The Prepping Thread - A Newer Beginning ;)

euronorris

Interestingly, ssinsburys had half an aisle devoted to big candles and candle dishes/holders at the weekend. I wondered if the supermarkets had been directed by the government to make supplies like that readily available.

ZsaZsa

euronorris said:

Interestingly, ssinsburys had half an aisle devoted to big candles and candle dishes/holders at the weekend. I wondered if the supermarkets had been directed by the government to make supplies like that readily available.

The cynic in me would say that the supermarkets are picking up on the mood, and anxieties, of lots of us, rather than the govt offering any direction 😒

euronorris

ZsaZsa said:

euronorris said:

Interestingly, ssinsburys had half an aisle devoted to big candles and candle dishes/holders at the weekend. I wondered if the supermarkets had been directed by the government to make supplies like that readily available.

The cynic in me would say that the supermarkets are picking up on the mood, and anxieties, of lots of us, rather than the govt offering any direction 😒

Yeah, you're right. I was giving our current government way too much credit there.

I'm so worried for this winter. Less so for us. We'll struggle through, but there are millions who are already hanging on by a thread, and the increased energy prices come October will devastate them. And no updated help on offer! 😥

MrsCD

So far we are £700+ in credit on our electricity account, but come Winter, well who knows how long it will last, once they put the unit costs up again. I feel for those who haven't been able to save a bit extra. There will be a lot of mental health issues on the way.
My dad got a letter saying he's entitled to a £75 voucher to help with household costs. Now...how does he use it? 
I buy all his food shopping with mind in our asdaa delivery, his energy account is in credit and his water is paid in with his rent. Any ideas?

Floss

Heated throw, extra hot water bottle, new slippers, thermal underwear?

ZsaZsa

Floss said:

Heated throw, extra hot water bottle, new slippers, thermal underwear?

Agree with the above, or maybe some of it for a separate Asda delivery with tins/packets/longer life goods to keep the cupboards stocked up?

Nargleblast

Bear in mind also, Mrs CD, that you may buy your dad's stuff now, but the way prices are rising you might not be able to afford to keep doing so in  the near future. It's a good ideas to use that money to get him stocked up on basic stuff plus some freezer stuff that will keep a while.

Si_Clist

Nargleblast said:

 ... get him stocked up on basic stuff plus some freezer stuff that will keep a while.

Personally I'd concentrate on tins and packets and only rely on the freezer for non-essentials.  AFAIC the writing's clearly on the wall now unless folk prefer not to see it.  Surprisingly, even the BBC's taken to reporting some of the more interesting stuff that's actually going on right now, albeit low down on the front page.  See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62524551 and note in particular the first para under the pretty grey and green stripey picture ...

boultdj

Fluffing Hell!   That is not good reading Si,  even more scary is the thought of me having to learn how to water bath/ pressure canning food,   I've only done jams, pickles and dehydrating.

MrsCD

Thanks folks for your recommendations.  My dad is one of those older pensioners who don't spend much, and don't eat a lot, but he does watch TV most of the day. His cupboards are pretty well stocked as a rule and he likes m&s mini meals which are stored in the freezer and heated in the top oven as and when needed. I'm torn between buying more food or putting it towards energy costs. Eon wanted to increase his payment to nearly double, but I emailed them on his behalf and they left it as it was.
I'm not sure how this voucher works, but I'll ask when I get it at the Post Office. I'm sure they'll know.