FatBoy gonna die comin' up the drive
Posted on 02/06/2014 1:14:52 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
The rise of the modern "prepper" is no accident, with shows like National Geographic Channel's, 'Doomsday Preppers' heralding a larger shift in social awareness.
In the wake of storms like Katrina, Irene, and Sandy, even stubborn New Yorkers are realizing that Mother Nature packs a punch, and that most people aren't ready to roll with it. This, combined with rising concerns about economic troubles ans a bumbling government, has caused a flood of newbie preppers to take to the stores, eagerly looking for the security of stored food, water, and medicines.
The prospect can be daunting, especially if you're trying to prep on your own or for a small group. Often, the biggest mistake new preppers can make is looking too far from home for the supplies they need.
WHAT? Do you think I’m some sort of AMATEUR when it comes to chocolate confiscation/preservation? LOL!
Beau bought me a vacuum sealer a few years back; it’s simply amazing the things you can seal in plastic for safekeeping.
Happy, Happy! :)
For that matter, quick or old-fashioned oats don’t need to be cooked at all. That is, after all, the basic ingredient of muesli and lots of granola recipes.
Personally, most mornings my breakfast is uncooked regular oats, raisins and milk. I’m very regular. :)
Another excellent easy to store food is bulgur wheat. It can be prepared in exactly the way you describe. Used to do that a lot when backpacking to save on stove fuel.
Think of it as barter goods in a SHTF world.....
That justifies the purchase of mass quantities.
Also I am repeating myself, but I am NO fan of these food kits with preppared meals! You will be better off with the makings which you can create a varity of different meals verses having 8-12 selection, because some of them you are bond not to like.
While I agree in general, I do have a pack of 90 MREs with heaters, which I got for under $5 each. I can feed my family a lot cheaper and better from scratch, but I have 90 balanced, high-calorie, ready-to-eat meals that can be heated in the dark with no power. Under pressure or stress, there is a whole lot of value in that option.
Lastly get yourself if you can a invite to a LDS cannery. You can’t beat the prices and if you get a chance to work in the cannery it can be fun and educational. Wish I could get another invite.
In some areas, that requires an invite, and it's worth making a big effort to get invited. In other areas, you can just walk in. As Kart says, the prices are excellent, the quality is very good, and the education is the best in the world. Go, listen, and learn. If possible bring a pick up truck or a minivan with the seats taken out and $1,000 or more, and you can walk out with the staples for an extended period.
“Dried beans .....a meal all by themselves!!! If one can garner the fixins for cornbread he’s in business!!!”
Add rice to the beans to make a complete protein. Three or four parts rice and one part beans is the formula for complete protein so make sure you eat enough rice with the beans.
FatBoy gonna die comin' up the drive
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That looks like my spare room wall. I keep plenty of scotch and bourbon for Vitamins A and B, and gin for medicine.
You were a very lucky man to have had her in your life!
I’m inspired now to re-visit the windbreak on the west side of my property!
Love the flame-thrower idea!
See? She lives on! :)
I notice that most prepper recommendations for food make what is to me a fairly obvious mistake.
They recommend foods that require water and cooking before eating. You won’t always have water and fuel. In addition, many of these foods require careful storage to prevent spoiling. This is particularly true in the South, where high humidity will spoil a lot of foods quickly once the AC goes.
The solution is regular canned foods, bought on sale at the grocery or Costco. Fully edible just by opening the can, and water already included. Easily maintained in almost any weather conditions except prolonged submersion or freezing weather.
The only real disadvantage is weight, and sometimes bulk. But unless you’re planning to go mobile, which has its own problems, I fail to see how this is much of a problem.
Thanks for the invite! We’ll be back that way for a wedding or a funeral in the future!
Hahaha, saw this episode. This dude is all bluster, no muster. He’d be one heavy sumbitch to move and bury.
I love how you think! :)
Also - no one wears silk stockings anymore, so we’re pretty much left with chocolates and EBT Cards, LOL! *SNORT*
The whole point of packaged foods is to get you though the early tuff times to the growing and self-supporting times.
We’re on the north side of Montgomery , always welcome. Good luck on your southern boy .
They can be powderized and consumed just as easily, although not a gourmet flavor. :-)
“Good luck on your southern boy.”
I’m not trying to change a thing about him. He’s perfect as God made him. :)
I keep plenty of scotch and bourbon for Vitamins A and B, and gin for medicine.
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And, in an extreme emergency (extreme to mean can you spare it?), it can be used to clean wounds.
Darnit Diana! A confident woman who knows how to be tough! Good for you!
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