Crash Soon

I usually always keep "spares" on hand because I live about 20 miles from the closest grocery store. I try to keep even more on hand in the winter in case of bad weather and I can't get to town. I've been restocking my pantry lately because money has been so tight. I never know if the next week I'll hav eenough to buy groceries. Fortunately, I know how to cook from scratch, I feel sorry for those who rely on T.V. dinners and such. Don't forget to stock up on dry pasta, grains and legumes. Velveeta doesn't need to be refrigerated, flour, sugar etc. put it in tupperware or something similar in case it needs to be stored for a really long time to keep out moisture, bugs and mice. Oh, and don't forget the ramen noodles, they're cheap!!!! LOL

How long do you think this will last?

MID I don't know, but it will seem like forever when you can't get food or necessities. Funny thing I just read something about Bush wanting Federal recall powers on all imports. A line in there stood out to me like a flashing light. It is the amount of imports that we rely on. Now that the government program of paying farmers not to produce has reached absurd levels we get the majority of food through import. If we go to war with Iran, or something occurs to affect the stability of our trade with China or others, we cannot possible produce enough food on U.S. soil to feed the masses.

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Under separate safety plans detailed by the Bush administration Tuesday, safety certification would be required for imported foods at risk. Foreign makers of toys and other common consumer products, too, could seek voluntary certification that they meet U.S. product safety standards in exchange for expedited entry into this country.

The plans are designed to toughen the way the government polices the $2 trillion worth of imports that arrive on U.S. shores each year from 150 countries — an import total that is growing.

Hi Spring, and everyone;

I have been sensing the same thing here in Canada and have been warning as many people as I can right now. Please do stock up on water, on dry goods, from beans to lentils to grains, to rice..... Think along the terms of how our grandfathers and great-grandfathers survived with so little ressources during the 2 world wars. We can learn much from them. Get back to the basics, it is a great must!!!! I think that is why Redfeather has been feeling this intensely about being here sometime in 2008. He will be helping/rescuing others on his way here.

I do worry about this upcoming winter, especially for us that are in the Northern parts. With the price of oil that continue to rise, many will not be able to pay for their heating and many elderly will be suffering or dying of cold if we are to get a harsh winter which I suspect we will.

If there are elderly neighbors, please keep an eye out on them. Stop relying on the good old restaurants and fast foods and learn to cook from scratch with basic cooking items that are both nutritious and easy to store. I can go on and on with this, but I really feel this needs to be shared. Learn also first Aid and keep first aid kits stocked as well.

Always,
LittleFire

One staple I want you to all stock up... which never expires is Honey. It is medicinal purposes, it is a great sweetener and even when it crystallises you can still use it! I remember my great-grandmother always had this on hand and when they were on a sugar ration, she used honey instead plus they used to take care of some of the hives on the family farm.

Always,
LittleFire

I try to keep two weeks worth of food and water on hand, mostly because of hurricanes. I never thought about honey, though. If it crystalizes, how do you un-crystalize it?

Mmmmm, I love honey!

I also keep an extra supply of toothpaste and feminine pads....lol....don't want to be stuck without either one!

use the boiling water method, microwaves kill EVERYTHING, vitamins etc. I was thinking a while ago nuts would be good to have, lots of protein, vitamins etc. Shampoo, soap, q-tips, I think I'd go crazy without those!! Lotion, therapeutic grade essental oils they're great for all kinds of things.

Another really great thing to have on hand.....TempDent. A small tube of it is only about 3 dollars and you can pick it up at any grocery store. If you lose a filling or a cap, tempdent is a great way to fill the hole. I'm pretty sure visiting the dentist is going to be out of the question...and that scene from "Castaway" has always frightened me, the one where he knocks his tooth out with the ice skate blade......Ewwwwww.

I beg your pardon Spring, I mentioned chocolate in chat yesterday and here I said grains, legumes, nuts, velveeta and ramen noodles. TVP is good too. I've made TVP chili before and its really kinda good. TVP has a similar texture to meat. Baking soda is good for cleaning and tooth brushing. Vinegar is another good item with multiple uses. Don't forget your pets! Grow your own vegetables and fruits and learn how to can. I've never done it yet (I've been wanting to for a long time) I have a book though and it really isn't hard. Here are a couple of websites i came across today. www.thenaturalhome.com and wwwtreehugger.com

Here is a good place to get high quality medicinal grade essential oils at a reasonable price and he sells in large size bottles also. if you have a business or are a massage therapist or other type of health worker tell him your reselling and he'll sell it to you wholesale, Brian is the owners name, a very nice guy. wwwimaninatural.com or 1-800-898-pure for a catalog.

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Don't forget lipstick and mascara, the two essentials! lol

base, blush and powder!!! Maybe a little eye shadow for those "special" occasions, like working in the garden and cutting wood.

I think we have all officially gone over the edge!!

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Rising food prices to hit consumption
ByJavier Blas, Commodities Correspondent, in London

Published: November 7 2007 11:00 | Last updated: November 7 2007 11:00

Poor developing countries will be forced to cut food consumption and risk an increase in malnutrition after an “alarming” increase in their agricultural commodities bills, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation warned on Wednesday.

In its biannual Food Outlook report the FAO ­predicted that food prices, particularly cereals, would remain high in 2008 having hit record levels this year.

Yes Spring, This is one of the things that I have tried to discuss with my father in law when we were together at thanksgiving. Talk about heads in the sand, I even mentioned that OPEC spent 300 million to study if it would be feasible to base the barrel of oil on the Euro verses the US Dollar. The response from my Father in Law was, The US wouldn't let that happen. I explained that the US does not have a hand in the decision and it will go what ever way they choose. I just could not get my point across because he is living in his own little world. I have had the same dream and have been telling people for some time now. My Children think I'm nut's because I have stocked up on everything that I could think of. I have over 130 chickens for eggs and meat that will help out in some ruff times, the goats will come in January for the milk. We do live on a farm in the country so this all helps. If nothing comes of this, at least we have taken some step to assure that we have food and we now can rotate our stock. Man those fresh egg's are really creamy and just the best. We have green egg's too.

I can't resist, do you have ham to go with the green eggs? :lol!: It sounds like your ready Osiris. have you learned how to make your own cheese and butter etc. yet?

All in good fun I know. The ham is on it's way. We live on an active farm and and have made butter and cheese in the past. I learned early on how to can food and store perishables. All of my wife's family are farmers, and I grew up here on their farm from the age of thirteen when I met my wife to be. Married her at 20 and going strong at 49. I have all the books to build any type of structure and teach any skill you are interested in. All of this came to pass when I stopped procrastinating, and just put things up when I could. Do not let anyone sell you on the idea that it is too late to think about prepairing for that day of uncertanty, it is never too late and it will still take a team effort to overcome all odds anyway. Be compassionate and share what you have with as many as you can.