The stress derived from
being in a survival situation can often be lessened with simple activities.
These simple activities will help you to pass the time and it will give your
brain a chance to relax and unwind. They can also have an alternate use that
may be critical to your survival. One of the simplest types of item that can be
used for entertainment purposes that is easy to use and simple to carry is a
deck of cards.
With a wide variety of games
that can be played by persons of any age, they should be considered for
inclusion in your survival gear. A simple deck of cards can be used to occupy
younger family members during a crisis when adult members may be otherwise busy
or distracted by more pressing needs. A simple deck of cards can also be used
in two distinct ways to increase your chances for survival.
Unlike a trail of bread
crumbs that may be eaten by the local wildlife, a deck of playing cards can
make an excellent means of marking your trail. They are colorful and usually
easily seen when left lying around. They also give you the opportunity to leave
numerous clues about your whereabouts or the direction you may have gone.
Putting it quite simply, they make excellent trail markers that will indicate a
human presence in the area.
Cards also offer you an opportunity to leave a
written message on each one. Sometimes a simple message may be all that is
needed for someone to find you or be made aware of your situation. You can also
get cards in jumbo sizes that are even easier to see or water-resistant
(plastic coated) versions that are slightly more rugged.
When it comes to playing cards, If your survival is at stake, this is one time you may not want to "hold 'em".
Is your survival “in the
cards”?
Staying above the water
line!
4 comments:
Never thought about using playing cards like that. Thanks.
Riverwalker,
As always, thanks for sharing your great ideas.
PS.
Here's two websites for card game rules
Pagat.com - Alphabetical Index of Card Games
http://www.pagat.com/alpha/
Bicycle Playing Cards - Card Game Rules
http://www.bicyclecards.com/card-games/rules
To: milleniumfly
Cards are just one of many things that can be used a trail marker or signalling device...just have to stop and put on the old "thinking cap".
Thanks.
RW
To: Someone You Know (a.k.a.Getting Started In
Emergency Preparedness )
Thanks. Sometimes the solution to your problem is right in front of you.All we usually need to do is pay attention to what we have and how it can serve our needs.
Thanks again.
RW
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