This question comes in today from a longtime reader:
Q: Matt, I see you have been scouting some spots for relocation
retreats. My question for you is have you planned on what to do
the day pirates or marauders show up at your 'stead? I mean
what are you going to do if some opportunistic marauders show
up and steal away one of your kids or something?
Sincerely,
Not a Pirate in Pennsylvania (Nappy)
Dear Nappy,
The best idea I've been able to come up with (actually Jay Hanson thought of it for me) is to marry into a large family so I'll have people to protect me when the pirates show up. I call this the "Buffalo Effect" as it was my mention of African Cape Buffalo culture to Jay that prompted his idea of marrying into a large family as a way ensure mutual protection against pirates once law-and-order breaks down.
In short, if do pirates show up and you find yourself overmatched, you do as follows:
Step #1. turn tale and run
Step #2. get the rest of your herd
Step #3. come back
Step #4. lay down an ass-whuppin'
Watch the following video (the whole thing) and you'll understand what I mean. If, after watching the whole thing, you want to discuss it we've got a discussion going on at the LATOC Forum.
Let me repeat myself so as to be perfectly clear: YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE WHOLE THING to get what I'm trying to tell you.
-Matt
