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Posted on 07/24/2009 3:24:45 PM PDT by appleseed
Some see the current economic downturn as tough — but temporary — times to be endured. But others see it as a harbinger of even grimmer days ahead. So they’re preparing for the worst by stockpiling food: piles and piles and piles of it.
Call them “suburban survivalists,” or call them, well, a little goofy. But they’re dead serious about being ready for a big crash … by making sure they have a nice little nosh in case of a catastrophe. Across the country, there are people preparing for the possibility that we will not have access to food by ensuring that their cupboards, at least, will be far from bare.
Postapocalyptic Pathmark Take Bill Cole, a dad and doctor who runs a successful chiropractic office. He seems like the guy next door … which is where you may have to go to politely borrow a cup (or a barrel) of sugar should a fatal financial meltdown occur.
Cole has turned his home in the suburbs of Pittsburgh into a virtual postapocalyptic Pathmark. “I’ve got enough to last two years for me and my immediate family,” he says. His stockpile is filled with foods that can stand the test of time — from peanuts to pancake mix, canned peaches to peas.
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Which is the reality once someone is duped to go on camera or be written about for the media to exploit, so their point of people like this being goofy is documented...
Suburban Survival??? hehehe
Rural...The only way to go...
As to gold, I've always felt that 1/10th rounds made a lot more sense than 1 oz rounds do, but that's just me. I've also been buying silver 1 oz rounds and bars because I felt, like you, they'd be a lot easier to deal with.
YMMV.
Also, we who keep a close eye on the news will be able to top off the pantry shelves with nice to have stuff about 6 hours before the panic stampede starts for basic items.
The MAIN reason I keep watching the (dire) news every day.
I’d rather deal with the stress of what’s happening in the world and be prepared, than have my head in the sand and be blindsided by catastrophe when (not if) it hits.
I bought a bunch of silver quarters. I figure they will be quite usable.
Also, we who keep a close eye on the news will be able to top off the pantry shelves with nice to have stuff about 6 hours before the panic stampede starts for basic items." + 1!!!
Did you feel as 'goofy' as I did having the only power, lights, food, water, fuel, etc, etc in the neighborhood?
Just my opinion but you can’t eat gold or silver.
there. fixed it.
Silver coins, canned goods, ammo. We can get all protein from the ocean. Cast nets, hooks,shrimp net, sinkers, artificial lures,mask, snorkel, fins=crab, lobster, fish, shrimp.
I’ve been meaning to get some junk silver, especially dimes.
I told hubby awhile back......if you have enough guns and ammo you can get anything you want. ;)
If I’ve got ammo and you’ve got food... Well...
Ha, :-) you should live on my block. Half the folks are retired Army.
Any gang of looters following the sound of generators will find a well armed block.
If really bad times come I’m sure we could talk the libs on the block into falling in with us. Of course, no Black Rifles for them. They would have to be content with bolt action surplus rifles.
Yes, anyone who doesn't rely on the government 100% of the time for 100% of their needs and count on 100% continuity of that support is "a little goofy".
These simpletons are going to wake up in the middle of a living, breathing nightmare, and start off by immediately demanding that the "goofy" food preppers give up all their food so that it can be equally distributed among everyone who scoffed at preparing.
I don’t own any firearms or ammo or weapons of any kind. I also don’t belong to or visit any rightwing political websites.
I’ve got ammo too, so we are good to go. Lobster or snapper?
I’d like to be on your pinglist please.
Spot and I aren't worried!
Second, if it helps people feel better and have more control over their situation, why not? The people who know they have taken care of themselves can be more focused on taking care of others if it ever comes to that.
Third, if things ever do hit the fan, we need to be focused on more important things, like building a thunderdome, so we can watch the entertainment provided by the less prepared.
I'd give them sticks and make them stand guard.
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