Is anyone here from Rhode Island prepping?
Still no one here in Rhode Island?
Sorry Ricewiki. Hate to see you so lonely! I’m nearby in CT and we rent at the beach in RI - does that count?
:) okay… I’m not actually in RI, but want to get those together who are… looking for the lurkers and newbies! Hopefully will see more new visits to the wiki soon.
ricewiki- I am prepping in RI. I have only connected with fluwiki a few weeks back and I have been playing catchup on the entire issue and threat. I have to admit to being almost totally ignorant on the subject before April. It would be great to connect with others locally to share sources and solutions for prepping. I do not know of anyone in either my personel or professional life who are engaged. The few people who I have approached all think I am nuts or that destiny will take its course regardless of worry or preparation.
Analyst - I’m in CT and it’s the same way. I either get laughed off or a blank stare. No one near me is serious either. I’ve only been prepping for several weeks now but the site has been a great resource. Do lots of reading then create a plan. If you have an Aldi’s, Big Lots or Tractor Supply near you they are great places for cheap preps, along with the usual club stores (as I recall they are not many in RI though).
Best wishes and welcome!
thanks laura I grew up in CT and have family there. I tried over the weekend to discuss prepping and fallback plans in case anyone needs to find a safer haven if things go bad. I felt obligated to try but I sorta knew what the reaction would be. The conversation didn’t go long. I will continue to prep my household…my better half understands but is not ready to embrace the potential severity. As a result I will be a slow accumulator. Since I have three growing sons…this is a lot of accumulating! We don’t have Aldi’s or Tractor Supply. We do have Job Lots (RI equivalent to Big Lots), but I wasn’t impressed with the selection at the local store other than sternno which is 0.69/can. We have both BJs and Sam’s and I have made one prep trip to BJs. I have lots of storage space and stuff to make gadgets etc so I am not concerned about commode, solar shower, solar oven etc. I keep seeing things posted on the site that give me ideas for little projects that will occupy my time during any early SIP. I am concerned about food, water, meds and heat in the winter though.
HI! My DH’s family is from RI and we visit almost every year. I know that there is a Sams in Warwick, off 117.You can go to samsclub.com for directions and other sams, i.e. Mass or NH. One of my favorite places to go (after we’ve gourged on fried clams,doughboys,dels…sad, I know!) is the Christmas tree shoppes. I’ve actually picked up some grea bargains and interesting stuff.
Analyst-I have three kids as well and feel that what I have prepped isn’t nearly enough. But I have a decent stockpile of long shelf-life items (canned veggies, rice, etc.) and am waiting for things to heat up a bit before stocking up on shorter shelf life things like cereal,etc. It’s a work-in-progress. I am not only worried about winter heat (alhtough we’re in the woods and have good fireplace) but water as well since we have a well. You’re lucky you’re handy - I’m not!
preppie - thanks for the x-mas tree reminder. I always go there for b-day parties (CHEAP paper goods!) but should go again soon to get prep items.
hi preppiechick I hadn’t thought of the Christmas Tree shoppes…I’ll check it out but I not sure what they will have that will be useful. It does remind me that it would be useful to consider buying christmas presents now as it might be prudent or neccessary to avoid the xmas crowds at the mall next winter.
PS I hope you manage to toss down a lobster and some steamers when you visit as well. Lil Rhody can be critizied for many things but dining out is not one of them…some of the greatest meals to be found…from comfort food all the way to gourmet.
Analyst- have you ever been to x-mas tree shop? They carry the weirdest mix of items, lots of junkie decorating things, etc. but always amazingly low prices. They have some hh cleaning products, shampoos, kids books, craft supplies, etc. Just about anything but x-mas stuff! I wouldn’t go out of my way to hit one but if you have one near by….
lauraB- I have approached the water issue by beginning to load up on combination of flats (24 16oz bottles)and gal jugs. I also have picked up a number of those collapsible 5 gallon containers. Sports Authority had them at $8 each but they rang up at half off (suprise to cashier but she let me have them). I have also stored 3 gal household bleach and some pool chlorine to purify water. I am looking at drums for the basement now as well as rainwater collection. I live close to the ocean so desalination still might be something to work on as well. With regards to food, I have taken a similar approach to yours, focusing on the long shelf life items. I decided to store food I knew could be prepared with minimal fuss and that small children will eat. I also found it helpful to create a simple but effective spreadsheet that helps calculate needs and inventory on this. This way, I have a ready to go shopping list all the time that tells me how may of what items I need to bring inventory to “plan”. I am working on a 12 week plan but once I achieve that I will look at expanding.
lauraB- my wife loves the x-mas tree shoppe…i on the other have passionately avoided the place in the past.
Analyst- can’t blame you. The place drives me nuts too but “Don’t you just love a bargain?!”
Felcia posted this today - it’s a huge 28-day food plan she developed with full menus. You might fine it helpful. It has made me fully realize I need so much more!
http://www.fluwikie2.com/pmwiki.php?n=Forum.28DayFoodPlanAndShoppingList