tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post7006406785504296525..comments2024-03-28T14:59:09.013-05:00Comments on PRACTICAL PARSIMONY: Are you prepared for a disaster?Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-24114902669397139342011-03-27T15:12:03.317-05:002011-03-27T15:12:03.317-05:00LOL...I will NEVER be cold enough to put a dog und...LOL...I will NEVER be cold enough to put a dog under the covers! Besides, I don't have one. I guess we should all be aware and work on a bit more storage of food. It's great you checked. I need to work on water storage. My one gallon won't last long.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-64877289128491393332011-03-27T11:53:45.216-05:002011-03-27T11:53:45.216-05:00I think we are prepared for short-term survival he...I think we are prepared for short-term survival here at our house. I keep a stash of water in repurposed orange juice bottles, and I rotate it out, use it to water plants, and refill. We have a decent stash of ready to eat food, as well as enough pet food to last the two dogs and one cat a while. Having a big dog is a great benefit when it comes to warmth. Put them under the bedcovers with you and you have a great bed warmer. :) Mrs. GVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131389157437066237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-61525567994419073412011-03-16T13:03:43.681-05:002011-03-16T13:03:43.681-05:00I'm actually sitting here trying to develop r...I'm actually sitting here trying to develop recipe for the emergency bars. I have low blood sugar so energy bars that rely on sugar are the last thing I would need to eat unless to stablize my blood sugar. The supply houses have a huge backlog of orders, but I will place one and make someting in the meantime.<br /><br />Yes, very fortunate to be among tne Amish. I have learned alot from them. You are a rare person to have nothing against survivalist types! That is why I don't write about it that much.LindaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624659670781181099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-69595191545342907932011-03-16T12:47:46.751-05:002011-03-16T12:47:46.751-05:00I saw a recipe for emergency bars. They were not f...I saw a recipe for emergency bars. They were not fortified, just basically sugar, flour and water, I believe. But, they would not spoil. <br /><br />There is nothing wrong with survivalists. In an Amish area, I am sure your job will be much easier. (I read part of your blog)<br /><br />Oh, I forgot fuel!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321084510373631678.post-37051403344314288192011-03-16T11:58:21.750-05:002011-03-16T11:58:21.750-05:00I'm a survivalist type for lack of a better de...I'm a survivalist type for lack of a better description, beyond simple prepping but not ready to go rough it in tne forest with a bow (though I have one!)<br />I've been to Japan and you are so right about how they shop. They also rely on food imports so if they end up cut off, they are in real trouble. On the other hand, they know how to prepare mentally for what happened as well as how to react during the quake. Their government also was well prepared compared to say...how our own did in Katrina. <br />I've lived through a large quake unprepared and relied on my luck which was good thankfully. Never again. Water, shelter, food and fuel. Thats my mantra. <br />You are doing great yourself except for the water, but at least you are aware.<br />I'm making one change now. I'm buying emergency food bars.LindaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624659670781181099noreply@blogger.com