SURVIVAL...NOT A FANATICS IDEA AFTERALL...
May 25th 2008 12:20
Here's a question for you...What would you do if today, right now...the banks shut down, the grocery stores ran out of food or your electricity was shut off indefinitely? Do you have enough supplies to make it through several days of a black out? How about a week? 2 weeks? Hmmmm, that's what I thought. The good news is...there is still hope AND...some time...
Are you convinced that life and the world are changing far too rapidly for your liking? I sure the hell am... If you are like a growing number of people in this country, that are concerned with rising costs, increased crime, severe weather patterns, and global warming; then perhaps we should take our lives back. Do what we can to insure that when the SHTF...(stuff hits the fan) we'll be as prepared as we can be for the changes that are inevitible and that we will have very little control over.
Have you asked yourself how you'll get to work when the gas prices rise to $5.00 a gallon? Believe me I watched the CEO of Exxon state blatantly that they've made billions of dollars in profits...and with the same breath state that he couldn't foretell how high gas prices would go. I don't know about you, BUT I'M PRETTY PISSED OFF. IF YOU'RE NOT, WHY NOT?
Have you wondered how you'll feed your family on that 100 dollar a week food budget as the price of staples skyrocket? What about the elderly whose income is fixed just above the poverty point? What will they do when the prices are so high they can't afford to eat?
The time for actions is NOW. There are things you can do today, that may make the difference between survival and starvation...some of them will be easier than others. For instance...if you have a basement, extra closet, storage room, etc. You can start by buying 1 plastic bin and every time you go to the grocery store, buy one staple item that can be stored for a long period of time. For instance those green beans that are on sale instead of buying one can, buy two and put one away...that bag of rice that is on sale, buy an extra...buy only things that will last a long time...that have a shelf life of over a year. and then place them in your storage bin. Don't forget, you can get canned milk, canned fruit, instant coffee, tea and more. Make a list of all the things you absolutely must have and then start paring it down to what you MUST HAVE TO SURVIVE...You'll be suprised what you can do without. Yes, you can survive without Pop Tarts, South Beach Frozen Dinners, and Lunchables...
People in Florida know how to prepare for disaster...they are in Hurricane Central 6 months out of every year. While not everyone prepares for a natural disaster, if you start out by preparing as though you expected a hurricane...then it puts everything in a different light. Don't live in a hurricane state, how about tornadoes, mud slides, monsoons, flood, cyclone?
Start out small...with rising costs, you probably can't afford to put too much aside at one time, but definitely do something!
There are other things you need to consider as well...items like candles, batteries, toilet paper, water for drinking and for household use, pet food, matches, garbage bags...etc. etc. If the water supply is cut off...what will you do with your toilet waste? For sanitary purposes...a 5 gallon bucket with a lid and a roll of plastic bags is a good alternative. Yeah, I know..that's pretty drastic, but you can at least bury the plastic bags....and your home won't smell like a sewer...hopefully avoiding disease as well.
Consider this...a 50 lb bag of wheat (not for planting, the food staple kind, grown organically) will cost you about $25.00 and wheat can be used as a meat substitute, for bread, cereal, etc. etc. etc. The possibilites are endless and the recipies are countless. WHEAT is the answer. Along with that you'll need sprouting seeds for sprouts, one of the highest items in vitamins and nutrients...sprouts will give you the veggies your body needs to stay healthy AND...there's no mystery to sprouting seeds...all you need is a thermos or a couple of glass canning jars, some cheese cloth or coffee filters and a few rubber bands. EASY. Oh by the way, there is an upside to going back to eating natural foods...you'll lose weight...You won't be putting nearly as many chemicals in your body, you'll be healthier. Not such a bad thing eh?
Don't know where to begin? Get yourself a hurricane preparedness list, and once you get all the items on the list...start over again....collect all the items a second time...OR...go online or to your favorite book store and buy a book on SURVIVAL...I have several...I have begun. I prepare for a natural disaster, and in the event it never comes, I have the great fixings for a camping week...or two. But it doesn't matter, if I never use them halleluya...but if I need them...they'll be there. Think of it as stocking the root cellar for next winter...the squirrels do it, our ancestors from the not so distant past did it...why shouldn't we.
One word to the wise, avoid ridicule from the nay sayers, don't tell everyone what you're doing...OR tell only those that you trust and form a provisioning co-op where everyone chips in a certain amount a week and buys in bulk, then splits the rations evenly. Not a bad idea for those who have a Sams, BJ or Costco card...or buy wheat in 50 lb bags along with large cans of foods, spices etc. You can also keep your eyes open for particularly good sales on items like canned goods, TP, etc.
In closing, I'm one of those New Age people who want to believe that the world will wake up and smell the coffee...that mankind is going to realize what's happening and make every effort to change the wrongs to rights...AND, I have faith in my fellow man...the everyday Joe...but there are others in this country who wield a mighty hammer of power; what they do is out of our control...We must be prepared for the worst and the darkness that may come, but always keep our faces turned toward the light and keep hope in our hearts.
I will be posting recipes for meatless meals, how to sprout seeds and beans, etc., in the very near future. So keep checking back. I'm also including a couple of great websites for you to check out. Remember I'm going to practice being a boyscout...and be prepared, How about You?
