Nipped out to my local mini Tesco a couple of hours ago, and this does seem to be the case, meat shelves stripped. Spar petrol/mart is a bit behind. Newsagent 50 yards away... fine, says he's having problems sourcing bog roll, otherwise no issues. But again, social media will soon sort that out shortly.
And now his prisoner number ?
I doubt anyone will count the number of deaths resulting from the years of recession the current policies will cause
I am convinced (
) that we have here an agreement of the governments of the planet to confine the entire human population because it is here "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"The virus is not going to be the biggest issue now, it's going to be how society deals with it. Not good so far, (No blame attached to any leader for that.)
A few choice posts, no buying needed. I'm really quite shocked at some of the stuff I'm hearing about panic buying.
No, it's just the herd behaving predictably.
I'm sure they tried to sell me that when I left the army
I've seen pictures of your fields and Claas combines, so I know you're a practical, hard headed farmer. After this thing rips and tears through the soft white underbelly of western civ, the affluenza that's riddled our culture for the last 10-20 years is going to take a step back when the average Joe gets it though his weak head that there are more important things in life than PETA, men getting to call themselves girls and compete in womens sports and recognizing the latest round of malleable gender pronouns. When this shakes out we'll have more important considerations for a change...like where our next meal comes from. We've been so wealthy and insulated from the harsh realities of the world that we could afford to navel gaze for lack of something better to focus on; that's likely to change big time.I'm sure they tried to sell me that when I left the army
A few choice posts, no buying needed. I'm really quite shocked at some of the stuff I'm hearing about panic buying.
Mental.
It took me most of 30 years to get where I am right now, I don’t consider myself a doomsday prepper it’s not like that, what I wanted was to be self sufficient, so I build the house in a way so I would not need the grid.I always appreciate that you try to find some Gaia optimism Patrick -
I’m not sure personifying the planet is entirely rational but it’s cute.
It’s certainly true that this will change the masses perception of vulnerability, hopefully with positive outcomes.
@jasonbarron & @lysan, I think there’s probably quite a few people who are jealous of your preparedness and ability to survive in your remote locations - myself included!
In some ways, i have planned for this, and luckily have the option of retreating to rural Yorkshire as lockdown occurs in the uk. But no medic shed!!
As an anecdote, the resistance to the facts is an interesting human behaviour! I’ve unfortunately had to persuade my partner at every step - eg: jan30: no darling I’m not stupid to send off for some masks (although I did compromise and buy affective but trendy looking Eco variety) feb20: yes babe, I don’t mind if you think I’m stupid for buying bulk supplies and filling out cupboards with lentils and long lasting produce. mar1: wearing the mask to visit shops is not a stupid thing to do hon.
lol, I don’t think she thinks I’m stupid but you get the idea! She pushed back against each level of precaution not believing the ‘it will happen’- lucky for me, I’m quite persuasive and after being vindicated at each step shortly thereafter by gov/eu gov announcements, she fights less now
Take care everyone! And thanks for all the posts here.
. We stocked up on medical consumables and got some drugs on store. So it’s a long process, not all planned, my brother-in-law is a first responder so he is now going through it all making sure it’s all working in case we need it.
