what did you do this week to prepare

[nevermore]

Bought 10 lbs of black powder on sale and sealed in 2 large plastic coffee cans of 5 lbs each.

[AFAMMOJOE]

1) Registered for this forum.

2) Continued shopping for a survival rifle, I'm leaning towards a simple 10/22 but havent settled yet.

Joe

[Rick]

The Ruger 10/22 is hard to beat. A good solid weapon with tons of after market accessories. Here in the Midwest a 10/22 will serve up all sorts of small game.

My wife and I orded Columbia Bugaboot XTM Omni Tecs. They are rated for -65. I hope it turns out to be a solid choice. Thanks to SJJ for his boot review and PMs. I received my ski poles yesterday, too. Those are for our snow shoes. Slowly getting the winter gear in order. I still need to get that snow sled.

[oldsoldier]

I think I posted some time back about sitting down with my sister and BIL, about preping and the need to do so. They listened and realized what is going on and have started doing some serious preps. They live 50 miles away and come to Evansville once a month or so and go to Sam's club. Today they called from Sam's to tell me they had beans and rice in bulk on sale. Sooooo...... without asking size and cost I said sure pick me up about $50 worth, Well....... When they finished they came by for a visit and to drop off my purchase. For just a little over $50 I got 5 fifty pound bags of rice, and 10 twenty pound bags of pinto beans. Looks like I get to go tommorow after work and pick up some 5 gallon pails to store it all.

[Trabitha]

Hit a 10 for 10.00 sale with some extra cash I had in the bank. Now...if only I can get the radiators moved so I can put my pantry in.

[Pal334]

Stumbled into an excellent deal on Maxwell House coffee (11.5oz size) in metal cans (tin cans or whatever they are called). A grocery store was going out of business, so I bought 25 cans (all of their remaining stock)for $1 per can. Normal price for this coffee around here is approximately $5.50 per can. So at an average normal price that would have been about $137, got it for $25, savings of about $112. It is not my normal brand, but I did recall a discussion where canned coffee can last up to ten years or so without significant flavor loss. If nothing else, is a hedge against a coffee shortage . I did check around a bit and there was only candy and trashy things left, guess I lucked out with what I did get.

[crashdive123]

Nice find. I store quite a bit of coffee. When I find a good price at the Commissary I buy a lot. Prices have almost doubled for the brand I like. I've been trying a few off brands that were a bargain. For most of them it's easy to see why they were a bargain (blech!) I'll keep searching.

[Pal334]

I am a bit finicky about coffee, so I usually just bite the bullet and pay. I have recently started to buy the Eight O'clock brand and it is pretty good (not sure if it is just regional here in the North East) at the commissary and it has been staying about 3.90 a bag. I figured with this Maxwell House, I will put it in the strategic reserve. Better "bad coffee" than no coffee, or use it for barter.

[crashdive123]

My preferred coffee is Folgers Gourmet Roast. I used to be able to get it at the Commissary (or on sale at Publix) for around $6 for a 28 oz can. It's $11.65 now. All of the other name brands have jumped as well. I would recommend avoiding the WalMart $5 33 oz can. It's better if you mix it 50/50 with a better roast. I keep looking out my window for Juan Valdez, but no joy yet.

[BENESSE]

Would you be kind enough to link me to an article offering proof for Karma? I'd be grateful.

Here you go:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Karma---Wh...nd!&id=3584442

[Don]

Bought 20 1 gal mylar bags with oxygen absorbers to store beans, rice and other dry goods.

Don

[Justin Case]

On Coffee,,, I either buy Yuban or "Stater Bros" (store brand) 100% Colombian, whichever is cheaper, Both have great flavor

[rebel]

With the current events and the potential situation we bit the bullet and stocked up.

[paratrooper_rick]

Hmmm - busy week for me:
low-light iron sights for the elk rifle
installed initial solar panels on the camper
stored/preserved garden seeds in number 10 cans
researched and began drawing up plans to finish my 12 volt battery banks for the RV and house.
More ammo in the tins - and number 10 cans of dried goods

Most importantly: toilet paper for the camper

[BENESSE]

I think people delay stocking up because they don't like biting those bullets.

[rebel]

I think people delay stocking up because they don't like biting those bullets.

I've been preparing my whole life.

[Trabitha]

Got a great deal on a Universal Grain/corn/cereal mill!
The darn thing came packed in some sort of grease though, and it SMELLS! Any recommendations on cleaning it?

[oldsoldier]

With the current events and the potential situation we bit the bullet and stocked up.

Same with us. Our current stock is 25 cans of the wal-mart brand in 34 oz. cans.

[NCO]

Gave my woman a rose, gotta keep them happy... Also ordered planks for a boat I'm starting to build for my self. Gotta have a bug out vehicle that'll work without fuel.

[Winnie]

Just dehydrated a couple of pounds of mixed veg for soup. Doing more tomorrow.