The Prepping Thread - A Newer Beginning ;)

euronorris

Auntycaz said:

euronorris said:

I know. I didn't suggest otherwise?

Sorry didn't mean any offence. It's just that when I worked in pharmacy some of our older customers thought the younger customers were taking vaccine that should have been offered to them first. 

Ohh  I see. And sorry from my part, I just didn't understand. I can see how that could easily be a common misconception, but indeed the pharmacist did say that they are different vaccines for over 65s, so it doesn't really matter if they do it there or at the GP surgery for that age bracket.

I believe the vaccine is different again for 2-17 (I think that's the top end of that age bracket) year olds. The live vaccine for them, as a nasal spray. DD had hers done at surgery last year with her pre school boosters, but i believe once at school they do it there.

wondercollie

threepenny_bit said:

wondercollie said:

I've always kept a good supply in the basement.  It all goes back to when my sons were young.  It was a battle to get the snowsuits on, the car started, drive to the shops, unload the boys and repeat the performance when it's -40C.  I learnt my lesson quickly and always have at least a ten day supply of canned goods down there.  There's always flour, cake mixes, yeast, sugar, tea, coffee.

Same here Wondercollie - where about are you? I am in Alberta not far from Calgary and moved here 17 years ago from the UK

Just to the north of Edmonton.
Don't get down to Calgary much, but have been know to go to Cross Irons for the day

CCW007

Doing a Costco shop on Monday so full on organising my store cupboards this weekend to see where the gaps are. Don't get there often as it's about 40 miles away but it's en route to see family and we're making time to drop in.

Been brain storming with other half about what non food stock we need to keep in in case of shortages and/or price increases which has really given me something to think about.  I think we will aim to keep between 3 and 6 month's supply (although I would love it to be 12 months)!

I need to work out the optimum way of doing this - buying two months supply of everything every month or buying the full stock of each thing at a time.

Then there's the little matter of where to store it...

Am on the look out for a camping stove in case of power cuts.  We had one but it stopped working.  Got a little alpine stove and a ghillie kettle for emergencies but would like something I could cook a meal on.

GreyQueen

I guess if you buy a year’s supply of everything all at once, should funds and space permit, at what point do you restock? When you have six, three, two or one month’s supply left? If it all goes pear shaped when you’re low on supplies, you might not be able to restock, in which case you’re only a little better off than the household running just-in-time grocery shopping.

CCW007

All good points and exactly what I'm currently mulling over.  I think get to 3 to 6 month's supply then keep it topped up, rotating to ensure everything is used up.

I already buy dry cat food in for 6 month's then top up when I get down to 2 months, I ordered in March just before lock down and all pet food suppliers went into meltdown.  I still had 2 months stock and the fact it took longer to deliver than usual didn't impact me.

Hmm, I feel a spreadsheet coming on!

Si_Clist

Just heard from a friend in the US of A that there suddenly seems to be a nationwide shortage of canning equipment over there!  I guess we'll know it's serious when Trump denies that it is ...

DigForVictory

Oh Cobblers. Stuff this hanging around for my birthday idea then, I'll call my cousin & see what's left.as sitting on my hands hoping the cost of canned supplies doesn't go out of sight does not appeal. Putting up pretty much everything currently in season may dent my cash & leave but better that than worry. Himself thinks all will be fine - I think proper planning prevents assorted nasty surprises. Ah yes, prophylactics also. 

CCW007

DigForVictory said:

Oh Cobblers. Stuff this hanging around for my birthday idea then, I'll call my cousin & see what's left.as sitting on my hands hoping the cost of canned supplies doesn't go out of sight does not appeal. Putting up pretty much everything currently in season may dent my cash & leave but better that than worry. Himself thinks all will be fine - I think proper planning prevents assorted nasty surprises. Ah yes, prophylactics also. 

If you're after a pressure canner, someone on a FB group I'm on ordered one from Walmart via an app called My US Shopping as Walmart don't ship to UK and it cost a lot less than Amazon.com. 

euronorris

I'd love a pressure canner, but realistically I just don't have the space for one. Still harveating lots of tomatoes and will do for a few more weeks thanks to this weather. They're flowering again! As are my strawberries!

3secondmemory

CCW007 said:

All good points and exactly what I'm currently mulling over.  I think get to 3 to 6 month's supply then keep it topped up, rotating to ensure everything is used up.

I already buy dry cat food in for 6 month's then top up when I get down to 2 months, I ordered in March just before lock down and all pet food suppliers went into meltdown.  I still had 2 months stock and the fact it took longer to deliver than usual didn't impact me.

Hmm, I feel a spreadsheet coming on!

For a single person, it’s been quite easy to upsize an order to last for six months. Why buy one tube of toothpaste when it’s on offer - buy 6 😃

I’ve saved money by cutting down on the amount of products I use,  and by buying in bulk. Also, no trips to the corner shop or home bargains where you always spend more than you anticipate😃

I’ve started an inventory and I’m hoping to learn how to include a thumbnail picture of my preferred brands with each entry. I am quite particular about brands and flavours – often preferring to go without rather than accept a substitute. That might be something I have to really come to grips with next year if we can’t get the brands and products that we are used to 🙁