Comments on: An Everyday Story of Preparedness

By: TheSurvivalMom

TheSurvivalMom — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:05:03 +0000

It's funny what impresses our spouses, isn't it? My husband was a bit skeptical when I told him I wanted to start a direct sales business, but as soon as that first paycheck came in, he was all over it, like it was his idea! LOL They're more concrete thinkers than we are and tend to need some proof that something is effective or beneficial. I did say, "tend", to those men who will read this and say, "WTH?? It's my WIFE who won't do any prepping!" LOL Every couple is different, I guess.

By: katzien

katzien — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:28:40 +0000

I also had one of those events. Our main line in the house had been slow, so we tried to treat it with every brand of drain cleaner. After a day of not of not being able to clear the blockage, we finally had to call a professional. Of course we had to wait another day for him, so we basically went without proper drainage in the house for 2 days. No water could drain. That means meals out, and no laundry….no showers….and no toilet. Ack! I got my 5-gallon bakery bucket, lined it with trashbags, and tucked it behind the shed in the backyard. I fashioned a toilet paper hanger with a tree branch. Hubby asked, "what's that?" I said it's part of my preparedness plan. He was impressed. It's not the most comfy thing to sit on, but it worked and gave me some sense of a normal potty. You just never know whether an emergency will be long or short-lived, but I felt good I could handle it for a few days.

By: rightwingmom

rightwingmom — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:18:37 +0000

Good job Debbie!

By: LizLong

LizLong — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:01:56 +0000

You go, girl!