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We know what's coming---higher prices, shortages, etc----what are you doing to prepare.
Happy Preppers/Me ^ | 3/7/2022 | Me/Happy Preppers

Posted on 03/07/2022 6:05:26 AM PST by mikelets456

I have included a "How to prep" website because I had to list a valid link. But here's a few questions I have and want to get your input of how you're preparing. First, I have always been a "prepper lite". Food storage, extra food, life straws, ammo, defense, a garden, dried foods, frozen meats, gasoline, LPG, AWD fuel efficient SUV, items to barter with, etc. I always thought we were sufficiently prepped until Covid happened, then I realized, there's far more thought involved, especially when living up North in PA with heat, ample supplies of food, water, coffee, first aid, etc.

My questions are as follows: ---What are you doing NOW to prepare? ---What are you preparing for? (Meaning--crash of the dollar? Gas shortages? Food shortages? All of those listed?) ---How are you preparing? ---How about protecting your home? Garden? Food sources? While trying to help others? ---Do you have a "bug out" plan? How is that prepared? ---Do you have a list of trusted people? Can people really be trusted when the SHTF?

If there's anything else I'm missing, please add or let me know.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: oodaloop; prep; prepper; preppers; prices; relocation; shortages; shtf; stagflation
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To: mikelets456

I go shopping every weekend, if I need to or not. It adds up over time.


81 posted on 03/07/2022 9:07:45 AM PST by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: metmom

Good idea.


82 posted on 03/07/2022 9:08:10 AM PST by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: metmom

“””It’s toiletries, cleaning supplies, medical supplies, paper products, laundry and dish detergents, gardening supplies, food preservation supplies”””


You are correct. I now have a two year supply of shampoo.


83 posted on 03/07/2022 9:09:07 AM PST by Presbyterian Reporter
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To: metmom

Rice and beans with only salt and pepper WOULD yield meal fatigue.

Overhyped, perhaps, but plan for variety and morale to keep folks alert, engaged and healthy.


84 posted on 03/07/2022 9:18:24 AM PST by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitur: ad ferre non, velit esse sine defensione)
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To: metmom

BTW, you are SPOT ON about growing your own herbs and spices. Even in an apartment with a balcony/window.

Also re footwear. Critical. When you have to walk everywhere, cheap Chinese footwear doesn’t last. And the stores aren’t restocked.

Thanks for reinforcing that.


85 posted on 03/07/2022 9:22:59 AM PST by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitur: ad ferre non, velit esse sine defensione)
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To: Jolla

To prep for that, I put in a solar system big enough to support one side by side refrigerator/freezer. It took me a while to buy enough batteries to last the night but I’m now at that point. I’m lucky enough to live in a high sunshine state.


86 posted on 03/07/2022 9:24:08 AM PST by jy8z (When push comes disguised as nudge, I do not budge.)
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To: mikelets456

Bookmark


87 posted on 03/07/2022 10:00:36 AM PST by jimjohn (We're at war, people. Start acting like it.)
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To: Jane Long

No list to move to and if I had a list I wouldn’t state it on a forum.


88 posted on 03/07/2022 10:01:02 AM PST by laplata (")
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To: cgbg

I understand all of that.


89 posted on 03/07/2022 10:03:04 AM PST by laplata (")
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To: dennisw

Good idea


90 posted on 03/07/2022 10:42:41 AM PST by Two Kids' Dad (((( When tyranny becomes law, resistance becomes duty. ))))
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To: mikelets456

I live in Kentucky, 15 minutes from nearest town and have one neighbor a relative 100 yards away. Aside from her the nearest neighbor is several miles away. On the main road to get to my place there are maybe five houses and we are related to some of them. My other neighbor is a national park with dense wilderness.

I have five acres, my neighbor-my mother-in-law has a hundred and eighty acres loaded with deer, squirrel, rabbits and ever critter imaginable. Then we have a creek down the mountain from us not a quarter mile and a pond on her property. Propane gas logs with 150 gallon tank for me and 300+ for her.

I’ve had real estate agents begging me to put my house on the market, saying they will get me $500-$600K easily and her close to a million. So far my wife says no, this is her ancestral home property and she’s not leaving.


91 posted on 03/07/2022 11:35:58 AM PST by sarge83
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To: LibsRJerks

I have family within a thirty minute drive and they would be welcome but they need to bring tools, meds, food, guns, ammo and anything that could be useful.

I have a couple of liberal friends who have made the comment that when it goes to hell they are coming to my place. I don’t think so comrades. You haven’t been invited and my family is conservative and I have no need of marxist BS in what would be the brave new world.


92 posted on 03/07/2022 11:41:20 AM PST by sarge83
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To: Blueflag

There is food in the wild to be found.

Also, people can plant fruit bearing plants and nut trees.

I have some raspberry plants on order of example.

Plus, you can get early, mid season, and late bearing variities, and have a decent supply of raspberries all summer long.


93 posted on 03/07/2022 11:42:09 AM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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To: sarge83
I’ve had real estate agents begging me to put my house on the market, saying they will get me $500-$600K easily and her close to a million. So far my wife says no, this is her ancestral home property and she’s not leaving.

All self-serving as they don’t really care about you, but the healthy commission they’d get from the sale of your house.

And, of course, there’s the problem of you finding something as nice as what you have that you can afford.

It reminds me of used car dealers who whine, *We need your car* as if they are destitute and you’re doing them a favor selling them yours, while you then need to buy a new one yourself, from them of course.

I don’t trust anyone in sales.

94 posted on 03/07/2022 11:48:05 AM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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To: Blueflag
Way back when in the late 80's early 90's...we had "go bags" in our vehicles. in case of real bad earthquakes...That was in SoCal.

Now live in NE OK...still have "To Go" bags...for bad weather times.

Have a large pantry....Canned goods. I could prolly live 6 months easy without going to the store.

I have rifles...and ammo. I know how to hunt.....

Hope it never comes to that......but we shall see!!

95 posted on 03/07/2022 11:48:37 AM PST by Osage Orange (1961 VW Two Door Truck)
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To: cgbg
You do what you can—and then relax.

That is so true.

Serious preppers realize that prepping guarantees nothing, but that you are as ready as possible for most of what happens and you are further ahead than if you had done nothing.

96 posted on 03/07/2022 11:52:07 AM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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To: cgbg
For folks who live in colder climates, a wood stove is the ultimate insurance policy if the power goes out during the winter.

ain't that the truth.

97 posted on 03/07/2022 11:55:25 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Solson

Looks interesting.


98 posted on 03/07/2022 12:00:07 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: blam
they do go 'out of date.'(I've forgotten what that date is, sorry)

12 years I believe.

99 posted on 03/07/2022 12:03:00 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Osage Orange

I call them our ‘walk home’ bags. Be sure to keep walking shoes/boots with the bags ... and socks.


100 posted on 03/07/2022 12:07:59 PM PST by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitur: ad ferre non, velit esse sine defensione)
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