Preparedness for when

D&DD

Bornblonde have a look at this see if it may help? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1310719

Taking Rosie out to see if it'll perk her up she keeps climbing on my lap!
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born_blonde

Thanks D&DD, the shape is certainly part of the problem, unfortunately it's also how it tastes!
Very frustrating as I can cook almost anything else.

loopychriss

My name is Chris, and I'm totally loopy, hence the user name. What you read is what you get!

the challenge:
to consistently defend the right to prepare for every possible disaster scenario including but not limited to the zombie apocalypse

proof positive of membership (must be able to demonstrate at least three of the following):
ownership of a paracord bracelet or similar (a ball of string or an elastic band is a perfectly acceptable alternate) I have a paracord that I have yet to crochet into a bracelet, also a ball of elastic bands that I could throw at any random zombie
a stock of at least 4 toilet rolls in the house (or the shed or garage or car) Have currently got 3 x 9 packs plus another 6 - must get more!
a manual tin opener (and use of same) Don't have any other type - bought a spare one last week for the BOB
basic first aid knowledge (such as being able to dial 999, find a blanket, know where the plasters are) Check: I am also going to raid my vast fabric stash and make some colourful triangular bandages
ability to read through the lines (essential) Need some practice at this but willing to learn
UHT and dried milk (even if dairy intolerant) Drink nothing else: currently have 20 litres in stock
shop at ald! and or pound1and (receipt acceptable if storecupboard is not accessible) Oh yes! I should have a loyalty card for both shops
a camping stove (preferably several with different fuels) Bought 2 Ikea cutlery holders to make improvised stoves - need to find pine cones to burn
grab bag (or at least a mental list of what would be needed evne tho you'll probably never put it together) Check: I have a list of lists for all types of grab bag, just need to find them and act on them!
safety pin functionality (preferably with a pin stashed about your person at all times) Going to make a safety pin bracelet with some seed beads and elastic. Pretty and functional if needed as the beads could quickly be utilised to chuck at or trip up zombies
homemade cake consumption (baking skills a definite advantage) Love home-made cake but no longer cook my own. Eat my mum's though, she's 88 and a whizz at making all sorts of yummy cakes.
a love of tea (or coffee, or diet coke, or any other beverage except water which needs to be preserved for in the event of emergency) I'm an Earl Grey tea girl myself.... and instant coffee. Can't take the strong stuff. Also consume vast amounts of diet coke when I can get my hands on it.
pinch of salt (key element to survival in all eventualities) Check: I have about 10 packs of salt in the garage ready for winter/cleaning purposes/throwing in Zombies' eyes
toothbrush (sharpened if possible) Got a rechargeable one for everyday and 2 'manual' ones for emergencies
kevlar suit (to fend off backstabbing) Not yet. Will just walk backwards so I can't be stabbed in the back
a blind eye (turnable) Two blind eyes if necessary

I have enough fabric stashed to make a warm cosy quilt for everyone in my street and my hubby has just ordered a foldable snow shovel for our winter car bag. And if push comes to shove and the shops ever run out of greetings cards, I've got enough stash to make them for the next 20 years!

GreyQueen

:j Loopychriss is our kinda gal!

By golly, the amount of times I've wished they did loyalty cards for the likes of £land and the 99P shop, I'd be onto a winner.

On Monday I had a washing machine mechanic here and I had a little bit of Prep-anxiety. By this I mean, should I hide the particular preps (2 litre bottles of water - several) which are stashed in the lightless hard-to-access niche made by the wm coming right up to the kitchen sink at right-angles?

I decided to say nowt and the geezer was too much of a gent (or didn't notice) to remark on it.

Anyone else hidden (or felt tempted to hide) preppy-type stuff ahead of a visit from a person not a family member or friend?

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D & DD Poor old Rosie, hope she's feeling better today, Docky is back to his perky little self and we have been for a nice long walk this morning along the lanes. I know he's feeling better because he was after the squizzles today, yesterday he just didn't take any notice of them, unheard of as it's his favourite passtime. Have a good day Cheers Lyn and Docky xxx.

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Having found the Baking Powder Bread recipe I read on through the book and although I haven't tried this myself felt it might be worth a consider if the real thing gets scarce for any reason.

BLACKBERRY LEAF TEA - Pick the tender new leaves of bramble on a dry day. Shred them with a stainless steel knife and spread them out to dry (I would use the dehydrator) in the shade or an airy room. This might take three or four days. Don't pick or dry them in the sun. Store as normal in an airtight container and turn them out often and let them re-dry to keep them from going mouldy. Use just like ordinary tea, it says that it should taste like indian tea.

As there are so many blackberry bushes in this country and any leaves would be free I thought this might be something useful to have in the repertoire of preparedness.

If it doesn't work or is horrid, appologies in advance if you're brave enough to try it!!! Cheers Lyn x.

loopychriss

GreyQueen wrote: »

:j Loopychriss is our kinda gal!

Thanks GQ. I forgot to mention, I also make morsbags (to be given away free) out of repurposed fabric - curtains, duvets, sheets etc. (Made 1337 to date). So with my fabric stash I'd be able to whip up a few for BOBs, or to throw over advancing zombie's heads to put them off the scent!

Daughter and boyfriend have 5 rabbits between them, so even with the big family we're all guaranteed to get a leg if we have to eat them.

Hubby thinks I'm a total fruit loop, but then, he knew that when he married me!!!

I'm going to like it on here!:D

mummygems

GreyQueen - I am not a massive prepper but I always like to have quite a lot on my store (especially this time of year!). I had a workman come to check on some work that had been done previously and he moaned the whole time! He moaned about the blankets in a cupboard and the stash of loo roll then he had the cheek to comment on how many packets of cereal were in my store along with the fact I have a store (which is also my day to day cupboard as well as we have a teeny tiny kitchen so everything food wise goes in this cupboard).

I must admit to feeling really embarrassed by his comments he was also aghast that I had 3 children and that the living room had lots of toys laying around (this was a visit unannounced during the school holidays).

I dont know why I should feel embarrassed but I did.

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Don't let anyone make you feel embarassed or in the wrong MUMMYGEMS, to prepare or not to is such a personal thing and perhaps he would have moaned at/to anyone he visited because he was just one of the discontented, some folks are just like that by nature!!! If it makes you feel more secure and safer why not have things in store? it makes sense if only because of the soaring prices these days. Besides which it really is none of his business what you do in your own home, only yours!! Cheers Lyn.

loopychriss

I agree with Mrs L: it's none of his business what you store in your own home and how/where you store it. Maybe he got out of bed the wrong side, or is just one of life's moaners... xx