CORONA What are you stocking up on for corona virus?
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SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
At this point in the game, we're still buying up food for the pantry. Can't think of anything else that we need right now. If something should break or blow out as time goes along, we'll either make do, or do without, until/if it becomes available.
Leigh19717
Senior Member
We have over 250# of rice stored, so my main concern is building back up canned foods. We did as a lot, got comfy and didn’t rebuy when we went through our stores. My focus is in canned meats and soups along with chicken stock and noodles. If I cooked a pound of rice a day, we would have 250+ days of the base of a meal. Add in canned beans, chicken stock with canned chicken or if worse comes to worse just dump a can of soup over it lol.
Concentrating on toilet paper, bleach, pet food and litter for six months.
Concentrating on toilet paper, bleach, pet food and litter for six months.
If things really go bad,all those "overstock"problems will quickly work themselves out.
Old Gray Mare
TB Fanatic
Similar foot/footwear wash were put in front of healthcare facilities in Africa during the bad Ebola outbreak a few years ago. People entering the facility were forced to wade through a puddle of liquid disinfectant.
NoDandy
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Agree !!!
I decided to go ahead and buy the new laptop to replace my increasingly dysfunctional and out of date one. China manufactures many IT parts, plus it produces 80-85% of rare earth elements.
My seed stock is topped off, except for onion sets.
Buy organic citrus fruits to make orange marmalade (worth it to get organic since the skins are used too); i make this every other year, and this has to be done in winter when the fruit is ripe.
Check supplies of clorox wipes and other cleaners.
Reorder mail pharmacy meds.
My seed stock is topped off, except for onion sets.
Buy organic citrus fruits to make orange marmalade (worth it to get organic since the skins are used too); i make this every other year, and this has to be done in winter when the fruit is ripe.
Check supplies of clorox wipes and other cleaners.
Reorder mail pharmacy meds.
bassaholic
Veteran Member
About to make a Costco run....few sacks of beans/rice, canned goods, jerky, and water. Oh and TP.
Uhhmmm...
Veteran Member
Self isolation is the key to avoiding many issues associated with a pandemic. Here are a few suggestions for immediate purchase...
Survival rations - 18 days for man and wife (1500/1000cals):
20 lbs rice
16 lbs beans
3 quarts canola oil
1 household box of Morton salt
Survival rations - 90 days for man and wife (1500/1000cals):
100 lbs rice
80 lbs beans
4 gallons canola oil
2 household boxes of Morton salt
For rice, I like Basmati brown, but wild or white are just fine, and are much less expensive. Atlanta Sam's stores are selling a 20 lb bag of Royal Basmati in a plastic and cloth bag for under $20. With this packaging and amount, long term storage is not an issue.
For beans, I buy 2 lb bags bags from Publix because I can mix and match - pintos, limas, navy, black, and kidney. Add some lintels, pearl barley, and split peas for variety. Again, long term storage is not a concern - at least for me.
You need to do your own calculations for TP, paper towels, and vodka. (Note to self... double the amount of estimated TP.)
In no particular order, also include some aspirin, famatodine, bleach, hand soap, detergent, vinegar, hot sauce, disposable nylon gloves, and N-95 masks if you can still find any.
Finally, do not forget you will need to feed and care for your animals... this means several big bags of food and litter from Sam's!
Please note that this list is not designed to be tasty or complete by any means. I mean it only as a simple list of things you may start buying today without giving it much more thought. You will eventually use most of these things. So, it is not money down the tubes regardless of the severity of the pandemic.
If your friends make fun of you, ask them if they bought any life or health insurance last year. Then ask them if they feel foolish that they did not need to use it.
Survival rations - 18 days for man and wife (1500/1000cals):
20 lbs rice
16 lbs beans
3 quarts canola oil
1 household box of Morton salt
Survival rations - 90 days for man and wife (1500/1000cals):
100 lbs rice
80 lbs beans
4 gallons canola oil
2 household boxes of Morton salt
For rice, I like Basmati brown, but wild or white are just fine, and are much less expensive. Atlanta Sam's stores are selling a 20 lb bag of Royal Basmati in a plastic and cloth bag for under $20. With this packaging and amount, long term storage is not an issue.
