FEB 20th what have you done to prep today

Good morning...

I was sick in bed yesterday with cold and flu..and I am back at it today:

The day before I went out and purchased 2 more big boxes of good crayons and pencil crayons for the kids box and I picked up 12 cans of tomatoe soup...have to date and store today...

Fla_Medic, I bought exactly the same thing, bucket w/ seat, already put together, at my local outdoor store for 14.99!! I am going to purchase bags at shoprite tomarrow! Shoprite brand is very cheap (med size). I also hit Kmart today. I got socks and undies for my guys bogo & 6 bottles of germ-X,pringles on sale ($1), and a lg. thermos. I spent 2 hrs. in the dentist's chair and I will be happy when the work is finished. One visit left and my dental prep will be done (I think). I need to take a tylenol now, novicaine as worn off.

and a reminder from the press tonight on this topic....

If a pandemic strikes, ARE YOU READY? By Anita Manning, USA TODAY If you had to be on your own, in your home, for two weeks or more, what would you need to have on hand to survive? That's the question Americans should consider now, before the next flu pandemic strikes, health experts say. "If we have a pandemic, stores are going to run out of food," says Arnold Monto, an epidemiology professor at the University of Michigan. "It would be a good idea to have things available." Judging from previous pandemics, which occurred during 1918, 1957 and 1968, Monto says the worst waves of illness seem to pass through communities in a matter of six to eight weeks. Robin Tinay Sallie, AP Water: A gallon per day, stored in clean plastic contaiers. Computer models suggest about 30% of people could be infected, but not all at the same time, Monto says, so keeping two weeks' supply of food and other necessities is reasonable. Pandemic plans call on people to practice "social distancing," which means keeping away from other people's germs. Schools and day care centers, which are like petri dishes for germ incubation and dissemination, could be closed. Sporting events and other large gatherings could be canceled. The "kiss of peace" at church might become the "wave of peace," and shaking hands would become socially unacceptable, at least for a while. Tina Fineberg/ Bloomberg News Medical needs: Stock up on fever reducers and other medical needs such as toilet paper, hand-washing supplies. Experts say Americans should plan for interruptions or delays in services. Banks might close, hospitals could be overwhelmed, postal service could be spotty and power might go out. Michael Bell of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises families to talk about what they would need if they were told to avoid gatherings or the grocery store. "Ask 'What would we need?' " he says. "If you have a large number of children, make sure you have supplies for them on hand. If your school district decides to have people stay home from school, how is the family going to manage? Things like that are important to consider." Checklists provided by government agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security, are helpful but should to be tailored to the needs of individuals and families. Among the most important bits of advice, Bell says, is to make sure everyone in the family practices good hygiene by covering sneezes and washing hands frequently. "Good evidence shows hand hygiene in a community can reduce infection from all causes."

wow-i'm way behind

at least with bucket and toliet seat.

ooooohhhh toliet paper also. i think ill just rent a port a potty

anyone know how much those run

Fla_Medic wrote: Picked up a 5 gal bucket with lid at Home depot for $7.  A Toilet seat for $5.  Plastic bags (tall kitchen size  22 for $1 (bought 10 boxes)) .  Total investment, $22.  If the sewers back up, or the water is offline, I now have an emergency toilet facility.  One more thing off my list.

Fla_Medic...you might also go to a camping store and pick up some of the "blue chemical" that they sell...also, places like "survival acres" carries it....that way, if you have to use that bucket, you will have a sanitizing agent in it for both health ahd aethestic reasons..

Hmm...all this toilet talk. I need some kitty litter and a bucket and trashbags I guess :-) Kitty litter is the cheapest smell absorber, I'm told.

I stocked up on bleach and paper products that were on sale. I'll just use bleach and paper towels instead of all the fancy antibacterial stuff so need LOTS.

I bought a Walmart version of Primatene Mist.

Bought some marked down Valentines day candy to taste. It's good. I'll go back and get more, but will hide it from my guys and just bring a little out at a time. It's good for a year. 11 ounces of chocolate for 37 cents is a good deal :-) Hmm...I think I will chop some up and use it in cookies! Never mind. They will never know I have it :-) THey'll just know they have good cookies :-)

8 bottles of shampoo for 77 cents each on sale :-)

Raisins are the only dried fruit I can afford. I bought 2 boxes.

No more money till the 1st. I've got to be careful what I pick up till then!

I'm prepping for more than Bird flu. Just general prep and keeping my grocery bill down by buying in bulk when on sale. It's becoming a way of life :-)

My stash is growing and my trips to the grocery store less frequent, as I seldom run out of things anymore. All the time I'm saving from running to the store EVERYDAY, I'm using to reorganize my house and get rid of stuff we do not need. Half of prepping is throwing away useless crap :-0

Oh, yeah I bought an insulated carafe. I'm getting into the habit already of conserving cooking fuel. I make a quart of tea and sip it for hours. It only uses one tea bag too :-) I was using a thermos, but I'm wearing out the screw top, and I need it to make my yogurt from powdered milk, but it's always full of tea :-)

also, reading this thread:

Thanks kaydoe, I hadn't thought about the generic for primatine...my adult son has asthma, and usually does just fine without meds, but I'm getting some anyway.

and on the toilet paper issue...I simply cannot sore enough of the stuff....so I decided to go the outhouse route and when needed, will place a telephone book out there.  At least the print doesn't smear the way newsprint does...or so I've been told.

