Hi, my name is Mark. I am creating a survival tv series...

Discussion in 'General Survival and Preparedness' started by TV Mark, Aug 18, 2015.


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  1. BTPost

    BTPost Stumpy Old Fart,Deadman Walking, Snow Monkey Moderator

    Mark, as one who actually lives far out in the Alaskan Bush, I deal with Prep'ing because it is a way of life, this far out. "If you haven't got IT, (Whatever you need, but do not have) already, the earliest it can get here is two weeks, and more likely a month, or two." Those of us that live out here, do so because we really have had enough of the "Civilization" that you FlatLanders live in. We also do not suffer Flatlander Fools, much, and normally just tell them to "Get back on the plane that brung them" before Mother Nature teaches them, the Death Lesson....
    State Trooper asks, "I am looking for a guy, that flew out here 3 weeks ago, name was Mark from then UK. Have you folks seen him, or know where he went?" We reply, "Seems to be, I recall some Yahoo, like that a while back. He flew in and then just wondered around for a few days. Then we didn't see him, or hear of him after that. Is there a problem?" Trooper, "Well his family is inquiring, and none of the Bush Pilots, remember picking him back up." Us, " Oh well, another FlatLander lost in the Alaskan Bush. Maybe he took a boat, out" Trooper, "Nope, checked with all the locals and nothing. Well if you hear anything, give me a call, would you?" Us, "Sure, No problem, by the way, how was the Wx, on the way out from town today? The Mail Plane just turned around, because of Bad Air over the Pass. Guess, we will not get Mail, this week." Trooper, " I just made it thru coming out, but I am on my way to Pelican, for the day, so Not and Issue for me, until tomorrow. Ok then, catch you later, and I will call in at Pt. Adolphus, for my enRoute Check, could you report that back to town, for me?" US, "Sure glad to help, See ya, next month...."
     
    BTPost, Aug 19, 2015
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  2. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    @TV Mark
    Don't let @BTPost kid you. He's isolated for only 9 months out of the year, for three months in and out isn't too horrible if the mail boat or plane can actually land in his AO.
     
    ghrit, Aug 19, 2015
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  3. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    Lord, Watch over my fellow monkey's and may their sense of humor never fail them. Amen

    Welcome TVMark
     
    Gator 45/70, Aug 19, 2015
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  4. TV Mark

    TV Mark Monkey

    My casting has to be done by tomorrow and I know I won't get any applicants from this forum. However, I've enjoyed starting each day, with a coffee, reading the unfolding dialogue on this thread. I like this community so I'll stick around in a non professional capacity so I can learn a thing or two. Thanks to the moderators / administrators for not kicking me out. Mark.
     
    TV Mark, Aug 20, 2015
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  5. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    You're welcome Mark...all the best with your enterprise...we are here to help. I hope you don't get too many Ned Flanders type left handed survivalist / prepper wannabes. ;)

    I suspect part of the reluctance of some to become involved might be the roasting they'll inevitably get from their peers here. :LOL:

    I think Minuteman teamed up with me may make for some interesting viewing...probably a bit like a religious version of The Defiant Ones" (Starring Tony Curtis and Sydney Poitier)     :love:
     
    chelloveck, Aug 20, 2015
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  6. Tully Mars

    Tully Mars Metal weldin' monkey

    If we had a member that was going off into the woods with tactical wheelbarrow and a Tactikat he would be a good candidate for this type of show me thinks...
     
    Tully Mars, Aug 20, 2015
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  7. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    Now that is an intelligent decision;)

    Who knows? You may learn enough to give a screen credit for background material/ consulting, or perhaps a site donation.
    There is no better information source.:)
     
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    kellory, Aug 20, 2015
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  8. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    The show, when it goes live, should have a full screen statement to the effect that "This is fictional. Real preppers do NOT do public."
     
    ghrit, Aug 20, 2015
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  9. AxesAreBetter

    AxesAreBetter Monkey+++

    That is not necessarily true.
     
    AxesAreBetter, Aug 20, 2015
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  10. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    You're right. It should read " this is fictional. Intelligent Preppers do NOT do public"
     
    kellory, Aug 20, 2015
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  11. BTPost

    BTPost Stumpy Old Fart,Deadman Walking, Snow Monkey Moderator

    Well, on occasion, I do violate that Rule, Kell..... There will be a shot of "Yours Truly" on a "Known Reality Show" It was fun to do, and OPSec, is NOT such a Big Deal, for Alaskachick & I, because of where we live.... So we decided that we would do it, but it certainly is NOT something we would commit to doing, on any Long Term basis.....
     
    BTPost, Aug 20, 2015
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  12. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    Always, there's an exception that either proves the rule or shows the validity of the exception. Excursion inlet is one such exception, as would be any "settlement" along the rail line.
     
    ghrit, Aug 20, 2015
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  13. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    Im nominating chello for TV personality of the year on survival monkey.

    1] He has the wit and cleverness to roast others in a funny way and get away with it (a very rare survival characteristic and a good monkey trait)

    2] he has inventive problem solving skills. See his portable back packing still post

    3] Chello is a cheap date. he only needs plane tickets from Mark ;)

    That's my nomination for monkey of the year!
     
    Ganado, Aug 20, 2015
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  14. vonslob

    vonslob Monkey++

    A religious survival show should be right up chelloveck's alley. I would pay money to see that. LOL Television would never be the same. LMAO. @TV Mark I would take chelloveck on his offer, it would make for great television.
     
    vonslob, Aug 20, 2015
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  15. RightHand

    RightHand Been There, Done That RIP 4/15/21 Moderator Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

    Thanks for the offer Mark and most of all, thanks for taking the ribbing like a man. As you can see, we're all quite private in our lives and our life styles. Good luck on the production and by all means, stick around for Act II. We might just break out in song as we build our composting toilets and rotate our food stores.
     
    RightHand, Aug 20, 2015
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  16. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    @RightHand

    Or rotating our composting toilets and building our food stores ;)
     
    chelloveck, Aug 20, 2015
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  17. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    OMG! Those folk done traded their weapons for supplies.:eek:

    How are they goin'' ta hunt game fer the larder, 'n' fight off them thar blood thirsty, scalp huntin' heathen injuns???:rolleyes:
     
    chelloveck, Aug 20, 2015
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  18. ditch witch

    ditch witch I do stupid crap, so you don't have to


    I read that as "roasting our composting toilets"
     
    ditch witch, Aug 20, 2015
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  19. RightHand

    RightHand Been There, Done That RIP 4/15/21 Moderator Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

    Cow dung is a common fire fuel so..........its not beyond the realm of possibility
     
    RightHand, Aug 20, 2015
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  20. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    Its also those little green coils that we burned at the drive-in theater.
     
    Gator 45/70, Aug 21, 2015
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