This thread is for people to post helpful hints to each other on how to get though this mess.
no political bs or jabbing
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This thread is for people to post helpful hints to each other on how to get though this mess.
no political bs or jabbing
I've been sourcing food from local farms and places I've never normally been a customer of in order to avoid the chaos. Its beneficial for them as well as myself. Other than that just don't be close to people.
Local butcher was like any other day any meat you wanted from box of 60 frozen burger patties to steak bacon ham pepperttes which by the way you can’t stop at just one
Sourcing bread may be the next big thing
I prepared by stocking the pantry last week, but could use a little more. Wife and kids are at the cottage, and I am home under quarantine. I believe they're coming back Saturday, so I'll disinfect tomorrow, and they can can stay with family until monday or so, as it will be my turn at the cottage for a week or two. I filled all my Jerri cans about two weeks ago, just in case. Still have venison in the freezer, but wish I had a better supply from ice fishing. Other than that, just avoiding people in general.
Not a lot in way of preparation. Pretty much everything is good to go.
I did get 100lbs of potatoes but that'll be gone in 10 weeks at my normal pace anyway.
Checked out and cleaned up my "worst case" residence, don't see any need for it but may use it as a get away anyhow.
Mental preparation for the poop show that may come down the pipe. I'm certainly not concerned about collapse of society but just having plans made for the little things.
Alternate activities for kids is the biggest part of what I'm doing. No museums and the like means fishing, bonfires, sledding and a whole host of other things need to be planned for.
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We stocked up on staples and non-perishables, not a panic buy but a few things over the last few weeks. I always love oatmeal for breakfast anyway and most of the stuff will last a long time if it needs to. And if it doesn’t get used it will go to a food bank later.
Filled all my gas cans because that’s a lot cheaper than it used to be. Was going to grab a couple more cans but the stores are sold out, and then I remembered that I had the 2 portable fuel tanks in my boat so I filled those today.
Keeping the kids occupied is another job. With a little encouragement the wife got busy sorting through old stuff and clearing out junk.
Got my son to help fill my garage wood box today, I always keep 2/3 face cord inside and dry.
For my faimly we are prepared but for my mom 85 and lives on her own I need to get stuff for her tomorrow I will be cleaning everything down for her and leaving it for her on the porch her
We bake our own. Always fresh. Flour, salt, yeast, butter, water, honey/molasses. Cheap and easyQuote:
Originally Posted by js4fn
Our elderly neighbor just made us 2 fresh loafs of bread today. She said it was for the delicious whitefish I gave her on Saturday lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by js4fn
We have 2 more in the freezer but yeah I didnt see any the other day to replace it with.
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Last time I was at the store there wasn't a single bag of flour to be had. I still have enough for now but I was very surprised. I also make my own bread regularly.