Foxnews: Preppers, once mocked, say they were ready for coronavirus crisis

[user 7704]

I had 100 loads of dirt brought in to make a yard and I still can't dig a hole without hitting rock.

We have, Rockdale, Rockvale, Rock Springs etc in this county

 

[dirtdiva]

I had 100 loads of dirt brought in to make a yard and I still can't dig a hole without hitting rock.

We have, Rockdale, Rockvale, Rock Springs etc in this county

I feel ya!

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

My opinion only, don't start using your prepping supplies. The stores (in the US) are stocked and there is everything you could still need readily available. What I do suggest is use the opportunity to rotate your stored foods so you store the freshest to extent the life as long as possible.

Went to a local Food Lion yesterday to see if I can get a few odds and ends. Shelves fully stocked. Even had TP (which I didn't need). I picked up fresh bread and some fresh produce and anther case of bottled water (they had lots of different brands). Only thing I couldn't find was ground beef. They had plenty of other beef products, just no ground beef. Most likely, if I shop in the morning, they would have had it. OH, make sure to keep your tanks topped off. With the cheap gasoline prices, that may be the best deals you can find today.

I hear you! We are doing exactly that. Have not touched our supplies yet and won’t until food isn’t in stores.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I plant potatoes, but as I've mentioned before, the walnut poisoning Juglone, makes them hard to grow.

That makes for a challenge!

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I make my burgers with ground venison and pork, we call them 2 critter burgers.

The end product might taste good Rellgar, but your marketing needs improvement!

 

[user 6493]

the stores around here were depleted Walmart was almost wiped clean,but the smaller store down the road was still in good shape,,,I will still go shopping until supplies run out or it's no longer safe to go,,,,

Violence may become the new norm,,,,,,,,,,and I am not going to risk injury

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I dig a hole in my garden and fill it with bagged soil, sand, banana peels, etc. I use my garden as a bowl and fill it in. Been doing this for 21 years and the clay soil is breaking down and is much better. Take out the night shade plants and corn and I can grow a good garden. I have 3 and I've learned what grows best in which garden.

Most people would have given up! You’ve stuck with it and made it into usable garden soil. You gotta feel good about that Robin!!

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

There are places on my property where basically I am sitting on a slab of rock. Extremely sandy with a very acidic soil. In those places I simply put in raised beds. Nothing fancy. Just native lumber from the local mill. I get about 5 years from it depending on how much it rains. Mine are about 6 inches deep. The first fall that we built them I simply saved all my newspapers and shredded, shredded that years oak/hickory leaves with mower, added some horse manure, coffee grinds and bought a load of mushroom compost. I layered all my materials in the boxes and let it rot all winter. I plant shallow rooted vegetables in them such as my greens, cabbage, lettuces, beans just whatever. I love my boxes now. They have been a wonderful success It eliminated my lack of soil problem and still allowed me to garden that sunny area. You may like to try it. I still garden traditionally in some areas but adding boxes made the areas not ideal now suitable for crops.

How I would love to spend a summer gardening and learning with you!

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

All of you old times on this Forum know the story of me and my husband.

Dang, he has really stepped up during this time. He actually says he understands why I have always been a prepper and asked for the tools, generator, etc. He has really stocked us up on meds and food much more than I already had.

He is also using this time to change his drinking habits.

Of course, we will never be a typical married couple but it's nice to see that we can work together for the health and safety of our family. Maybe we can get through this and not have to constantly be in separate rooms.

I told him that the distancing wasn't hard for me because I always treat him as if he has a virus. He actually laughed.

History has shown that really tough times can bring great outcomes. Praying this is one of those times.

 

[KateMTx]

We are also low on paper towels. I'm seeing edible garden plants disappearing. No ground beef here either.

No ground beef here. It was one of the first food items to disappear and hasn't come back like the others. I haven't seen any in several weeks. At least I have plenty of paper towels.

 

[Proud Prepper]

I could still get beef roasts. Which are great for stew and I can grind them up also.

 

[BillMasen]

What's GROUND BEEF?? is it what we call Corned Beef or Minced Beef??

 

[DrHenley]

What's GROUND BEEF?? is it what we call Corned Beef or Minced Beef??

Beef that has been put through a meat grinder. AKA Hamburger Meat. Nothing added.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I could still get beef roasts. Which are great for stew and I can grind them up also.

Me too! I snatched up a bunch of those!

