These Pandemic Preppers Are Ready for Whatever the Hell Is Next

Men's Health ^ | 11/13/20 | Melissa Matthews

[GrootheWanderer]

Followers of The Prepared were likely better off during the pandemic, compared to those who just read emergency preparedness guidelines from organizations like The American Red Cross. Until recently, most organizations suggested storing only three days’ worth of food and water. The Prepared says two weeks is better—and was one of the first outlets to suggest the importance of buying facemasks. ­It wasn’t until April that The National Center for Disaster Preparedness recommended people start buying protective masks that align with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their food and water guidelines have evolved to recommend anywhere from three to 14 days of nourishment—depending on budget and space constraints.

[daniel1212]

I just scrolled down to your post and before I deciphered just what it was I thought “Wow! This thread sure grew fast.” LOL

Yes, that is misleading but also sad as I do not recall seeing hardly any of the many posters on that list. Note though: NW Arizona Granny is Now with God

[Bonemaker]

“I bought 5 gallons of 100% denatured alcohol.”

I bought five 1.75 liter bottles of ethyl alcohol!😎

[noiseman]

Fairly large solar system.

Very impressive. I stopped short of acquiring a backup solar system. I figured an alternate bug-out location on this planet was good enough.

[FES0844]

I wish Freepers had an island.

[daniel1212]

Fresh beef: GONE Frozen beef: GONE Fresh (raw) chicken: GONE Frozen chicken: GONE Canned Vegetables: GONE Canned Soups: GONE Fresh (raw) pork: GONE bagged Bread: GONE Toilet paper: GONE Paper towels: GONE Hand sanitizer: GONE While there was shotgun ammo ($20 box) it has been gone for over 2 months now. Maybe 3 months. None at all. I looked the other day, nearly all the cheese was gone (go figure) and most of the beef was gone (more than half). But there were still a few packages of ground beef and about 25 of the 1-lb ground beef.

Meanwhile in the low income densely populated multi-ethnic city in which I have lived for 27 years then they have been giving out boxes (plural) of free food at least twice a week for almost a year now. "Free" at tax payer expense, so people become dependent even more on gov. and leads to rationing and more restrictions, and fear of offending in speech and voting against largess. But we gave out thousands of gospel tracts to those in line over the course of many weeks, praise God, may He seek fruit because of it.

[daniel1212]

I found 34% food grade hydrogen peroxide https://bulkperoxide.com/ $122.04 for 2 Gal. with shipping but at 1-1/4 cups to make a gallon it is not much cheaper than buying the 3% standard H202 from a store, but that is not food grade. Some put a very weak solution (1?) in a essential oil disperser (whatever they are called) and report improved health.
Thanks for the input. Grace and peace thru Jesus the Lord.

[metmom]

I keep telling myself that I’m going to learn how to garden one of these days. But I never do it.

This is the year to start to learn.

This major winter storm is going to really hurt crops across the south. I foresee shortages of stuff like lettuce and celery, and other cold sensitive veggies.

For a good place to start, go here.

Weekly Garden Thread - February 13-19, 2021

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3934172/posts

[bert]

Denatured = methanol

[Georgia Girl 2]

We stopped at one year’s supply. That’s when you are near to tipping over into cuckoo. 😆

[cgbg]

I tried gardening in 2020—I am a total newbie.

Success—red and green peppers, carrots.

Fail—tomatos and cucumbers.

Every year I hope to get a little better... :-)

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

metmom : Three days worth of supplies?
What a joke.
Three months is more like it and that’s just a noob starting out."

Some people can't think , or prepare for more than three days at a time due to finances, family matters, unemployed, etc.,.. but it's a start.
The most concise informative article that I have found is a 12/17/17 article :
'Freeper ChocChipCookie ' (12/17/17)

at:
http://thesurvivalmom.com/3-layers-of-72-hour-preparedness/

72 hour Prepeardness In Three Layers
#1) The first layer of this emergency system is the Individual Kit. 
#2) The next layer : A separate Family Kit will contain everything else needed by the family as a whole.(spare clothing change, food, entertainment items) 
#3) The last layer of this emergency system is Vehicle Kits for travel: (for emergencies away from home/ or while 'in transit')

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“Every year I hope to get a little better... :-)”

Come join our Weekly Garden Thread! New thread posted on Saturday Mornings.

LOTS of experienced gardeners are waiting to help! We’re all in this together. (And I mean that SINCERELY - not just as some worthless slogan!)

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3934172/posts

[metmom]

That’s sure backwards.

Usually the peppers and tomatoes are switched.

[TigersEye]

I am sorry to hear that.

[Jane Long]

Wonderful thread and info.