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In reply to the discussion: I am terrified. [View all]

gerryatwork

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71. There are
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 07:19 PM
13 hrs ago

millions of peppers in the US. Some with a years supply of food. Months of water with ways to purify water if need be. Most are concerned with an EMP attack where there will be no electricity, phones, TV and just about any electronic device is rendered useless. That includes cars. Anything electronic. About 3-4 adversaries are capable of doing this. Do I think it’s gonna happen. Most likely not. There is also the possibility of the US invoking marshal law.
I have about 4 months of food. Mostly canned soup, canned meats, rice, pasta and other dried stable foods. I have 20 gallons of water with the ability to disinfect almost an unlimited amount of water. From my roof down spots. And a nearby lake if necessary. Also have a butane single burner stove with enough cans of fuel for about 75 hours. Dozens of candles, 4-5 flashlights with extra batteries and a camping type lantern. With enough batteries for about 40-50 hours. Also have 2 lbs of whole
Coffee beans, a manual grinder, coffee filters for about 100 cups of coffee. Instant coffee. Coffee creamer and freeze dried milk. Hot chocolate, Quaker Oats. Plus more.

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I am terrified. [View all] redstatebluegirl 16 hrs ago OP
I mean... sorta? mr715 16 hrs ago #1
Thanks I needed to laugh. redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #4
I had a few of those moments. mr715 15 hrs ago #11
Thank you. redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #15
I hear you and remember the 1962 Cuban Missle Crisis as a kid, Dad's basement store room/bunker. appalachiablue 13 hrs ago #69
Thread winner! orangecrush 15 hrs ago #5
Yes redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #9
Cold cash, nonetheless! displacedvermoter 14 hrs ago #35
Is that because it becomes a frozen asset? Bluestocking 14 hrs ago #38
Nothing crazy about that Mz Pip 16 hrs ago #2
Nope orangecrush 15 hrs ago #3
Thanks. redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #6
... orangecrush 15 hrs ago #8
We have had a cash stash since thr orange one took office Lifeafter70 15 hrs ago #7
No your normal, But if I could suggest something? pwb 15 hrs ago #10
I agree anger may be better than fear, slightlv 14 hrs ago #53
You're doing what's natural, best & stay well. Watch the anger but it can be better than fear for some.. appalachiablue 13 hrs ago #70
Get a grip on yourself. nt GenThePerservering 15 hrs ago #12
Denial is not a long term solution. Irish_Dem 15 hrs ago #21
Such a simple solution ornotna 14 hrs ago #59
Do not be afraid. H2O Man 15 hrs ago #13
Thank you. redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #17
You are welcome! H2O Man 15 hrs ago #20
He's terrorizing humanity. Catlady123 15 hrs ago #14
I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis too. redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #16
A certain level of preparedness always makes sense. -misanthroptimist 15 hrs ago #18
Nothing like that, thankfully. redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #25
I'm not a survivalist by nature, but damn, La Coliniere 15 hrs ago #19
I agree. redstatebluegirl 14 hrs ago #29
Any aware person is nervous right now. Irish_Dem 15 hrs ago #22
there is nothing wrong with what you did... Javaman 15 hrs ago #23
It's good regardless OC375 15 hrs ago #24
I was raised on a farm. redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #27
Excuse me for mentioning "cold, hard cash". Otherwise, no_hypocrisy 15 hrs ago #26
No problem, laughter is good medicine. redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #28
You're not a nut. Many are afraid. MerryBlooms 14 hrs ago #30
Thank you for this. redstatebluegirl 14 hrs ago #31
Music is my go to every day! MerryBlooms 14 hrs ago #34
Music has ALWAYS been my 'drug of choice' Attilatheblond 14 hrs ago #41
Absolutely a very good idea. Alpeduez21 14 hrs ago #32
Thank you. redstatebluegirl 14 hrs ago #33
I made coffee fudge with walnuts earlier this afternoon malaise 14 hrs ago #36
I made my Mom's meatloaf for supper. redstatebluegirl 14 hrs ago #42
LOL malaise 14 hrs ago #44
He's a sick bdamomma 14 hrs ago #50
The sooner the better malaise 14 hrs ago #56
I need that recipe! Trueblue Texan 13 hrs ago #66
I posted it in recipes years ago malaise 13 hrs ago #68
Check your messages malaise 12 hrs ago #73
Maybe a little. Maru Kitteh 14 hrs ago #37
Bury it under a tree stump in your backyard BigmanPigman 14 hrs ago #39
If that is what makes you feel comfortable then that is a wise decision. twodogsbarking 14 hrs ago #40
I think we are all a bit on edge BeneteauBum 14 hrs ago #43
I took all the cash I had left in the world and bought gold after he won. Real gold that you can hold Cheezoholic 14 hrs ago #45
I don't think so. It is a terriying moment in world history. Evolve Dammit 14 hrs ago #46
Absolutely not crazy angrychair 14 hrs ago #47
Put the money in the freezer? TxGuitar 14 hrs ago #48
It is where my Mom kept her egg money. redstatebluegirl 14 hrs ago #54
How often do you pilfer through your freezer? paleotn 14 hrs ago #55
Nah wendyb-NC 14 hrs ago #49
Fail to plan, plan to fail. Personally, I never stop at plan B. littlemissmartypants 14 hrs ago #51
It never hurts to be prepared. paleotn 14 hrs ago #52
"Have I lost my mind?" AverageOldGuy 14 hrs ago #57
You are playing into Trump's hands. He wants to spread fear wnylib 14 hrs ago #58
That question is the exact objective of gaslighting (nt) William Seger 14 hrs ago #60
No, you have not lost your mind. Susan Calvin 13 hrs ago #61
About that money Timewas 13 hrs ago #62
Thanks redstatebluegirl 13 hrs ago #63
Grocery prices will keep going up womanofthehills 13 hrs ago #64
Order TACOs RFN malaise 13 hrs ago #65
I keep extra regular food, and a small Ilsa 13 hrs ago #67
There are gerryatwork 13 hrs ago #71
It looks like dump blinked MustLoveBeagles 13 hrs ago #72
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