I've been reading this morning the pinned threads here and intelligence from another source and shaking my head. What has happened to my country? This is not what it ever was or ever was meant to be.
Quoting: Pooka I am aghast at the violence against persons and property that we've seen. My parents raised me to be respectful of both and I would never violate that as causally as some of these actors have.
When I had to move from beach to small town to suburbs I unloaded whatever it is I have, because it's not needed in suburbia or town outskirts as it is in the country. Well, that's how it was until now. Now it's time to reload. I hate it and didn't expect it, yet the possibility has always been there or I would have gotten rid of it.
Quoting: Pooka It's good to refresh and then gather again what you need. I could stand to do a little more of that myself after twenty years here.
I honestly do not expect trouble in my little out-of-the-way area, and therein lies the biggest issue - we cannot guess in advance where "they" will choose to operate. I think not one of us can be assured we will not be in a chosen section. This is no time to hang out feeling invulnerable. I suggest all regulars check in daily here for a while, if you wouldn't mind.
Quoting: Pooka Everywhere has potential trouble. I evaluate the problems in my area and prepare for them. Sometimes I play 'what-if' games in my head that are so crazy... but then real life shows me up. Right as I type this our local ham radio repeater is doing a Wellness Net where the regulars check in and assistance is offered for food and water. It's a good model for more people to follow.
All the possibilities that now exist for stopping resupply of any and all retail outlets should be taken seriously, and fast. Cyberpunk, glad you went and did the thing today. I am going out shortly, though I have not gone out in some time [comorbidities with covid-19] other than the pharmacy drive-up window. I'm going to pick up a few things, but am mostly ready - sheltering in place has been more pleasure than pain.
Quoting: Pooka I'm glad that I did too. Am looking at sale ads to see what else I can put aside. It's kinda hard because this time of year the items on sale are potato chips and soda. Looking at getting some charcoal set aside as a backup cooking fuel.
