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| harmonyfarm |
Posted - Feb 21 2009 : 2:49:56 PM
I ran across this list and felt it important to share considering the times we are in and the way the weather has been lately. Take a minute to read and see where you stand. Thanks....Debbie
1. Generators (learn to live without electricity instead)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers/Bottled Water
3. Portable Toilets/Composting Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood (takes 6 months to a year to season)
5. Lamp Oil/Wicks/Lamp Parts (buy clear lamp oil first)
6. Coleman Fuel (impossible to stockpile too much)
7. Guns/Ammunition/Cleaning Kit
8. Hand-can Openers/Beaters/Whisks
9. Honey/Syrup/White & Brown Sugar (excellent bartering item)
10. Rice/Beans/Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil/Lard
12. Charcoal/Lighter Fluid
13. Water Containers
14. Propane Cylinders
15. Survival Guide Books
16. Mantles for Coleman/Aladdin Lanterns
17. Baby Supplies/Diapers/Formulas/Food/Medicines
18. Washboards/Washtubs
19. Cook stoves
20. Vitamins/Supplements (check expiration dates)
21. Personal Hygiene/Hair care/ Skin Products/Toothpaste/Shaving
22. Thermal Underwear/ Socks/Underwear/T-Shirts (have extra)
23. Bow Saws/Axes & Hatchets/Wedges/Honing Oil
24. Aluminum Foil
25. Gasoline Containers
26. Garbage Bags (Impossible to have too many)
27. Toilet Paper/Tissues/Paper Towels (excellent bartering item)
28. Milk (Powdered and Condensed)
29. Garden Seeds (non-hybrid A MUST!)
30. Clothespins/Line
31. Coleman Pump Repair Kit/Lantern Hangers
32. Tuna Fish (in oil)
33. Fire Extinguishers
34. First Aid Kits
35. Batteries (all sizes/check expiration dates)
36. Herbs/Spices/Vinegar
37. Big Dogs/Food to Feed them
38. Flour/Yeast/Baking Supplies/Salt (excellent bartering item)
39. Matches (strike anywhere preferred)/Disposable Lighters
40. Writing Paper/Pen/Solar Calculators
41. Insulated Ice Chests
42. Work boots/Jeans/Durable Shirts/Work Gloves
43. Flashlights/Light Sticks/Torches
44. Journals/Diaries/Scrapbooks
45. Plastic Garbage Cans (with Wheels for Transporting)
46. Cast Iron Cookware
47. Fishing Supplies/Tools
48. Mosquito Coils/Repellent
49. Duct Tape
50. Tarps/Stakes/Twine/Nails/Rope/Spikes
51. Candles
52. Laundry Detergent Liquid/ Plain Bleach
53. Back Packs and Duffle Bags
54. Garden Tools/Supplies/Hats/Neckerchiefs
55. Scissors/Fabric/Sewing Supplies
56. Canned Fruits/Canned Vegetables/Soup etc.
57. Canning Supplies/Paraffin Wax
58. Knives and Sharpening Tools
59. Bicycles/Tires/Tubes/Other Parts
60. Sleeping Bags/Blankets/Bedding
61. Carbon Monoxide Alarms
62. Board Games/Cards/Dice
63. Rat Poison/ Mouse Traps
64. Paper Plates/Cups/Utensils (you can never have enough)
65. Baby Wipes, Hand Sanitizers (saves water)
66. Rain Gear/Rubber Boots
67. Hand Pumps /Siphons ( water and fuel)
68. Soy Sauce/Bouillon/Gravy Mixes/Soup Bases
69. Reading Glasses
70. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Water Enhancers
71. Winter Clothing/Gloves/Hats/Scarves
72. Roll-on Window Insulation Kits
73. Graham Crackers/Saltines/Pretzels/Trail Mix/Jerky
74. Popcorn/Peanut Butter/ Nuts
75. Lumber (all types)
76. Wagons/Carts
77. Cots/Inflatable Mattresses
78. Glue/Nails/Screws/Nuts/Bolts
79. Tea
80. Coffee (excellent bartering item)
81. Cigarettes (excellent bartering item)
82. Wine/ Liquor (excellent bartering item)
83. Chewing Gum/Candy
84. Atomizers (cooling and Bathing)
85. Goats/Chickens/Food for them
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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| kpaints |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 06:31:36 AM
This is a great topic and I am making a copy of the list and checking to see what I need. What was in the emergency car kit, Niamh? I have one in my car but what's in yours?
Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com FG #377 |
| Niamh |
Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 07:54:44 AM
I took the test and I am a Thinker. I wasn't sure which of the three besides Believer I would be. I knew for sure I wouldn't be a Believer.
I don't get too stressed out about planning for huge emergencies like this because there is so much to get and to have that it can be overwhelming. I add to it a little bit every month and over the course of a few years, I've got quite a bit stashed.
