Circling the Wagons: Week 4, level 1

Circling the Wagons …. in uncertain times and emergency situations

(Week 4, level 1)

by mrs. patsi @ A Working Pantry

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Here we are at day 22 or maybe 23, depending on where you live.

Today, we’re going to wrap up level one of this class, take a couple of weeks break and then come back for level two.

We’ll meet back here on Monday, December 2^nd when we begin level two.  By that time, we’ll be on day 37 in our imaginary scenario and things will begin to look significantly different; our short-term preparedness will have been tested and we’ll have a good idea of where we stand.

But before we do that, let’s take a look back at level one …

I have absolutely loved the way everyone has ‘circled the wagons’ with their knowledge and experience.  It’s what I had hoped for and in realty has far exceeded my expectations, leaving me feeling like I was constantly playing catch-up!  What a wonderful and worthy issue to deal with; I will use our break time to rearrange my schedule so as to have more time to answer questions and comments in a timely manner for levels 2 and 3. I am thrilled at everyone’s responses.  Thank you!

I have taken so many notes that I simply stopped trying to write them in my notebook and started copying and pasting.  During the break from our class, I will add them to my notebook under the proper categories, making it easy to find specific solutions to a specific concern. 

In level one we …

Dealt with the element of surprise …

Cabin fever …

An injury …

Cash on hand or not …

To shop or not to shop …

Making tough decisions …

To help or not to help …

Developing a new routine …

Do we have enough food …

Security issues …

And more.

I have tried to present these classes in a non-threatening manner, never ever do I want to come across as a doom’s day type person, however, I do want to come across as one who does her best to prepare her family to live prepared.  I recognize that there is a fine line between living prepared and taking preparedness to extremes, but here’s the thing, no one knows that line except you.   Living prepared is going to look different for each family, let’s keep that in mind when we’re looking at what others are or are not doing.   

Living prepared means incidents such as in our imaginary scenario, while unpleasant, are survivable and isn’t that what we want to do, survive the curve balls that life sends our way.

Okay, I’ve chatted enough … share your thoughts on level one of our class … what are your take-a-ways?

mrs. patsi @ A Working Pantry

She looketh well to the ways of her household … Proverbs 31:27 

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Circling the Wagons: Week 3, part 2, level 1

Circling the Wagons …. in uncertain times and emergency situations

(Week 3, part 2, level 1)

by mrs. patsi @ A Working Pantry

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Whether you decided that ‘going shopping’ in our last post was a good plan for you or not, life is going on and it is now day 17 in our scenario.

Does it seem like you've been without power longer than that?

Does it feel like this thing is never going to end?

Do you just long for things to be ‘easier’ again?

What are you missing the most, other than electrical power?

Wait!  Hold that thought … there’s a loud and persistent knocking on your door … are you going to answer it?  Whatever time of day or night you’re reading this is when the ‘loud and persistent’ knocking is occurring.

Do you have a security plan in place?

mrs. patsi @ A Working Pantry

She looketh well to the ways of her household … Proverbs 31:27 

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Circling the Wagons ... Week 3, Level 1

Circling the Wagons …. in uncertain times and emergency situations

(Week 3, level 1)

by mrs. patsi @ A Working Pantry

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(For those just popping in, this is an imaginary scenario that's part of a class we are doing and not real life.)

Can you believe we’re starting the 3rd week of our grid down situation/scenario!!!

Some of us need to replenish our water supply …

Some of us need our food supply restocked …

And some of us need food for our animals and or pets …

So, when the community/area grapevine informs you that the nearest big box store has gotten in two tractor trailers load of food, water and various other supplies, and that they are now open for business, you get excited!

You also learn that there is a limit of 1 case of water per person at the cost of $5 per case and $10 worth of food per person allowed. The store still doesn't have power so there will be no cold or refrigerated foods available. The store is limiting 25 adults, no children, in the store at one time to shop. All others will have to remain outside in line until it's their turn to go in the store.

The most important thing that you are told though, is that you must pay with cash … $1’s, 5’s and or 10’s. No other denominations will be accepted, absolutely no credit or debit cards and no change will be given. If all you want is a case of water and all you have is a $10 bill, then you will pay $10 for that case of water.

With these restrictions, are you going shopping and if so, do you have the right denominations of cash?

mrs. patsi @ A Working Pantry

She looketh well to the ways of her household … Proverbs 31:27 

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Circling the Wagons: 11/10/24

Circling the Wagons …. in uncertain times and emergency situations

(Week 2, level 1 summary)

By mrs. patsi @ A Working Pantry

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(For those just popping in, this is an imaginary scenario that's part of a class we are doing and not real life.)

We’re about ready to start week #3 in our Circling the Wagons class, but before we do let’s take a look back at the last two weeks in our imaginary scenario …

It’s day 14 with no power …

Some of you may or may not have running water depending on your location. If the water is still flowing, it may not be safe to drink at this point …

Your whole household is dealing with cabin fever since schools are closed and most employers have sent their employees home until further notice …

You’re recovering from an injury …

You’re beginning to hear of looting and stealing in your neighborhood/area …

And you’re faced with the decision of whether or not you’ll help others in your neighborhood/area …

What have you learned about your preparedness after 2 weeks in our imaginary scenario?

After we’ve looked back at the last 2 weeks, let’s pause for a little longer and take stock of where we’re at now …

Do you still have food?

Do you have a way to cook it?

Depending on your weather, how are you staying warm or cool?

Are you starting to feel a bit overwhelmed?

I love the participation and am taking huge amounts of notes!  I hope you continue to add to your Disaster Guide notebook as well!

 mrs. patsi @ A Working Pantry

She looketh well to the ways of her household … Proverbs 31:27 

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Mornings with Me: 11/9/24

After morning chores, I was still in a mood to sew, so when hubby said he was going to town to run an errand, I opted to stay home and sew some more!

Remember that Santa fabric I shared about in yesterday's post, I used that and a thrift store cotton sheet to make two totally different items!

You can pop over to my sewing blog, Grandma's Got a Sewing Machine and see what I'm talking about; I am so pleased with my efforts!

Look at the bargain's hubby found while out!!!  

That's a lot of quick and easy meals at a fraction of the full price for each!

We make it a practice when we have errands to run, that we always stop in at a couple of the grocery stores where we typically find bargains ... if they have any!  Bargains are getting harder and harder to find!

Hubby hit the jackpot this morning and all but one package of the baloney went in the freezer for future use.

That's it, that was my morning, how was yours?

until next time,

mrs. patsi @ A Working Pantry

She looketh well to the ways of her household … Proverbs 31:27 

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