Ladies there is a medicine by the name of AZO Yeast.  It relieves Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections.  It can be used daily  1 tablet to prevent a yeast infection or you can take 3 tablets daily if you have a yeast infection. 

I shopped the sales at the local grocery store today.   I am adding things daily to my stash it seems.  Today I added:  10 cans of Treet, 6 cans of tomatoes, 6 cans of kidney beans, 48 rolls of toliet paper, 2 bottles of laundry detergent and other various items that I combined my cents off coupons to purchase for a little of nothing.  Our grocery store doubles cents off coupons. 

WOW onions? I have heard of peppers but onions, how I love them. 

I guess you have to avoid foods like canned Chili, stew, anything with a mixture of foods.  Buy yourself canned tomatoes and kidney beans and make your own chili?

Anyone else got ideas??

I got this in my email today going to try a few of the things on the list..like soak our toothbrushes in vinegar and see if it helps us fight this cold..

DID YOU KNOW THAT:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain
>>>almost
>>>immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by
>>>traditional
>>>"pain relievers."
>>>
>>> Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints
>>>will clear
>>
>>>up your stuffed nose.
>>>
>>> Mixing 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil,
>>>letting the
>>>mixture sit for 30 minutes, then applying it as a massage oil,
>>>will give
>>>you instant relief for aching muscles.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To cure a sore throat just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4
>>>cup of
>>>honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the
>>>bacteria.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer ; just
>>>dissolve two
>>
>>>tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the
>>>symptoms.
>>>Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost
>>>instantly
>>>-- even though the product was never been advertised for this use.
>>>(Note:
>>>Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine is not the same, and contains
>>>aspirin,
>>>which can cause stomach bleeding if you have ulcers.)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Honey is a remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish
>>>with a dab
>>>of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria,
>>>keeps the
>>
>>>skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
>>>
>>> Listerine kills toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly
>>>toenail fungus
>>>by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful
>>>antiseptic leaves
>>
>>>your toenails looking healthy again.
>>>
>>> To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a
>>>small drop
>>
>>>of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads! of the
>>>screws
>>>before tightening them.
>>>
>>> Coca-Cola is a cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust
>>>removers,
>>
>>>just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust
>>>stain.
>>>The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
>>>
>>> Cleaning liquid will that double as bug killer... If menacing
>>>bees,
>>>wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't
>>>find the
>>>insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the
>>>ground
>>>instantly.
>>>
>>> Elmer's Glue-All is a smart splinter remover...just pour a
>>>drop of
>>>over the ! splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the
>>>skin. The
>>>splinter sticks to the dried glue.
>>>
>>> Hunt's tomato paste will cure a boil ... cover the boil with
>>>Hunt's
>>>tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe
>>>the pain
>>>and bring the boil to a head.
>>>
>>> Listerine is a balm for broken blisters...To disinfect a
>>>broken
>>>blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, it's a powerful
>>>antiseptic.
>>>
>>> Heinz vinegar will heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in
>>>WHITE vinegar
>>
>>>and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the
>>>blueness and
>>
>>>speeds up the healing process.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dawn DISH WASHING LIQUID WILL KILL FLEAS INSTANTLY....just
>>>add a few
>>>drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse
>>>well to
>>>avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> About this rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog
>>>comes in
>>>from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any
>>>dryer sheet,
>>>instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of
>>>Wesson corn
>>>oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, and then clean with a cotton
>>>ball.
>>>Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers
>>>the
>>>mites, and accelerates healing.
>>>
>>> Quaker Oats relieve pain fast....It's not for breakfast
>>>anymore! Mix 2
>>
>>>cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the
>>>microwave
>>>for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands
>>>for
>>>soothing relief from arthritis pain.
>>>
>>>

Today was my first day of prep. I have bought

 FFP3 masks,  gloves, goggles.

12 Soup, Veg x 12, Curries x 4, Meat x 4, Chilli x2 ,Beans x 6, all in tins.

5 packs of pasta, 3 of rice.

Shampoo, ladies stuff, extra tooth brushes, shower gel, hand wash, medicines ie Calpol, 2 bottles of Sambucol (1 for adults and 1 for kids), Vit C, Zinc, Garlic, green tea.

2 wind up torches and 1 wind up radio, candles, refillable lighters and gas

siameselade wrote: Wow  Loopylou, you have been thinking, that's a really good start. Much better than my first trip.   We won't go there.

It down to all the great help and advice I have received on here. So thanks guys.

I haven't done any shopping for a few days ,but have pretty much done it all now,just a few more trips to go.to tell the truth I've been feeling a bit depressed about going into my savings and I feel a bit silly with 6 huge water butts sat in my hallway (awaiting partner to move them to garden).I wonder if anything will really happen in the way it is feared it will,and sometimes think I've been mad and impulsive,but then most of the time I feel like I've acted sensibly and that it actually may well happen.My entire wardrobe is stacked with food,and they are BIG wardrobes,so every time i go in for clothes i see 500 tins staring back at me and BIRD flu is in my head every day,which is another thing I don't like but have to get used to.Now I've got to spend even more money on kids stuff and my house is in chaos.

Moan over.