It's the car emergency kit that got me freaked out last winter - or was it the winter before? - when that family got stuck in the snow and the father died and the momma and two little ones barely made it out. I got an emergency car kit made up that week.
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My living blog:
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 03:28:18 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Mother Hen
I've always thought it good to be prepared. Plan for the worst and pray for the best. However, no one has mentioned the one thing that came to my mind in reading all the posts and maybe some think it taboo, but the Bible says there will be hard times toward the end. Now no one knows when exactly the end will be, but then again no one can say we aren't getting closer to it either.
Cindy
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1
I aqree Cindy, and we need to remember who holds the future and that He has a plan for our future to prosper us and not harm us. That prosper does not necessarily mean financially either.
We should also use what we can to live prepared either way.
I think the list is very helpful and we did a lot of these things for Y2k but we never bought anything we would not normally use. ie; buying food we didn't already eat,etc. Good thing we are farmgirls and can learn to plant and sew and lots of different things. They did all these types of things during the Depression. Very interesting subject and I see it has made us stop and think. That is a good thing.
Denise
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
| harmonyfarm |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 10:35:14 AM
A REALLY big dog works for us! Also, we're starting this year to put in some field corn to grow and dry and store for our chickens in an emergency.....we've also followed along after local fields were harvested and gleaned the fields for ears of corn. Filled up the trunk of our car one year. But farmers are being more frugal these days and making sure their equipment doesn't leave anything anymore. OR the farmers have depended heavily on pesticides and chemicals and I don't want to feed that crap to my chickens anyway....sometimes, if I see a dead snake on the road, I'll put it in the back of my truck and feed it to the chickens. They love it! It is like caviar to them....really!
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
| KD Earthwork |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 9:31:54 PM
Thanks, great list also thoughtful replies.I just bought a month of chicken food today.I supplement them mightily with extra veggies.What else could I feed chickens with if no grain? Free range is hard here with so many predators.Our coop has fencing buried in concrete a few feet under the ground plus fencing overhead.
Just wondering, Katie |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 4:47:57 PM
Thanks Belle! And say hello to "ole Ron" for me....you two are too cute!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
| Bellepepper |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 4:44:30 PM
I hear you Sandra, We have over $1000 worth of meds in the fridge and several Tho of meat and veggies and fruit in the freezers. I just read your last post to Ole Ron. He and I are in agreement. You have to have some age and been there to appreciate what might happen. Yes, we have lived without electricity and saw our grandparents suffer without it's advantage. We think some of the "kids" see this as a si fi movie. It's real and could happen. |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 3:43:09 PM
Took the quiz and I'm a realist. No surprize there.
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 3:19:07 PM
Well, this last bout of no electric for over a week during our ice storm made me lose all my frozen stuff from the garden and 2 freezer's worth but I have $1000.00 deductible on my house insurance so no refund there. I also have medicine that has to be refrigerated and had about $10,000 - $12,000 in my frig. I was able to take it to the store where they had electric thank goodness! I also have a basement with a sump pump and if it goes out the basement floods. So.....to protect my investments I am getting a standby propane generator. I have "roughed" it many times and I am very capable of doing it but I am 60 now and have RA and another chronic disease and there's no blue ribbon for suffering if you don't have to or permanently damaging my joints from being cold! I did without as a child and I've worked hard all my life. I don't need a lot but I'm not going to throw away what I have. I appreciate the "heads up" list and plan on being prepared but not out of fear just because "when you know better, you do better"! Thanks again for the list!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
| KJD |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 2:34:43 PM
Yes - a generator can be a luxury, as 100 years ago, people lived w/o electricity. Some people with medical conditions (not us) really need their elec. We liked that we could save our food. Also, we homeschool, and my last one is in high school. He uses DVDs and the computer at this point for school, so we were able not to lose the entire 2 weeks for that. South Texas in Aug and Sept. is extremely hot and humid - actually summer is my favorite season, but it's not easy to sleep in that heat. Guess we could do what my dad's family did growing up in East Texas w/o a/c - water down the bed sheets and lay under them...
In some future emergency situation, you are right - we can't rely on having the gasoline to run a generator. And I did start buying some supplies today for the emergency box. It's good to get ready for weather, or whatever. |
| harmonyfarm |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 11:20:43 AM
The only bad thing I see here is that everyone who invests in a generator and they aren't cheap, if you have to use one for an extended period of time, you always run the risk of running out of fuel and not being able to get more. I think you need to skip the expense and just get used/ learn how to live without electricity all together.
I'm glad that my posting this list has gotten so many people thinking...
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
| Quintessential Kate |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 05:30:24 AM
I agree with Belle as far as getting what you need NOW.
