Hell is ever closer - part 2

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Following on from the previous thread.

Hell is ever closer-how's your stash looking? http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/eureferendumm2016/3646002-hell-is-ever-closer-how-s-your-stash-looking

Sorry I think I came across a bit sharp @Ginger.
If no deal, it's highly likely that there will be disruption of food supply. Even a lot of food that states that it's made in UK has ingredients that are imported. Food from outside Europe is often imported via Europe.
So in my view, having been involved in these threads for months, it is most practical to develop a shelf stable (ie dried or tinned) supply of food at home.
There is a lot of uncertainty around how things will be, so seems sensible to get a buffer in of a few days/weeks/months worth of buffer.
We'll all be grateful if we don't need it as it will mean cheaper eating for a while or generous donations to foodbanks later.
Grab bags are a just in case emergency thing, and not specifically brexit related, but discussion has grown out of these threads I guess.

emergency bag

A police idea in 'be prepared month.' Think of the damn that nearly collapsed.

We have a hospital bag because DD keeps throwing herself at the ground rather hard. Two hospital trips in two months. It will double as a grab bag.

why stockpile? Read about operation Yellow hammer. There may be delays at ports.

Essentials three days worth of stuff you use for all meals, toiletries, over the counter meds. Think what you would need if you got the flu and needed to stay in, or the kids got chicken pox and you could not go out for a week.

What is essential to you?

Damn, dam! Ooopps

can i join this thread, ive become more worried and want to stockpile some things, anyone made go bags for their family?

My local store has been out of ferror rocher chocolate for more than 2 weeks now!

Hi Staydizzy!

The Range is doing this near me Flouncy!

I must have about 100 new baubles this year. I'll be needing a bigger tree!

@staydazzling go bags are unlikely to be a specifically Brexit must have thing. Try and separate thinking about what you might need for Brexit with getting a go bag. To explain: September is "Preparedness Month" in the US and a few police forces over here have borrowed the idea. It's about Preparedness for, say, severe bad weather events or fire. Obviously it is a great idea generally but not because of Brexit.
If you've never thought about getting a buffer of food in in advance of Brexit (as suits your budget, space and family needs) , good idea to do that. Obviously it would have been cheaper to start months ago.
If you have never thought about a go bag or, as they have been named on here an Ohfucksack, that's also a good idea. But they are not Brexit essential.

Christmas trees are my favourite thing about Christmas. Has to be a real tree and becomes like a member of the family when it's here. My tree has baubles that are about 40 years old and most have some history or story to them. It's a thing of beauty, tradition and memories.

I have the back to school virus and am feeling rather miserable. I'm watching Murder, She Wrote and drinking tea. Good comfort things, as is dreaming of my Christmas tree. Mum tells me there are Christmas films on tv so might put one on after my J.B. Fletcher fix.

I've replaced the orange matchmakers bought more biscuits, and dishwasher tablets. I've also bought a big box of Lego for the small one. He loves building. £18 in Asda instead of £33 on Amazon. Quite a few good bargains in there today.

I hope everyone has the beautiful autumn sunshine they we have here. It's not always grim up north

Sainsbury's shop brought in.

Stocked up on anti bac spray, corded phone, carpet cleaner and squash mainly. And iodised salt for DD.

Need to sort glasses, and car next. I shall go through my long list and find out what I am missing. Hopefully, not a lot.

Cellotape, glue sticks, ear buds and electronic wipes
from Asda.

Delicates detergent from Morrisons.

Walking boots for me.

I see a potential for a new business venture there Flouncy.
Also printed toilet paper with appropriate motifs?

Surely loo roll would have Brexshit printed on every sheet.

Flouncy, we already have 2 trees (ours and the kids'!), so can't squeeze another in!

Our oldest decorations are from 2002, so aren't very old. They are glass though, so they go at the top of the tree, away from little hands! I used to love the coloured glass baubles of my childhood (which are those 40+ year old ones!).

I got my red currant jelly today (for the ham), as well as cloves and star anise. Plus peanuts. As well as almonds and various types of sugar. I got my cooking cheese too, as it'll last beyond it's date in the fridge, so that is now sorted.

I also got chocolate bars and raisins for the stash.

Tomorrow's order will have tea bags in it as Sainsbury's is doing 240 PG Tips for £3.00. So I've 2 more boxes coming. I'll get more too before the promotion ends.

DH and I were joking about how to squeeze any more stock in today! We think we could fit more treats / alcohol in! 😂

@flouncyfanny

I like this one!

The Japanese provide an extremely comprehensive guide to coping with the types of disasters they have regularly - earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions not to mention the odd nuclear meltdown. Their citizens get a detailed guide, including how to stockpile essentials. It's fascinating reading. This is a REAL 'be prepared' guide if ever I saw one!

www.bousai.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/book/pdf/en/02_Lets_Get_Prepared.pdf

This next one has lots of 'how to make' various items, including a knapsack from a pair of trousers!

www.bousai.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/book/pdf/en/04_Survival_Tips.pdf

The other guides are all linked here:

www.metro.tokyo.jp/english/guide/bosai/index.html

Colour me seriously impressed!

That's great @CrunchyCarrot . Thanks.
The EDC concept -everyday carry - is a general prepper thing. Obviously the focus in that document is earthquake preparedness which is entirely sensible for that area. It's important to look at likely things - earthquakes are more likely there but not here. Brexit food supply interruption is likely here but not there. It just shows that preparedness in many other countries is just a thing you do, not
some sign of fear and lack of faith.
Who doesn't have a fire alarm in their home? Or home insurance? Are you going to say to your insurer - I don't want cover for fire because that is a sign of weakness and lack of faith in myself. Actually my late Dad was a home insurance refuser. We eventually talked him round. About a year later, a burst pipe nearly wrecked the living room.

Very true, @bellinisurge.

What really impresses me is that they are not trying to minimise the risks or brush them off by telling people 'the govt is prepared, stop worrying'. Instead they tackle the natural worry about such events by acknowledging it, giving detailed guides which help dispel some of the anxiety, and are up front about all risks.

What do we get with Brexit? 'oh the govt is prepared and don't spread Project Fear by making basic stockpile provisions, etc. And stop doubting us, it will all be FIIIIIINNNNE'. No wonder many of us are ill at ease. I awoke at 3 a.m. this morning, anxious about it all again. I'd far rather we were told to expect 2-3 months of short supplies of fresh veg, and what we can do ahead to prepare for that. What we can do in the event of fuel shortages, etc. But of course the govt won't tell us that, because that would be admitting things aren't going to be FIIIINNNNE!