Time May Not Be on Your Side
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- There doesn't seem to be enough time left to prepare for what may be coming next. Decisions need to be made, plans established. What will you do? How will you prepare?
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While not entirely true, the old saying carries a lot of wisdom- I don’t prep because I‘m worried all the time. I prep so I don’t have to be.
The prices will never go down, so what you buy today will save you money in the long run
@@ann-or6ev Very true. I bought simple things like extra socks and underwear a year ago. They’ve since doubled in price while also halving in quantity. Meaning you now only get 1/4 of the same thing for the same price one year later. Wow.
Anything that I can afford now, and that I know I’ll need in the future, I’m going ahead and getting it. It just makes sense.
As you said- whether it be inflation or lack of availability in the future (shortages)... it just makes sense to go ahead and get it. And the reality is it’ll probably be both of those because of supply and demand + inflation.
I’ve been a long term prepper but lately I’ve been stocking up on extra things that are on the “advanced prepper” list like extra chains for my chainsaw, stocking oil for my engines, tools of all kinds, I just got new tires and brakes since I knew that I would need them soon... extra lumber and animal food, etc.
Depends on your level of preparedness, but again- yes, good advice-and I’ll repeat myself again- if you’re going to need it anyway at some point and you have the money, get it now. Just as you said, you’re already saving yourself money and you may not even be able to get it in the near future.
@Rick Christopher Canadian Prepper has said this several times too. He said people spend thousands and thousands of dollars a year on homeowners insurance, car insurance, life insurance.. but won’t spend an extra $500-$1000 on food and water. Talk about “life insurance”, huh?
That’s exactly me! I believe in keeping a 6-12 mo supply of food, household goods and personal care goods. We had a plan for electric outages and a creek/river for water to purify. My husband didn’t like to worry so we planned together and I carried out the logistics. When something occurred, we dealt with it and when the event was over we assessed out successes and failures. He didn’t like the term failure so I changed it to what we learned that we need to change or add, lol. 3-7 days without electricity was just like our yearly mountain top vacations except a different shelter.
Yes that was key !!
After living in Michigan for 57 years, I moved to Texas. Friends and acquaintances laughed at sweaters and coats in my wardrobe and the fact that I used anti-freeze in my automobile. However, when the temps dropped into the low 20s I wasn't the one looking for someone to replace displaced freeze plugs in my engine and missing days at work. I don't believe a person can be overprepared.
I live in Grayling Michigan currently.
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Go Michiganders! I'm from Bay City originally, but also lived in Houghton/Hancock for a few years. Want to learn how to prepare for winter? Live in the UP eh? 😊💪
I live in Az. I’ve got sweaters and jackets, but have no idea about anti freeze in engine? Where does it go? The radiator?
Better to be prepared 10 years to soon, than one day to late. Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and no have it.
Thank you for being a calming, level-headed voice in the chaos right now.
Thats so true right? I know there are those on YT that mean well? But they scare the heck out of me. I listen to them, but all the while I work at keeping calm. Keep calm and carry on. Never a better slogan than right now, for this time we live in! I really ike this mans YT videos, and helpful information!
"What to do next?" is key. Prioritize and do something over doing nothing. Have a NEED and a WANT list. Of course the NEED items should come first. Prioritize tasks and purchases.
Exactly. I was making such a big list that I started to feel like I'm not going to be able to do it all. Then I realized that I should prioritize according to immediate versus some time down the road, seasonal, etc. I found myself being much more in control and able to make smaller lists accordingly, with ideas of when I will focus on the next list, and the next, etc. It's a lot more doable now.
I use the rule of three's and Maslow's hierarchy of needs to determine the order of my prep's whether buying or learning or practice.
I find those two paradigms very helpful in determining the importance of an item or task.
Ooh, interesting.
Exactly do something folks won't even get extra canned goods any prepping is better than none.
tell it!!!! doing nothing gets nothing....
Sir, you bring a calm in the storm.... I follow world events through a biblical lens. I believe God's Holy Spirit is speaking to the hearts of mankind so that we feel the urgency to be prepared for what is to come. To all who read this, Prepare! First by preparing your hearts and minds.....Jesus is my Savior and on this beautiful Sunday I hope he is yours too. Second prepare physically for the things you will need to sustain during days of difficulty that may soon come. God Bless All who read this.
GOD bless you as well, dear. JESUS is LORD!
Amen!
Amen.🙏
Blessed be the lord, my rock, who strengthens my hands for battle, my fingers for war.”
Maranatha!
“For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 NIV
Prepare. Be encouraged.
In my mind what ever happens isn't going to change the fact that you need food, water, shelter, clothing, and security. So focus on those things instead of worrying about what might happen. If you have 2 weeks of supplies, you're much further ahead than most people. Don't stop building on what you have as your budget allows. Even if you are putting only a couple pounds worth of food a week or every other week it will build over time. Don't go into debt, pay off as much debt as you can while building your supplies. Debt is ENSLAVEMENT, break the chains.
@john Doe very well said and so true.
We have up to or even more then 5 years supply stock piled of food water ammo and guns. I have built booby traps all around our property. With warning trip wires. I think we are good to defend what is ours. I seen this coming from a long way out.
I don't worry about what's coming because we have zero control over it. My anxiety is that every time I look at my prepping I missing the stupidest and cheapest stuff such as a can opener. Food, medicines and shelter is already taking care. I'm a moron 😆 lol.
Well said... felt so much more relief when free of consumer debt
Well said, every bit that you have prepared puts you that much further ahead. And yes consumer debt is the chains that can and will hold you down.
Much love to all of my beautiful brothers and sisters out there 👊☯️👊
I am hearing about fuel issues in the UK and shortages of natural gas, is that true?
@@bigfish6205 It was known during the summer that we only had around 30% of our usual stores of natural gas (for household heating) this is alot to do with political games, any shortages will only become apparent when the colder weather comes and everyone turns their central heating on, so we shall see! Our hideous mainstream media reported, Thursday or Friday, that petrol stations were closed due to shortages of drivers to get fuel to the pumps. They didn't mention that it was only 5 petrol stations in the UK, and therefore started the panic buying, that has resulted in at least 5 petrol stations in our local area to close, and even some of the motorway petrol stations that we passed today had no fuel - they were given supplies as a priority. All manufactured, like alot of issues at the moment.
