Can you 'survive' 72 hours -OR- will you just whine the whole time?

[4sarge]

My subdivision will have to degenerate into sectarian violence before I will even bat an eye.

I agree with 4Sarge though. 72 hours in urban America is far different than 72 hours in the countryside. 72 hours (given general attitude of alot of city folks) is ad-infinitum, aka, lets go loot the Wilsons, they have food. Disgusting how people that consider themselves more civilized due to Starbucks, SUVs and Cable TV become nothing but animals when even the most unnecessary of items becomes something to kill over. That be the case, then they arent neighbors, co-workers, occasional conversations anymore, they are animals and to be treated as such.

What, What, DH and I agree on something, Heavens to Murgatroyd, The World must be Ending

 

[Royal-1]

Sooner than later, I keep listening for the trumpets.

 

[Tinman]

I'd make it the 72hrs without issue, home or abroad. The whining well, that's going to happen even without the other issues.

Tinman....

 

[Dogman]

A back up generator is on my must get list.

Tractor supply usually has good prices on generators I've got two from there and been happy with what they cost.

 

[Disposable Heart]

What, What, DH and I agree on something, Heavens to Murgatroyd, The World must be Ending

, Like I tell most folks, I may differ in politics (yeah, Im a liberal weirdo) but when the chips are down, I am always there for folks!

BTW: Who used to say that phrase? Wasnt it some pink cat looking thing that wore a tie?

 

[Max Volume]

72 hours would be a piece of cake. The power was out that long here about a year ago.

After living out of a kayak several times for 8 to 10 days at a time in total wilderness (Isle Royale National Park) I have all I need including a water purifier. The only problem was getting ice to keep the beer cold.

 

[hountzmj]

72 hours? No sweat.

Might be a bit uncomfortable but it would really not be that big of a deal.


--hountzmj

 

[dclaarjr]

I've got a small generator that is big enough to run my furnace, fridge, freezer, and a light or two. I don't keep much gasoline sitting around, but we have 4 vehicles we own plus my work van. I'm sure I could keep the generator running for awhile.

Cooking food is a breeze. I have a gas grill and never have less than 2 tanks of gas for it. Right now I have 4 ready to go.

72 hours would be a piece of cake.

 

[scor5150pio]

I think we have enough supplies to last at home for 30 days as far as food goes. I admit I need to do more towrds water storage. Probably only good for a week or so. Longer if rationed. We have MREs and Datrex water pouches for a week if we have to leave the house.

I've always been of the opinion that if I store enough weapons and ammo I can eat the neighbors food before I get into my canned goods...lol

 

[Warwagon]

72 hours would be pretty easy. We live in the snow belt in Indiana and are ready for much much longer, summer or winter.

The neighbors I worry about....

 

[Royal-1]

Such as "scor5150pio"?

I've always been of the opinion that if I store enough weapons and ammo I can eat the neighbors food before I get into my canned goods...lol

 

[Justus]

I've always been of the opinion that if I store enough weapons and ammo I can eat the neighbors food before I get into my canned goods...lol

That is a joke, right?

If not, that's a bad plan.

 

[JetGirl]

That is a joke, right?

If not, that's a bad plan.

Especially if your neighbors can (and will) shoot your ass back!!

 

[RogerB]

Especially if your neighbors can (and will) shoot your ass back!!

 

[Royal-1]

That is a joke, right?

If not, that's a bad plan.

I sure was hoping it was a joke too; it does take some hard reflection to understand just how wrong it would be. I am a Christian and understanding this concept was even hard for me. But I do get it now; I will give till it hurts and then some, but do not try to take what is not yours. Stealing is still stealing no matter what the circumstances are. that is why it is best to be like the ant and not the grasshopper. That is what this forum is for, helping us to learn from each other, sharing strategies, and being prepared for the future.

Cheers

 

[ATM]

I've always been of the opinion that if I store enough weapons and ammo I can eat the neighbors food before I get into my canned goods...lol

There, I bolded it up and made it red for him. Just a wisecrack.

 

[longbow]

yes, I think we need to revise the question to 30 days without outside help, but your main location undamaged

 

[KevinH]

We are good for 30. Water, dehydrated food, ammo. Life is good! My brother-in-law thinks I am a little off. So?

 

[Royal-1]

...My brother-in-law thinks I am a little off. So?

Join the club! My brother was over at our house this weekend, and saw our "food pantry", the kids were putting away our last shopping trip run.

 

[southin]

Stored, bottled water, purification means to use 125g aquarium in a pinch, home canned, and store bought canned goods lining basement shelves, small 1k generator, camping eqpt. for cooking.
Unload the "main" food items from the main fridge to the basement smaller one running on the generator. Ammo for weapons. Chainsaw. Cordless sawzall. Various light option from recharge battery, camping fuel, low wattage CF elec. etc.
Yeah, we'd be alright for some time.
Maybe only needing gas if the 10 stored gallons ran out along with siphoning one vehicle dry (another 17 gallons) and the lawn eqpt.