Bolder, I would agree — God laid on my heart many years ago that I should prepare for whatever and not necessarily for myself. During a rough hurricane season and again during 2020, we did not have to be concerned about what to eat or have the need to go out. I also had the privilege to bless a neighbor and one of my kids with needed supplies. It makes sense to prepare for whatever God may lead you too. Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.“ No TR - they visit my ED and every ED around our country, on a daily basis to obtain food, drink, and a blanket — or a place to sleep it off. The poor we will have with us always — true — but the others who refuse to help themselves — II Thessalonians 3:10 “For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” Just a little smile for y'all. I was raised in a scouting family. My grandfather started BSA in our city and my 6 sons are Eagles. I became a prepper during Y2K turnover. We had only 1 income and had 7 kids. When I heard we may go back to 1800's lifestyle I stocked up buying a bit extra when I saw a sale or had $. No it wasn't Spam. LOL I only bought what we used and put away in order in basement. I realized we'd be caring for 3 elders so I got them stuff. For Christmas I gave my sister and brother in law a food box with a months worth of canned meats, food, and paper goods. By the time New Years came I had enough for 9 months! Yes my kids thought I was crazy but it wasn't wasteful. New Years 2000 came and went and I used most of the food that year. So when we retired and moved my kids renamed my preps as Y3K supplies. LOL I do tend to have a few extras as the budget allows and I'm known for pulling out the camp stove and making a pot of coffee and checking on my neighbors during power outages and helping as I can. In my youth and younger days I was active during elections but got hurt once too often so now I research candidates and vote. PS: Try to locate a near water supply and have jugs and filters in case a large power outage stops the pumps. What’s wrong with Spam? ? Ditto! Created by and for the military it might have salt peter?! TR Well … some are a tad leery about what the “scrumptious processed assorted meats” is :scratch: But on the other hand … “the can” sure makes a great hiding place for your treasure valuables! B-) In South Korea they have a fall harvest festival called Chuseok. It is roughly equivalent to Thanksgiving. A very popular tradition is to send gift baskets to friends or family. One Chuseok, I got spammed. Yes, I got a Spam gift basket. *Yuck* Spam is considered a luxury item in South Korea since it was distributed by the US Army during the Korean War. The idea kind of stuck, so to speak. Here's an article on the subject: Also gained much popularity in Hawaii! TR Spam, according to Hormel, is "Two cuts of the pig..." It probably requires a deep discount to move any sold in the middle east. :unsure: :yes: Maybe Kolleen would give me one of those delicious Spamsicles above. :heart: B-) :prayer-hands:
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