Preparedness for when

cornishchick

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) always have laccy bands about my person.:o used to follow the post man around.
a stock of at least 4 toilet rolls in the house (or the shed or garage or car) umm I have 3 x 9 packs in the bottom of my wardrobe.
a manual tin opener (and use of same)
basic first aid knowledge (such as being able to dial 999, find a blanket, know where the plasters are) just finished my 2 day firstaid at work training... nearly got kicked out for laughing:eek:
ability to read through the lines (essential)
UHT and dried milk (even if dairy intolerant)
shop at ald! and or pound1and (receipt acceptable if storecupboard is not accessible)
a camping stove (preferably several with different fuels)
grab bag (or at least a mental list of what would be needed evne tho you'll probably never put it together)
safety pin functionality (preferably with a pin stashed about your person at all times) i have one holding my bra strap together as we speak..:)
homemade cake consumption (baking skills a definite advantage)
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) been stock pilling coffee for 3 months.. ready for own personal crisis.. but willing to share with someone who has stockpiled bovril!!!
pinch of salt (key element to survival in all eventualities)
toothbrush (sharpened if possible)
kevlar suit (to fend off backstabbing)
a blind eye (turnable) was laughing so much reading this, I have tears in my eye., so :cool:?

so can I join... lol

vanoonoo

cornishchick wrote: »

so can I join... lol

hell yeah!

membership list now updated
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Helen2k8

Does C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z. have a coffee monitor yet? If not, I propose the ideal candidate

vanoonoo

editing as we type!

missrlr

vanoonoo wrote: »

have you got things in the car that you might need in the event you are kept away from home for any reason? blankets, torch, snacks, water, grit, salt, hat, coat, gloves, mobile phone charger, emergency contact details and how about your every day carry?

dont forget the tinned tomatoes

Ah ha, knew I had forgotten one thing. Water in car needs to be replenished, every thing else is present and correct, also includes collapsible snow shovel and fluorescent jacket, plus whistle. And snow chains tow rope and canvas cover in case of broken windows letting in weather and some MRE .... Oh dear, ahem, I am really not that paranoid .... :cool:

And I have 2 trays of tinned toms ..... :rotfl: but not in the car, just in the new stock cupboard :T

My thanks vanoonoo

Water water everywhere and not a lot to drink :beer:
On this point, I am off to read more and get more ideas.

ginnyknit

Spiky, you are a life saver, as a seasoned prepper I always have cable ties around - quite an addiction which Dd takes somewhat for granted ie, ' Mum the buggy is broken, when you pick it up you just need to fasten it with your cable ties' I even have them in my handbag.

Ds has just been round to our garage (over the road behind the flats) and came back ranting about the torch we leave handily inside the door, Bl**dy useless was the comment - he picked up the wind up torch from next to the electric box and claimed it was amazing. he has actually rescued 2 huge star wars framed prints from the garage that I bought him for his 21st after looking on flea bay for something for his walls. Its only taken him 10 years to use them I am glad they were too big to sell on fleabay otherwise he would have been gutted.

cornishchick

vanoonoo wrote: »

hell yeah!

membership list now updated
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=54411383&postcount=2

wahoooo ..:j , laughing first aider and coffee monitor!! ohh i get to guard the coffee.... yes...

to introduce myself.. Recently married to my wonderful hubby, who is fighting hodgkins.
so he is off sick from work and will be for a few more months. we will be going on to half pay soon, so stock piling things i know I cant do with out.. hence the loo rolls and top notch coffee... cant drink super market brands:eek:
lol
also in the middle of selling our place and moving to a bigger house... ( more room to stock pile lol )

I have a very dry SOH so forgive me in advance. also work as a support worker so have a black SOH . and work full time as well as looking after hubbs and the home. lol
come on to the forums to escape hubbys need to watch soaps and reality tv.....
gowd help me tonight its x factor.....
I have a bug out bag, in the back of my car, along with winter stuff.. need to replace the choclate oftern as I see being stuck on the ferry over to cornwall for 15 mins as an emergancy and need to eat it:cool:

The_Dragon

cornishchick wrote: »

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) have a ball of string AND elastics!
a stock of at least 4 toilet rolls in the house (or the shed or garage or car) got 12
a manual tin opener (and use of same) yep got this!
basic first aid knowledge (such as being able to dial 999, find a blanket, know where the plasters are) got a first aid kit, epi-pens and can dial 999
ability to read through the lines (essential)
UHT and dried milk (even if dairy intolerant)
shop at ald! and or pound1and (receipt acceptable if storecupboard is not accessible)
a camping stove (preferably several with different fuels) hmm does a wood fire count?
grab bag (or at least a mental list of what would be needed evne tho you'll probably never put it together)
safety pin functionality (preferably with a pin stashed about your person at all times) one within reach on my desk
homemade cake consumption (baking skills a definite advantage) Dr Dragon makes home made bread and wonderful biccies :rotfl:
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) *drooooool" tea!
pinch of salt (key element to survival in all eventualities) yep
toothbrush (sharpened if possible) can take the head off the battery operated one to turn it into a Zombie Stabbing Item
kevlar suit (to fend off backstabbing)
a blind eye (turnable) oh yes - not a problem with that bit

Can I be the fire-lighter? can I? Bother noticed you have one of those

Helen2k8

I think a back up firelighter might be sensible - after all, the first one might get left out in the rain?

vanoonoo

The_Dragon wrote: »

Can I be the fire-lighter? can I? Bother noticed you have one of those

yes I think twisted firestarter would be appropriate Dr Dragon! I especially like the idea of taking the head off the electric toothbrushes - very innovative!

Are you a magic dragon or a regular one?