If I had to survive there

Theoretically speaking, if I had to survive at my secret nature shrine how would I go about it?..how would it be possible? Well, the way the need to survive came into existance would have a bearing on the outcome. If there was a sudden apocalyptic event which led to a breakdown of society then it would be a case of grab what i can and head there fast, however, if it was through choice, this would be different, it would allow more time to prepare, gather and store..it would make life a lot easier. There is one thing I would definately take with me though, and that is the amazing book 'the new complete book of self sufficiency' by john seymour. Full of hints and tips and practical advice, it is an essential part of kit for an urban dweller with very little practical experience of self sufficiency. Packets of seeds would come in handy...ok, it takes time to grow crops, but worth a start, and for fairly fast growth, vegetables like radishes are super fast! so get planting!!! i have already planted a few blackcurrant bushes which are doing well...but its early days yet, they have years before they are fully grown. I think i will plant some gooseberry bushes at the weekend. Actually, lets talk the wild stuff, thats already there...ok,,there is a wild apple tree in the lower meadow, and another down in the public area..the apples are eating apples too, a bit odd tasting compared to what u buy in the shops, but fresh and vitamin filled straight from tree...there are elderberries everywhere, as they make up one of the main 4 or 5 tree types in the area. hawthorn trees abound (leaves and berries), and birch trees do too (sap)nettles are everywhere (brilliant blood tonic and alternative vegetable)and there is wild garlic too. Ok, so we have a bit of salad, and natural growing veg..but what of meat or fish? well, the river is minutes away and is stocked with all sorts of fish. being tidal there is a mix of sea and freshwater fish. sea trout, salmon, flatfish,eels,perch, roach, rudd...and pike. plenty there. one could catch and cook them there and then, or make a rack and dry them out in the sun thus enabling supplies for the future. On the land there are rabbits...more potential food. The big problem is water! every time it rained i would have to catch as much as possible, otherwise it would involve a walk, or boiling and treating of the river water!!! the only natural stream i can think of in the area is 6 miles away...a bit of a trek, but if i had to do it, i would do it! obviously, the way water was collected would depend on what happened to bring the survival into practice..if it was a personal decision then i could easily walk into public toilets and fill my water bottles from the sink taps, but if there was a disater and there was no water from any taps, then it would be the rain and the stream option! think i'd better get in some water treatment tablets! So, survival could be achieved..food, water wise. I have my shelter, so thats ok, and if i wasn't prepared to spend ages rubbing sticks together, i would need matches for fire..but the main thing is, it could be achieved!