Anxiety can be a real killer. It can slow you, break you, and put you down and out for a time. Do what you are able to do physically and mentally. Take time off and away from all of it especially social media. Relax and recharge. Sometime if you do this then come back to certain problems you've had you might see the answer that you wouldn't come up with if you had not taken the time away. Good luck and Good Prepping!
Well said :)
If learning technical skills is a passion, survivalism is an enjoyable hobby that creates no significant anxiety. I just need to work on solar off grid contingencies currently.
@@DaedalusHelios A passion then you'll feel right at home when it comes down. I strive for one day having such knowledge and ability. I am having hip and sciatic pain so my physical side is limited but I've been growing my knowledge base. My base isn't bad after working 15 years in Sporting Goods but as they say "The day you stop learning is the day you die." I like to add "then you learn a whole lot more". I'm also building my books and information hardcopies because once the internet goes down there won't be a Google search. Being prepared is like having your own insurance and I like to cover as much as I can.
Good advice...I agree
Very intelligent comment.
I have just started learning to pressure can. We’ve been building up our pantry with store-bought food, but I thought it is time to take advantage of our farmer’s market, and start canning. So far, we’ve done carrots, green beans, and we’ll be doing corn later on today. It’s no longer scary, and I haven’t blown up the kitchen!
Lol..I just got a propane/butane gas camp stove and I haven't tried it. I am so afraid of blowing something up! 🤣😂
My advice is to focus on canning proteins. Meat will be a lifesaver
Good on ya!! Rock on!
@@phild8095 do you think harvest guard are as good as Tattler?
@@Luvstravelandgroceries exactly the same thing, father and son companies
Make hay while the sun is shining, that's my philosophy on preparing for winter, prep while times are good for the bad times ahead.
Here's an idea. Especially indoors where feasible, have two tents one slightly smaller than the other. The air gap alone will help insulation, but, if you can fill the gap between the two with extra clothing that will help even more with insulation. As a bonus, use the gap between the openings as a sally port (don't open the second until the first one is closed) thus minimizing heat loss.
Nice
@@WildnUnruly Good idea! I actually thought about the mylar after I posted, including "mylar-ing" the entire tent if it gets really cold (using duct tape for the overlap areas on the mylar.
Under the tent, if on the floor, place a large thick rug too. And place tent in the warmest room in your home.
Make sure it's a freestanding tent as they don't have to be staked down
What preparing has done for me recently is when my well went dry I had about 30 gal of drinking water and over a hundred gallons of well water when that happened. It was like buying some time so I didn't have to react with out thinking. (Panic)
Prepping just buys some time so you can make better choices than you would under a panic situation.
Yep.
Well said!
Better choices , Yes
The one thing you can spend and NEVER have the possibility for a refund is time.
Always make now the most important time, it will never come again.
Spend it wisely.
As always well thought out and presented. No panic, no hysteria, straight forward calmly presented logic and forward thinking.
Bill Morrow
Agree, 100%.
The moto 'Dig your well before you're thirsty' has merit.
My sensei would always say that when talking about the importance of being prepared.
I have been “nesting” since 2009 and I trust my guts. Water water water water(life straws and filters) - food - meds. - pet supplies. (Lots of rice it will feed you and your pets ) Blankets socks warm clothes. A tent can be used inside if you need heat pitch it pile blankets ppl and pets in it and you’ll stay warm. Another tip. You have a hot water heater you got many gallons of potable water 🚰
a large part of prepping is not about the supplies you have gathered or the tools, or the firearms & ammo you have put away. It is about the knowledge you have gained & how can you apply that knowledge to whatever situation you find yourself in.
Well-said. If you can keep your head while others around you panic, you will succeed (or something like that!). And preparing food and material goods doesn’t hurt either!
@@bradlafferty A very good friend of mine [Ron Foster the prepper novelist] once said be prepared to lose everything but your mind & learn to live like a possum [they can live anywhere] . So we have preps & tools and lots of knowledge. and knowing is half the battle...
Al Mirria
That could well be the wisest advice ever, esp as it is appears that the overall plan for us all is ..."we will own nothing" so knowledge and health is the greatest wealth.
I appreciate the delivery of the message. I never come across a lot of emotion on this channel, but rather matter-of-fact type of info. Thanks so much for that. And thank you for listening to our needs and addressing them!
Total agree on the delivering message on a even keel. I do watch 2 other shows that do the same. I stopped watch one show because it was more doom and gloom then prepping
@@snotgurgletroll1812 you're so right. I was thinking the same when I clicked, he's always calm and level-headed
i feel he knows more than he is letting on
Agreed
It’s nice to hear that other people are feeling a particular urgency. I have never felt such an uneasy feeling and a need to stock food. I have also already bought a couple Christmas gifts for my son. I’m very concerned about the supply chain.
I am lucky my son is just 2, and won't realise anything is different or want anything specific. However, I am still expecting a downhill slide from Autumn into Winter here in the UK England. Better to be prepared earlier than never
@@tarat26 indeed!
@@tarat26 do you got any info for us from the UK media reports on it but I’d trust you on you’re take
For children, a few presents are nice. Depending on age, children can be told about "money problems" in appropriate terms for their age.
The holy spirit my friend.. it's telling us i have the same urgency in my soul and spirit incredibly increasing as the day pass. Lord help us ALL 🙏❤️
Ahaha you mentioned r/Collapse. I basically live on that subreddit. I have a tip for people stocking up their pantry: buy nutritional yeast. It provides you vital nutrients like B12, potassium, vitamin D, fibre, and a bunch of b vitamins. You simply sprinkle a spoonful on your pasta or in a soup or rice with beans (or wtv really). It's shelf stable, not expensive, versatile, and I use it because I'm vegan so it's how I easily get vit B12. You need those essential vitamins when your meat is scarce!
I use it on popcorn regularly! :)
Or you can just buy a bottle of multi vitamins
Got some ground flax seed and chia seeds for fiber, protein, and omegas :-)
Great tip
@@mdillard881 although great short term storage they don't store well for long term. They are full of good fats but oils go rancid fast.
