The Prepping Thread - A Newer Beginning ;)

markin

The is no such thing as 'hoarder level' prepping, Just 1 month prepping,  1 year prepping, And 1 decade prepping.

jk0

markin said:

Vitamin D and immunity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5yVGmfivAk

Interesting. However, there seems to be no distinction between black & white people, or those who stay covered all the time. I'd guess there is certainly a need for black people and those who stay covered to take Vitamin D, but it's not politically correct to make any distinction.

Nargleblast

I think, when this Covid19 business has died down and things are back to some kind of normal (whenever that will be) it would be a good idea for every household in the land to examine their circumstances closely. Are they prepared (food, medicines, household supplies etc) for an emergency situation? Do they have an emergency fund set aside to support them in the event of job losses and household disasters? Can they maximise their income and reduce their bills and expenditure so they can save regularly? There will be some households that will struggle with the concept of saving money because of low income and debts, but they too should look at how they can improve their financial security. Whilst there are state benefits available, I would not want to be totally dependant on them because who knows what the future will hold? It would be really good if children were taught financial responsibility in school, and they came out of school determined to make sure they could always support themselves and their families so they would be able to survive if the government of the day and society as a whole collapsed. Bit of a Doomsday scenario, I know, but the more independent and self sufficient you are the better your chances of survival.

dandy-candy

Hi all, may I join the thread? I have been gradually adding to my supplies since mid Jan when the Wuhan news started to trickle out. At that time DH thought i was overreacting (i get anxiety so it does happen!) but now he is rather glad i think. DD works at Waitrose, they have loo roll flying of the shelves but daily deliveries of it so not a problem. Paracetamol is a bit low, and dettol wipes but weirdly tons of bleach there. No one seems to realise its cheaper and brilliant!

baggins11

I would agree Nargleblast.  I have never been a prepper until I started doing a brexit stockup, but that combined with Covid 19 and living in a general area with lots of flooding has changed things for me. 

I think from now on I will always be more prepared.  It has also made me realise we need a savings buffer bigger than we currently have.  I am self employed and I could be facing at least a couple of months with no work with client cancellations and potentially me being off ill or in isolation.

jk0

markin said:

The is no such thing as 'hoarder level' prepping, Just 1 month prepping,  1 year prepping, And 1 decade prepping.

Absolutely!

My tenants benefit too when I can do repairs using stuff I already have, rather than having to order it.

I think I must be a 4 decade prepper, as I still have things I acquired in my teens.

Onebrokelady

Nargleblast said:

I think, when this Covid19 business has died down and things are back to some kind of normal (whenever that will be) it would be a good idea for every household in the land to examine their circumstances closely. Are they prepared (food, medicines, household supplies etc) for an emergency situation? Do they have an emergency fund set aside to support them in the event of job losses and household disasters? Can they maximise their income and reduce their bills and expenditure so they can save regularly? There will be some households that will struggle with the concept of saving money because of low income and debts, but they too should look at how they can improve their financial security. Whilst there are state benefits available, I would not want to be totally dependant on them because who knows what the future will hold? It would be really good if children were taught financial responsibility in school, and they came out of school determined to make sure they could always support themselves and their families so they would be able to survive if the government of the day and society as a whole collapsed. Bit of a Doomsday scenario, I know, but the more independent and self sufficient you are the better your chances of survival.

 This has definitely taught me a lesson and I will be building up some supplies from now on, I am on a lowish income and have debt but I am on a DMP so that's being paid off,in the meantime I have learned to live within my means and how to budget properly, I've managed to save an emergency fund too, that needs to be bigger than it currently is but it's ok for now,,I've got other savings that are meant to be for things I need to do like house maintenance and non emergency things like dog vaccines or if I need to replace clothing or shoes but that  can also be used for emergencies if needed, I don't need to worry too much about my job because I'm a HCA in a NHS hospital so my job is safe and I get sick pay, I feel sorry for the people who are on zero hours contracts and the self employed and those on low incomes with debt that haven't had the chance to make the changes I've made 😟

pineapple

A doctor on TV this morning said it was thought that the virus could hang around in the air for half an hour indoors. So no more major supermarket shopping for me - most will be online. Can't believe our village hall was packed for a do at the weekend - mostly older people as well.  Another worry is that it looks like anyone with just a minor cough or sniffle is going to be asked to self isolate. Probably a good idea but we shouldn't underestimate the effect this will have on our economy/society. Everyone with a common cold will be affected.

euronorris

Yes, that impact will be huge. DD brings home a new cold every week at the moment.

Struggling with my chest. More antibiotics and off for a chest x ray this morning. Sigh.

Jazee

I thought I might be going down with a common cold yesterday, today I feel fine.  It's difficult knowing what to do for the best.