Prepping tv

[jeanswithatwist]

anyone seen any of the prepping (american) tv progs that went through a phase a while ago of being shown? they made me feel so inadequate. on the other hand, they made for GREAT viewing, if not a little depressing. One particular family had about 4 of those huge metal container things that they lived in, all positioned in the shape of a large square with STACKS of food and a shooting range in the middle (like a garden but raised up) aimed at anyone who came into sight......... these type of people lived it and were in their own little world, they actually seem to long for the end of days scenario although ridiculous really as it could (lord forbid) come in many forms, alot of which their fortress wouldn't protect them at all ie tsunami, airbourne virus, super volcano/solar flare eruption etc

[Stratter5]

Nope, but that sounds hilarious. I like stuff like Alaska Last Frontier - it's more about becoming self sufficient and self responsible for me. I don't like relying on anyone, I prefer to take care of myself, being self sufficient is simply an extension of that, and much better for the environment.

[howtorebuild]

I watched a few. They had gas masks and a huge room full of equipment no average family could ever use. Another one had a family who built a castle.

[Stratter5]

Oh gosh, I remember that vaguely - wasn't it in the middle of nowhere in Georgia? Up on a hill, lots of red dirt, and huge indefensible windows?

[howtorebuild]

The programme I watched had the large family split in two. One half stayed in the castle, the other had to storm it. It was up a steep hill, I didn't note the soil type.

[jeanswithatwist]

rings familiar that one episode featured a women whose poor kids were made to carry survival back packs whenever they went out of the house, their whole lives revolved around the 'coming end', poor solds

[jeanswithatwist]

sods...

[Notgrumpyjustquiet]

Oh god I love those programmes, there was a load of them on a while back and other favourites of mine, extreme couponers and another one called extreme tight wads or similar, there was a woman who used to vacuum in the dead of night because electricity was cheaper then, in the dark as well. That sort of telly is a real guilty pleasure for me, they're fucking bonkers the lot of them

[howtorebuild]

I watched the extreme tightfisted one once. A woman went around knocking on neighbours doors asking for foods they no longer wanted. She was well dressed, made up, nice hair, little wicker basket in hand. She was donated cookie fought, put it on a tray and baked them in her car! Her neighbours were interviewed and were at her.

[howtorebuild]

Cookie dough

[Stratter5]

Hah, the one with the guy who used to haunt all the local restaurants, never bought a thing, just frisked all their seating for loose change.

[Notgrumpyjustquiet]

The woman who lifted various items from family all year then wrapped them up and gave them back to them for Christmas 'presents' (sorry OP I might have completely derailed your thread)

[Stratter5]

The 'date night' when they competed to make it as cheap as possible. Roadkill anyone?

[Zetetic]

New Lives in the UK on channel 5 at the moment (Ben Fogle). People leaving the rat race to learn how to live off the land against all odds!

[Zetetic]

Oh my word. Talk about living off grid - compost toilet, pumped shower, solar panels, gas canisters, growing own food and living in a truck!

[Stratter5]

Ooh, I'm recording that

[Zetetic]

Not sure about recycling my poo but it is really interesting.

They grow 35 varieties of organic fruit and vegetables! Wow. What grafters.

[howtorebuild]

I have it on plus one now.

[Stratter5]

I'm watching it too, just got to them discussing the criticism they got, whilst making salads. Fascinating programme, really enjoying it.

[Zetetic]

They are a completely amazing couple. What an achievement. They pretty much do everything themselves - growing, baking, animals, building....

[Stratter5]

They're leading a wonderful life. If more people lived like them, it would be so much better.

It's how we want to live. Minus the horse box.

[howtorebuild]

I jus flicked over, Eden+1So you think you can survive! You get a scenario, options to choose from and then the experts advice.

[Zetetic]

I don't like the look of that bear!

[howtorebuild]

Unless one escape from a Zoo, we should be ok.

I have the news on now, shooting in Paris.

[Zetetic]

I chose the right option as I wanted to whack it on its nose.

(Terrible news)

[Stratter5]

Oh no :(