Security fears over food and fuel crisis...(Coming soon to a neighborhood near you?) - Page 2

GDawg · 06-24-2008, 07:20 PM

I was talking to my girlfriend last night about this.

Sterno... no..., magnesium blocks and flint.

Bottled water... no..., water purifying solutions.

Canned vegetables... a little but also seeds for growing later.

Camping pots and pans. Light survival gear.

Ammo and a few weapons, pistol, rifle, shotgun.

Any other suggestions?

Big Dog · 06-26-2008, 05:32 AM

Embrace your 'inner ant' - STOCK UP NOW! You don't want to be hopping and hungry this time next year.

Prices ain't getting any lower......

jimkim · 06-26-2008, 05:38 AM

Don't forget bartering. Get a couple of cases of TP and a couple cases of degree. Neither city folk nor country folk like corncobs or oak limbs. Case of good soft TP heap big joojoo on trade.

Seabeescotty · 06-26-2008, 05:49 AM

I guess I found the right place, with fourteen acres of hardwood, and ten acres of pasture, and a fishing pond. And the nice part is, the driveway is easy to defend, and we have the high ground! What was going thru my head, two and a half years ago? I thought I was just looking for a place to live, but maybe my sub-conscious old military mind had some input, on what kind of place I wanted. Oh well, I don't know about that, but I do have some nicely upholstered four-hoof drive vehicles standing by, in the pasture. I guess I can get by, for a few years.

LiveToShoot · 07-13-2008, 03:28 PM

Proper preparation precedes performance...and, now is the time for preparation.

...in whatever way we're able.

mym1a · 07-13-2008, 03:41 PM

here in the north east my wood stove gets a good work out every winter 2 weeks ago finished splitting and stacking fire wood. I have approximately 31/2 to 4 cords we keep the thermostat around 60 and use the wood stove. So far wood is pretty easy to get if you don't mind cutting and splitting it! The last time I checked, to purchase fire wood cut and split costs about $300. for a full cord.winters up here aren't as bad as they use to be in the 60's and 70's rarely does it get minus -20 or 30 degrees these days.

LiveToShoot · 07-13-2008, 04:26 PM

You can buy a cord of quality Doug Fir slab wood, cut to firebox length for $50-60, and a cord of round pine, also cut to firebox length, for $65-70 here...

Deersniper · 07-14-2008, 09:31 AM

Just stocked up the pantries two weeks ago. It's a good feeling to have 6 mos worth, but it's better to have six years worth. If Iran happens all bets are off. This globalism thing isn't working out. One countries problem is everybody's problem. People need to stock up on common sense!

LiveToShoot · 08-03-2008, 05:10 AM

It is good on the wallet to see the slight dip in crude oil prices and lowered costs at the pump...a possible lull before the storm picks up force again?

GlennM · 08-03-2008, 07:06 AM

Wonder what Pred did to get banned... ??

I didn't think his post was that far off-base in regard to the original post in this thread.

ArkansasHunter · 08-03-2008, 07:13 AM

When did Pred get Banned ? Though he's a moron at time's most here take's what he says with a grain of salt.
OH WeLL...By Pred nice knowing you...A.H

CalifgirlinOk · 08-03-2008, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

When did Pred get Banned ? Though he's a moron at time's most here take's what he says with a grain of salt.
OH WeLL...By Pred nice knowing you...A.H

There are rules(guidelines)that we all must follow and if you don't, your gone...

nathangdad · 08-03-2008, 09:01 AM

for quite some time. It is a crisis and it is real.

Especially food.

troy2000 · 08-03-2008, 09:32 AM

Somehow, the place isn't the same without Rufus and Pred weighing in...

Seabeescotty · 08-03-2008, 01:05 PM

Don't remember Rufus...............

TexasT · 08-03-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troy2000

Somehow, the place isn't the same without Rufus and Pred weighing in...

Don't see how you'd miss somebody constantly wishing ill on you and your family, or cheering on natural disasters, or waiting for shtf so he can snipe you while your back is turned. A lot of people really don't appreciate that. However, I don't think this forum will ever have a lack of trolls.

TexasT · 08-03-2008, 01:11 PM

And let's not forget disrespecting the troops.

GlennM · 08-03-2008, 01:25 PM

Getting back on the point of the initial post... The American Thinker explained it, I believe, fairly well.

American Thinker: The Food Crisis

Essentially, it claims the food crisis isn't being caused by shortages... but politics. And goes in to some of the history of what's caused several in the past, and who benefits from them.

troy2000 · 08-03-2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seabeescotty

Don't remember Rufus...............

Rufus Rhastus. He hasn't been on for a while. His universal solution was gasoline-soaked tires around people's necks, and a match....

LiveToShoot · 08-03-2008, 06:07 PM

There are a couple of situations where that may be of value, but not as an overall solution/cure for the various situations we face...

...cause it would take too many tires and fuel costs are still way too high.

