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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:32 PM Original message |
Poll question: DU disaster preparedness |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
1. Not prepared at all. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Yesterday, I was thinking about at least stacking some corned beef and big |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:51 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Check into a wood stove |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:13 PM Response to Reply #8 |
18. Thanks for the tip about wood collection in summer time! |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:29 PM Response to Reply #2 |
74. Canned corned beef? I love that stuff! |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:55 AM Response to Reply #2 |
110. Here are a couple of DU threads from last year after Katrina. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-09-06 07:45 AM Response to Reply #110 |
144. Excellent info in those threads, thank you! |
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oc2002 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 02:09 PM Response to Reply #1 |
113. I have a shotgun and ammo.. |
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Phredicles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
3. I am completely prepared to do a lot of crying and panicking, |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:46 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. you won't have the TV "news" to scare you though |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
4. What do you consider "very well prepared"? |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:58 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. I'll clarify : |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:03 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Then I guess I'm "very well prepared". |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:04 PM Response to Reply #13 |
14. . |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:08 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. any obvious things I missed in that list off the top of my head? |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:14 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Nope, you covered the basics. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:21 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. I was thinking about "security" after I posted |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:44 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. I'm not familiar with Belgian law... |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:57 PM Response to Reply #26 |
28. In belgium, you can own a gun or a rifle, but you have to register |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:11 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. Far be it from me to argue with a Belgian. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:30 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. Smart, too :-) |
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MrCoffee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
6. I could hold out for about an hour and a half |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
52. Nice screen name. I have a coffee press and some cigarette lighters. |
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flobee1 (515 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
7. West Virginian- |
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peacebird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
9. I am moderately well prepared |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:05 PM Response to Reply #9 |
15. Battery powered radio - multi-band (also long & short wave) - good one! |
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peacebird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:23 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. no - but I live in the country so most of my supplies were in case of snow |
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guinivere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
11. I'm totally unprepared. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:02 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. That's supposing you have gas in your tank, the garage roof didn't cave |
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guinivere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:53 PM Response to Reply #12 |
44. If there are no roads, garage, car and house are mashed |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:06 PM Response to Original message |
16. EVERYBODY should be prepared for at least 2 weeks. |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:05 PM Response to Reply #16 |
29. I agree that if at all possible ... |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:18 PM Response to Reply #29 |
34. Spaghettios are a buck a can. |
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guinivere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:07 PM Response to Reply #34 |
59. The few "spare" canned goods I had I took over to the |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:12 PM Response to Reply #59 |
62. Certainly a good deed. Preparing is also a good thing, though. |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 04:37 AM Response to Reply #34 |
107. Sadly there are a number of families that can't afford $14 |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:23 PM Response to Reply #16 |
36. There is if you are homeless.. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:44 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. Fine. Homelessness gets you a pass. Everybody else should be prepared. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:49 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. I prove your point |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:57 PM Response to Reply #43 |
48. But it's really easy to change... |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 01:24 PM Response to Reply #48 |
145. paranoia kick |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:10 PM Response to Reply #40 |
61. Most homeless will be doing OK... |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:26 PM Response to Reply #61 |
70. I did have that thought.... |
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Doctor Venmkan (278 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:32 PM Response to Reply #16 |
38. You said it!!! |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:55 PM Response to Reply #16 |
46. everyone should be prepared for 72 hours |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:03 PM Response to Reply #46 |
54. 72 hours portable. 2 weeks fixed. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:04 PM Response to Reply #54 |
57. i agree -- that is ideal EOM |
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pooja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
20. For those without a garden ready to eat...or perhaps may be wiped |
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thecrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:11 PM Response to Reply #20 |
30. I heard you should save up plastic grocery bags |
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melnjones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:15 PM Response to Reply #30 |
33. I'd prefer also stocking up on trash bags... |
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Sin (446 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
23. Pretty well off. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:31 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Yes I guess the outdoor, hiking, camping people like you have both skills |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
25. I am prepared for a couple of months or longer. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 06:46 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. You have some experience with this... |
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melnjones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:13 PM Response to Original message |
32. little by little, |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:35 PM Response to Reply #32 |
39. Emergency 3 day bag, hygiene products, pets, basic data |
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melnjones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:56 PM Response to Reply #39 |
85. good websites... |
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wellstone dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
35. I have actively planned |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
41. well prepared and have been disaster tested more than once |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:48 PM Response to Reply #41 |
84. "that wood stove will do fuck all when you're 8 feet underwater!" |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:31 PM Response to Reply #41 |
97. Depends on what's likely to hit you. |
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DireStrike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
42. They say you need a gallon of water per person per day. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:55 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Your point about storage space is valid, but think about cooperation |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:59 PM Response to Reply #42 |
49. ok here's the thing about water, it's heavy |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:08 PM Response to Reply #49 |
60. The purification route doesn't have to be costly or difficult. |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:16 PM Response to Reply #60 |
64. So long as there's a reliable source... |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:25 PM Response to Reply #64 |
69. Agreed, but there's almost always SOME water source. |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:15 PM Response to Reply #69 |
90. I do like those filters... |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:22 PM Response to Reply #90 |
91. Anything is preferable to nothing. |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 10:00 PM Response to Reply #91 |
102. That's the thing... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:15 PM Response to Reply #60 |
135. i like the solar cooker idea |
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meisje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
