Posted on 03/29/2011 8:06:04 AM PDT by surfer
I have taken a multi-stage approach to our preparations.
We have “short-term” products like canned goods and frozen items. Things that have 1 year or less shelf-life and more or less the things we currently use. We have planned for at least 1 month of product. In that realm we have also included our MRE supply - full meals with heaters. They are actually pretty good. I suggest you pick up a couple of single items to try.
It is key to buy food you will want to eat during an emergency and you should also know how to “use” them ahead of time. Nothing worse than trying to read directions in a situation where things are chaotic.
Amazing the mental advantage you have when you can consume food that you will actually enjoy.
Our planning progressed to a 3 month window that includes freeze dried, canned goods, etc all the way up to 12 months of prepration.
It is also good to prepare for more than you need to be in a position to help others or use for trade in a truly dire situation.
Of course RD you know I started gardening a couple of years ago and now even have our own cattle, etc...
What a difference when you take control of your own food supply! Everything tastes so much better. In the early days of doing this I had friends and family who thought we were nuts but now many are asking what they have to do to get there.
Good luck with it...The Ready Store has excellent customer service as well.
Carry on.....
Leni
nothing like experience. Burying propane is a really good option :) Doesn’t degrade and most generators can be equippred with tri-fuel setup...to run gas, natural gas or propane.
We have a gas generator that would run our big chest freezer and frig. How does one set it up to run on propane?
Thanks
Depends on the model you have. You can find a lot of information here. If I can be of any specific help just message me.
http://www.propane-generators.com/
My father lived in the town about 30 miles away. They had the major fuel tank farms and trucking firms to move the gas to the stations. Made a trip to bring him a ice chest full of ice. When I walked in he was sitting in his easy chair A/C on and watching TV! I asked him if he knew anybody who needed the ice, he said my aunt could use it. Drove to my aunt’s house and she was delighted and gave a bunch of the ice to her neighbors.
It is working.
Placed my order.
Have archived the discount code.
Thank you and please thank Matt.
OMG what a shame. I just ordered from them! They actually expedited my order because I wasn’t a d**k and I was willing to substitute a few number 10 cans around. They rock! Sux I missed the discount.... I do love that store tho.
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