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96%?? more like 99%, most people do nothing until the event is on top of them then they panic and rush to the shops, we've seen it time and time again.
I am not disagreeing. When we run low on tomato sauce, I just make a note to increase how many tomato plants I grow the next year.
I do not understand why people would 'rush to the shops'.
Early in this most recent plannedemic there was news about a projected TP shortage. When my Dw heard that she pulled out her rag box, sorted through them and filled a bucket with 12" by 12" wash rags for us to use when the TP ran out [though our TP never did run out], at least we were prepared.
We keep a composting toilet handy in case there is ever an issue with the flush toilet.
It is kind of like, who would ever have only one source of potable water for your house? That seems foolish.
I am not disagreeing. When we run low on tomato sauce, I just make a note to increase how many tomato plants I grow the next year.
I do not understand why people would 'rush to the shops'.
Early in this most recent plannedemic there was news about a projected TP shortage. When my Dw heard that she pulled out her rag box, sorted through them and filled a bucket with 12" by 12" wash rags for us to use when the TP ran out [though our TP never did run out], at least we were prepared.
We keep a composting toilet handy in case there is ever an issue with the flush toilet.
It is kind of like, who would ever have only one source of potable water for your house? That seems foolish.
our TP never did run out either because we prepare but in the shops here it ran low because of the panicking masses so it had to be rationed.
96%?? more like 99%, most people do nothing until the event is on top of them then they panic and rush to the shops, we've seen it time and time again.
There was a survey done a few years ago, that showed the number of preppers, and how prepared they were. At least those who admitted being a prepper. The percentage I gave was based on what the survey showed.
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Originally Posted by otterhere
I simply meant that counseling newbies to "buy extra" every time they shop could lead to things piling up. At least instruct them to use things up as they go along and replenish rather than just storing and leaving it. That may seem like common sense, but is worth clarifying.
Good point. I suspected there was something more to your post, than what we were reading.
Thanks for clarifying.
There was a survey done a few years ago, that showed the number of preppers, and how prepared they were. At least those who admitted being a prepper. The percentage I gave was based on what the survey showed.
I was basing my answer on my own experience in my own country, the number of preppers here are less than 1% and most of them are the hobby/short term variety.
Sorry - do you mean to say that you and TRex2 are not, in fact, the same person?
What I wonder is, are there two of you?
At the beginning of this thread, you showed intelligence.
Your most recent posts are not showing that same level of intelligence.
Edit to add:
After reviewing your posting history, you are intelligent, but only in certain areas.
Oh, well, we all have to have our blind spots. This appears to be yours.
My blind spots are readily apparent to those who know me.
What I wonder is, are there two of you?
At the beginning of this thread, you showed intelligence.
Your most recent posts are not showing that same level of intelligence.
Edit to add:
After reviewing your posting history, you are intelligent, but only in certain areas.
Oh, well, we all have to have our blind spots. This appears to be yours.
My blind spots are readily apparent to those who know me.
Sad that you would take the time for "reviewing your posting history". Sorry to ruffle your feathers.
Sad that you would take the time for "reviewing your posting history". Sorry to ruffle your feathers.
Old habit ...
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