I was interesting when I drove by a yard sale today. They had a kerosene heater for sale, and for the first time, I wasn't tempted to buy it. My preps are finally adequate, and my mind is at ease. It's a good place to be!
Congratulations!!! Now you can start learning a new skill!!!
redundancy is never a bad thing.
Perfectly said. We're all at different places in this journey, but the important part is that we're moving towards something. Plans are great & sometimes they change, but with an overall sense of knowing.... that can be the great equalizer. Prepared not panicked!
I noticed the other day, the portable road barriers they use for construction zones are sometimes plastic, which is filled with water. That's a lot of water. Also, the barrels they put at on ramps and off ramps are filled with water to absorb impact.
Smart thing to notice
genius
Filled with sand sometimes too.
AND...antifungal chemicals rendering the water TOXIC.
how well do you trust your filter ?
Yeah no thanks, antifreeze and chemicals. Pretty sure road barrels aren't food safe 😂
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That was the calmest way I've ever heard anyone say we're running out of time. Thank you for your videos.
I appreciate your calm, rational, practical advice and commentary. As a child of the 70’s, growing up in the Cold War with a father that worked for the Department of Defense and was into civil preparedness, current world situations are weighing heavily on me. My husband doesn’t share many of my concerns and thinks I am worrying unnecessarily. Your channel both validates my fears and helps me to manage them. I’ve had to unsubscribe to a few channels because they were fanning the flames of my anxiety. Your reminders that ‘all we can do is all we can do’ help keep me going on my preparedness path, and I thank you for that.
@@whiteyfisk9769 I really don’t feel personally responsible for the actions of an entire generation. First of all, I’m not a boomer. Am I to assume that you are a helpless, whiny, electronically addicted millennial? That would be grossly unfair to generalize just as is your unfair generalization of me and the rest of Gen X. We live on a small nearly self sustaining family farm, vote conservative, do volunteer work and genuinely try to do our part to make this world better where we can. We live below our means and don’t incur debt. I’m not perfect, never will be, but your life is not my fault.
@@whiteyfisk9769 also, we don’t have 401K’s, and we actually have 5 homes, which we worked very hard to buy and retire the mortgages on. Three of them are rented well below the market rate because we are trying to help the families that live in them, and we still bring in enough to pay the property taxes and maintenance on them. Not that it’s any of your business, but my family take care of our own, we don’t put them in nursing homes. It is possible to improve one’s circumstances no matter if you were born in ‘79, ‘89, ‘99 or whenever. I still believe in the value of hard work, I don’t think this country is without hope, and self pity is a dangerous, ugly thing.
@@susans9491 You handed that very gracefully. That person’s negative comments highlight what is so wrong with our nation right now. Younger generations have been taught to hate older generations, races to hate other races, people to feel it’s their right to live off other people’s hard work without contributing. I think it’s seeing all this negativity and blame casting that’s feeding people’s anxiety. We’re all going to suffer because we can’t work together.
@@kg3095 Thank you! I did hesitate to even respond. Part of me really didn’t think I owed this individual any sort of explanation, and part of me felt that I had been wrongfully and unreasonably attacked. After some deliberation I decided that it’s always best to be honest and just lay out the truth. I appreciate your comment as I was a bit uncomfortable, I felt like I was being judgmental- yet, I was being judged. Thanks!
@@susans9491 you are very welcome!
i have heard so many prepper channels mention City Prepping.. This channel is definitely a leader in the prepper genre of UA-cam videos. i personally do not miss a video, or newsletter
I got inspired to make my own mead! I got my jug and honey last week so I can get started, just need to get some yeast!
Can we make a group chat prepping
This channel and Canadian prepper
Yes this channel and Alaskan preppier also my two favs x
You're absolutely right Crystal. City Prepping is up there among the top leaders. No politicizing and straight to the point.👍
Wood stove install happening next week! This checks off a huge box on the Farm project. The batteries can power the turbine on the furnace but not efficiently. This will take a lot of stress off the solar system, not to mention propane. Garden produce is in and stored, pig off to the processor and we have hatched the new layers for next spring. Goats are being bred which will fill the cheese fridges. The Freeze Dryer has been running non-stop. Fall project is to get the water tanks hooked up to the barn downspouts. All in all, I am a hermit and never realized that my way of life was what they call “quarantine.” This isn’t a panic, my grandparents just called this “living.” I prefer it.
Did you find it difficult to find a wood stove? My hubby wants one, too, but “later,” which distresses me!
@@MFV77 there are about 12 week waits if they aren’t in stock. We got lucky in that the one we wanted was on the showroom floor and they agreed we could have it. New out of the box. You will need to get out and check around.
I want to say that I really appreciate your candor and honesty about dealing with anxiety, and the having to constantly think about the reality of the world today.
Take a cue from farmers and make a two plans. Make a rough 12 month plan but make a firm 4 month plan. As a farmer myself, I work on the coming season in the season I’m in. Long term goals are important but sometimes those become abstract. Also stop thinking that something bad and something big is coming. Remember that through conscious creating thoughts become things and by always putting your thought energy on negativity, it causes negativity to happen.
Some people will be getting the children's books, "The Ant and the Grasshopper", and "The Little Red Hen" for Christmas! Ha!
Well, children need to learn what reality is alike now.
I learned this story ants and gresshopper when I was in elementary school
late 60s'!😁
At that time education system was way~ BETTER than now!👍
They still wont get the concept
The modern version of the ant and grasshopper would involve the government confiscating the ants resources to subsidize the lazy grasshopper. The new moral of the story: hard work is for suckers.
@@andnorr7738 I agree!
Little Red Hen is my favorite ! What a nice ending !
I remember a saying that goes something like this, “if you plan for the worst, you can always handle anything less than the worst.” The basic idea being no one really knows what the worst is but everyone can do some planning/preparing.
Plan for the worst and hope for the best.
I've been feeling a sense of urgency about prepping this last few weeks.
Lack of money for that is causing me some stress, therefore I'm working on maximizing my purchases. Trying to get the most bang for my buck.
I'm also paying a lot of attention to things that are free, or nearly free - gathered firewood, gathering knowledge, and how to get the most use from what I have.
I'm having to remind myself "don't be scared, be prepared".
