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char4chocs
12-02-2012, 06:41 PM
Just thought id start a string of one liners which can help me to improve my survival knowledge, Let me begin

If theres an "R" in the month its safe to pick and eat mussels

Silverback
12-02-2012, 06:53 PM
S Size up the situation.

U Use All Your Senses, Undue Haste Makes Waste

R Remember where you are.

V Vanquish fear and panic.

I Improvise.

V Value living.

A Act like the locals.

L Live by Your Wits, But for Now, Learn Basic Skills

Martin
12-02-2012, 07:01 PM
If in doubt, get a brew on.

Martin

Silverback
12-02-2012, 07:03 PM
If in doubt, get a brew on.

Martin

:happy-clapping:T^

Silverback
12-02-2012, 07:10 PM
in suspected cases of hypothermia watch for the 'umbles'

'Stumbles, Grumbles, Fumbles & Mumbles'

Roadkillphil
12-02-2012, 07:13 PM
S-stop
T-think
O-observe
P-plan

I do this many times a day even though my life does not depend on it. It helps to prevent making rash decisions.

Martin
12-02-2012, 07:20 PM
S-stop
T-think
O-observe
P-plan

I do this many times a day even though my life does not depend on it. It helps to prevent making rash decisions.

That's pretty much what I said, except mine involved having a brew. ;)

Martin

luresalive
12-02-2012, 07:57 PM
Dave Canterburys 5 C's of survivability

1. Cutting tool
2. Combustion device
3. Cover
4. Container
5. Cordage

Ben Casey
12-02-2012, 08:36 PM
There is the five P's but I cant remember them at the min not much help but some one else should know them :)

AdrianRose
12-02-2012, 09:46 PM
My father was a special forces survival instructor before he retired and always used the acronym.
Protection
Location
Aquisition
Navigation

Ade

GwersyllaCnau
12-02-2012, 10:05 PM
There is the five P's but I cant remember them at the min not much help but some one else should know them :)

5? I was taught the 7 p's but it's the same

Prior
Preparation and
Planning
Prevents
P**s
Poor
Performance

Or as it was shouted to me... "Prior preparation and planning prevents your kind of performance" just with more 'f' words

Silverback
12-02-2012, 10:40 PM
5? I was taught the 7 p's but it's the same

Prior
Preparation and
Planning
Prevents
P**s
Poor
Performance

Or as it was shouted to me... "Prior preparation and planning prevents your kind of performance" just with more 'f' words

Yup it was 7 for me as well...... also with varying expletive additions

udamiano
12-02-2012, 10:51 PM
Stop, Think, Plan !

Ben Casey
13-02-2012, 06:49 AM
5? I was taught the 7 p's but it's the same

Prior
Preparation and
Planning
Prevents
P**s
Poor
Performance

Or as it was shouted to me... "Prior preparation and planning prevents your kind of performance" just with more 'f' words

Cheers mate I knew someone would have it in there head :)

ian c
13-02-2012, 12:13 PM
KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid.
A,B,C,D Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disabilitys.
D,E,F,G Dont Ever Forget Glucose.
There was 5 P's for when teaching cadets ect which was Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.

Silverback
13-02-2012, 12:59 PM
Water - Powerful, Relentless yet predictable, allowing you to avoid confrontation with it or use it to your advantage.

Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round, anything else is bad.

treefrog
13-02-2012, 11:36 PM
Confucious say... 'he who runs from bear does not run far'.

Kernowek Scouser
13-02-2012, 11:46 PM
If it bleeds, you can kill it.

A particularly useful maxim, when dealing with predatory aliens in the jungle T^

treefrog
13-02-2012, 11:57 PM
'Kill it 'n Grill it.'
-Ted Nugent

Drphoto
14-02-2012, 05:24 PM
tree frog , That is a winner!