06-26-2008, 05:32 AM	#22
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	Embrace your 'inner ant' - STOCK UP NOW! You don't want to be hopping and hungry this time next year. Prices ain't getting any lower...... __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

06-26-2008, 05:38 AM	#23
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near the Little Ocmulgee river in GA Posts: 2,051 Blog Entries: 11	Don't forget bartering. Get a couple of cases of TP and a couple cases of degree. Neither city folk nor country folk like corncobs or oak limbs. Case of good soft TP heap big joojoo on trade. __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

06-26-2008, 05:49 AM	#24
Seabeescotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jay, Oklahoma, God's country. Posts: 4,048 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 1	I guess I found the right place, with fourteen acres of hardwood, and ten acres of pasture, and a fishing pond. And the nice part is, the driveway is easy to defend, and we have the high ground! What was going thru my head, two and a half years ago? I thought I was just looking for a place to live, but maybe my sub-conscious old military mind had some input, on what kind of place I wanted. Oh well, I don't know about that, but I do have some nicely upholstered four-hoof drive vehicles standing by, in the pasture. I guess I can get by, for a few years. __________________ Adapt, improvise, overcome.-Gysgt Highway, Heartbreak Ridge

07-13-2008, 03:28 PM	#25
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,071	Proper preparation precedes performance...and, now is the time for preparation. ...in whatever way we're able. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

07-13-2008, 04:26 PM	#27
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,071	You can buy a cord of quality Doug Fir slab wood, cut to firebox length for $50-60, and a cord of round pine, also cut to firebox length, for $65-70 here... __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

06-24-2008, 07:20 PM	#21
GDawg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Not in Colorado... anymore... Posts: 910	I was talking to my girlfriend last night about this. Sterno... no..., magnesium blocks and flint. Bottled water... no..., water purifying solutions. Canned vegetables... a little but also seeds for growing later. Camping pots and pans. Light survival gear. Ammo and a few weapons, pistol, rifle, shotgun. Any other suggestions?

07-13-2008, 03:41 PM	#26
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,313	here in the north east my wood stove gets a good work out every winter 2 weeks ago finished splitting and stacking fire wood. I have approximately 31/2 to 4 cords we keep the thermostat around 60 and use the wood stove. So far wood is pretty easy to get if you don't mind cutting and splitting it! The last time I checked, to purchase fire wood cut and split costs about $300. for a full cord.winters up here aren't as bad as they use to be in the 60's and 70's rarely does it get minus -20 or 30 degrees these days.

07-14-2008, 09:31 AM	#28
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,688	Just stocked up the pantries two weeks ago. It's a good feeling to have 6 mos worth, but it's better to have six years worth. If Iran happens all bets are off. This globalism thing isn't working out. One countries problem is everybody's problem. People need to stock up on common sense!

08-03-2008, 05:10 AM	#29
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,071	It is good on the wallet to see the slight dip in crude oil prices and lowered costs at the pump...a possible lull before the storm picks up force again? __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

08-03-2008, 07:06 AM	#30
GlennM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 165 Blog Entries: 1	Wonder what Pred did to get banned... ?? I didn't think his post was that far off-base in regard to the original post in this thread. __________________ A Matter of Timing - A Novel for all Patriots. Sneak Preview & Links here: www.gmillercompanies.com Last edited by GlennM; 08-03-2008 at 07:23 AM.

08-03-2008, 07:13 AM	#31
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,709	When did Pred get Banned ? Though he's a moron at time's most here take's what he says with a grain of salt. OH WeLL...By Pred nice knowing you...A.H

08-03-2008, 09:01 AM	#33
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,475	This is a message for which I have posted for quite some time. It is a crisis and it is real. Especially food.

08-03-2008, 09:32 AM	#34
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,459 Images: 9	Somehow, the place isn't the same without Rufus and Pred weighing in... __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France

08-03-2008, 01:05 PM	#35
Seabeescotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jay, Oklahoma, God's country. Posts: 4,048 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 1	Don't remember Rufus............... __________________ Adapt, improvise, overcome.-Gysgt Highway, Heartbreak Ridge

08-03-2008, 01:11 PM	#37
TexasT Mrs. HMFIC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everywhere you want to be. Posts: 4,213 Blog Entries: 16	And let's not forget disrespecting the troops. __________________ I'm just a little bit caught in the middle. Life is a maze. Love is a riddle.

08-03-2008, 01:25 PM	#38
GlennM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 165 Blog Entries: 1	Getting back on the point of the initial post... The American Thinker explained it, I believe, fairly well. American Thinker: The Food Crisis Essentially, it claims the food crisis isn't being caused by shortages... but politics. And goes in to some of the history of what's caused several in the past, and who benefits from them. __________________ A Matter of Timing - A Novel for all Patriots. Sneak Preview & Links here: www.gmillercompanies.com

08-03-2008, 06:07 PM	#40
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,071	There are a couple of situations where that may be of value, but not as an overall solution/cure for the various situations we face... ...cause it would take too many tires and fuel costs are still way too high. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown