I met an amazing individual and in his honor I decided to write this
If I am ever abducted by Merceneries I think I will do just fine lol.
For a split second the world stood still.
All was quiet…
My heart stopped as the mercenaries invaded my home and took me hostage…
OH SHIT…time to whip out the good ol’ survival skills bitches
LOC: Middle of fucken nowhere, Desert Terrain
Time: Daylight
Climate: Suitable, Summer time
Dress: appropriate considering the circumstances
First things FIRST…gotta asess the situation S>T>O>P
STOP
THINK
OBSERVE
PLAN
I wipe the blood running down my face and catch my breath.
I clear my head and bring everything into focus.
Gotta move fast.
In means of survival luck is not ur friend…it’s all about skill baby!!!
Luckily, I am well prepared
Good training, proper clothing and adequate equipment
make this mishap an unexpected camping trip.
INVENTORY: got the minimal basic equipment a quality folding knife, and waterproof matches.
For those of u that need waterproof matches soak them in some nailpolish remover and let them dry
First priority: treat my injuries as best I can.
There will be no ambulance arriving in minutes and the hospital isn’t around the corner.
Stop any bleeding, immobilize any broken bones, treat shock and generally stabilize things.
The basis of this is so I can proceed to deal with the situation at hand.
Word of advice “Do the best you can with what u got, suckah.”
Second Priority: Seek Shelter
AAA can’t help me in the middle of nowhere so I gotta book it bitches.
My goal is to find a dry somewhat convenient location away from natural hazards.
A mere place to retreat from the weather.
Because of the shitty circumstances I’m forced to construct a lean-to as my means of shelter.
A lean-to can be constructed against a fallen tree using deadwood and layered boughs, and a tarp
Too bad I”m fortunate enough to have a tarp handy…but hey I happen to have a plastic trash bag handy
Mother fucken hooah…improvised tarp!!!
In the desert, shade is vital. So anything minimizing the suns rays is a blessing.
Take advantage.
Now ur probably thinking its time to eat!!!
WRONG. Most people consider Food very important, even though it is not.
Obtaining water is up next. Water is vital for survival.
With no tap to turn on, I will have to find water where I can.
sorry to say that in the desert I might be shit out of luck. Depending on the time of year cactus really are not that reliable.
I will attempt to collect water by Using clear plastic as a “transpiration” from nearby bushes.
Wrapping the clear plastic around green foliage and tying it tight traps the moisture given up naturally
by transpiration and increases output because of the trapped solar heat.
Now that I have water in my systems I can eat. The body needs water in order to metabolize and digest food.
Plants offer the most common and ready wild food source. Some basic rules to stay safe:
Avoid all plants with white sap, tiny hairs, umbrella shaped flowers and white or green berries.
Red berries are less risky, but eat only if you recognize them as safe.
Black or blue berries are generally safe. Aggregate berries, like raspberries, are always edible.
Single fruits on a stem are generally safe.
Avoid mushrooms and fungi, plants with bulb roots and fruits from plants with shiny leaves.
Lastly: I won’t GIVE-UP!!!
A positive mental attitude is my most important survival resource.
The will to live burns bright in most people. So I must never give up hope!