The Prepping Thread - A Newer Beginning ;)

markin

Yesterday most of the comments on the dailymail were mocking the preppers on mumsnet, and today we get to read the reasons why everyone should be Prepping. I hope they change their minds about the effects of this 'Flu'

"The NHS has said it is well prepared for the growing threat but senior doctors have admitted that they could have to ration care and focus on those most likely to survive and former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: 'The NHS would find it hard to cope if the pandemic took off'.

Under protocol dubbed 'Three Wise Men', a hospital's most senior consultants would meet daily and decide which patients would get beds and ventilators based on those most likely to recover. It means that vulnerable people such as the elderly and already seriously ill would be given less priority than younger and healthier patients."

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8057361/Londons-Hyde-Park-turned-MORGUE-worst-case-scenario-coronavirus-plans.html

MingVase

That's always happened in the NHS markin.

[Deleted User]

But it's the 'Daily Wail' and I'm not sure I'd believe all that is in print.  Don't forget newspapers reason for being is to sell papers to customers, not to tell the truth.  I would think each case would be assessed on it's own merits and treatment decided on that not age or level of infirmity.  The NHS trains doctors and nurses to save lives not be the arbitrators of death by ageism.

euronorris

Well, Morries was manic. I have topped up our supplies as much as I can (limited storage). I saw LOTS of people doing similar and trollies filled mostly with tins.  Lady on the till commented that there were a lot of people preparing to quarantine. 

Zero antibacterial gel left in sainsburys or morries here (ETA: or boots). Needed to top up as have used a lot with recent colds. Remembered matalan, and they still had some  

[Deleted User]

Recipes as promised

Baking Powder Puffs makes 8

Pre heat oven Fan 180C/ Gas mk5

8oz plain flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6fl oz milk
1oz margarine

Sift all dry ingredients in a bowl and rub in margarine. Add milk and mix to a soft dough.  Turn out on a floured board and roll out 1/2" thick.  Cut into rounds and put on a floured baking tray then cook 15 to 20 minutes until puffed and golden.

Suffolk Rusks

Pre heat oven Fan 200C/Gas mk6

8oz self raising flour or 8oz plain flour + 2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt#1 1/2oz margarine
1/4 pint milk

Sift flour/flour + baking powder and salt in a bowl and rub in margarine.  Blend with enough milk to make a soft dough of rolling consistency. Roll out to 3/4" thickness. Cut into 12 rounds and place on an ungreased baking tray.  Bake for 8 minutes or until firm enough to handle.  Remove tray from oven and lower the heat to 180C/ Gas mk 4 cut each round in half horizontally, place cut side down on the tray and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.  Cool and store in a dry tin and they will keep good for a week.  Nice with cheese.

If there are any other recipes you'd like I may have recipes for them so let me know and I'll have a look and post recipes if I have them.

MingVase

Patient tests positive for coronavirus in Gloucestershire
46 mins ago

A person in Gloucestershire has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the UK to 23.

They are one of three cases confirmed today by the Government. The others are in Berkshire and Herefordshire.

Two of the patients had recently travelled back from Italy while the other had returned from Asia, Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty said...

[Deleted User]

We've just got a confirmed case of coronavirus in Gloucestershire, don't know where but there's not a thing I can do about it so I won't worry until proven otherwise.

Greenglockenspiel

In the FT yesterday they reported in the rolling coverage that there were some shortages of toilet paper in Japan due to panic buying as a myth was spreading that face masks were made of the same raw material so there would be supply issues coming. Apparently shoppers were being limited to one pack of loo roll each as a result. This is why prepping sensibly in advance is a good idea, to avoid being caught up in (and indeed causing) such situations!

singlestep

I have a bag of essentials for somebody in my life who has no concept of planning or saving.  It initially was going to be for bad winter weather/a week with no income but I'm adding to it tomorrow. So far 8 meals, three soups and some toiletries and a few sweet treats. Kitchen roll and TP duly added to list!

baggins11

I think one of the cases is Hertfordshire not Herefordshire.