tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post8299342079110757804..comments2023-11-14T19:02:11.525-05:00Comments on If It Hits The Fan: Prepper PonderingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-21212782352235364162012-07-05T21:09:29.450-04:002012-07-05T21:09:29.450-04:00Anonymous - I think that anytime we have a minor S...Anonymous - I think that anytime we have a minor SHTF situation, it is a good way to test out our plans and preps for major or long-term situations. As far as how long we could last, with this particular situation, we could go indeffinately, as long as I could resupply my gas cans. I've got plenty of spare oil and other maintenance needs for the generators, and our day-to-day life was pretty much uninterrupted... just inconvenient.<br /><br />Prepper Supplies - One of the ideas that I promote is that if people are better prepared for week or two disasters, that when the "big one" does happen, they will be far better prepared than most others.Donaldhttp://www.ifithitsthefan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-51314416671866410442012-07-05T04:38:01.398-04:002012-07-05T04:38:01.398-04:00Most of us live in an area that can be hit by some...Most of us live in an area that can be hit by some kind of natural disaster be it a hurricane, tornado, or earthquake. This may not be a doomsday scenario but having a bit of preparedness could go a real long way to making your life easier on you and your family in this sort of situation.prepper supplieshttp://www.preppersupplies.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-77424742977264553622012-07-04T17:23:17.924-04:002012-07-04T17:23:17.924-04:00Curious, do you consider this a successful test of...Curious, do you consider this a successful test of your preparations for a long term event? And, if conditions remained the same, or got worse before getting better, how long could you maintain yourself(/family) at your current consumption rate of stored supplies?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-42365395746816686452012-07-03T20:25:32.177-04:002012-07-03T20:25:32.177-04:00Joe, we're in good shape with keeping the gene...Joe, we're in good shape with keeping the generators secure, but chaining is a good idea for folks. Thanks!<br /><br />RiverRider, glad the old timer was packing! I know what you mean about not prepping for heat, but really, there is not alot that can be done with modern construction if a person does not have a generator. I used to live in a 1928 farmhouse with no insulation, that because of the design and air flow, was comfortable in high heat with just a couple of fans. <br /><br />Staying in your man cave basement is the way to go. Wish we had a basement here!Donaldhttp://www.ifithitsthefan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-31983343024640235992012-07-03T11:44:58.153-04:002012-07-03T11:44:58.153-04:00in the same boat with you. they say maybe power by...in the same boat with you. they say maybe power by the end of the weekend :( very good test of our preps as this is truly grid down out this way. bored, i drove until i found power, ice and gas. nearly 100 miles. didn't really need any of that but i picked up some for neighbors in need. we had one incedent where 3 guys attacked a an old man trying to take his genny from him. after getting beat about some, he pulled his 38 and cut loose. end of attack, subjects still at large,but maybe wounded.would be fine if not for the heat. its getting to the mrs. i never prepped for heat as i thought we could take it. we have grown soft. we are doing okay sleeping in our basement mancave at night. solar and genny humming, but unable to keep the fridge cool enough. not alot in there anyway now. stay cool :)riverridernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-37190858899393988052012-07-02T23:47:24.204-04:002012-07-02T23:47:24.204-04:00Hey brother, Don't forget some type of securit...Hey brother, Don't forget some type of security for your generators... Chaining them to something substanchel. And a couple of peices of plywood angled like a tent will deaden the noise some. Good Luck, Joe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com