A new 'tougher' thread... and so it continues

Popperwell

meme30 wrote: »

Yeah, I have had more than a few askance looks when I mention HOARDING!...see, I am owning the word:rotfl: Don't worry about it, after the possible EU law to limit cash withdrawels last week and the Banking fiasco this week I am contemplating a money cupboard as well....Will be very small...matchbox size:rotfl:

They kept that quiet...I missed that. Most ATM's already limit what you can take out, if you are fortunate to have any savings these days.What with poor interest rates, limits on how much you can even put in your account in case they think you are money laundering and report anything they think is out of the ordinary, it's a right carry on...

They must think 99% of the population are crooks...:shocked:

Popperwell

mardatha wrote: »

Anybody who isn't prepping is a moron, and you can tell her I said that fuddle
It was kittie who got me to really think about things, and when I did then things all started to look very different. But my greatest fear is that this govt, added to recession, will take us full circle back, if not to the Victorians then maybe to the Hungry Thirties. I've read too much about all that stuff to ever want to live it thankyouverymuch.

Well, I'm worried and in some ways I am glad that Mum did not see what's happening, she'd be worried about me.then again, if she'd been here we were financially doing reasonably well but now I have lost my best friend, that special relationship between a child and mother and I am financially struggling or will be for the reasons you suggest. Even keeping a roof over my head and keeping the CH/Electric going is a worry. I'd love to have her here with me.

Mum had little in the way of savings but it's enough to affect me and it will go to probate. Then I have to reduce her savings(it won't take long)reapply for help and hope I'll get it again, not guaranteed that I will.

Lot's of visits to the CAB in the future I think but they sometimes give "Bad news" wanting to help and can't and they've had so many cutbacks it takes three or four weeks to get an appointment.:(

A lot of what's happening is not reported in the media so people are ignorant, the exceptional cases that are highlighted that give the impression life is good if you need to be helped by the state makes many hate the disadvantaged and the politicians(whatever the party)use the same stereotypical examples which fuel thing still further. So dividing the population so they have a go at each other.

Softstuff

Happy Fridge Day GQ! I'm very happy for you. I look forward to one day getting a frost free one, since every time I have to defrost this one hubby and I suffer through the same few days of odd meals that you just had.

Fuddle, after I saw the supermarkets here after the floods and have first hand looked at what I'd only seen in apocalypse films previously, I applaud your preparedness. I think the key for me mentally (in order to appear more sane to myself) is to rotate well and avoid waste with stockpiling, so really it's back up food rather than "crazy survivalist" supplies.

mcculloch29 wrote: »

Thanks Softstuff - I checked where you are in the world and it is the same location as my oldest friend, originally from Cardiff. I have only ever found one person from there who knew her town - it's near Caloundra West.

I don't think I will ever be less than a size 14-16 frankly. Even when I was just 9.5 stones I had a 38" bust and 37" hips - I'm 5'9''. I have no idea how, either. This was when I was 18 - a very, very long time ago.

I'm familiar with the Caloundra area, though it's about 45 minutes from me, so I'd likely know her town.

You notice I said my waist is a 10, not my chest, that's still disproportionate and will likely remain so unless I win the lotto and have em reduced. And coincidentally I'm 5'9" too! Never say never about dropping weight further though, I never thought I'd hit a size 10 let alone maybe head smaller.

mardatha

I dont look on it as crazy survivalist though, I look on it as commonsense and having your own wee shop in your back kitchen. For us, where we live, it's much needed because of weather and distance - but even if I lived where you do Ginny, I'd rather go through to the kitchen for a tin of beans than haul my tired wee legs round to a shop in bad weather. The thing is that you don't need to tell anybody about it - is none of their business. You run your own home and you're the boss! :cool: POWERRR yaay lol!

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I think it's only sensible to run a storecupboard, prices only go one way and that is up. If I can get an item for less today than I will have to pay next week what is to think about if I have the cash now? I too remember the empty shelves of the 1970s and don't trust the supermarkets to be able to maintain a supply chain in times of adversity. I also think the cavalry may have been disbanded and isn't likely to come galloping to the rescue if I have a problem. No no no - I think be prepared and you'll cope for a while, be skilled and prepared and you'll cope longer - be prepared, skilled and aware and know what to forage, how to make fire, how to obtain clean water and in extremity make a shelter and you'll have a much more positive mindset than - 'Oh it'll never happen, so I'll just carry on as normal' - and better chances in the long run. If it subsequently doesn't happen you will at least have saved some cash on supplies!!!!! and hopefully you'll have had lots of fun learning survival skills - I know I did! Cheers Lyn xx.

meme30

Popperwell wrote: »

They kept that quiet...I missed that. Most ATM's already limit what you can take out, if you are fortunate to have any savings these days.What with poor interest rates, limits on how much you can even put in your account in case they think you are money laundering and report anything they think is out of the ordinary, it's a right carry on...

