Saucy is fine
Yes being prepared is the only thing we can do. A few weeks ago I was buying camping and survival gear... based on what was on here... and maybe I will need it sooner or later but as you say I am prepared as best I can be and I'm sure I will be ready when the time comes. I've learnt so much useful stuff and I couldn't use it to help people if I was hiding in a cave
up a mountain
Yes reading information is what seems to be consuming my time at the moment: I have so many unfinished book in my to read pile
latest one 'The Mayan Code' by Barara Clow. Research, research, research...