Trying to make sure I've covered the most essential basics and a few comforts such as our favorite special treat for the holidays (Chex mix), and one of my biggest concerns, prepping our 6 dogs and getting our little flock of chickens ready for winter.
This feeling of urgency just won't subside...
Same. If you can't get a hold of good books, print out manuals off the internet. Like how to set up offgrid solar, when to plant seeds, knot tying etc.
Same here. Shelter, fuel, heat, water storage and purification are secured. I am running the freeze drier and putting up food that all the creatures and I can eat. I am now focused on protein, vegetables, and grains. I have a shipment of salmon inbound that will take all the October capacity. Indications are that now is the time to buy supplies for the next garden: seeds, soil, and fertilizer in particular.
@@dandychiggins3345 I've been looking at thrift stores for cookbooks that use old methods - no microwaves etc, and that use ingredients that are whole, rather than using modern additions such as jello and the like. Cookbooks from prior to the 60s are pretty good. We need the recipes our grandparents used.
If you have room add a muscovy drake and couple of ducks to your little group.
You need to add brewers yeast (from feed store) for niacin for ducklings when little..but they dont quack and will provide a source of red meat thats one of the healthiest.
@@OvcharkaShepherd yes, it's time to plan for next year's planting. Seeds may be hard to find closer to spring. I planted only heirloom, open pollinated seeds this year, but I got things planted too late to get much. What I did get, I'm saving and drying the seeds from for spring planting.
Trying my best to make full use of everything and not be wasteful too. We have prickly pear cactus here, so I harvested the pears to make jelly with. They make the prettiest deep magenta colored jelly! Great flavor too. That jelly winds up being Christmas gifts every year. 😊
I foraged elderberries this year also. Enough for a bit of syrup to help our immune systems.
Started working on prepping last January. So glad I started. I am amazed at how much I have accomplished in 9 months. Still working on it and probably always will be but at this point I know we could eat for at least a month. Working on winter stuff at this time. Already stored seeds for next spring.
One thing at a time with focus.
Thank you for sharing. I'm so glad that you don't do all the political stuff on this channel. The preparedness information is so helpful and sometimes people get caught up in the WRONG discussion for the moment. Politics doesn't matter but being prepared for what may happen (without being too spun up or anxious) is so helpful to everyone.
This is exactly the right attitude. Winter’s coming. You saw what happened last time and you know what you need to do. And…if it turns up mild, much is what was prepared is useful anyway.
Good recomendations. I'm not having problems with getting/having prep "stuff" and systems, my problem is finding like minded folks to build a bond when no doubt we'll need each other. I've always been very independant and find it near impossible to ask for help.
Same with me, my family thanks I’m crazy for prepping food. I know no one personally that preps.
@@glendahart3231 I know a few from IN where I moved from but though folks down here on the mountain are pretty well rounded rural people very few of them actually can and preserve food for long term. They'll tell you how their Momma or Granny used to do it but they regard it as, "too much trouble".
I AGREE
You said it, sister. Literally no one in my life has ever thought I had a brain in my head because I care about these basic principles and realize the cycles
I could have written this! I have the same problem.
"It's a lot of money." This drives me nuts, as it's not like you won't use everything you buy, you just pre-purchased it, is all.
I get your point. Some people need to compare the prices on a gallon of milk. For them, any amount of money is a lot of money. Juggling bills and how late they can be just to keep their heads above water. There are people that just can't buy more than subsistence amounts of resources.
Stay safe sister.
@@humansustainability I hear people at work all the time saying they don't have enough money. It's usually the people that have the latest/greatest cell phone/tv/electronic or what ever. They come in every morning with a couple monster drinks mis work regularly. Go out for lunch daily. I'd be broke if I did that as well. We are pretty frugal with our money, so we can buy what will make a difference, and pay off our debt. Granted I'm sure there are people that are living with not a penny to spare, but right now everybody is trying to hire people. If your present employer won't give you a raise, wallpaper the town with applications somebody will out bid them. The employees are holding all the cards right now, people need to play their hand.
@@JohnDoe-zl6ph I completely agree with your synapsis. Those people you're talking about, for the most part, aren't preppers. They are the zombies, created by media lies, who don't have a clue about how bad things really are, how close we are to a complete supply line collapse. All they know is if they get enough likes or re-tweets they'll be a 'mover and shaker' in the 'world'.
I do feel sorry for them more so than most because they are completely clueless and when things get really bad they will be the first line fodder. Most of the people you describe are already dead but their hearts and lungs don't know it yet.
John Doe
We've had a few people leave for better pay where I work. At some point it becomes a no brainer. (for preppers anyway) Make hay whilst the sun shines, it is famine or feast.
@@carolineowen7846 yep, I got laid off last year, found a job that paid me about the same. Then I found a job that offered me even more. Now I'm making $4.40/hr more than I was making at the job that laid me off. If you're wanting to make a move now is the time. Even if you don't want to make a move, go in and ask for a raise you never know what will happen.
I just remembered the tent inside. it holds heat in really good for you and the pets. Some kind of DVD player with some old movies can keep kids and pets engaged. Throw some art supplies and ingredients for slime and you have winter camp! I have to use what I already have to make things work. Learning different ways of heating the area I will close in if needed
This really struck a cord with me. I am so privileged to have the resources to purchase those items I 'need'. I remember a time in my life when money was tight and I couldn't just go get ________. I have a very soft spot in my heart for the poor prepper. Not because I think they're less but because they are working so hard and not able to store resources as quickly as someone like me. I suspect there are 'poor preppers' who will do far better than I should the grid collapse simply because they are already in SHTF but with a grid up.
@@methepeeple Thanks for sharing. Stay safe brother.
I am. Not wealthy in money but I have managed to get needs prepped and I also was able to prep for a couple other friends that simply can’t buy anything extra I feel blessed
@@extendedpinky That sounds amazing. My focus has been to funnel my resources into building a homestead. My thinking is once I have the land I'll be able to pull in dedicated people who aren't afraid to work a little to eat.
My career is one that'll allow me to remote so I think starlink will be the missing link for me. I'll still be connected to the information highway but otherwise off grid. It's a work in progress 😂
Idk. I'm a budget prepper. I don't have any skills due to being on a budget. Just guilty feeling if I prep for spending $ on something we may or may not need vs a better life for my family.... but it doesnt matter. Noone cares now and No one will if it does happen. Cold cold world.
