Survival lists

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Well, the economy is going down the toilet.
A list of stock up supplies:
Flashlights, batteries, mantles for the lanterns,duct tape, tarps, canned food, camping supplies, dog food, olive oil, charcoal, water continers, clothes pins, vinegar, teas, gas cans, axes, hatches, t.p. paper towels, soap, paper plates, female products, candles, lighters, hygiene products, salt, al foil, basking soda, hydrogen peroxide,bleach(non scented)
lanterns, oil and cash, guns and ammo
vodka(in case of hopelessness)

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I agree... the economy is definatly going down the crapper. It's so bad now they can't even try to deny it. They should have admitted it a couple years ago, and started fixing it instead of saying everything looked good and was on the upswing. We all could see/feel it was getting bad... but nobody would admit it (that was in charge of fixing it)

Kaza

[Kathy]

A good solar battery charger that charges AAA, AA, C & D batteries would be a good investment as would stocking enough rechargable batteries for all items requiring them.

Oil for vehicles, it's cheaper in the bigger containers.
Spark plugs, vehicle filters and hose clamps.
Learn how to repair your own vehicle!!

Medical supplies; including but not limited to antibiotic ointment, bandages, medical tape,good set of tweezers, hemostats, magnifying glass & a small strong magnet(metal slivers).
Also any prescription meds; at least a 3-6 mos supply if available and safe to store.
Sterile sutures can be purchased at the Farm supply stores.
A book on Guerilla Doctoring: 'When There's No Doctor' or one of the military field medicine guides. Practice your emergency medical skills such as suturing on whole raw chickens.

Gardening supplies and seeds. A good basic gardening book that includes starting seeds and saving seeds.
Pots/containers if one lives where a yard garden isn't possible-container/windowsill gardening could supply some of you food needs.

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plenty of dog food for our four legged friends, shelled corn and other supplies for the animlas.

Water, tarps, tools. Things are getting high and going thru the roof.

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How about batteries for solar energy? Stock up.

Water tanks and water storage may be an issue soon. It is hot and humid here in tn. Suppose to be drier and have more draught conditions worse than last year OMG

How about those gardens? got um planted? Perserving everything possible is a must this year. The fruit trees are abundant which means next year will be a bust.

Have a root cellar or some type of shelter to put things? might need to consider that. folks we need to be on out toes.
Gas and grocery prices are going through the roof and the pay isn't keeping up with the fast rising prices of everything.

How does your livestock supplies look? have plenty of chicken, hay etc??Farmers are having a great first cutting. If things keep up, we may not have a second cutting. Get prepared.

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It's nice to see your posts.

Here are a few more things for "the list".

Soap making supplies: sodium hydroxide, distilled water, lard, washing soda, borax, baking soda
Back-up filters for the Berkey and Pur water filters
Rubbing alcohol, cotton balls, Q-tips, band-aids
Diesel fuel, lamp oil, kerosene, turpentine, gasoline
Furnace filters

Dried beans, grains
Jars and seeds for sprouting
Canned fruits, vegetables, meats, custard powder
Vanilla and spices, baking powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, cornstarch, arrowroot powder, etc.
Sugar, maple syrup, honey, jams
Lard

Noodles
Instant potatoes

Snack foods so that folks don't feel deprived and get irritable and irritating
Bottle juices

Books, puzzles, games
Inspirational reading material
Spare flashlight bulbs
Supplies for crafts and chores

Camping stove, camping toaster, etc.
Gorilla tape

Stamps, paper, envelopes, ink
Cellophane tape
Candles

Light bulbs

Wax paper, freezer paper, plastic wrap, aluminum foil
Glass jars and lids
Tupperware or similar
Re-sealable plastic bags in several sizes

Petroleum jelly
Toothpicks

Toilet paper

Binoculars
Magnifying glass

Firearms
Ammunition
Cleaning supplies

Wind-up shortwave radio

Batteries for hearing aids, clocks
Medicines, salves, ointments

Back-up power supply for medical equipment

Reference book for first-aid

Enough blankets, warm clothing, serious weather boots, etc.

[Kathy]

That's a great list Vintagesmiles! I have many of the items but since I just moved again-time to rebuy the lye for soapmaking.


I found the medical/dental books; When There's No Dentist & When There's No Doctor to be pretty good but I love my Emergency War Surgery manual.

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Kathy, thanks for posting the book recommendations.

I'll check into those.

I found Root-o 100% lye at Ace Hardware. $3.49 plus tax for one pound. Root-o sells another drain cleaner which is lye mixed with something else. The 100% lye version is marked clearly on the front of the bottle.

[Kathy]

Oct 18, 2009 8:54:02 GMT -5 @vintagesmiles said:

Kathy, thanks for posting the book recommendations.

I'll check into those.

I found Root-o 100% lye at Ace Hardware. $3.49 plus tax for one pound. Root-o sells another drain cleaner which is lye mixed with something else. The 100% lye version is marked clearly on the front of the bottle.

Thanks, I was having trouble finding lye in my old location which iseemed odd but I have an Ace right here in my little town & a huge Ace in Dubuque.

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Hope Ace has got it in stock. Have you got Menard's stores there? I've read that they carry it, if your Ace is out of it.

It seems that lye is harder to get because it is used in making a street drug called "meth".

Another place to check, is pool supply stores. I've read on the soapmaking forums that folks have bought both sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide there.

What kinds of soaps do you make?

I haven't made anything very complex yet. Just olive/castor, lard, and bacon dripping. I use the olive/castor for face soap and for making shampoo. The lard and the bacon dripping soaps are for bathing, and also lard for laundry and dishwashing. I'm trying to keep it fairly simple and thrifty.