What do you do......
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Andrew Rothman
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I don't get it; Katrina was not a hypothetical, it was outright REALITY.
There may be little help for those who look at reality and refuse to acknowledge its existence.
Make your plans. If it ever hits the fan, prepare for the likely response: She'll complain about all the spam and crackers, and the dark.
There may be little help for those who look at reality and refuse to acknowledge its existence.
Make your plans. If it ever hits the fan, prepare for the likely response: She'll complain about all the spam and crackers, and the dark.
rbernie
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Pretty much sums it up. You can't expect folks who've lived their whiole life with one perception of their world to suddenly have some giant epiphany and turn 180 degrees overnight - at least not until they're in the thick of things (by which time it's usually too late). Just drive on with whatever you think is reasonable and appropriate, but keep it low key.
280PLUS
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Quilting bee???
PASS!!
Here juggler let me help and/or join you... :banghead:
PASS!!
Here juggler let me help and/or join you... :banghead:
chrisher
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I'm amazed that having stockpiles/stashes, is even open for discussion.
I guess I always thought everyone would assume responsibility for self
and family's maintenance, for the short term , anyway.
I wonder now, if it's because I live in the midwest or because my
grandmother, now 93yrs, has thaught many valuable lessons from the
depression era, or just being a single parent during the rearing of my
kids.
I can tell you that my family, both sides, has always thought in
the framework of,"be prepared to the best of your ability, ad-lib if
in doubt, but you will always take care of yourself and your own."
We don't sit and fret with wringing of hands. JUST THINK!
What are possibilities of potential disasters. O.K. Make the plans
get what you might need.. then...once again, get what you might need!
The main essential gift that we all have, is our brain. Our best chance
of survival will depend on our flexibility to adapt to' Any' situation.
Ya know, we're all in this together,
Ms. Chrisher
I'm amazed that having stockpiles/stashes, is even open for discussion.
I guess I always thought everyone would assume responsibility for self
and family's maintenance, for the short term , anyway.
I wonder now, if it's because I live in the midwest or because my
grandmother, now 93yrs, has thaught many valuable lessons from the
depression era, or just being a single parent during the rearing of my
kids.
I can tell you that my family, both sides, has always thought in
the framework of,"be prepared to the best of your ability, ad-lib if
in doubt, but you will always take care of yourself and your own."
We don't sit and fret with wringing of hands. JUST THINK!
What are possibilities of potential disasters. O.K. Make the plans
get what you might need.. then...once again, get what you might need!
The main essential gift that we all have, is our brain. Our best chance
of survival will depend on our flexibility to adapt to' Any' situation.
Ya know, we're all in this together,
Ms. Chrisher
I should learn to quilt in case my uber energy efficient housing plans fall through. It gets cold here in the winter!
(there are some good threads on energy efficiency on APS right now if anyone is interested. Lots of smart people over there. )
(there are some good threads on energy efficiency on APS right now if anyone is interested. Lots of smart people over there. )
My wife is one to agree on being prepared. We keep ourselves very well stocked on food (her job) weapons and ammunition (my job). We even have a generator to run lights and our well if we have no power. If food begins to run low we have a lot of prime hunting area right outside our back door, deer are used to coming to the feeder 30 yards from the house. I think we would be ok.
The one thing she does not agree on is the number of weapons I have. She thinks too much I think just about right. Oh well you can't have everything.
The one thing she does not agree on is the number of weapons I have. She thinks too much I think just about right. Oh well you can't have everything.
ctdonath
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Just do what needs to be done.
You vowed to take care of her. Funny nobody ever mentions that the vow includes "even when she's chewing you out for doing so." Cope. Provide. Persevere. She'll be glad you did.
You vowed to take care of her. Funny nobody ever mentions that the vow includes "even when she's chewing you out for doing so." Cope. Provide. Persevere. She'll be glad you did.
benEzra
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Go to www.ready.gov and www.redcross.org and print out the lists of preparations the government and the Red Cross tell you to take, which are way more than merely having a week's worth of food on hand. If she thinks the Red Cross is "extremist," she's operating under a rather odd definition of the word.
grampster
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Yeah, Barbara, A quilting bee. Does yer quilt have all .45 brass integrated into the kevlard yarn, or do you mix in a little 9mm brass for contrast? 
Hkmp5sd
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Dunno....didn't make it past ten years. Now it isn't a problem.
MountainPeak
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I would ignore her, and do what is right, or get rid of her. Whichever seems the least trouble for you.
The two other women “Katrina and Rita" and the subsequent news reports of the aftermaths should turn on the light. Down here all it takes is a hurricane and all the last minute shoppers take everything from the store! Gas, food, water etc etc. Friday gas was back up to 3 bucks a gallon for regular.
Remember the P's principle? Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
Do what you gotta do and you'll be your sweetie's hero when that SHTF day comes.
Remember the P's principle? Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
Do what you gotta do and you'll be your sweetie's hero when that SHTF day comes.
thereisnospoon
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Do it anyway
As the head of the household and I presume the "breadwinner"-it is your responsibility to prepare your household for whatever might befall it. That doesn't mean you are "Lord and Master" it means you are the servant of your family.
That being said, in order to serve your family correctly you must be prepared. Get what you need and take the grief. IF you ever need it she and any others you "supply" will thank you.
