I remember going into a closet filled with glass jars from floor to ceiling. They were filled with fruits and vegetables. In the back yard they had a smoke house and I had to investigate it too. I remember hams and sausage, they probably had beef too.
There were chickens running around and when they wanted chicken, they went out and caught one. I remember thinking it was just like Heaven to be there. Oh I forgot they had a water well with a hand pump. I understand what you preppers are trying to create, more power to you.
I have my own well, but when electricity goes out, no water...I was wondering if anyone knows how to install a hand pump to a well that is run on electricity as a back up for loss of power....Mine was out for 3 weeks when the grid went down a couple of years ago...had a kerocene heater but no water, used gas stove for cooking by lighting with a match...