1. Clearly, this is the source for getting ready. Sounds corny, but I've traveled many-an internet mile, many boards and was put off entirely... too much posturing and who-knows-what. I'm here to receive multiple views and make my own decisions and not get grilled for doing so.
2. We're new to prepping. Actually, it's just "me." Wife, while supportive and dedicated to us, won't truly embrace/accept the reality of what really MAY happen (can't say I blame her - worst-case scenarios are grim - you all know that). That said, I haven't sold the ranch, bailed on the mortgage, or totally 'flipped off' the credit card companies (tempting, but no :). But I am realistic. Globalism and it's protracted history, how much money has been printed, and our propped up economy... enough said.
3. What I have done for a home stay :(
- Stocked enough canned and boxed food for 6 months w/a rotation schedule
- Stocked enough water for 2 months (I'm working on better but it's a balance - I hope to bug out to better pastures)
- Stocked enough 'protection' to deny all protracted incursions (aside from organized military) for several weeks (9mm & 12g)
- Stocked enough fuel to purify local (pond) water and keep us warm for (1 month)
- Procured means for us to bail out/w enough food/water/fuel for 2 weeks (sad but a realistic estimate)
- Making plans to purchase land North from us (remote, away from... well, you know the criteria)
All of the above is for an in-home stay. I have plans for 'our land' (structure, seeds, solar, well), but I'm being realistic for the here and now. Money and finances suck, don't they?
Short term, my next thought is for extending our food stamina, but I want it to be portable until our BOL is procured. Beyond cans and boxes (crackers), what do I purchase? Sacks of rice, MREs, Mountain House... Any and ALL thoughts are welcome (my considerations are below). Please, elaborate on WHY you chose what you chose.
Considerations:
- The land purchase will happen. 1 month, 10 months, location ... I don't know. I just know it will happen, 100% faith here.
- We're close to taking canned food nearly to the limit of feasible rotation/expiration limits.
- If TSHTF rapidly, most if it (canned/boxed) will be abandoned.
- We're typical N.Texas people... lost jobs, cut salaries, kids wanting the G.I JOE w/the Kung Fu Grip
- I love you guys/gals. So much useful info, so much giving and sharing. Thanks!!! I spend my wee hours soaking it all up.
Be safe, be good, and have faith.
Recently_Awoken << so true
2. We're new to prepping. Actually, it's just "me." Wife, while supportive and dedicated to us, won't truly embrace/accept the reality of what really MAY happen (can't say I blame her - worst-case scenarios are grim - you all know that). That said, I haven't sold the ranch, bailed on the mortgage, or totally 'flipped off' the credit card companies (tempting, but no :). But I am realistic. Globalism and it's protracted history, how much money has been printed, and our propped up economy... enough said.
3. What I have done for a home stay :(
- Stocked enough canned and boxed food for 6 months w/a rotation schedule
- Stocked enough water for 2 months (I'm working on better but it's a balance - I hope to bug out to better pastures)
- Stocked enough 'protection' to deny all protracted incursions (aside from organized military) for several weeks (9mm & 12g)
- Stocked enough fuel to purify local (pond) water and keep us warm for (1 month)
- Procured means for us to bail out/w enough food/water/fuel for 2 weeks (sad but a realistic estimate)
- Making plans to purchase land North from us (remote, away from... well, you know the criteria)
All of the above is for an in-home stay. I have plans for 'our land' (structure, seeds, solar, well), but I'm being realistic for the here and now. Money and finances suck, don't they?
Short term, my next thought is for extending our food stamina, but I want it to be portable until our BOL is procured. Beyond cans and boxes (crackers), what do I purchase? Sacks of rice, MREs, Mountain House... Any and ALL thoughts are welcome (my considerations are below). Please, elaborate on WHY you chose what you chose.
Considerations:
- The land purchase will happen. 1 month, 10 months, location ... I don't know. I just know it will happen, 100% faith here.
- We're close to taking canned food nearly to the limit of feasible rotation/expiration limits.
- If TSHTF rapidly, most if it (canned/boxed) will be abandoned.
- We're typical N.Texas people... lost jobs, cut salaries, kids wanting the G.I JOE w/the Kung Fu Grip
- I love you guys/gals. So much useful info, so much giving and sharing. Thanks!!! I spend my wee hours soaking it all up.
Be safe, be good, and have faith.
Recently_Awoken << so true
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