For beans, I buy 2 lb bags bags from Publix because I can mix and match - pintos, limas, navy, black, and kidney. Add some lintels, pearl barley, and split peas for variety. Again, long term storage is not a concern - at least for me.
You need to do your own calculations for TP, paper towels, and vodka. (Note to self... double the amount of estimated TP.)
In no particular order, also include some aspirin, famatodine, bleach, hand soap, detergent, vinegar, hot sauce, disposable nylon gloves, and N-95 masks if you can still find any.
Finally, do not forget you will need to feed and care for your animals... this means several big bags of food and litter from Sam's!
Please note that this list is not designed to be tasty or complete by any means. I mean it only as a simple list of things you may start buying today without giving it much more thought. You will eventually use most of these things. So, it is not money down the tubes regardless of the severity of the pandemic.
If your friends make fun of you, ask them if they bought any life or health insurance last year. Then ask them if they feel foolish that they did not need to use it.
I've got to give credit to subnet, stole it off another TB2K thread here.
Panic Early, Beat the Rush!
- Shane
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie / FJB!
Suggestion -- if you do your own home maintenance or know how to spot problems
- Take a few minutes and check the house inside and out. Look at plumbing, heating, cooling, toilets, water taps, and so on. If you spot problems, fix them now or get someone in to fix them.
- If there is something really old that you can't replace right now, like a central a/c unit, look into an alternative, maybe a window unit or two.
You might also do that with your vehicle or have someone you trust look it over. I just bought 4 new tires last year, and I'll probably replace the battery on the next paycheck.
Don't get hung up on small issues -- look for the big stuff that you woudn't want to deal with if you were sheltering in place or taking care of ill family members.
- Take a few minutes and check the house inside and out. Look at plumbing, heating, cooling, toilets, water taps, and so on. If you spot problems, fix them now or get someone in to fix them.
- If there is something really old that you can't replace right now, like a central a/c unit, look into an alternative, maybe a window unit or two.
You might also do that with your vehicle or have someone you trust look it over. I just bought 4 new tires last year, and I'll probably replace the battery on the next paycheck.
Don't get hung up on small issues -- look for the big stuff that you woudn't want to deal with if you were sheltering in place or taking care of ill family members.
hax0r212
Contributing Member
If you have kids, stock up on activities for them in case they have to stay home for a while. Dollar store coloring books, crayons and puzzles are some cheap ideas. They can also be used for barter with desperate parents ;-)
Other ideas - board games, playing cards, craft supplies, books, comics.
Or you can leave them in front of their "screens" 24/7.
Other ideas - board games, playing cards, craft supplies, books, comics.
Or you can leave them in front of their "screens" 24/7.
vessie
Has No Life - Lives on TB
At this point, I would not say anything to friends, if they're laughing at you, this means they're not putting anything away in case of an emergency and they will be coming to Your House.
They're adults, so they don't need reminding and nor should they, because again, if they don't see the writing on the wall, they never will.
But they Will remember that you were warning them and guess where they're going to go?
Your house. And they will also tell their loved ones, because, they don't want them to go without either. V
Donald Shimoda
In Absentia
Condoms and lube, folks.
If you're under lockdown, you'll be glad to have 'em.
Great trade/barter items as well.
[Why does it always seem like I am the one who posts these particular prep items?]
Peace and Love,
Donald Shimoda
If you're under lockdown, you'll be glad to have 'em.
Great trade/barter items as well.
[Why does it always seem like I am the one who posts these particular prep items?]
Peace and Love,
Donald Shimoda
Are they actually downloaded onto & saved on the device, or are
they waiting in the cloud for the next time you want to read more?
I ask for if the internet has any interruptions, are your books there
permanently on your device after initially downloading?
Panic Early, Beat the Rush!
- Shane
Knight_Loring
Veteran Member
Went to Scam's Club yesterday, rice inventory is dwindling especially 50#.
I decided today to get the N95 masks, wiped out at Target, Home Depot and Lowes, but Lowes had the very expensive ones in stock.
At Home Depot, saw several people buying dozens on the orange buckets and lids.
