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MikeWaters · 09-19-2005, 03:57 AM

So we have accumulated a bit of food storage. Nothing special, some wheat, some beans.

Anyway our ward is doing an inventory where they are going to ask each person exactly how much food storage they have so that they can keep record of it.

The dilemma is, should times get rough, surely the Bishop will call on those that have food storage to give to those that do not. I could even see people being asked to give all their storage so that it can be apportioned "according to need" or somesuch.

At what point do you take care of your wife and children and reap the benefits of following the prophets, and at what point do you become just another one of the masses?

It would be one thing for me to give up my life, but it would be much harder to see my wife and son die. In my human weakness, I might resent supporting those that did not heed.

ute4ever · 09-19-2005, 06:10 AM

If Katrina taught us anything, at the most you should only need a week or two supply for your family before being carted to "safety," the rest could be used to sustain dozens or hundreds of neighbors.

MikeWaters · 09-19-2005, 02:03 PM

i'm not worried about Katrina. I'm worried about an infectious pandemic where to survive you have to avoid others and if at all possible, not leave your house for weeks or months.

Prophet didn't say 3 weeks worth of food. He said a years supply. Perhaps there is a reason for that.

Dan · 09-19-2005, 05:08 PM

... I worry about. And without trying to sound like a Montanese militiaman, I believe a couple firearms are an essential ingredient of "food supply".

MikeWaters · 09-19-2005, 05:30 PM

Just a couple? LOL.

I would buy in this priority:

1. shotgun--all purpose, cheap. Highly utilitarian.
2. handgun--don't get a cheap one. Get a reliable one. Good for concealment, transportability, carrying on body at all times.
3. rifle--semiauto, so it can function in both defense and possibly for hunting.

The other thing to consider is, in a doomsday scenario (I don't really think this is likely to happen), is that guns will be worth more than money. In other words, if you couldn't buy food, you might be able to trade a gun for food.

Archaea · 09-19-2005, 05:35 PM

some Southern Utah type guys. :shock:

UteStar · 09-20-2005, 03:53 PM

Great question...I really don't have an answer. You want to help others but you want to take care of your family. I think the bigger question is how big of a tv can you fit in the food storage? But serious question, do you also have a radio with sspare batteries...just in case?

09-19-2005, 03:57 AM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Food storage: when do you share, when do you hoard? So we have accumulated a bit of food storage. Nothing special, some wheat, some beans. Anyway our ward is doing an inventory where they are going to ask each person exactly how much food storage they have so that they can keep record of it. The dilemma is, should times get rough, surely the Bishop will call on those that have food storage to give to those that do not. I could even see people being asked to give all their storage so that it can be apportioned "according to need" or somesuch. At what point do you take care of your wife and children and reap the benefits of following the prophets, and at what point do you become just another one of the masses? It would be one thing for me to give up my life, but it would be much harder to see my wife and son die. In my human weakness, I might resent supporting those that did not heed.

09-19-2005, 05:08 PM	#4
Dan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Elk Grove, California Posts: 211	Those are the scenarios ... ... I worry about. And without trying to sound like a Montanese militiaman, I believe a couple firearms are an essential ingredient of "food supply". __________________ Dan Temet Nosce - \"Know Thyself\"

09-19-2005, 05:35 PM	#6
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	For being a couple of liberals, you're sounding like some Southern Utah type guys. :shock: __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

09-19-2005, 06:10 AM	#2
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	If Katrina taught us anything, at the most you should only need a week or two supply for your family before being carted to "safety," the rest could be used to sustain dozens or hundreds of neighbors.

09-19-2005, 02:03 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	i'm not worried about Katrina. I'm worried about an infectious pandemic where to survive you have to avoid others and if at all possible, not leave your house for weeks or months. Prophet didn't say 3 weeks worth of food. He said a years supply. Perhaps there is a reason for that.

09-19-2005, 05:30 PM	#5
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Just a couple? LOL. I would buy in this priority: 1. shotgun--all purpose, cheap. Highly utilitarian. 2. handgun--don't get a cheap one. Get a reliable one. Good for concealment, transportability, carrying on body at all times. 3. rifle--semiauto, so it can function in both defense and possibly for hunting. The other thing to consider is, in a doomsday scenario (I don't really think this is likely to happen), is that guns will be worth more than money. In other words, if you couldn't buy food, you might be able to trade a gun for food.

09-20-2005, 03:53 PM	#7
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	Great question...I really don't have an answer. You want to help others but you want to take care of your family. I think the bigger question is how big of a tv can you fit in the food storage? But serious question, do you also have a radio with sspare batteries...just in case?