huge proponent of local food, and you can’t get more local than your own back yard.
To Jon’s comment above, California’s gun laws are certainly draconian (waiting periods, no concealed carry, required training for handguns, etc.) but it’s not illegal to own a firearm in the state.
“Zombies are slow and easy to figure out… no problems there.
The Bird Flu or some other type of killer virus would be my biggest concern. I seriously doubt that it will happen next year, and if it does I’ll eat infected crow.”
I thought we were already doing that.