I’m somewhat of a “prepper”. Most of you will understand what I mean by that. For those of you that don’t, a prepper is someone who prepares for a disaster.
I don’t go to extremes, but I see nothing wrong with being a good Girl Scout or Boy Scout and preparing yourself for an emergency.
I’ve mentioned this to people in the past and they scoff. I don’t understand this. What’s wrong with having a flashlight and batteries on hand or an extra can of beans and some water?
People that refuse to have even just the bare essentials in preparation of an emergency just baffle me.
I know there are people that go to extreme. I like to think I fall in the middle somewhere.
What’s your take on this? Are you a “Prepper”?
Originally posted in 2017. Still as important today as ever! Copyright (C) Penny Wilson
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I shake my head at those who don’t keep the basics at home, who have no back up for things, who freak when the power is taken out from a storm and doesn’t immediately come back on. When did the idea of having a backup or a rotating pantry go out of style? Prepping doesn’t mean Mad Max style living, it just means you are ready for those hiccups life can throw into your daily routines. None of your favorite TP at the store? Not a problem if you don’t wait until you are down to your last square before shopping! 💞
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It is shocking! I plan on doing a follow up post on this subject and maybe pass along some helpful tips. Thank you, Dawn. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Based on your post and comments, I’m not a prepper. Interesting discussion here.
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It is interesting how few people are actually prepared for even the smallest of emergencies. I need to do a follow up post about this and how to go about getting prepared.
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I didn’t know the concept “prepper”. Though I can relate to that. I’ve lived and/or travelled in 30-40 countries, on many corners of the world, and when I see the current state of things just about everywhere… I am getting utterly worried for my daughters and grandkids.
Should I start stocking?
🙏🏻
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It’s not just the state of the world. What about fires, floods and other natural disasters? I lived in a small town years ago that was on a well. The town’s pump for that well went out. What I didn’t know until that happened was that they were using their Backup pump! The main one had died long before and they never got around to replacing it. The town had No Water! They did eventually truck in water for the town, but I was one of the few households that had a stash of water. When COVID hit, everyone was low on toilet paper and water, remember that? Things happen. Yes, stock up, be as prepared as you can. Thank you for visiting and commenting!
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Oh yes! All that is part of the state of the world. Some days, (like every day? 😉) It’s like nothing works. I understand in South Africa theyr’re having major problems with electricity. Cut off for hours. Then what happens? No water…
Take care Penny.
Brian
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Thank you, Brian. You too. I need to expand on this topic and will do so in a future post. ❤
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Look forward to it…
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Im a very very mild to low prepper. I live in a city with numerous grocery stores and there’s convenient stores in most of our neighborhoods. I do keep a couple flashlights, extra batteries, candles, and some matches on hand though. 😁
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That’s good, but probabaly the most important thing you should have on hand “just in case” is water. Thanks for visiting! 🙂
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ive a minor stash of tinned goods and tea and such which might last a week or so. If we werent hungry, but it in no way means I am prepared for anythimg major.
I do hough know in what order I would finish off the neighbours in case things got really rough, where I need to park vehicles to make it more difficult to get to my juicy brain, and absolutely have a plan for how to get out of town if things get really dodgy My van has solar too so thats a bonus and am soon putting offroad tyres on it …so whilst not prepared, I dont intend to go down without a fight.
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Good to know, Michael. 🙂 ❤
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Hi Penny, I am also a midpoint prepper. You’d be mad not to be prepared in South Africa where the electricity can go off at any time and there are constant water shortages and disruptions to supplies of goods. I keep a month’s supply of meat and other groceries, diesel, gas, water, and medications.
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I knew you were a smart girl! ❤
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I’m kind of in the middle. I will say that I am a prepped but I very self am low on essentials.
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Essentials are essential, Mike! 🙂
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