They must think 99% of the population are crooks...:shocked:

The law they are talking about is a reaction to Spain's money problems. The Spanish have withdrawn over 80 million Euros in the last few weeks. (Worrying about the banks!) The law will allow governments to drastically limit cash withdrawls if there is a run on the banks! Money will go in, DD's will be paid but cash will be limited! :eek:

shelley_crow

You ladies have inspired me. Under the stairs, I have a walk in cupboard where the dog has his bed (no door on the front). I think I will kick the dog's bed out and shelve it out. I don't have much storage space so can't waste it.

GQ - Glad you are happy with your new fridge! Mine died a few weeks ago after 7 years.

Speaking of money, I have a £10 note that has been cut in two right down the middle . Can I sellotape it back together or will that look dodgy?

A cash back up is definitely the way forward, I never have more than a few pounds in the house but it does make sense. Even £50--£100 would tide you over if the worst happened.

kidcat

Mardatha - it was you and kittie that inspired me and like ginny I found that when we were snowed in I was so grateful not to worry. Fairly recently there was an issue (cant remember what one) and shops were running low on all sorts, and people at school were all flapping, I was not worried at all. Knowing I have a good store means that I know in an emergency we can cope.

GQ - I would be excited too. I am regretting buying the replacement FF last year when we did, OH insisted on keeping the integrated type which is nowhere near big enough, but it I had stood my ground we could have bought a big side by side and simply shifted the cupboards along slightly. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Worse is the fact that the new one we bought was replaced under warranty in November and now has the same fault.

I was rather miffed when the company gave me a "courtesy" call asking for my recommendations on their service - gave them my complaints instead and was told they could not deal with complaints!!!

Today is the only day I have "free" and by free I mean no meetings, groups, activities, etc although I do have a meeting tonight. I am back to back with other stuff for weeks now.
Ironically, I am considered to be a stay at home mum, but recently I have not been home at all!!

DS8 off school poorly so needs careful watching and distracting. AM working on settling strategies and discipline while he is here in the hope that I can affect his school behaviour when he goes back - his teacher is currently not there so its a good chance to see if he can be more controlled when not under her care.

Had to pop into Mr A last night, as DS had used all the toilet rolls for his nose! (6 overnight) and noticed they had country life butter for £1 per pack which was considerably cheaper than own brand if anybody needs to stock up.

DH has decided that in order to return to work he needs new trainers- I have laughed and told him when he returns to work and full pay then he gets them, so today is sulking. Physio have told him that he needs another Xray just in case as he is still complaining that he is in pain (this is where an ASD diagnosis would help - hopefully it would stop people making "helpful" suggestions that he fixates on) so he has taken himself to Xray. GP has told him that they will call him if theres any problems shown but he called them the minute he got back and asked what they thought, reception must have thought he was mad!

Softstuff

mardatha wrote: »

I dont look on it as crazy survivalist though, I look on it as commonsense and having your own wee shop in your back kitchen. For us, where we live, it's much needed because of weather and distance - but even if I lived where you do Ginny, I'd rather go through to the kitchen for a tin of beans than haul my tired wee legs round to a shop in bad weather. The thing is that you don't need to tell anybody about it - is none of their business. You run your own home and you're the boss! :cool: POWERRR yaay lol!

I'm not saying a good stock is crazy survivalist, crazy survivalist to me is if you buy a lot of what you don't generally eat and won't get through before use by... which is why I don't do it that way (and why most of us here wouldn't either). Though it's great to be prepared for the worst, it's also nice not to lose out if the worst doesn't actually happen. After the big floods I did look at American survivalist stuff, and some of their dehydrated foods that last ages.... but then decided that was a step too far for me.

And it's also why GQ is beating me at food poker, since I can't eat tinned tomatoes now so don't stockpile them.

Mrs_Chip

Morning Peeps - horrid day here

Congrats on the arrival of a bouncing baby fridge GQ, boy or girl, what are you going to call it?

I had my first outing with the WI yesterday (as a guest). All about twenty years older than me (and some, oldest was 93 I think), and we had a hoot. A very full day that included lunch and an evening meal - never let it be said that older people don't eat much! The sight of the 93 year old tucking into a huge bowl of dessert was something to behold.

Was slightly surprised when at our first destination (a lovely old restored Methodist chapel) we were enjoined to sing Jerusalem, it had been decided to roll up the day trip into their weekly meeting! Good job I remembered the words. Later in the day we visited a WWII RAF station control tower, restored to how it was during the war, including an air-raid shelter where we all donned tin hats and had another sing-song! Not normally my sort of thing but we had a great day.

Re Armageddon stash - I build mine up with special offers and bogofs etc nothing goes in at full price, so mine is more a hedge again prices. But will come in handy should the SHTF!!!!!!!