The world, country and community

[reloader22]

Been quite surprised at the lack of discussion here and on other forums about how messed up things are getting.  Terrible inflation, high gas & food prices.  War in Ukraine and the fallout from that.  Yes, we have powder, primer and ammo shortages as well.  I would take 10 pandemics over the other underlying issues we are facing. 

What is everyone doing personally?  Anything?

I have been cutting back on spending on anything non- essentials.  Buying things in bulk on sale.  Storing dry goods, paper goods, canned goods.  Eat one buy two.  Use one, buy two.  Making sure anything we have is well maintained.  Cutting more firewood than normal.  Keeping the freezers full.  Keeping vehicles above 3/4 full at all times.  Staying 2 months ahead on pet supplies.  And other "stupid" stuff.  The stupid stuff is most interesting but won't go into it.  I would like to think we are not in a Panick mode but a prepared mode.  I know people that have nothing stored and eat out a lot and live in small apartments.  Let their gas tanks get to empty before fill up......or putting $10 in.  Have no savings or short term cash.  I think that may describe the average working class American.

We may be in for a rough ride during the next decade or so and not sure that the average person is prepared for something that could drastically alter their lives.  Not even sure if the average American even understands what is going on in the world and this country or their community.  As long as they have a phone that works, face book, TV and some McNuggets, it's all good. 

Am I the only one who thinks this way?  Do you have to be an "older" person to think this way?  I don't know.  I have a feeling that most of the members here are up to speed on things and quietly just have the same mentality and keep on the down low.  Not a bad strategy!

[billc]

Never considered myself a prepper, I have always had 2 to 6 months of supplies at the house. Just the way I was brought up, we canned vegetables, dried fruit every season and put a half a cow in the freezer about every year. Eating fresh harvested fish, rabbits, and squirrels was normal and hunting/fishing was our entertainment.

Always filled up the car at a half tank to minimize condensation in the tank. There are economic cost averaging principles in play too.

I don't need to change things at this time I guess that makes me "older"

[tar12]

Growing up rural and poor I have always had the mindset to be prepared for whatever curve ball life has in store for me...I dont consider myself a prepper but I am more than adequately prepared for the long haul..I know many who live from day to day and paycheck to paycheck for whatever reasons who will suffer greatly if something serious came down upon us..I think your assessment is spot on concerning the younger generation...what a rude awakening they will experience!

[dannoboone]

Pastor David Jeremiah puts it this way, "We are in the shadows
of prophesy unfolding". Great news for us Christians, horrid
news for everyone else. Anyone who has fervently studied
prophesy throughout the Bible, and especially Revelation, need
only to take a good look at what's happening in the world
today. What the WEF with their Great Reset has plans for all
of us "worthless eaters" as defined by Klaus Schwab should
open the eyes of everyone.

That being said, everyone should stock up on food supply along
with daily necessities. In today's world, there will no doubt
be calamity followed by another, followed by another. Those
behind the scenes have several things planned to suck the whole
world into their one world system.

Jesus doesn't want condemnation for any of us, but He must be
accepted, for no one come to the Father but by Him.

[pposey]

Apr 10, 2022 11:18:32 GMT -5 tar12 said:

Growing up rural and poor I have always had the mindset to be prepared for whatever curve ball life has in store for me...I dont consider myself a prepper but I am more than adequately prepared for the long haul..I know many who live from day to day and paycheck to paycheck for whatever reasons who will suffer greatly if something serious came down upon us..I think your assessment is spot on concerning the younger generation...what a rude awakening they will experience!

This.. grew up on my Gannys farm. Learned how to milk a cow and make butter. Am way ahead on the bills and have a deep reserve. So many people I work with have nothing held back. It's really sad.