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Maybe a couple of decades living in a shack without power and running water we’d get used to it, but we wouldn’t like it because we know there is better now.

I agree and I am alpha prepared. We could be hit by a blizzard and snowed in for 30 days (heck, much more) without much of a fuss, but I would not be content. Clearing snow, charging batteries, hauling wood, and feeding the wood stoves adds to the daily chores. I would miss setting the thermostat and forgetting about it. Heck, worst case for us would be cold showers (am working on that for long term). I have been there and done that before. No thanks. I like turning on a hot shower. Why not?

We have grown accustomed to modern conveniences for a very good reason. The technology works and allows us to increase the efficiency and comfort of daily living. No doubt we would aspire to attain that level of technology again even in a grid down situation.

Frankly, I am in my mid 50s now and know the clock is ticking. I have no bravado or romanticism for primitive living.

After saying all of that and watching what is happening in the northeast, I know we all have to prepare.

About that hot shower: When I was a kid on granny’s farm (no running water or indoor facilities).

We took hot showers in an old galvinized tub on the enclosed back porch. Heated up water in a tea kettle, poured it into a 2-3 gallon water can with sprinkler nozzle, added cold water to the right temperature.

Step into the tub. Lather up your hands or washrag with soap. Wash all over. Use the water can to wash off all the soap. Didn’t last that long, but it was great while it lasted. LOL.

In between bath/shower night the tub hung on the outside wall over a nail and we used an old fashined metal wash basin for nightly clean ups.

What I hated the worst was visiting the outhouse in the winter. BRRRRR.