>extra sugar in the coffee please
Probably better to start weaning yourself off of it before the rationing begins.
Seriously, I’m thinking it probably wouldn’t hurt to stock up on some non-perishables now, just in case. If we don’t need them, great. But if something DOES happen, we won’t regret not taking such a simple step when we could.
I agree about the post-9/11 spirit of community, but I do worry about potentially dangerous/hungry/frightened people leaving the cities and raiding the suburbs for food and supplies. We don’t have a gun - yet.
good thinking mom.
This weekend, costco for cans non-perishable.
and walmart for other stuff.
For Christmas I’ve asked santa to avoid vanity buying. Instead, fishing gear for future supper gathering.
After-Christmas sales will include sturdy boots, jeans, socks, undies etc and odd toiletry stuff.
Lord willing and the democrats don’t loot, the pantry will be quietly be building supply.
A few friends and I have been talking through this and we have squirrel and ant mentality going.
If all holds up well, no problem, we’ll help stock the homeless pantry when it all blows over and we’ll look back and laugh at our paranoia.
...like we did after y2k *blush*
Hope for the best, prepare for the wurst.
...or something like that
One thing that the author did not discuss is the formation of a new currency, or NUSD’s. A debt holiday for all and a reset to the economy like occured in Brazil. There are solutions, but they all involve the end of US Hegemony, which is not a pretty thing to think about. The only thing that has prevented the world from entering a new dark ages for the past 100 years is the US, like it or not. Without us around anymore, who’s going to lead, China. The frightening aspect of that notion may be enough to get the world to cut us some slack.
While I agree with the author’s premise, I call it, “The Great Unraveling,” and I agree that it is likely, it is not a certainty. Comparing US to Russia is not accurate. Also, we have lots of guns and gold. So time will tell. I personally have stocked up on “junk” silver, old pre 1964 coins that still have intrinsic value. I have fantasized many times going into a grocery store and paying for a loaf of bread with a silver dime.
Great post, but have to ask about this line: “We don’t have a gun - yet.”
Unless you doubt your ability to use one if needed, I strongly suggest you get one soon. Like this weekend. An inexpensive Mossberg pump action 12 ga. can be had for less than $200 and is a good first choice home defense/hunting weapon.