[MrFlorida]

But, do you have enough toilet paper?

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by DAVES

How many of us even know how to open a can without and electric can opener?

Anyone who has carried an army issued p38 on their key-chain since the early 80s

[Ben Franklin]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

How many remember this happening when we thought the US was going to get hit with an A-bomb?

At the time, as a kid, it scared me to death. When I look back on it today, I can only laugh as our classroom had these huge windows about 10 feet high. They even had a hook on a pole to open the top part of the window. My desk was right by the window. They should have played this song too as it would have been perfect.

Dr Strangelove • We'll Meet Again • Vera Lynn - YouTube

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by Velvet

I think it is wonderful to be prepared, OP, as long as you remember to use the food and replace with new regularly. You are now ready for hurricanes, tornadoes, Covid shortage, A bomb (in Hawaii we had a few scares relatively recently) or other emergencies. In fact you could even help out a neighbor in need if you chose to. Reminds me of Aesop’s fable of the ant and the grasshopper.

And grasshoppers still return every year.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

And grasshoppers still return every year.

But not the same ones.

[asianthree]

Op you must not be a prepper. If you are really serious about what ever you fear, any military supply store, or military base has survival kits. Costco for that matter has some.

You can buy per week, per month, or buy a pallet. No special storage, lasts for what will be your life time. We have a kit in all of our homes, not for your reasons, but for tornado, or hurricane. We lost power and cell towers, couple weeks ago from a tornado, for 8 days. Gas for generator was scarce.

Grandkids used the 7 day kit for 3 day while power was out, 200 plus trees and downed live wires blocked in or out of their home. Now that is a real reason to be prepared. All agreed not the best food, but kept them comfortable and have now made a list as to what to add for next time.

Op you didn’t say you got a whole house generator, or portable. Without it you won’t have the food you squirreled away.

Very little makes me worry as you are. Think vegetarian, and a gas’s grill. We don’t hoard, if there is a shortage, we make do with something else.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Op you must not be a prepper. If you are really serious about what ever you fear, any military supply store, or military base has survival kits. Costco for that matter has some.

You can buy per week, per month, or buy a pallet. No special storage, lasts for what will be your life time. We have a kit in all of our homes, not for your reasons, but for tornado, or hurricane. We lost power and cell towers, couple weeks ago from a tornado, for 8 days. Gas for generator was scarce.

Grandkids used the 7 day kit for 3 day while power was out, 200 plus trees and downed live wires blocked in or out of their home. Now that is a real reason to be prepared. All agreed not the best food, but kept them comfortable and have now made a list as to what to add for next time.

Op you didn’t say you got a whole house generator, or portable. Without it you won’t have the food you squirreled away.

Very little makes me worry as you are. Think vegetarian, and a gas’s grill. We don’t hoard, if there is a shortage, we make do with something else.

I remember a summer camp I went to as a kid, we had freeze-dried food in a bag. Open up, toss in a pot of water in a fire, and soon after, you have some pretty tasty beef stew. We even had freeze-dried desserts like caramel apple cups.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Penglobal

With the unbelievable rise in COVID cases, with hospitals nearing their capacity and many American's still refusing to vaccinate themselves, It's quite apparent that the country "MAY" go into a modified lockdown and once again everyday commodities will be in short supply.

In order to protect myself and my family, I have purchased a deep freezer which is inside my garage and filled with meats. I have stocked-up on everyday items, I have a 180 day supply of required medication and my spare bedroom is filled with everything I will need to survive the next commodity shortage. You may think that I am hoarding, but I am preemptively protecting and providing for my family if the need should arise. I hope that nothing will happen, but just in case, I hope you guys are also taking precautions for the next round of "POSSIBLE" shortages. Be Safe and proactive.

Bottom line------that's hoarding

[stanley]

You should never let on to "anyone" you are "hoarding". Could mean trouble for you if s..t really hits the fan.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Bottom line------that's hoarding

Y2K all over again.

[Art cov]

Originally Posted by Malsua

Anyone who has carried an army issued p38 on their key-chain since the early 80s

I still use one. Lol and have hoarded a couple in case I loose it.

[MDLNB]

If you have plenty of ammo, you don't need to hoard anything else.

[stanley]

Originally Posted by Malsua

Anyone who has carried an army issued p38 on their key-chain since the early 80s

[Penglobal]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Op you must not be a prepper. If you are really serious about what ever you fear, any military supply store, or military base has survival kits. Costco for that matter has some.

You can buy per week, per month, or buy a pallet. No special storage, lasts for what will be your life time. We have a kit in all of our homes, not for your reasons, but for tornado, or hurricane. We lost power and cell towers, couple weeks ago from a tornado, for 8 days. Gas for generator was scarce.

Grandkids used the 7 day kit for 3 day while power was out, 200 plus trees and downed live wires blocked in or out of their home. Now that is a real reason to be prepared. All agreed not the best food, but kept them comfortable and have now made a list as to what to add for next time.

Op you didn’t say you got a whole house generator, or portable. Without it you won’t have the food you squirreled away.

Very little makes me worry as you are. Think vegetarian, and a gas’s grill. We don’t hoard, if there is a shortage, we make do with something else.

Hello -
Thanks, but no MRE's for my family. Except for fresh food, I have a sufficient amount of food that should last at least three months. Regarding ammunition, most stores are all sold out, but as a good country gal, I always collected my brass and I do my own re-loads.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Ben Franklin

At the time, as a kid, it scared me to death. When I look back on it today, I can only laugh as our classroom had these huge windows about 10 feet high. They even had a hook on a pole to open the top part of the window. My desk was right by the window. They should have played this song too as it would have been perfect.

Dr Strangelove • We'll Meet Again • Vera Lynn - YouTube

Even at 8 or 10, I was wondering how getting under the desk was supposed to save me from an A-Bomb - LOL.