Here’s what 75 preppers learned during the lockdown.

People like this b**** is why elderly people are suffering during this

There is no reason to panic. Especially hoarding teepee what the f***

you can literally wipe your ass a thousand different ways safely. But people like this b**** are making it so elderly people can't get any

We are in the breadbasket of the world, there is no shortage of food

There is an abundance of people panicking making s*** hard

Good God you people are weak

People like this b**** is why elderly people are suffering during this

There is no reason to panic. Especially hoarding teepee what the f***

you can literally wipe your ass a thousand different ways safely. But people like this b**** are making it so elderly people can't get any

We are in the breadbasket of the world, there is no shortage of food

There is an abundance of people panicking making s*** hard

Good God you people are weak

Maya…

I had anticipated shortages like food, soap, TP, and PPEs, but I underestimated how short in supply durable consumer goods would be – like the fact that freezers would pretty much become extinct, all gardening supplies, etc. Luckily, I had stockpiled seeds (although this year I brought veggie starts because everything started late this year.) It took until June to get the raised bed kits (industrial area, it’s not safe to grow anything you want to eat in the ground). Canning jars have also become in short supply.

I anticipated has shortages, which did not take place – in fact, gas became dirt cheap with nobody able to go anywhere. I did fail to anticipate that the border would be closed for half a year! Living in a border city, I tend to rely on the much cheaper US prices for many things. I really should not have put off dentist and eye appointments, or a haircut! I will get that attended to before the next wave of contamination and lock-downs.

I am working now on beefing up food growing and preserving supplies. Desiccants, oxygen absorbers, Mylar bags, food grade buckets, canning lids, canning jars, and food saver bags are all likely to become harder to obtain as food prices rise and more people become aware of how to grow and preserve foods. I am also stocking up on organic fertilizers and indoor growing options. And sprouting seeds – I think I have at least 2 years’ worth of those.

I learned that stuff doesn’t last forever. Who else had to throw there Y2K and 2012 preps in the dumpster ?

I learned that stuff doesn’t last forever. Who else had to throw there Y2K and 2012 preps in the dumpster ?

When nothing happened why didn't you eat it?

I learned that while I had everything I planned for prepping-wise, I didn't give enough thought to how being isolated by myself in the house was going to affect me when I was used to being around a lot of people. I would go out for groceries even when I didn't need them - just to get out of the house and see other real faces.

I started mega prepping in Mid Feb. My hub told me I was crazy. I own a small cleaning service, so I purchased $400 worth of supplies. I also stocked food and essentials.

I thought my husband was going to flip out and divorce me. I've never seen him so angry.

Once we locked down and shelves were bare, he told me--

Omg I just got back to Walmart, and I am so happy you planned ahead. That was the smartest thing you've ever done.

I still have tons of cleaning supplies, I've gone to janitorial supplies and buy gallons of whatever I can find. Our local Walmart- and every other store is out of cleaning supplies and has been for five months. I get the feeling they may never return.

Because of this, I am actually turning away clients, because they can't find them, so they are calling pros to clean. Business is booming, but I fear the next shut down. I think it will likely come very soon.

People buy things they don’t normally eat when prepping.