Searching wrote:
Oh, I once went camping on an island (only ferry service to get there, and no stores) and yes, I forgot my coffee. I was "begging" coffee from my fellow campers by the second day. No p***e did I have!! :mrgreen: Yes, I gotta agree, protecting what you have....it is scary. After 9/11? Several of my relatives said they were already making plans (just in case) to come and hunker down with us....
Tell them to bring enough food for everyone, and make sure their ammo matches yours.
Ya, got a source of fresh water?
I know you have the gumption to survive.
Ps. Most survival food is very expensive and not all that good. Your price per meal is inflated beyond belief.
However there are good choices you can make and can start stocking up right now.
Here are a few ideas:
Spam in a can. Ugh, but if you are hungry enough.
Check out the little dried meals from the likes of Hormel (completes) around 200 cal, you can store them for a year (or more) and you can either microwave or heat up over a fire.
Think back to your grandparents and consider smoked and salted meats.
Of course, beans, rice, flower and salt are needed staples which are used to make your dinner complete.
One thing for sure. If enough prior warning is given, you can count on the store shelves being void of this stuff.
Remember Year 2000 scare.... You could not find a can of spam in about any store two weeks before the magical date.
Besides... On the above Items I have listed, you can eat from them as long as you keep replacing them.... Don't just store it all away and forget about it. Use it.... But replace it every month.
Oh, any one know how to can veggies?
Your parents kept a pantry with a years worth of food. Do you? Not to late to start one.