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SWBTATTReg

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17. Nice write-up. As one who's one who's into stocking up I think it's a good idea and don't just willy-nilly do it

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Mon Apr 6, 2026, 05:12 PM

Apr 6

overnight. Do it (the building up of stocks etc.) over a sustained period of time, e.g., buy an extra bag of something that's for a good price, stick it in the back room. Keep doing it.

I've been doing thing for 40 years or so, don't regret one bit, the knowledge knowing that you have this 'stash' (and it's not just the food either, it the whole mess of things you rely on).

Remember, this is FOR YOU and YOURS. I'm not being selfish, it's just that everyone needs to get into this mode too. We all did it in the depression era, the 'old' days, stocking up when we could.

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A Heads Up, Just My Opinion on Food and Supplies? Time To Stock Up? OP 🥫 [View all] appalachiablue Apr 6 OP

I started a couple of months ago gay texan Apr 6 #1

Good going, thanks for posting. appalachiablue Apr 6 #8

I have a extra freezer in my garage and store extra meat and frozen foods for that reason kimbutgar Apr 6 #2

Excellent, can't be too prepared. appalachiablue Apr 6 #9

Spam makes good ham salad radical noodle Apr 6 #3

Good idea for ham salad and stocking. Thanks for commenting. appalachiablue Apr 6 #10

Best done in community, together, so we can keep everyone fed. mahina Apr 6 #4

I know what you mean, people joining in hard times. Thanks. appalachiablue Apr 6 #11

If you garden Keepthesoulalive Apr 6 #5

All good ideas, thank you! appalachiablue Apr 6 #12

We were without power for 11 days Keepthesoulalive Apr 6 #14

Thank heaven you made it thru that nightmare, I can't imagine. Survival is it. Stay well. appalachiablue Apr 7 #29

Thank you for your good wishes Keepthesoulalive Apr 8 #31

Important supplies to remember, thanx for mentioning. appalachiablue Apr 6 #22

I don't think I'll be ... 2naSalit Apr 6 #6

My concern is gas shortage Keepthesoulalive Apr 6 #7

Very good planning and ideas. Thanks! appalachiablue Apr 6 #13

Good thinking & preparation. Wish I'd learned to can like my mom or grandmom. Different times. appalachiablue Apr 6 #23

It's not hard... 2naSalit Apr 6 #27

I started stocking up December 2024. PuraVidaDreamin Apr 6 #15

Good start!! One note about the peanut butter is to make sure that you do rotate using it. It'll go bad on you if you SWBTATTReg Apr 6 #18

I try to rotate almost everything. PuraVidaDreamin Apr 6 #20

Smart on all fronts!! SWBTATTReg Apr 6 #21

Excellent, good for you in these crazy and serious times. appalachiablue Apr 6 #24

I started when he first put tariffs on--a year ago. lastlib Apr 6 #16

Good going, stay well. appalachiablue Apr 6 #19

Good thinking, stay ready. Best. appalachiablue Apr 6 #25

Nice write-up. As one who's one who's into stocking up I think it's a good idea and don't just willy-nilly do it SWBTATTReg Apr 6 #17

You're right, keep building supplies regularly. Take care. appalachiablue Apr 6 #26

Start picking and canning now? We in my area don't even start PLANTING for niyad Apr 7 #28

Prepping, but didn't anticipate this! IzzaNuDay Apr 7 #30