The goal WAS homestead but time seems to be changing that goal into what I can manage now... I have little kids so I'm doing what I can with the time and resources available.
Time once spent it is spent! You cannot make more. All you can do with time is make the best use of it as you can.
One thing about time it dont cost you a dime, though you cant buy one minute, once it's over. Spend it anyway you like.o ce it's gone, it's never coming back. Try n ok t to get caught up in this sht. Fall is a beautiful season. Take the day and be glad.
Very wise
Yes indeed. It's that "Feeling" of not sure what is coming next and after that next. Only thing to do to handle it is prep prep prep.🙄 None of my friends are prepping. I just keep on keeping on. Thank You for sharing and caring! God Bless!
I really appreciate you, @City Prepping. You are truly a wonderful asset to the community🤗
I stalked up on some yarn so I have plenty for projects that will help with the winter.
Ive got a small model railroad to keep me busy.
Ha! I bought a leather moccasin making kit from Hopbby Lobby to keep my hands busy this winter. Great minds think alike... lol
@@susan3200 I chose knitting because I can make warm clothing.
Get ahead of the curve. Waiting will only make it impossible. If you wait until everyone sees what's coming it will be too late. I'm ready for another Texas x10 winter are you?
Hi Chris, just wanted to say thank you for making all these videos. I have learned so much from them and now feel that I am better prepared if something does happen.
It is the sad truth, time is not on anyone's side at the moment. Good work. I remember in the movie The Road, the first thing Vigo Mortensen character does is fill up his tub at the start of the catastrophe, important thing to remember.
Gads, I could barely stand that movie, "The Road." Ugggg. But i watched it until they got to the house full of people they were eating. Ugggg. Nonetheless, you are right! Fill up the tub! And most people forget they probably have a 40 gallon tank of water in their house called "a hot water heater." Another great resource for water.
@@rosascreativeworks5403 so true brother, the movie was quite disturbing.
I had gotten the book before the movie was made and I literally finished it in a day because I couldn't stop reading.
When's the best time to plant a tree? 10 years ago. When's the second best time to plant a tree? Today! My mentor told me this today, loved the example. Passing the wisdom along, Cheers!
Your channel is so underrated.. i have to say, i started watching your channel a year ago, I watch every upload and it has made me a better person.
Ive got a majority of my preps in order and have managed to save and invest a decent amount of money. Keep up the great work!
@Chris: Thanks for all you do!!!
“When we Give someone our Time, we actually Give a Portion of our Life that we will Never Take Back.”
~ Alexander the Great ~
I saw God missing in a lot of comments. I think it’s a given in most comments, however maybe giving thanks and asking for strength and guidance in our comments will go a long way with our Creator. God bless those searching for the path to Him. We are certainly in the beginning of those days
I experienced katrina. For a period of time the banks were closed. Credit card machines did not work because they were on a phone line to Houston. After my business opened up with no credit card access, I saw people come in to purchase things but couldn't because their credit card didn't work. The lesson to be learned is to have cash in your home to purchase simple needs and don't rely on a credit card in a natural disaster.
Northern winters are enough to prepare for you have a family you make sure you have enough
You can get pasta for $1 / lb. Sauce for $2 or $3 a jar. So for about $4 you can have a meal that is filling and tastes good for 4 to 6 people. That's a cup of coffee at starbucks. Skip a cup of coffee and store a meal each week.
Buy the sauce in a can and save even more
I found a Mr. Heater Buddy Heater last month at an estate sale for $3 and another one last year for $25. I already had two Buddy Heaters that I had purchased new but after the ice storm that hit us in Louisiana and Texas this winter you can never have enough propane heaters! I also keeps an eye on out for wool blankets.
Pleasure in listening to you. You aren't selling anything . We, are your concern, isolated occurrence. Thx😍
This is not a criticism brother, but don't feel the need to apologize so much it takes away from what you are trying to say and it uses valuable time.
Kris seems like a really humble man.
He is hard on himself!!! He wants to do everything in his power to help the community!!!
What he doesn’t realize is that his level headed, calming approach is more valuable to us at this point!!!
I'm finishing up Christmas this week🤗. I think I'm prepared for whatever this winter may bring. I say I think because I always feel I need more. More propane, more butane, and I'm always getting more food and storing up more water. I'm even getting the Chuck roasts we have for Christmas and the Thanksgiving turkey. Hard to find whole turkeys so may be turkey breasts. Stay safe everyone! I feel it too.
I'm glad I'm not the only one planning ahead. I have my Thanksgiving and Christmas already bought. My family thinks I'm crazy but my philosophy is, why risk it. I already see shortages so why wouldn't the Holidays be even crazier this year.
Me too. My daughter is 13 and wants clothes and shoes. I went ahead and ordered the shoes she wants and the pants and sweaters she needs. We have been prepping since summer. We finally feel like we can relax with the stocking and get back to "normal".
Show me Xmas in scripture and everything i own is yours. Read Jer 10....Read John 10:22 Please..Look up Saturnalia.
@@jblcva The story of Santa originated during the Byzantine Empire right after the catholic church split in half. It's about the altruistic actions of a man named Nicolas and 3 sisters who didn't have the money to get married. Nicolas was an Eastern Orthodox Christian and he threw 3 bags of gold down the womens chimney to cover their dowry.
Just bought my ham. Turkey and sides for the holidays just to be prepared now.
I agree with you. We would all love to have the ability to make all of our preparations without having to worry about money, or not having it. But in some ways, that makes being a Prepper so satisfying. There’s always something to work towards. Everyone will have a different journey, but as long as you keep making progress, you are on the right track. 👍🏻
I'm feeling a sense of urgency and it's getting me stressed because there's always more to do. I feel bad if I take timeout to relax, but I have to be careful not to get 'burnout'.
Just observe the stress, then take 3 deep, slow breaths, think of 3 things you are grateful for, and continue prepping.
Because I'm the only one I feel stress to. My husband is not on board.
Do your best and leave the rest!!!