I live in Texas...and have many, many relatives who live in the western part of Louisiana. They were not too ill effected by hurricane Katrina........but Rita, who hit just a month or so later was devastating. They evacuated....and came to my Ma's house. Mind you, my hubby and I had just moved back here from Arizona and were living with her.......and then 17 relatives came to escape the hurricane. Thankfully the house is very big and was able to accomodate the brood. Once the hurricane hit......they were unable to return home for more than 2 weeks. One of our first priorities was to find generators for each family to take back with them. There was not a generator to be found within 8 nearby states. We ended up finding some on ebay......that shipped from Michigan. And unfortunately......supply and demand drove the price up to several times the retail price. Another thing that was very scarce was gas cans..........they were sold out everywhere we went. Fortunately, Ma, living on a working farm, had quite a few 5 gallon cans.....so we were able to send a can with every family.
Lesson learned.....and now we all have generators. We have never had to use ours, but we have it if we ever need it. Peace of mind is a GOOD thing. Oh....another thing that was not to be found after the hurricane was chain saws......and you need a chain saw if you have downed trees. Fortunately, they all had saws at home.
I will not obsess on doom and misfortune.....but I WILL be prepared.
Ciao,
Kate
Heart of Texas
Chapter
AKA: Hot Farmgirl #234
http://quintessentialkate.blogspot.com
Today is my best day! |
| Annab |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 3:43:26 PM
NC is bracing for a tough snow predicted for tomorrow a.m.
I always just fret over loosing power, not really from the comfort aspect, but thinking more about our chest freezers and all my frozen berries and meat.
Both are packed full for the moment.
Instead of spending friviously, we need (that's hubby and me) to seriously invest in a whole house generator.
Another thought here.....was out last weekend and yesterday...just a typical weekend....and everywhere we went places, including the movie theaters were packed!
Gas prices are holding here around 1.80 plus or minus |
| Bellepepper |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 1:58:05 PM
Chelsey, you don't (or shouldn't) have to wait. Do what you can now. Stock up on some of the necessities. Canned meat,fruit and veggies, powdered milk, bottled water. Make sure you always have a supply of perscription meds and a first aid kit. I know everyone can't have a chain saw, log spliter and a wood burning stove but we all can do something, where we are and with what we've got. |
| lacisne88 |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 1:40:01 PM
This is really interesting. I'm going to save this list for the future when I get my own place. Thanks!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
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http://aminiatureworld.blogspot.com/ |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 1:32:18 PM
I will if I can use the generator! I've been thinking of a generator but I hadn't thought of my sewing machine.....now I am getting one for sure!!!! LOL!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
| Bellepepper |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 1:06:16 PM
During Y2K preps, a lot of folks talked about a bug-out bag. I never considered that because we already buged out, living here in the boonies. What made me think of it was Katies post and her list. I can see her running down the road carring her sewing machine, fabric and a candy bar. That's OK Katie, I'll run along behind you pulling my generator (on wheels) so we can run your sewing machine. Now, who is going to carry my books? |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 11:41:42 AM
You gals are a hoot! And I think I would put your things at the TOP of the list!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
| Celticheart |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 11:03:39 AM
[quote]Originally posted by Quintessential Kate
okay, okay........
Stupid question here, but here goes.......Where is "the test"???? I have looked and can't seem to find it.
Thanks, Kate[quote]
Kate,
Check the last post bottom of page 1 or Google The Survivors Club Quiz.
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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| kpaints |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 09:51:24 AM
HAHAhahaha!lolraof I am dying here...katie you are sooooo funny! My list:
Dash(my dog)
coffee or tea
nuts(not me!)
oatmeal (for cereal and cookies,of course)
knitting
crochet
truck load of yarn
Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com FG #377 |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 08:29:45 AM
Here's my list:
coffee
chocolate
sewing machine
stash
batting
interfacing
thread
music
oatmeal cookies
www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com |
| Quintessential Kate |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 07:04:42 AM
okay, okay........
Stupid question here, but here goes.......Where is "the test"???? I have looked and can't seem to find it.
Thanks, Kate
Heart of Texas
Chapter
AKA: Hot Farmgirl #234
http://quintessentialkate.blogspot.com
Today is my best day! |
| KJD |
Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 3:30:07 PM
I printed the list also and emailed it to several people. Living in SE Texas, we keep a Hurricane box, although by this time of year, it is pretty depleted. I plan to start replenishing right away. And, after Ike last September, we were in a position to buy a generator, so we have that also. Hurricanes before, we just sweated it out and camped here at home. The generator did make life nicer, even though we ran it sparingly. I also place my trust in the Lord, but think it's the wise thing to be self-sufficient for whatever may come, act of God, or act of man. |
| Mother Hen |
Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 12:18:20 PM
I just went and took the quiz everyone was talking about, I'm a realist! Well, I could have told them that....
Cindy
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
| acairnsmom |
Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 11:16:10 AM
Besides that our own government is spending money on TV slots telling us we need to prepare! Now I find THAT a bit frightening!
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