Walk In the Light
White Willow
For all kinds of foods, books, water supplies, provisionings, etc. etc. check out:
www.waltonfeed.com
Also check out this site, but their prices are a little high and the specialize in pre packaged kits...you can make your own for much less...
www.survivormall.com
Are you convinced that life and the world are changing far too rapidly for your liking? I sure the hell am... If you are like a growing number of people in this country, that are concerned with rising costs, increased crime, severe weather patterns, and global warming; then perhaps we should take our lives back. Do what we can to insure that when the SHTF...(stuff hits the fan) we'll be as prepared as we can be for the changes that are inevitible and that we will have very little control over.
Have you asked yourself how you'll get to work when the gas prices rise to $5.00 a gallon? Believe me I watched the CEO of Exxon state blatantly that they've made billions of dollars in profits...and with the same breath state that he couldn't foretell how high gas prices would go. I don't know about you, BUT I'M PRETTY PISSED OFF. IF YOU'RE NOT, WHY NOT?
Have you wondered how you'll feed your family on that 100 dollar a week food budget as the price of staples skyrocket? What about the elderly whose income is fixed just above the poverty point? What will they do when the prices are so high they can't afford to eat?
The time for actions is NOW. There are things you can do today, that may make the difference between survival and starvation...some of them will be easier than others. For instance...if you have a basement, extra closet, storage room, etc. You can start by buying 1 plastic bin and every time you go to the grocery store, buy one staple item that can be stored for a long period of time. For instance those green beans that are on sale instead of buying one can, buy two and put one away...that bag of rice that is on sale, buy an extra...buy only things that will last a long time...that have a shelf life of over a year. and then place them in your storage bin. Don't forget, you can get canned milk, canned fruit, instant coffee, tea and more. Make a list of all the things you absolutely must have and then start paring it down to what you MUST HAVE TO SURVIVE...You'll be suprised what you can do without. Yes, you can survive without Pop Tarts, South Beach Frozen Dinners, and Lunchables...
People in Florida know how to prepare for disaster...they are in Hurricane Central 6 months out of every year. While not everyone prepares for a natural disaster, if you start out by preparing as though you expected a hurricane...then it puts everything in a different light. Don't live in a hurricane state, how about tornadoes, mud slides, monsoons, flood, cyclone?
Start out small...with rising costs, you probably can't afford to put too much aside at one time, but definitely do something!
There are other things you need to consider as well...items like candles, batteries, toilet paper, water for drinking and for household use, pet food, matches, garbage bags...etc. etc. If the water supply is cut off...what will you do with your toilet waste? For sanitary purposes...a 5 gallon bucket with a lid and a roll of plastic bags is a good alternative. Yeah, I know..that's pretty drastic, but you can at least bury the plastic bags....and your home won't smell like a sewer...hopefully avoiding disease as well.
Consider this...a 50 lb bag of wheat (not for planting, the food staple kind, grown organically) will cost you about $25.00 and wheat can be used as a meat substitute, for bread, cereal, etc. etc. etc. The possibilites are endless and the recipies are countless. WHEAT is the answer. Along with that you'll need sprouting seeds for sprouts, one of the highest items in vitamins and nutrients...sprouts will give you the veggies your body needs to stay healthy AND...there's no mystery to sprouting seeds...all you need is a thermos or a couple of glass canning jars, some cheese cloth or coffee filters and a few rubber bands. EASY. Oh by the way, there is an upside to going back to eating natural foods...you'll lose weight...You won't be putting nearly as many chemicals in your body, you'll be healthier. Not such a bad thing eh?
Don't know where to begin? Get yourself a hurricane preparedness list, and once you get all the items on the list...start over again....collect all the items a second time...OR...go online or to your favorite book store and buy a book on SURVIVAL...I have several...I have begun. I prepare for a natural disaster, and in the event it never comes, I have the great fixings for a camping week...or two. But it doesn't matter, if I never use them halleluya...but if I need them...they'll be there. Think of it as stocking the root cellar for next winter...the squirrels do it, our ancestors from the not so distant past did it...why shouldn't we.
One word to the wise, avoid ridicule from the nay sayers, don't tell everyone what you're doing...OR tell only those that you trust and form a provisioning co-op where everyone chips in a certain amount a week and buys in bulk, then splits the rations evenly. Not a bad idea for those who have a Sams, BJ or Costco card...or buy wheat in 50 lb bags along with large cans of foods, spices etc. You can also keep your eyes open for particularly good sales on items like canned goods, TP, etc.
In closing, I'm one of those New Age people who want to believe that the world will wake up and smell the coffee...that mankind is going to realize what's happening and make every effort to change the wrongs to rights...AND, I have faith in my fellow man...the everyday Joe...but there are others in this country who wield a mighty hammer of power; what they do is out of our control...We must be prepared for the worst and the darkness that may come, but always keep our faces turned toward the light and keep hope in our hearts.
I will be posting recipes for meatless meals, how to sprout seeds and beans, etc., in the very near future. So keep checking back. I'm also including a couple of great websites for you to check out. Remember I'm going to practice being a boyscout...and be prepared, How about You?
Walk In the Light
White Willow
For all kinds of foods, books, water supplies, provisionings, etc. etc. check out:
www.waltonfeed.com
Also check out this site, but their prices are a little high and the specialize in pre packaged kits...you can make your own for much less...
www.survivormall.com
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