I grew up hearing about life during the Depression, the Dust Bowl days in Northern Texas and WW2 from my great-grandparents, my grandmother and my mom. Having survived those days they continued to prepare for emergencies/hard times. My kids can’t conceive of those living conditions and are not prepared to cope with emergencies. Last year I started giving gift baskets for birthdays and Christmas that included items for emergencies. I will do the same this year. Because I know my kids are not preparing for a potential emergency I increase the food/supplies to include them.
I have two adult children at home... still young and both autistic. One doesn't concern themselves with what I'm doing and doesn't question it. The other doesn't believe it's ever going to be bad. I then realized that my kids sure had it good. I had a rough childhood living in poverty, going hungry sometimes, one time we had no heat or power in the winter. We used to get government food and powdered milk. Even though I provided a decent life for my kids, I will never forget what my childhood was like and so I'm getting ready for some hard times. My kids will understand when the SHTF. Then they'll be grateful that I prepared.
My kids kind of laugh at me and my husband is somewhat on board but he is the one who continually reminds me to keep my eyes on Christ. I do think if it were just my husband and myself, we would be ok. If our kids and grandkids ended up coming to our place, we definitely need more put aside. So I prepare for them having to come. And if they do, I've already told them not to come empty handed...bring everything they can...food, blankets, water, meds (heck everything they can fit in the vehicle) to add to the supply.
@@theresariter That was good advice to your family. If they come, don't come empty handed. I'll bet once they start stripping their pantries bare, emptying out their medicine cabinets, tool chests, camping supplies, blankets, firearms and archery equipment, etc, they will be surprised how much they already have. Just have them stuff every thing they can into their car before coming over.
I feel this video was very heart felt and made me connect better with city prepper... we all feel the anxiety of what's to come... we know it's big but can't put our thumb on it. Its the fear of the unknown that gets us. Keep your wits and do what you can with what you got. I hope all who read this are safe from anything thrown their way. ❤
Yesterday I was in Yellowstone. At one point, I happened to be sitting in my vehicle near the restrooms. It was amazing to see the number of people standing in line who became very upset because their phones weren't picking up a signal. I couldn't help but chuckle. We are SO ADDICTED to our ways. We just get used to how things are. I love the planning idea and I am with you, I feel an urgency to get prepared. Why? I don't know. And, that isn't the point. If you "feel" that you should - do it. Just get it done. A little at a time. I appreciate all your hard work. Thanks for the encouragement and ideas.
I agree, LOL! My MTV generation is at least a little grounded. Generation Z, millennials, aka Zombie Techs🧐
Actually, it might be helpful to download some of those how to videos (DIY) for off line viewing!!!
@@4tressfortified Well, actually, Wikipedia, all our music and movies are already taken care of. I just understand that sometimes we can't even get prepared for a weekend without our addictions. LOL, I was sitting in the car, watching others get upset WHILE playing my off-line game on my phone.
I, too, share your pressing sense of responsibility and urgency. Even if we ourselves never need our preps, the next generation might. "You survive because somebody you don't even know might need you to be here." I like that philosophy packaged in a tidy nutshell.
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” - Frank Herbert
Fear can be useful. My workplace was robbed at gunpoint. I was standing a few feet from the gunman as the manager got him the money. I could easily have grabbed the gun, but fear of others being hurt kept me from trying it.
The basic needs remain the same over the past 40 + years of being an adult. But as I live my life, the details and plans change. When I was a young mother, I needed preps for the kids. When I had a small farm, I needed supplies and backups and emergency plans for my horses and smaller animals and large garden. And as an empty nester and grandmother now in the city with our pensions coming in like clockwork and not messed with so far, my plans and preps have been seriously adjusted again. From year to year I make small changes. Over 5 years, it’s a big change. But the principles remain the same : have what you need to bug in without electricity for a year ; have what you need to survive in the car for 3 weeks longer than what you expect to be in there; carry what you need in a pack or purse to survive at least 3 days beyond what you expect to be away. Have 2 locations you can bug out to. Never remove or double use the emergency supplies from 1 stash to another (example. I wouldn’t take emergency supplies from my car to use in my bicycle panniers. I would buy separate supplies for the bike.). I always need to know what I got and where it is and that it’s there when I need it.
Excellent video on mindset and direction. I use to get anxious at every "Breaking News" story. It took me a long time to realize it doesn't matter as much as spending that valuable time preparing my family with the basics. Thank you for diving deeper and helping us all hone our skills and preps!
I found myself doing the same thing, I’m from a generation when breaking news used to mean “Breaking News “. In other words important. Not so much anymore, just click bait. I did away with news apps went back to thirty minutes local news and thirty minutes world. Like it used to be instead of a 24 hr. news cycle.
Yeah that's kind of why I have cut back my viewing of videos because there is really nothing more than I can do at the moment with what resources I have. Constantly hearing about the impending doom only adds stress which can only be remedied by being prepared and a sound mind. Part of that sound mind comes from just enjoying life and appreciating what you have.
If I can't have the resources to get what I need in the meantime the next best thing is to try and become more organized.
Time was never on my time, i just had to adjust and adapt. Same for other people I’m sure.
One thing I have learned is time is never on my side, I never know when I may lose my job, my car might break down, or our inalienable rights may be threatened. These can all be SHTF events depending on the individual. Certainly, current events appear to be multiplying & surging, but as I have experienced job loss, no car, it paid off to be prepared. Stay safe yall!
Preparing for seasons is probably more important than for a collapse. One year my furnace broke in the middle of winter. We were lucky and still had power and electric space heaters but the next year I made sure to get better prepared. Sometimes you don’t realize how much you need something until you don’t have it.
I think everybody's feeling the sense of urgency especially now me personally when I got long-term food storage I was actually able for once in my life to afford something like that I started to feel a little easier once I also went and got things that I knew could help protect me and my family I felt easier now it's just focused on water canned goods and what little bit of medical supplies that I can afford on a fixed income I go to the Dollar tree I go to the Dollar general store and if they have specials at Walmart or something that I need that's not very expensive I get that too I just buy as I go with what I have but every trip to the store it's water always water and it's always distilled I don't have a lot of room as I moved from a three bedroom to a one bedroom because my children moved out but I am trying to figure out ways in order to make space for what preps I do have and trying to organize them not perfection but just keep them organized a little bit so I know what's what and keep a list of what I got I don't feel as worried as I did before I'm new to this prepping thing as my journey of whatever you want to call awakeness has just happened in the last six years so and I will be 47 next year but for what little I have that I can use to get the things that I need I think I'm doing okay I'm not doing remarkable but I have enough to at least sustain me and if my kids come to the door I have enough for them too so I feel very proud of the things that I have done for what little time I did them in.... The next thing to do is to get a couple of butane burners and a good portion of packaging of butane cans that is my next goal
So I’ve been having concerns about losing electricity during a winter storm here in upstate NY. In my reading this week I discovered that a butane burner can be used indoors and I learned about something called a Saratoga Joe. I feel better now knowing that I have these two options for cooking.
