Posted on 02/06/2014 1:14:52 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
The rise of the modern "prepper" is no accident, with shows like National Geographic Channel's, 'Doomsday Preppers' heralding a larger shift in social awareness.
In the wake of storms like Katrina, Irene, and Sandy, even stubborn New Yorkers are realizing that Mother Nature packs a punch, and that most people aren't ready to roll with it. This, combined with rising concerns about economic troubles ans a bumbling government, has caused a flood of newbie preppers to take to the stores, eagerly looking for the security of stored food, water, and medicines.
The prospect can be daunting, especially if you're trying to prep on your own or for a small group. Often, the biggest mistake new preppers can make is looking too far from home for the supplies they need.
This last weekend, the sorry HEB here was out of all brands of sugar. The only sugar on the shelves were two 10 lbs and two 20 lb bags. Also, just two boxes of corn dogs. It had nothing to do with the weather, just more poor management. They don’t have large sizes of anything anymore so we have to pay more for the small sizes. There’s no 3 days away from empty shelves here. It’d be 3 hours since we’re starting out half empty already. I always come home with a good portion of the grocery list not bought.
Was raised on grass feed beef and home slaughtered.
/johnny
When the beans expand over time wouldn't it cause an "explosion" in the the sealed Thermos?
Would this then be considered a delayed timer bean bomb?
“You won’t even make bread. ;)”
That particular post to which I replied, did not have make your own bread on it. I know I have told you I’m making tortillas, screw yeast and all that implies. :o)
The beans expand by absorbing water. Beans bigger, water smaller.
The Law of Conservation of Mass says “not a problem”.
Now, if the beans start to ferment, you’ve got a problem.
That happens to us every once in a while too. Not often, and if we need something in an emergency we have a local grocery store that has most items. Most are a bit more expensive, but it is so much closer.
Then you could eat the beans and have another bean bomb, right?
I will try that next week!
Ready to eat soup as in ‘no water needed’?
What size of PB do you bring? I fly a lot, but worry about the TSA side of it. I once saw them try to force a man to throw out a can of tuna fish.
Exactly. No-water-needed soup, especially with the easy-open lid is a nice addition to anyone’s emergency food.
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