Are you going to start to stockpile food, water etc...

[cynwldkat]

Yep---survivalist is another animal! But, regarding human nature I think most of us have that instinct to survive. I had to feel sorry for my daughter in CA. We were discussing this thread and she said that being in CA she'd basically be screwed! Where would she or her hubby fish or hunt? Where could they find or grow fresh fruit and veggies (other then lemons and oranges)? Properties are so small and so many people in such a small area going crazy!! I told her that of course she'd bring her family and move in with us in NC!! Together we would survive!!

[crazyme4878]

Originally Posted by cynwldkat

Yep---survivalist is another animal! But, regarding human nature I think most of us have that instinct to survive. I had to feel sorry for my daughter in CA. We were discussing this thread and she said that being in CA she'd basically be screwed! Where would she or her hubby fish or hunt? Where could they find or grow fresh fruit and veggies (other then lemons and oranges)? Properties are so small and so many people in such a small area going crazy!! I told her that of course she'd bring her family and move in with us in NC!! Together we would survive!!

Yes, there is definately a part of me that could be a raving survivalist. I don't really think that any of the survivalist mentality will be needed, but I feel so much more secured when I'm in an area where I could survive off the land.

[crazyme4878]

Originally Posted by yankeegirl313

I need some of those recipes on how to cook something out of flour, milk, salt.

Seriously, you should look up some recipes on pan bread. It is so easy and quick--good with a salad and soup dinner (or chili, or stew...). Tortillas are really easy too--just masa, salt and water, although you could probably use wheat flour just as well. And I'm making crepes tomorrow without the eggs (having a guest that is allergic). I tried them out earlier this week and they worked pretty well; another basic flour-salt-water recipe (crepes need some fat, though, and usually have some baking soda I think, and some sugar).

Although I should put the disclaimer that I haven't been able to get my tortillas looking and feeling like store-bought. They are very small, so we use them as a side bread with beans and rice or whatever. Crepes, though! I can do crepes!

[Cunucu Beach]

I went 8 days without electrical power once a few years ago. This was in mid-winter after a severe snow and ice storm so I was glad I had a couple of oil lamps and plenty of oil, plenty of batteries, a wood burning fire place, plenty of food, plenty of water in gallon jugs, etc. so I fared quite well. I keep a goodly supply of necessities on hand. It just makes good sense to stockpile when you live in the boonies, as I do. With the uncertainty that faces us today, I feel it makes good sense for everyone to be prepared for the unexpected.

[himain]

I don't think I'm going to "stockpile" but I will purchase some additional meats to freeze and some pantry necessities. Its just the two of us and a cat and if needed, I could cook the cat!! LOL-NO WAY J/K people!!! We already have a lot of food in an outside fridge/freezer. I've definitely stocked up on paper towels and poo poo paper. I think I have an OCD condition on stockpiling up on stuff LOL

[MB2]

Yeah....I was ATTEMPTING to do that, but 2 things came in the way.
1. I don't have enough storage room to keep everything in
2. The "guys" in my household get into it, and DEPLETE it all.

I've pretty much have given up on that idea....huh.