You can get those butane stoves from Amazon for $20 dollars - I don't think they will ship the butane canisters - you will have to get them at Walmart ect -
if your using it for heat you will use a lot of those canisters so buy as many as you possibly can - they only last 2 hrs on high &4 hrs on low -
it's better if you team up with people that have the knowledge you need
There might be churches that are into prepairedness in your area -
I live in a rural area were power outages are very normal yr round - summer and winter so it's a way of life for us - sort of when Ida came thru - you can survive the heat ok - if your in good health with out A/C -
Cold is harder to survive with out heat - you have to walk around a lot when there is no heat available - to keep your body generating heat -
but there are water pipe problems in homes when they freeze - so it would be better to team up with others that have the knowledge you need - during power outages
There are propain heaters that run off barbeque propane bulk tanks - or kerosene heaters - that can be used in homes also and are safe to use indoors - but as with all fuels other than natural gas it can be pricey -
I worked in the offshore oilfields in the Gulf of Mexico & remote mountain oilfields for decades -
every thing was always off grid - it does take a level of knowledge to make it when the grid is down - in your case you should find otheres or a church to team up with - that have the needed knowledge
It’s clear you care, not about your channel and then views alone, but about the responsibility you have to help as many people as possible prepare. You’re putting a lot of thought into what the most measured and helpful advice is, what is best to prepare for, and what to do now for the most likely scenario. It’s easy to try to get views by scaring people, so I appreciate the thought and planning you’re putting into your channel. :)
Just bought a wood stove for my house. Getting things prepped for it this week. Stack of wood is ready to go and chainsaws standby for additional collection as needed.
Continue inform us. Just one new person looking at this may literally save them.
I think the biggest thing in preparation is have a great security plan to protect what materials you have when something happens first thing to that security plan is solar security motion lights around your house.
Don't stress. Make a plan, and a list. Follow it as best you can. Stay steady at it, but don't forget to live and enjoy your life. If you arent enjoying what you can, then what is the point of being prepared?
Prep plenty of your hobby items, whether that be jigsaw puzzles, knitting wool, books, or for me... colouring books and pencils, paint etc.
If nothing happens praise the Lord 🙏 like i say .. better have it and don't need it than need it and don't have it 💕👍
Best time to plant a fruit tree(invest) is 5 years ago, the next best time is now.
Dear Chris, Brother, you are doing a GREAT job of educating us regarding all aspects of personal preparedness! In fact, you couldn't be doing better! Thank you for all you do and all of the incredible effort you put into this channel. Always know that you are one of the few true GUIDING Lights showing us the way through common sense, knowledge, understanding, and most of all wisdom. I applaud you and am so grateful for you, your personality, your care and concern for your fellow woman and man. May God always protect you and bless you. And I am certain He will, as that is what you do for everyone else. In His Love, Mack
Everytime I stock up, family eats it all.
You may have to make the additional supplies out of sight and inconvenient to get to. If it's all in your pantry then it's open season. At our house I do my best to tell family to only pull from the kitchen. If something is missing, go get the next case and unpack the whole box into the cupboard. Rotating supplies is essential but you need to have enough ahead that you can build the stock. Involve family in the budget and shopping. I remember when my husband picked up some things from Costco. Poof they went and he was fussing about the money and how fast we consume. This I have known for awhile but finally 😂 had the opportunity to prove it. Involving them in the process will help hopefully.
All I hear are "words of wisdom". I really appreciate this channel and thank you for all that you do. Continue with this excellent content, you have enlighten many of us out here who would not have such an understanding of what, where, and how to prepare (prep).
I began my preparations with a jump-start: four 25 pound bags of rice and an equal poundage of dried bean varieties. Big time safety net. Then started stocking the reserve pantry with inventory of foods we eat. I still buy extra, especially when it’s on sale, to keep stocking both long-term food storage and shorter term food supplies. Oh, and the dollar store is great for basic medical and health items!
Now have the means to cook it. If you already have a wood stove, great. If you have a camp stove, get fuel, lots of fuel. Rice and beans are good for long term storage, assuming you have lots of cooking fuel. But they both take a fair amount of time.
A professional gets ready for the next incident even before the present incident is mitigated. Getting ready for the next incident even on the way back to the station. If you are a professional. Dear old dad had a complete emergency medical clinic, including surgical equipment (yes, he could use all of it). Even good and water, often cases of C-rations. I used to have a complete battalion aid station in my home (I was in charge of a medical platoon), and at work, which no one else did in my department, . . . in 9/11 everyone came out of the woodwork to feed us, not needing my stockpiled emergency rations when running mutual aid with Arlington County, . . . I carried MRE's for a crew of four for four days. I was raised overseas, often in or near war zones (dad's work: think if Jason Bourne, married, with children). Even without electric power and being snowed in, my wife and family of nine children did well in the Highlands of West Virginia. I carried a full winter survival kit, including cross country skis and snowshoes, so I could make it home after my shift or shifts in a DC area fire department. My boys used their skills in combat, above and beyond Marine Corps training. Dear old dad used his, escaping from the Communist Chinese twice during the Korean War (did you know we weren't supposed to be in Communist China? Gosh, neither did I!) and escaping and evading capture for weeks in the jungles and mountains of Laos about 60 years ago. People come to me when times are bad. For good reason. Many go to my children, now. I'm getting too old and beat up to even care for myself. Ha! True statement: I don't call law enforcement, law enforcement calls me! Know what to do and do it! Don't think it! Look up a genius IQ Swissman, Felix Immler, on UA-cam. He will show you over a hundred ways just to use a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife! And stay comfortable and alive in the wilds. For me, the only reason I will stay alive is to keep others alive. With my very best friend in the final stage of Alzheimer's, I don't see any other reason to stay around unless it's to continue in saving lives. I know where I'm going when I die. I have learned from Western Pacific Islanders, Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern farmers, East African tribesmen, my grampa (born and raised on an Indian reservation in the Pacific Northwest), Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia folk, years as a Boy Scout and Scout leader all over the World, the Dutch Army, the West German Army, the Thai Border Patrol Police, extensive studies in the National Fire Academy, WWII Pacific combat Marines and OSS commandoes, forerunners of today's Special Forces, to include dear old dad, even my mother's people, Illinois farmers! Never stop learning! And remember, people will steal, even kill for what you have, so shut up! Side note: I carry spare "city" clothe so I won't standout in camping or "military" clothe. Everything I have shouts "innocent civilian"! Anything else will get me shit at a distance! Think about it. Look back to Katrina. What the National Guard did and the New Orleans law enforcement officers literally murdering innocent people. And that a hurricane and storm surge. Trust God, not man.
