kazaddress Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I was just wondering if anyone else is making preperation incase the human bourne HN51 hits us? I have been chatting on a number of forums, and was interested to see if anyone here is taking any steps? I need to make a cover for the duck area which I can cover over, and I always have a couple months supply of mixed corn.. but what about us? energy / food / drinking water. has anyone get any plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Nope The chooks have a rain cover over the run but it is because of rain and not bird flu I am afraid I don't subscribe to all of the scare mongering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Here, here Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Nor me! A colleague at work tells me that the BBC have been on their annual scare campaign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Its interesting how different people on different forums all seem to have different idea's. I myself and somewhere in the middle. I am not naive enough to believe a pandemic of some sort wont hit us in the foreseeable future, as history has taught us we they will raise their ugly heads now and again. But neither am I in a mass panic about how I will deal with it. I am trying to leave self sufficiently anyway (hence the wood burning stove / solar collectors / water recycling tank / chickens etc). I always buy in bulk.. so if anything did happen I think I could quite easily live off what i have for maybe 2 or 3 months. the only I would be concerned about is clean drinking water and electricity (I wish I could have a wind pump). I was just interested in peoples reaction.. each forum has been completely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Sounds like you're preparing for nuclear attack Kaz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 No. If we're gonna die.....then we're gonna die! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 lol No. I just dont like having to rely on others for my existance. As I am trying to live a "green" existance Its just the way of the life I chosen... to be sustainable. I have always wanted to not rely on others for supply my food / energy etc. Im not there yet.. but on my way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Interesting. I noticed a couple in Tesco today bulk buying huge bottles of drinking water - maybe they know something we don't??? I generally do a bit of an Autumn stock-up of basics (pasta,rice,beans,water,logs etc) but more so that I don't have to go to Tesco so often while its cold,rather than concerns about a pandemic. That said,I know it is something that we will have to deal with sometime,& am aware that the need for self sufficieny is greater than ever. For me,I am much more concerned about keeping my family safe, & should it come to it I will take whatever measures I can to do this. I think I am on middle ground on this one,like Kaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Oh dear ! Time I adopted the classic Bird Flu stance. *Fingers in ears* *sings loudly* La la la la la la la la la la la! I'm a hoarder like you, Kaz. I've always got 10 bags of bread flour (and I'm not kidding either) plus large stockpiles of all the other basic ingredients in my cupboards along with quick cook tinned stuff for an emergency like a power cut but nothing for long term self sufficiency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Oh, I have loads of bread flour, but then i get through so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I really must start making my own bread again. I have a bread machine,but have lost the darn instructions & recipe book But you have al spured me on to go & have a "proper" look for them (again!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 *Note to self* try and find out discreetly where Kate and Kaz live. Just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Only 10 Kate he he.. I have a lovely relationship with my local organic shop, and they are very nice in giving me a good discount (40%) if I buy in bulk off of them. so things like tomatoes / beans / fruit I like having handy. I am a horder of flour too, but thats because I go through it so quickly Rice and oats etc I buy in 5kg bags, and I have found a really good supplier of cat food (25kg for £13.99) which lasts my 3 cats about 4-5 months. I am happy to offer my sources if people are interested (I can PM people).. but i wont post the links on the site for obvious reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I gave up with my machine, Sarah. It's in a bag in the loft. I make it by hand now and it's quicker and tastier and it doesn't have that annoying hole in the middle either ! Kaz - do you live in a Tardis ? I just don't have room to store that much stuff!! Our garage is home to a nice little family of mice, as is the summer house! My kitchen cupboards are struggling under the weight of all the food I cram into them already! Where do you store 5kg bags of rice etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 I have a teeny tiny kitchen. but I make use of every bit the big bags of oats etc are kept in pine boxes in the bottom cupboards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I really must start making my own bread again.I have a bread machine,but have lost the darn instructions & recipe book But you have al spured me on to go & have a "proper" look for them (again!!!) Sarah, try calling the maker, they'll probably be able to send you a copy. Some even have downloadable manuals on their websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I really must start making my own bread again.I have a bread machine,but have lost the darn instructions & recipe book But you have al spured me on to go & have a "proper" look for them (again!!!) Sarah, try calling the maker, they'll probably be able to send you a copy. Some even have downloadable manuals on their websites. Well, I have found that in a fit of tidyness I actually stored them inside the Breadmaker. I have been looking for them for months....MONTHS!!! Never thought of looking in the machine of course Right,now to stock up on flour & all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Have fun Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I don't want to be alarmist but, isn't there a shortage of wheat and the price of flour is going up I'm sure this story was on the news this morning as we were getting ready for school/work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Yes, there was a story on the radio about that this morning - the price of a loaf is expected to rise about 3p becuase of the second increase in the price of flour in recent months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 If you need ideas on how to eat wheat free... im ya gal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 RE being prepared... read this http://www.itsnoteasybeinggreen.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3190&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Just out of interest, & before I dust down the Bread machine,does anyone know if it is actually cost effective to make your own bread this way,or does the price of ingredients plus the electricity mean that all you really gain is a house that smells wonderful? Also,what about storing the loaf - how long do they keep....will I be making more because it goes stale (or more likely gets eaten?) We get through about 1.5 lofs a week,which is not a lot anyway a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Not much help I'm afraid Sarah, 'cos if I make bread it gets eaten too quickly to go stale, home made bread rolls, can last 2 days if now eaten first you can also change the size of the loaf, or make 2 small ones out of a mix and oven bake them then freeze one karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
