tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post4922376968575521378..comments2023-10-29T05:43:20.076-07:00Comments on Ornery Bastard: It's Time For "That" TalkPhilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695733883033137146noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-83612811791130155442011-09-01T14:14:28.430-07:002011-09-01T14:14:28.430-07:00I remember Katrina. When I saw those radar maps sh...I remember Katrina. When I saw those radar maps showing Irene as big as Katrina on Friday I prepped. Out came the gen and laid out the cord to keep the sump working and water pump pumping. Wife got the batteries and made sure all the flashlights were working.<br /> Where we keep our vacation trailer, in Phoenicia, NY the proprietor moved it to high ground and that saved it because every county around got gob smacked really bad.<br /> Here in my area (10958)we never saw it get as bad as it did. Never. We got blasted. But we were ready!TJ Creednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-49451197263844435972011-08-29T15:35:32.807-07:002011-08-29T15:35:32.807-07:00One thing about growing up feeling deprived is you...One thing about growing up feeling deprived is you tend to hoard stuff. I'm not talking like on "Hoarders", but you do stuff like buy multipacks of toilet paper whenever it's on sale. People laugh at me because I don't feel secure unless I have 3 multipacks (or more) of TP in the house (or in the trunk of the car, which is where I usually store it so Mr. Brilliant doesn't think I'm crazy). So it's nice to hear someone affirm the TP thing. Now, you don't want to be like my mother, who once had so much toilet paper that she was able to fill an entire outdoor toolshed. I threatened to make a sign that said "The Charmin Building" to han above the door.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865082576641051315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-48922479043043274492011-08-29T03:14:53.984-07:002011-08-29T03:14:53.984-07:00Yup, you is correct Craig.
Stupid can not be fixed...Yup, you is correct Craig.<br />Stupid can not be fixed.<br />However ignorance most certainly can.<br />If one has the will.Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-76232561229154848332011-08-28T07:18:18.746-07:002011-08-28T07:18:18.746-07:00Every year it's the same thing down here. A hu...Every year it's the same thing down here. A hurricane in the Gulf sends the nit-wits running to the Home Depot, and they strip it bare of plywood. Bottled water and batteries disappear, as does all the beer and junk food. The idiots never seem to learn to get all that crap in advance, KNOWING full well when hurricane season is. Sigh, you just can't fix stupid...Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-68217517110200148162011-08-28T06:38:15.428-07:002011-08-28T06:38:15.428-07:00Even after seventeen years of active marriage, I n...Even after seventeen years of active marriage, I never figured out what women do with all that toilet paper.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442354270552212335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-67430814537277203542011-08-28T05:01:03.731-07:002011-08-28T05:01:03.731-07:00Yup, a weed sprayer next to the throne with a damp...Yup, a weed sprayer next to the throne with a damp wash cloth to finish up.<br />Ya need to wash them hands afterward anyhow. Do it while rinsing and soaping up the cloth for next time.<br />Much healthier anyhoo....<br />Save that store bought for those that want to walk around with residooSpudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-40356066523057670462011-08-28T04:45:37.353-07:002011-08-28T04:45:37.353-07:00Great post, Busted. I hope you and the Mrs find y...Great post, Busted. I hope you and the Mrs find your communal nest soon. I'm sure she loves you dearly too and neither of you likes living apart. <br /><br />When I started my current job in 2009, we were relatively new to prepping ourselves and I had that 'new mission' enthusiasm ...so the subject came up from time to time with my co-workers. They are mostly 10-15 years younger than me. They were polite (respect your elders, I guess) but they thought I was nuts, I could tell. Now two years later, they seek me out because they want to learn how to can or dehydrate food, how to grow a garden, how to figure out how much is enough for how long. I smile, answer their questions and, if the opportunity presents itself, add something to make them think ...such as keeping extra TP or medical supplies handy.HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-32103230902296630292011-08-27T21:30:46.649-07:002011-08-27T21:30:46.649-07:00PP, this is what I was referring to.
Thank you an...PP, this is what I was referring to.<br /><br />Thank you and Treesong both for stopping by, you are both awesome examples.<br /><br />Hugz to ya both.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15695733883033137146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-47164892061306005462011-08-27T20:49:54.794-07:002011-08-27T20:49:54.794-07:00For a year, I have been mailing food with birthday...For a year, I have been mailing food with birthday and Christmas gifts to my daughter and two grandchildren in NYC. I tell her to eat one can and save the other for when the electricity goes off. She is frugal but sees no need in stocking up, I thought. It turns out 9/11 frightened her and then husband so badly that they lived with a bedroom full of food and other prep stuff that would not fit in the kitchen shelves.<br /><br />Christmas presents for them this year will be a water filter, water purification tablets, headlamps, and things for emergencies. <br /><br />About tp. I have quit using it for several reasons. <br />I use washcloths and wash them. Hey, it is less soiled than any diaper I ever changed! People can use torn up tshirts, towels, sheets. Wash or toss.<br /><br />My blog is full of crazy things like not using tp. Some people think I am nuts; some think it is applaudable.<br /><br />TP is here when I have company.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24855322.post-51347263421281464672011-08-27T19:17:30.608-07:002011-08-27T19:17:30.608-07:00Put simply, When people poo-poo our prepping, I as...Put simply, When people poo-poo our prepping, I ask: "would you rather eat or stare at a new car with no gas or insurance on it?"<br /><br />Other variations are:<br /><br />"I can snack AND watch TV while your satellite TV is disconnected."<br /><br />"We shower ever two days - or less - and eat steak for supper while you have your pedicure, facial, spray tan and McDonalds."<br /><br />"We have a fishing boat, golf cart, NEW riding lawn mower with attachments, a 97' F150 and 96 Crown Victoria while your Dodge Hemmie truck sits in the driveway because you have to PAY for it MONTHLY and drive it SOMETIMES!"treesonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364847483878018809noreply@blogger.com