Yesterday and today had more shoppers than I have seen at the grocery stores here. That surprised me.
I decided today to get the N95 masks, wiped out at Target, Home Depot and Lowes, but Lowes had the very expensive ones in stock.
At Home Depot, saw several people buying dozens on the orange buckets and lids.
Yesterday and today had more shoppers than I have seen at the grocery stores here. That surprised me.
Allotrope
Inactive
Car will need tires within a year so I ordered 4 from Amazon Sunday night. Monday there were only 10 left in stock. Tuesday they got more - over 20 - so in stock. Today, out of stock - more in 1-2 days they say. Since most tires come from China, supplies may get thin when the warehouses empty. This is not something I usually buy ahead on. I suppose that if they do not get used for some reason, they can be sold at not much of a loss or if shortages, a profit.
Profit of Doom
Dismember
Be sure your computer has gloves and masks, as well.
hiwall
Has No Life - Lives on TB
You can do it either way or both ways. You have several options.
Loretta Van Riet
Trying to hang out with the cool kids.
More t.p. and dog food.
Jubilee on Earth
Veteran Member
Don't forget pasta. It's a nice variety from the boredom of rice, keeps well long-term, and is easy to spice up and add flavor. You can have several bottles of olive oil and a few big containers of garlic powder and have numerous tasty meals with a good amount of protein and calories. Plus, you can rehydrate dehydrated vegetables for a quick and easy pasta primavera with some nutrients.
Look for sales... you can find pasta really cheap in many stores, like Aldi's.
Look for sales... you can find pasta really cheap in many stores, like Aldi's.
Used Camels
Inactive
Profit of Doom
Dismember
Also depends on memory in your device, which may be upgradeable or accept memory cards.
Profit of Doom
Dismember
Take a gander at this, more variety.
$400 - 30 Day Emergency Food Supply for 4 from Sam's and Wal-mart | The Ezekiel Diet Files
September 23 - 24, 2015 seems to be the New December 21, 2012. In the event of a planned or natural disaster society is only 9 meals away from anarchy. Grocery
www.ezekieldiet.com
EYW
Veteran Member
I have more or less shot my wad this month, but for the last two or three months I have been rebuilding my canned food supplies. Hitting the BOGOs and ordered cases from Sam's Club as well as filling up our small freezer. I have ordered several extra sheet sets as well as bundles of kitchen towels/hand towel-sized towels and washclothes. I figure I might need that size more than the regular bath towels and bath sheets we use. Got dog food, TP, paper towels, and cleaning supplies, but, of course, could always use more, but I feel comfortable with what I have. If we get another month before it gets froggy, I'll be shooting another wad -- LOL.
NoMoreLibs
Kill Commie's, Every Single One Of Them!
More Eneloop AA's on the way. We have solar chargers for them so we're good either way. They help back up the regular batt's.
Loretta Van Riet
Trying to hang out with the cool kids.
Try looking in an ethnic/religious aisle. I can usually find the 14 oz cans of Manischewitz reduced sodium chicken broth. It's not kept in the soup aisle. It's 420 m.g. sodium per cup.
We also have a digital blood pressure wrist thing...it was my mom's so don't know how much it cost, but couldn't be too bad, & easy to use. Also a cheap stethoscope, it helped me to hear if my kids were wheezing. They're in the cabinet somewhereAdd to your home first aid stuff, a digital pulse oximeter. That and a thermometer (which you should have already) seem to be two important diagnostic tools for this thing. Chris Martenson (Coronavirus: The Calm Before The Storm? | Peak Prosperity) emphasizes that a blood oxygen level of 93% or less can be a critical factor in determining a person's state of infection and respiratory difficulty.
They are not terribly expensive, $15-30 should cover the consumer range. Most drug stores and Walmart should have them in stock. They are minimally invasive, they just clip on the end of a finger. And they get you a good easy pulse count into the bargain.
And get everyone a notebook so you can chart this stuff
, I need to gather it all together. Had an otoscope (ear), but it was cheap & broke, plus I never was good at using it. That's been on my to-do list for a looong time. I figure being able to take basic vitals is a necessity.Thank you. I never heard of that one.