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I tend to avoid most store bought proteins. I shoot a couple deer annually, I have a neighbor that raises a few steers and hogs (free range, no drugs). I get some beef and pork from him. If I dont know what's in it, or cant pronounce what's in it, I'm not inclined to eat it. Not to go down a rabbit hole, but I grind my own venison burger... I add about 15-20% bacon in the grinding process... BEST BURGER EVER!

Now that is eating healthy my friend!

 

[BillMasen]

Beef that has been put through a meat grinder. AKA Hamburger Meat. Nothing added.

Ahhh thats Mince in British

 

[DrHenley]

Mince here means to cut or chop into small pieces with a knife.

 

[dirtdiva]

How I would love to spend a summer gardening and learning with you!

After this is all over we may have to do that Lol. I have been around agriculture/horticulture my whole life. My parents owned a commercial greenhouse company for decades and I grew up in the industry. Had my own first greenhouse in my teens. Late fatherinlaw had a degree in horticulture, sisterinlaw PHD. My Dad grew hydroponic tomatoes and citrus after retirement. Green peppers and strawberries were a second income when we were kids. While my degree is in another field I am also a master gardener. I like most plants better than most people. So yes gardening is my Love after my husband and children and is my therapy most days.

 

[GaRp58]

THAT is where the term "mince meat pie" comes from. We would call that a "false rabbit" in germany. Meatloaf in the US.

 

[BillMasen]

Mince here means to cut or chop into small pieces with a knife.

Thats DICED in our system

 

[BillMasen]

THAT is where the term "mince meat pie" comes from. We would call that a "false rabbit" in germany. Meatloaf in the US.

Mincemeat pies are a preserved FRUIT pie in the UK, Mince pies are meat. Its a British thing

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

After this is all over we may have to do that Lol. I have been around agriculture/horticulture my whole life. My parents owned a commercial greenhouse company for decades and I grew up in the industry. Had my own first greenhouse in my teens. Late fatherinlaw had a degree in horticulture, sisterinlaw PHD. My Dad grew hydroponic tomatoes and citrus after retirement. Green peppers and strawberries were a second income when we were kids. While my degree is in another field I am also a master gardener. I like most plants better than most people. So yes gardening is my Love after my husband and children and is my therapy most days.

When we get through this I would happily pay you for a few days of work in the garden with you DD!

 

[dirtdiva]

When we get through this I would happily pay you for a few days of work in the garden with you DD!

No pay necessary. I have worked with 4-H, boy scouts, girls scouts etc for years. Love to share my passion in gardening and love of the land.

 

[dirtdiva]

Mincemeat pies are a preserved FRUIT pie in the UK, Mince pies are meat. Its a British thing

Mincemeat pie here is a pie filling made with various fruits such as apples, figs, apricots, raisins and various spices also.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

No pay necessary. I have worked with 4-H, boy scouts, girls scouts etc for years. Love to share my passion in gardening and love of the land.

You are truly a very special person DD and one of a kind!

 

[dirtdiva]

You are truly a very special person DD and one of a kind!

Trust me there are people that would disagree with you on that We all bring different skills to the table. I think that is the best thing about forums. I learn so much from them. Nobody selling you anything just people sharing their own experiences.

 

[dirtdiva]

You are truly a very special person DD and one of a kind!

On the other hand I would not turn down a jar of Nutella

 

[KateMTx]

After this is all over we may have to do that Lol. I have been around agriculture/horticulture my whole life. My parents owned a commercial greenhouse company for decades and I grew up in the industry. Had my own first greenhouse in my teens. Late fatherinlaw had a degree in horticulture, sisterinlaw PHD. My Dad grew hydroponic tomatoes and citrus after retirement. Green peppers and strawberries were a second income when we were kids. While my degree is in another field I am also a master gardener. I like most plants better than most people. So yes gardening is my Love after my husband and children and is my therapy most days.

I grew up with a big garden and honestly it's one of the things I miss most about living in an apartment. I have always liked plants better than people too My dad's dad was a researcher with the extension service and taught us all kinds of things.

Thats DICED in our system

Diced can be bigger pieces than minced, at least in my opinion. I would say they are both chopped but dices is cut into small cubes whereas minced is chopped even finer.

 

[DrHenley]

I dice onions, but mince garlic.

 

[Maverick]

We are a frankenstein of cultures so everything is fxxxxd up