Posted on 10/01/2012 12:20:57 PM PDT by djf
Every time I stop at Home Depot or Lowes I buy 5 packages of seeds. I figure it is going to be currency one day.
bfl
No. If you're relying on stored seeds you're going to be dead before they do you any good. Gardening has a learning curve. Does the person have any idea how to garden? Does the person have the tools? Does the person have a prepared planting area? Does the person have access to enough water for the garden? Does the person know when and how to plant and care for the plants? What about bugs and diseases? Then there's the weather that can throw some real zingers at your garden. Some of those "survival" seeds may not produce in your growing zone. Some may require much more space than you have. Can the family survive three or four months until harvest? Does the person know how much is needed to feed his family? They say if you haven't prepped by now you're too late. Well, you can still buy a bag of rice today but if you haven't had a garden going for the past 2-3 years, you've missed the boat completely.
” I never see canned pork in stores. I want something to replace ham hocks in hocks and beans.”
Yes, there’s canned pork. Canned hams in various sizes, Spam, canned bacon, and Vienna sausages are just some examples.
Feral pigs.
Millions of rats and pigeons in cities waiting to be trapped. Eat up.
bfl
Mom, they really sound good. must remember to try some for practice.
Re FL .. At least you’re not having to scrimp/save to stock up on enough fuel (at a gazillion $s for any flavor) to keep from freezing to death for a couple weeks !
When you have to boil your water in order to ensure it's drinkable, it's nice to be able to add some flavor. Particularly if it's cold and the heat is out.
Can’t tell if this is a garage - -
If so, where’s curtain panels to hide from passers-by’s views, if/when the door is up?!
Very impressive, especially the neat organization - no clutter!
How People Act in Times of Trouble
When tough times come, you’ll likely discover that people today, overall, are not as resilient as they were in times past. Today, most people are far removed from the land and the routine of being responsible for supplying their own food; many even have a dangerous government-dependent mentality of entitlement.
Fact is, the morality that both sustained and restrained previous generations during tough times is not as widely embraced in this present population. As a result, many people will more quickly rationalize theft, robbery, looting, and rioting when they fear hunger and deprivation.
It is therefore prudent for anyone making serious preparations to also include plans for maintaining their own security. If you do not own or use guns, I would strongly urge you to re-evaluate your personal security. If you find it lacking, acquire some guns and ammunition immediately.
For those who already have weapons, be sure they are effective models and calibers for self-defense, and that you have stocked plenty of ammunition and high-capacity magazines if needed. ;)
Cans of coffee and half-pints of liquor will be excellent trade goods
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“What’s their shipping policy?”
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As is, where is... w/ locations near U!
The shelter in the pic would be loaded by them onto a flatbed truck (rollback or such), but not onto a trailer. This is Camp LeJeune...
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