[bad company]

Been there, done that. Did just fine. Cedar Fire November 2003.

You mind sharing some of that story?

[Jagdgewehr]

When the time came to make do when people didn't know what to do or where to go, I had it relatively easy. This was because:

1) I don't live in congested areas of the county.

2) I didn't evacuate via crowded roadways until I was beyond the traffic jams (thanks to a 1978 Dodge Power Wagon and 40 gallons of gas).

3) I had ample food and water along with other implements of basic survival.

4) Once I returned home, It took 2 weeks for the electricity to come back on. No problem. Just for the enjoyment of it all, we sometimes like to live partially "off the grid." We don't depend on nonelectric appliances and techniques on a daily basis but could rely on them if necessary.

In short, my family tries to be as self sufficient as possible. Even though we enjoy the modern conveniences, we also live knowing that we can't rely upon them for our survival.