[LMB] OT: if civilization fell

[Harimad]

> Marilyn wrote:
> My field is just as obscure - ShuNuShi steppes nomad
> female prctices [i can take a sheep, and raw materials
> as diverse as clay, wood, fat, wood  ash and plants
> and produce clothing and dinner=)] ... I can design a
> ger [yurt] put one up, make felt solo or in a group,
> make felt 'tapestries'.
> 
> Of course the real world applications are nil ... but I
> always figured  it would come in handy if civilization
> fell ... I also know how to brew and distill alcohol=)

This brings up an interesting question: what would you have to offer
if civilization fell?  

Me, I do food.  I can do just about anything with just about any
random pile of food.  I can preserve, especially drying which is good
because canning/jarring may be unavailable.  I have good enough
theoretical knowledge of salting, brining, and butchering (I do fowl
all the time and know anatomy) that I feel I could do it if called
upon.  I know what books I'd pack if civ fell and I needed to carry
something with me.

I also knit so can make some sorts of clothing.

- Harimad


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