47. I have a half of a roll of duck tape |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:59 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. You're on your way.... |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
50. One of us can bike to work. Does that count? |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:03 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. i don't see how |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:03 PM Response to Reply #50 |
56. Is that one good at hitting deer with the bike? |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:20 PM Response to Reply #56 |
65. What makes anyone think we'll have gas or trains? |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:36 PM Response to Reply #65 |
78. an ice storm no, but we did have a little thing called katrina |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:24 PM Response to Reply #78 |
92. you should write your story. you have a natural "voice" that I can hear. |
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marions ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 01:51 PM Response to Reply #78 |
146. ice storms are severe |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:07 PM Response to Reply #50 |
58. Oh! We have one of those radios you crank. At least we'll know what the |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
53. Here's a list... |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:13 PM Response to Reply #53 |
63. Entertainment to keep from going insane - cards yes |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:22 PM Response to Reply #63 |
66. Scrabble! And Skittles! I need to learn to brew beer. |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:23 PM Response to Reply #63 |
67. Well, you can gurantee... |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:45 PM Response to Reply #67 |
82. Yes just like leaving on holiday to a house or appartment |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:57 PM Response to Reply #82 |
86. I'm reminded of "that penguin on top of your television set." |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:58 PM Response to Reply #82 |
87. yeah, that's the sort of thing... |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:24 PM Response to Reply #53 |
68. What about beer? |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:27 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. I tried that... |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:31 PM Response to Reply #72 |
75. That is BRILLIANT! Get something you hate! I may owe you my sanity one of |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:43 PM Response to Reply #75 |
81. Ah! Thank YOU! |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:26 PM Response to Reply #53 |
71. But what about beer???? |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:31 PM Response to Reply #71 |
76. I'd go for the stronger stuff |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:59 PM Response to Reply #76 |
88. Expropriate, I believe, is the word. |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:29 PM Response to Reply #53 |
73. paracetamol? What's that? |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:48 PM Response to Reply #73 |
83. Headache pills... |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:29 PM Response to Reply #83 |
95. Acetaminophen? spelling? Tylenol. Don't take it if you drink. Asprin's my |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:37 PM Response to Reply #53 |
79. I should add: A wedge of cash! |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
77. I think I voted wrong. |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
80. I'm not currently stocked for a disaster. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:49 PM Response to Reply #80 |
100. That's what most people think. |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 10:34 PM Response to Reply #100 |
105. Yes. |
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Balderdash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:14 PM Response to Original message |
89. I live in Katrina land |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:25 PM Response to Reply #89 |
93. You have a propane camp stove... |
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Balderdash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:30 PM Response to Reply #93 |
96. Hey cool |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:45 PM Response to Reply #96 |
99. Something like this: |
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Balderdash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 10:03 PM Response to Reply #99 |
103. Thank you again |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 10:19 PM Response to Reply #103 |
104. Any time. Glad I could help. |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
94. moderately prepared |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:31 PM Response to Reply #94 |
98. Best wishes to you two. I don't think the disaster is coming this year. |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 09:54 PM Response to Reply #98 |
101. "Sunny" California |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-07-06 10:44 PM Response to Reply #98 |
106. Yes, knowing when the disaster is coming |
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blacksmith (18 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:51 AM Response to Original message |
108. It's like I told my Wife before Y2k |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 02:07 PM Response to Reply #108 |
112. It's like I told my hubby before Y2K |
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zanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 08:00 AM Response to Original message |
109. You should see my purse. |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
111. Very well prepared |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 04:18 PM Response to Reply #111 |
116. What do you mean with a phone tree? |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 04:48 PM Response to Reply #116 |
119. A phone tree is |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 05:42 PM Response to Reply #119 |
123. Thanks for the clarification. But what is the main purpose of the contact |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:07 PM Response to Reply #123 |
133. The main purpose is |
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marions ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 02:12 PM Response to Reply #133 |
148. this ability to network |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
114. Not to make light of this thread, as it is valuable..... |
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Balderdash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 02:56 PM Response to Reply #114 |
115. Don't get me started on FEMA |
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laura888 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
117. Can someone make some recommendations? |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 04:50 PM Response to Reply #117 |
120. Don't you have a car charger |
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laura888 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 06:08 PM Response to Reply #120 |
126. No. I should get one. But in many scenarios... |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 05:48 PM Response to Reply #117 |
124. I can try : for money, yes cash was suggested upthread. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 05:56 PM Response to Reply #124 |
125. Solar powered battery charger : link |
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laura888 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 06:09 PM Response to Reply #125 |
127. Wonderful! thanks! n/t |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:21 PM Response to Reply #124 |
137. a debit card will be needed, not just cash |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:18 PM Response to Reply #117 |
136. the cell phone won't work anyway, don't worry about it |
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laura888 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:38 PM Response to Reply #136 |
141. Wow - good to know. |
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Nevernose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:38 PM Response to Reply #117 |
142. Hand-crank electrical appliances: radios, flashlights, battery chargers |
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Dead_Parrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:56 PM Response to Reply #117 |
143. Some suggestions |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
118. Kick! |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
121. I live in Manhattan in a 250sq foot apartment with no car. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 05:39 PM Response to Reply #121 |
122. Tough one indeed - for me at least |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:33 PM Response to Reply #122 |
139. He he no one has a car in Manhattan.... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:29 PM Response to Reply #121 |
138. in event of a hurricane you need to evac early if you're carless |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:34 PM Response to Reply #138 |
140. That's true, I forgot (duh) I'd have warning of a hurricane. |
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hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
128. Some of my neighbors still support George W. Bush. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 06:22 PM Response to Reply #128 |
129. You should be okay then, you have meat, water and a lot of hot air |
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hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 07:08 PM Response to Reply #129 |
134. If they are raptured I can take their stuff without any qualms at all. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
130. Signing off for the night with this interesting gov site |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
131. Not overly prepared. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-08-06 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
132. We're pretty well prepared. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
147. Prepared for what? |
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Doctor Venmkan (278 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-10-06 06:31 PM Response to Reply #147 |
149. To be "on your own." |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-11-06 08:27 AM Response to Reply #149 |
150. Almost. |
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