You have an amazing story! Thank you for sharing so much of your many gifts and talents with so many for so long, and for passing them along to your children. We should all be so blessed!
@@MFV77 thank my dad. Dad was part of a never to duplicated group of men that were all civilians and one if the forerunner groups of the Army's Special Forces. All self sufficient, working singly or in small groups of four to 12. Dad is the highest and most decorated medical services officer in the organization. He is in the Arlington National Cemetery now. I used to translate for some of his former guerillas when they came to America as Vietnam War refugees. Dad was first involved when it was still French Indochina. I worked with him for a time in Europe during the Cold War (my German was so good that you did not know I was an American). It was an adventurous life. My parents, my siblings, now my children. I'm now working with my grandchildren. Their dad a combat hardened and wounded sergeant of Marines, retired. He has a farm and is an electrician now. He needs to get his management degree because of his brain injury from an ambush in Afghanistan. The grandkids are blessed with grandparents from intact marriages. Though my wife Alzheimer's and the other grandmother is waiting for a kidney, both of her's now removed. Life goes on.
Some people prepare with the desire of gaining an advantage over their neighbors. They hope that others will not prep and will be at the mercy of those who did. I don't think in those terms. For me, every person I help get started to prepare for disasters and harmful changes in society is one less zombie I have to deal with if things go bad. Thank you for helping to spread the word.
thank you for the survey, and what you and your team are trying to do. you are at our level with us. that is great! says a lot of you. thanks again!!!🤗🤗🤗
We always have winter. We always need furnace filters, flower pots to bring the plants inside, candles, matches, blankets and warm clothing. Yet there
are always people who don't have food, warm clothes, or even a place to live. I keep filling bags for the homeless shelters and food pantries near me. Tina
Great video. I continue to enjoy the honest feel of your commentary. The "sorry I'm off on a tangent" feels so natural and really helps feel like you are really talking to me(the audience). Well produced video, sir. The winter videos were PERFECTLY timed, not early. My partner and I plan "themed" weekends and we are planning a "prepping/survival" one in the coming winter where we will just turn the power off on the house and go the weekend, simulate a 3-day power outage. It felt like a great "test run" for the very-possible real-world scenario to make sure we actually ARE prepared, instead of just thinking we are.. Thanks again for your content, you're doing the community a service; keep it up!
Here's a challenge for you... Make a video on "When the s*** really hits the fan, who you can safely help, who you should watch out for, what tricks people will use to capture your resources, and explain why you cannot help everyone..." Command level decisions will have to be made if it comes to a Mad Max environment.
Its like that game people play " what would you do in case of zombies " who I'd in your group. Who you turn away. And the why.
That urgency feeling gets stronger everyday. Thank you for the work you do.
Thank you so much for what you do. Your advice is priceless! The burden you speak of: sometimes we have callings in life... and I believe this is yours.
Keep at it 😊
I enjoy your perspective and am glad you do your videos. You don’t brow beat or try to sell every one everything under the stars. It’s nice to hear a like minded person. Helps me stay grounded and focused.
The way prices are, I think I have been investing in supplies. I try to just do a little every week. You can’t do it all at once.
I went camping this weekend. I was chopping wood and practicing my fire building skills using 1 match, no lighter fluid. I linked my goal zero Yeti batteries in parallel to my flexible solar panels to keep my food in the 12 volt Icecoo cooler cold.. I filtered water from the lake with my Sawyer Squeeze and my Cnoc bag and we slept in our tent. It got down to 35 degrees and I was glad that we had cots an air mattress, 20 degree sleeping bags plus wool blankets and an extra Klimet versa blanket. We just bought a Reliance portable toilet and it was our first time using it and it worked great. I thought of your video this week on the importance of practicing your skills. I can have all these items but I don’t want the first time I use them to be in a panic situation. Each time I camp or backpack, I edit my stuff and add things I realize I need. This time I realized I need a scrubber for dishes. It’s a little thing but it makes clean up easier. I also need to add work gloves. I got a blister chopping wood. We also decided we needed dust pan and small broom to sweep the tent before packing it and a quilted mattress pad to help block cold air from the ground.
For preps, this year we will focus on water. We have 30 days worth and a reservoir near by but I would feel better with two of the large stackable storage containers. Thank you for the video on that because it helped narrow down what we wanted
Thanks for the information, the encouragement and the calm, rational presentations. It helps.
you get the most satisfying feeling when you can sit back, after an incident, and say to yourself, " thank goodness I had forethought" !!!
I'm headed to you my friend.. I'll be preparing for two-and-a-half years and I live more alternatively because of it..
Yes on sense of urgency! It had been sort of floating at low grade unease since 2013, but this year has kicked it into a free fall at warp factor 9. One of my grandpa's favorite saying was "it's not the fall that kills you - it's the rocks you hit at the bottom". Been prepping for 8 years, and every time I think we've got a cushion against the rocks TPTB pile on even bigger boulders. Still keep trying while hanging on to my morals and ethics and hope - which all seems of little importance or value to those "in control". Thank you for your calming words.
I like your channel because you don’t fear monger and then refer your people to your website to buy stuff. Great content and we all support you.