Re: having lots of smaller denominations - the question I ask is, during an emergency, how much does a bottle of water cost? The answer is, the smallest bill you have. So while saving stacks of $20s is worthwhile, it is also worthwhile to have some singles and fives around. I’d rather buy a $5 bottle of water than a $20 bottle.
I’d rather pump up water for 5 houses for $5 electric every 3 months.
Also, the same logic (IMO anyway) applies to bullion.
Nothing ever plays out as we expect, but I figure 1 oz silver bars will be more practical in SHTF than 1 oz gold. If it becomes so bad we have to barter.
You could buy ziploc bags - big freezer sizes - and cover the upper branches of your trees to collect the evaporation into a smaller bag, attached by a fishhook. Give the gallon-sized bags a quick rinse in bleachwater to innoculate them.
I think you can harvest a gallon per day of water from the larger trees.
No, the seller has the upper hand in that situation. You want it, you pay his price. Especially if he’s not a nice guy.
As I said, it’s good to have a lot of smaller bills on hand.