Preparedness for when

jeanniefaethecarse

Helen2k8 wrote: »

For preservation, this may interest some of you
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Preserving-Food-without-Freezing-Canning/dp/1933392592/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348254133&sr=8-1

It does explain why I had sliced courgette on knitting needles on the washing line last week...!

Oooh, wish list, NOW!!!
ETA Just noticed it was by Deborah Madison, I've got a couple of her well written, beautifully presented books. Her recipes tend to work out. I think I may just buy this. Thank you!

Popperwell

the_becoming wrote: »

Wow, finally reached the end of this brilliantly funny and informative thread after a few days of pretty intensive reading and wish there was more! You guys have shown so much dignity in the face of some downright rudeness - I have no idea why this topic is so controversial! I have been mooching around Old Style for years and had always believed it to be a broad church with politeness and respect from the vast majority of posters - I hope Andrea's sensible comments restore the boards to peace and tolerance.

2tonsils, your stories have stood out the most for me - I wish you all the best in such turbulent times, you seem like the kind of person who will do well in the face of adversity

Thank you all for the ideas and sharing of stories, I think you lot are great!

*rushes off to find paracord bracelets*

x

Well, I have yet to "Have a go at anyone"(Not my style, so you won't see it happen, no matter what is said to me)and most have been kind and supportive(I don't mind differences of opinion)but I have had a couple of occasions where I have been surprised by the reaction of what I have said has caused. It didn't seem controversial to me.

Some say similar things as me and all seems well, I say something and "Oh Dear!" it causes problems.

I did disappear as 2 Tonsils has decided to on another thread but some were kind enough to invite me to return and hold out an olive branch, so if I am given a hard time, I now try to be a bit more thick skinned, accept it and still join in.

Andrea made a very good point and I am happy that the thread is still in business...as I hope all of the OS threads will continue to be.

maryb

I think your friend was very wise to prepare that notebook. It will really help her husband not to have the stress of trying to recreate all the access log ins. My mother prepared a notebook like that when she knew she was dying - of course that was long before the internet age.

I worry that my whole life is on my computer and if we had a fire or my laptop was stolen I'd be helpless. I do back up my RIFS folder (Really Important Files) onto a USB drive evry now and then and give it to my sister to take care of but this reminds me I haven't done it for a while. I have to have password reminders for every account but I do try to make them cryptic

Trouble is, at my age, cryptic can result in me struggling to remember what the hell I meant

mrs_lds

I think everyone whatever age needs to have a handwritten book on passwords, etc. my DH has compiled one or us of all investments and numbers of solicitors etc. peace of mind given here.

meme30

rosieben wrote: »

No I think Pop is right, it was Frank Muir, showing my age here but I loved call my bluff

Supermarket water - the ones I bought recently are July 2013; I've been looking at collapsible bottles for water, anyone have any info about which are best, most sturdy etc, please?

Hi, We used to have one of these but the water always tasted of the plastic IYKWIM
This was years ago, the plastics might not have so many chemicals now.

D&DD

Thanks Val most of my tubs are rehomed/recycled/wombled too its surprising what people chuck out!
Helen :rotfl: is your garden overlooked? It'll the give neighbours something to talk about! How did the courgettes turn out,did it work??

the becoming *whispers* they are a bunch of nutters aren't they lol :whistle:

Jeannie can I just say thanks for your post after what must have been a sad day XX

I really need to do this myself but keep putting it off as its not something you want to think about
I have a folder in which I have a will and my insurance doocuments so will add the necessary info into it.

rosieben

Thanks for that meme, will maybe have to try one to see if the quality has improved.

suburbanwifey

Mrs_Doom wrote: »

I move in certain circles and am privy to certain information;). I can't really spill the beans on here but we need to prepare to very tough times ahead.

I am currently making an underground shelter in my garden and am stocking it up with a years supply of absolute essentials for survival.;);)

Now that's a scary post! don't know if we should take it seriously or not, if you see what I mean. More info seriously, saying things like this is a bit scary !!! :eek: what circles? underground shelter in garden? bit extreme isn't it? what's gonna happen that would necessitate that? or are you taking the michael?

ginnyknit

Definately taking the mickey

jeannie, a brave friend who is thinking of her hubby. It has to be discussed but it is hard. Very good of you to step up and help x

2tonsils, hope all is well today for you.

rosieben

2tonsils, hope you had a great birthday. please don't be put off posting here because of a few people trying to cause trouble

maryb wrote: »

Completely forgotten Call my Bluff. For some reason I thought it was Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson is from Ask the Family, another good programme