You, however, can rest assured that even though you may not be appreciated you are doing the right thing.
As the head of the household and I presume the "breadwinner"-it is your responsibility to prepare your household for whatever might befall it. That doesn't mean you are "Lord and Master" it means you are the servant of your family.
That being said, in order to serve your family correctly you must be prepared. Get what you need and take the grief. IF you ever need it she and any others you "supply" will thank you.
You, however, can rest assured that even though you may not be appreciated you are doing the right thing.
juggler
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I brought this up at the shoot this morning, and got many of the same responses. More than one person admitted that they just go ahead and do what is required on their own.
Trading her in is not an option, so I will just consider this as one of her idiosyncrasies and not try to rationalize it or confuse the issue with logic.
If I never understand it at least I can file it with the other quirks I will never understand, like why she doesn’t like Sci Fi, doesn’t read for pleasure, and doesn’t see the merit in getting up at 0430 to work out…….weird!
I just wanted someone to commiserate and provide alternate views, and that’s what I got. I feel much better now…..think I’ll go reload and make a SHTF list.
Thanks, ya’ll
Trading her in is not an option, so I will just consider this as one of her idiosyncrasies and not try to rationalize it or confuse the issue with logic.
If I never understand it at least I can file it with the other quirks I will never understand, like why she doesn’t like Sci Fi, doesn’t read for pleasure, and doesn’t see the merit in getting up at 0430 to work out…….weird!
I just wanted someone to commiserate and provide alternate views, and that’s what I got. I feel much better now…..think I’ll go reload and make a SHTF list.
Thanks, ya’ll
Don Gwinn
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My wife thinks I'm an extremist. It turns out it's not that big a deal as long as you don't mind thinking she's smarter than you are (and if you don't want a woman thinking she's smarter than you are, don't marry her.)
If she were afraid of you or something, that would be a big deal. If she thinks you're kind of silly and overboard about what she views as your hobbies, welcome to married life. Enjoy it.
If she were afraid of you or something, that would be a big deal. If she thinks you're kind of silly and overboard about what she views as your hobbies, welcome to married life. Enjoy it.
280PLUS
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+1
Just don't try to have fun by driving her crazy with it.
Rembrandt
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I've been preparing for a possible Hurricane senario for years, that's the main reason I frequent gun shows to stock up...of course we live in Iowa. Mrs Rembrandt has been doing her part by stocking up at Tupperware parties for food and water containers.
Waitone
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Sounds alot like the "Spouse Doesn't Think a CCH is Necessary Scenario" right up until bad things are about to happen. Unimpressed spouse leans over and asks CCH'd spous, "You got your gun on you?"
Just keep on keeping on in a slow, methodical manner.
Just keep on keeping on in a slow, methodical manner.
The_Antibubba
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I take it wouldn't help if you point out how much the chicks will dig you when you're the only one around with food and shelter?
Just prepare anyway. Hopefully, she won't be a basket case when the Big One comes.
Just prepare anyway. Hopefully, she won't be a basket case when the Big One comes.
gottaknow
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The ability to think and act logical is something to be truly grateful for!!! It's a rare trait...
I'd say 70% of the folks out there walk around blindfolded by the apparent security of our social structure. People don't want to be responsibe, so they shunt it all over to the police, the goverment and god knows who else, and create their own, little fantasy-reality bubble where everything is safe and fine and orderly and nothing ever really happens while attacking everyone who reminds them of the actuality of things- that's why guns are labeled dangerous and preparation for SHTF is just for lunatics and extremists.
Probably the most important lesson I have ever learned is that there is absolutly NO POINT trying to understand or reason with illogic... i.e. with illogical behaviour and illogical people.. you just can't! It's impossible, and if you still try to you'll end up...well, go figure :banghead: .
Nowdays I just give it a quick try just to see if there might be a slight grain of reasoning left that might be appealed to and if not I just shut up and don't let it bother me and do what I know is right.
So I gotta agree with what most people here said and that is stick to your guns and do what you gotta do, but- take this from a female that grew up surrounded by women like your wife- just do it as low-key as possible so she doesn't get more upset about it... oh, and show a big heart - after all, it is LUCKY YOU who's blessed with a logical mindset in this matter ;-)
I'd say 70% of the folks out there walk around blindfolded by the apparent security of our social structure. People don't want to be responsibe, so they shunt it all over to the police, the goverment and god knows who else, and create their own, little fantasy-reality bubble where everything is safe and fine and orderly and nothing ever really happens while attacking everyone who reminds them of the actuality of things- that's why guns are labeled dangerous and preparation for SHTF is just for lunatics and extremists.
Probably the most important lesson I have ever learned is that there is absolutly NO POINT trying to understand or reason with illogic... i.e. with illogical behaviour and illogical people.. you just can't! It's impossible, and if you still try to you'll end up...well, go figure :banghead:
.Nowdays I just give it a quick try just to see if there might be a slight grain of reasoning left that might be appealed to and if not I just shut up and don't let it bother me and do what I know is right.
So I gotta agree with what most people here said and that is stick to your guns and do what you gotta do, but- take this from a female that grew up surrounded by women like your wife- just do it as low-key as possible so she doesn't get more upset about it... oh, and show a big heart - after all, it is LUCKY YOU who's blessed with a logical mindset in this matter ;-)
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