This will be quick as I am waiting for my power to go out. We have a good foot or so of heavy, wet snow on the ground and it’s still coming down. It is a good feeling to know that the systems are all in place.
Water: enough for 10 days of regular use from the town supply and not electricity dependent. After that we can haul it.
Food: plenty of good stuff to eat
Heat: non-electricty dependent heat for several weeks if we keep the temp low (60). Then we could switch to wood.
Cooking: lots of redundant systems
Entertainment: not a problem although the teenagers might get on my nerves
Medical: good for three weeks but then I would be in trouble. I have a daughter who is medication dependent and her meds are not something that I can purchase. It is heavily regulated.
This is just a dry run for us. It feels good to be so well prepared, especially as we are expecting a lot more snow this week. The only terrible thing for me was missing my permaculture guild meeting last night. I need me a seed fix.
February 24, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I am peaceful and relaxed. That is one of the biggest joys of prepping!
We have 2 feet plus over here on the mountain.
February 24, 2010 at 1:20 pm
May those storm bring only good watering to your area and not do much damage to you all in the Northeast.
Kathy, you said you have non electric heat for a while and then you can use wood. But what are you using between electricity and wood?? Sorry, I just can’t figure out hwat that would be.
Spring will come. it’s here in southern Arizona and so I know it will get you guys, too!
peace to all, shamba
February 24, 2010 at 1:36 pm
We have a propane stove that does a good job of keeping the downstairs warm and the upstairs tolerable, both terms being relative. As much as I would love one of those beautiful new propane stoves, they all seem to need electricity and the one I have does not. It’s not going anywhere as long as the propane holds out.
February 24, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I think you guys must be getting all our snow. Here in Canada, just north of Toronto, we usually get a ton of the white stuff, but this year it hasn’t fallen that much, and the temps have been very mild. Hope it doesn’t cause to much havoc. Just sit back relax with a good book and a cuppa (of your favourite) if you can. I need a seed fix to.
February 24, 2010 at 5:30 pm
thanks for the answer, kathy.
shamba