Guest guest Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Just like you said Jo, I am a survivor. Have been all my life. I try to always keep prepared and in my neighborhood they laughingly call me " the store " . That's okay, as I know I will always have food. I do need to be better about being a month ahead on my meds. At one time I was and then I had to go to my brothers and got behind. I need to work at that again, as I realize we truly are in a depression. Pearl In a message dated 1/30/2009 11:30:10 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, moobabies@... writes: Jim It is always great to Refresh our minds on disaster preparedness. I think it helps to pre-think what we could do to get through. The tough part is getting people to actually take action and then keep the supplies fresh. People (read me) for the most part just are not going to do it long term. But I do occasionally think of what resources I have available to me and what I could to " make do " until something better comes along. Something like...oh...better comes along. Someth morning for water...lol. I also think it is a good Idea to have some way of starting a fire. A good survivalist knows a few ways. Just to let you know...in a disaster..I wouldn't kill you to eat you...but if you just happened to die before me...wellllll Hugs Jo **************From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000023) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 The “experts” say 2-3 gallons of water per day per person. I normally drink far less than that, but, if it’s blazing summer, we need more water if we are going to be outside in the heat. The 2-3 gallons also includes water needed for instant food and washing your hands. My emergency food requires no water to prepare. I bought some of those “Tyson’s” – Hormel perhaps -- entrées that Rene turned me onto. They really are good and do not even need to be heated if push comes to shove. Also some canned spaghetti, tuna (the packages that have all you need to make the tuna), some canned vegetables and a CAN OPENER! Oh, I also have some Crystal Lite mix. Basically, store what you like to eat. For us, make sure it’s protein. I have protein powder stored too. With the bottled water in the car, the idea is that every week when you buy new water, you’ll store it and use the old so the water in the trunk is never more than a couple of weeks old. That’s the theory, any road! Medication will not be affected by the heat that builds up in the trunk. It is a good idea to have a box or a purse near the front door that has a few days medication in it. That way as you’re running out of the house you can grab it on the way. No, me, I’d never remember it! SO I keep water, a week’s food and the vitamins in the tool shed. Also, I have three day’s worth of meds stored with the water in the car. Like your husband, my meds aren’t life saving. The thyroid meds and the vicodin are all I take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Jim It is always great to Refresh our minds on disaster preparedness. I think it helps to pre-think what we could do to get through. The tough part is getting people to actually take action and then keep the supplies fresh. People (read me) for the most part just are not going to do it long term. But I do occasionally think of what resources I have available to me and what I could to " make do " until something better comes along. Something like...oh...lick the grass in the morning for water...lol. I also think it is a good Idea to have some way of starting a fire. A good survivalist knows a few ways. Just to let you know...in a disaster..I wouldn't kill you to eat you...but if you just happened to die before me...wellllll Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Propane BBQ grills! My grill is huge and I could cook for the neighbourhood on it! I hate to run out of propane so I have two " tubs " at all times. That's the way I'll cook. As for eating me - fatty food is bad for you! Joking aside, I don't think I'd have a problem with that situation. In a message dated 1/30/2009 11:30:10 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, moobabies@... <mailto:moobabies%40hotmail.com> writes: I also think it is a good Idea to have some way of starting a fire. A good survivalist knows a few ways. Just to let you know...in a disaster..I wouldn't kill you to eat you...but if you just happened to die before me...wellllll Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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