Leathernecks Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 19 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: There is a picture somewhere. That thing was probably 4 ft long at least. Also caught a 30 ish lb white freshwater drum on a trip to Lake Cumberland. You want big fish, go for tarpon in the Florida Keys. Caught a few "babies" down there. Would love to do a deepwater trip for a truly big fish one day. I was on the docks in Mississippi this afternoon, and somebody came in with about a 5 or 6 foot tuna. Can't imagine catching something that big. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 32 minutes ago, Leathernecks said: I was on the docks in Mississippi this afternoon, and somebody came in with about a 5 or 6 foot tuna. Can't imagine catching something that big. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, rico said: I think it was his brother. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 In the vein of preparedness, Does anyone watch the show Homestead Rescue? There's some folks out there trying to be self sufficient that may not be able to hit the ground by dropping a rock. Water, food, shelter. In that order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 Where is this all coming from? I have no idea what this thread is referring to. We live a regular life and get what we need from the local Meijers. Not sure where the alarmist attitude is coming from 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) On 10/19/2021 at 12:47 PM, RoadToZion said: I about fell over when I read this headline. Lower expectations......seriously? Yep, we are in trouble. @Steubenhoosier I'm just saying be prepared, and be able to lock in prices for essentials and have a few weeks of food, water, and preferred fuel available. Anyone who can't see this moronic administration is intentionally trying to f@#k this country up has their head in the sand. They are doing this intentionally. Get ready for Wiemar Republic 2.0 But being prepared isn't a bad plan. A few years ago my town was without power for about 36 hours. I had clean water, hot food and my frozen goods stayed frozen. Edited October 26, 2021 by mrflynn03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Joe_Hoopsier said: In the vein of preparedness, Does anyone watch the show Homestead Rescue? There's some folks out there trying to be self sufficient that may not be able to hit the ground by dropping a rock. Water, food, shelter. In that order. One thing people don't know is there is 30-40 gallons of sterile water in your water heater. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 7 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: One thing people don't know is there is 30-40 gallons of sterile water in your water heater. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: One thing people don't know is there is 30-40 gallons of sterile water in your water heater. Down here in Florida we also fill up our tub in preparation of a hurricane. So if you can do so before an event that is a good place to start as well. Having cooking water for the propane grill and heck even something just give yourself a whore bath to wet a wash cloth comes in real handy if the water goes out in 90 degree heat. Always keep a rotation of about 8-10 cases of water in the house for drinking. Edited October 25, 2021 by dgambill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, Steubenhoosier said: Where is this all coming from? I have no idea what this thread is referring to. We live a regular life and get what we need from the local Meijers. Not sure where the alarmist attitude is coming from I don't know about your Miejers but the stores down my way are getting picked pretty clean. Don't get me wrong there is still plenty of food at the moment...but I can't find ton's of my normal shopping list. From toilet paper now to Diet Mt Dew to frozen buffalo wings and many many different cuts of meat to several other things....don't get me wrong...it is still coming in but I can't go to the store every day to see it come off the trucks and get it. Nobody is starving but the OP was just saying it doesn't hurt to stock up on your daily necessities...and while you are at it be prepared for anything....when there are already problems....imagine another major gas/oil refinary going offline again like it did with the cyber attack or a couple things like that....things can change rapidly when the supply chain is already stressed it can cascade rather quickly. Edited October 25, 2021 by dgambill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, dgambill said: I don't know about your Miejers but the stores down my way are getting picked pretty clean. Don't get me wrong there is still plenty of food at the moment...but I can't find ton's of my normal shopping list. From toilet paper now to Diet Mt Dew to frozen buffalo wings and many many different cuts of meat to several other things....don't get me wrong...it is still coming in but I can't go to the store every day to see it come off the trucks and get it. Nobody is starving but the OP was just saying it doesn't hurt to stock up on your daily necessities...and while you are at it be prepared for anything....when there are already problems....imagine another major gas/oil refinary going offline again like it did with the cyber attack or a couple things like that....things can change rapidly when the supply chain is already stressed it can cascade rather quickly. I swear I hadn't read this until after I posted.....speaking of cyber attacks on the supply chain. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-25/solarwinds-hackers-targeting-tech-supply-chain-microsoft-says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) I hope I'm wrong but I see hard times coming. Inflation is already at 5.4%. I would take Jimmy Carter right now. The current Resident of the US makes Forrest Gump look like Einstein. Dumbest bastard that ever lived. Edited October 26, 2021 by mrflynn03 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 11 hours ago, dgambill said: I don't know about your Miejers but the stores down my way are getting picked pretty clean. Don't get me wrong there is still plenty of food at the moment...but I can't find ton's of my normal shopping list. From toilet paper now to Diet Mt Dew to frozen buffalo wings and many many different cuts of meat to several other things....don't get me wrong...it is still coming in but I can't go to the store every day to see it come off the trucks and get it. Nobody is starving but the OP was just saying it doesn't hurt to stock up on your daily necessities...and while you are at it be prepared for anything....when there are already problems....imagine another major gas/oil refinary going offline again like it did with the cyber attack or a couple things like that....things can change rapidly when the supply chain is already stressed it can cascade rather quickly. Thanks for this. Well, said. I care about our IU family. I'm not trying to be an alarmist, but I've got some information that is confidential. Not saying the worst will happen, just saying to stock up and take care of your families. And I also am trying to provide tips on emergency preparation. How many knew their water heater contains sterile water? How many. Knew it takes electricity to pump water to you house? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 The guy in front of me tonight looks like he’s getting ready! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Drroogh said: The guy in front of me tonight looks like he’s getting ready! That explains why there are no sales for bottled water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted October 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 5 hours ago, Drroogh said: The guy in front of me tonight looks like he’s getting ready! If it was navy blue that would be my truck! I only have half a pallett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 Just spoke to guy from MA who is likely without electricity for a week due to the storm out there 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 11:40 PM, mrflynn03 said: If it was navy blue that would be my truck! I only have half a pallett Of course when they film “The Walking Dead” locally, some people prepare for other things! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Reacher said: Just spoke to guy from MA who is likely without electricity for a week due to the storm out there This why I keep cash around. $2500 at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: This why I keep cash around. $2500 at least. 3-6 months of emergency fund! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 This is why you prepare- https://fox2now.com/news/spire-customers-weigh-in-on-potential-shutdown-in-december/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Reacher said: This is why you prepare- https://fox2now.com/news/spire-customers-weigh-in-on-potential-shutdown-in-december/ I'll bet if that pipeline was feeding the judge's home, it wouldn't be getting shut down...🙄 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Wasn’t sure if I should post this here or in the CV thread? Yesterday they announced that our main assembly line was shutting down until the end of the year! When the grade of stainless needed to make evaporator plates and the copper tubing for the evaporators are unavailable…..? As my boss puts it, “an ice machine without evaporators is a water fountain “ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted March 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 I would recommend stocking up on food. Fertilizer prices are going to likely drive up food prices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 I bought 3 bags of fertilizer on sale at Costco. I agree, stock up what you can 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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