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penny
Joined Jan 2024
Hi all. The cover photo is a much younger version of myself, didn't realize it was on here still. I'm from central IL, have grandkids a bit south of my home. I'm here to learn about "bug out" properties, I am a dog sitter, dog mom to beagles, and work part time evenings cleaning buildings, and am mostly interested in preparedness if something were to happen and I needed to relocate with 2 middle aged beagles...... you know, they love to play, howl and explore,,, not exactly good for apartment dwelling if an emergency happened :)
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Reply to: Hello from illinois Posted January 29, 2024

thank you so much, Eric! I’m happy to be here . 

Reply to: Hello from illinois Posted January 29, 2024

Hi Holly, I just found this forum today. I live in central IL as well, and have been here most of my 50 some years . I became interested in prepping after 2020, but seem to be the only person in my family who cares to learn about it. I think I”m going to like this website. 

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Reply to: Hello from illinois Posted January 29, 2024

thank you so much, Eric! I’m happy to be here . 

Reply to: Hello from illinois Posted January 29, 2024

Hi Holly, I just found this forum today. I live in central IL as well, and have been here most of my 50 some years . I became interested in prepping after 2020, but seem to be the only person in my family who cares to learn about it. I think I”m going to like this website. 

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