[David]

Welcom giaoue & Merkhava!

Merkhava, you have raised a set of excellent questions and will answer to the best of my knowledge. Thank you for you excellent input.


1. The idea for meet ups, for me personally, is very premature.

I agree


2. I am willing to cautiously connect with others via this forum in order to ascertain the professional and collateral skill sets of those who are local to me.

Diddo


3. I am a an ex-electrical engineer and now a drywall/metal stud construction estimator for the family business.

1) electronics/electrical/ UPS or power systems/ Switchgear
2) Wood working hobbyist
3) solar power systems

I also have other hard assets.


4. My concern is networking with others who are serious, quality people. It is very important to me that they be mentally stable individuals who are not full of self delusions who also bring something worthwhile and practical to the table.

Your point hear is well received and I feel the same way.


5. Who has acreage with lumber and clean flowing water or spring water on it?

Not I.


6. Who has earth moving equipment?

No I.


7. Who has an operating or potentially operating farm that is far from any major population center?

Not I.


8. Who has survival training and gear?

I have survival gear for 3 people and although have not been professionally trained, I can hold my own in the wild for as long as it takes.


9. Who has security experience and personal defense and fire arms knowledge?

I own a shotgun, couple hand guns and musket plus have received training in jujutsu and currently training as a sabreist (Fencing).


10. Who has construction and carpentry skill sets?

I have estimating skills in construction and a carpentry hobbyist with a tim allen tool set.


11. Who has water quality knowledge and experience?

I know how to obtain, filter, sterilize and keep fresh.


12. Who has experience raising domestic livestock?

I have only raised ducks and chickens.


13. Who understands soil quality issues and crop timing and rotation?

I have a little understanding of it and have only had small gardens that don't require it.


14. Who has surveyor skills?

Not I.


15. Who has skills and equipment for diagnosing and repairing automotive systems?

Not I.


16. Who has skills for large group meal preparation and management of food storages?

I have actually been reading up on that.


17. Who has medical knowledge and practical skill sets?

I was on the first response team for medical emergencies for a High Power HVAC R&D lab.