Lessons Learned from the Pandemic So Far (!-10)

[livingston]

Expect every system you have ever relied on to go to shit. Every system we rely on on a regular basis is just robust enough to cover "normal". The minute things become abnormal, systems can fail. This can be as simple as relying on Amazon's two-day delivery or having Door Dash bring you your regular dinner (both of these systems were very over taxed as the pandemic ramped up) to being able to pivot if your local stores are out of flour/rice/toilet paper/etc (while people were fighting over rice in the early days of the pandemic, there was still plenty of flour on the shelves, when the flour was gone, there were still plenty of lentils and corn meal). Don't even get me started on people prioritizing toilet paper over food...panicking people make poor decisions.

Lessons Learned from the Pandemic So Far (1-10)

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[Xae289]

I never used to actively prepare for anything like this. For whatever reason, I slowly prepared as soon as I heard whispers of this disease before it was on most people's radar. I learned that even if I can't be full underground bunker in the woods levels of prepared, it's not burdensome to maintain a good foundation. At least a solid secondary pantry and some plans are enough to put you far ahead of the curve without taking up much space in a small home. Even an untouchable surplus to keep you going for a month or more with a tight belt puts you far ahead of the majority who lives day-to-day or week-to-week. I certainly am not prepared for the end of civilization, and never probably will be, but I definitely see the value of maintaining enough supplies for an interruption to it.

I also learned that bidet attachments to your toilet are very affordable.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Some basic knowledge of how to do and make things before there was electricity/running water is also a helpful skill. One that I want to build upon.

 

[holdover]

Im learning to can food. I learned that most people are retarded fucks who don't have enough common sense to tie their own shoes

 

[GOPerfect]

Me? I have learned that the way have been looking at the world is correct. Prior to all of this, I only thought I knew that I was correct. Now I know for sure.

 

[livingston]

We have found out first hand how far liberals will control the common folk if they had the chance .... We thought we knew ... now it is confirmed ...

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

People were honest to God brawling over toilet paper in a still functional society.

Keep that in perspective.

Imagine how those same mouth breathers will behave when society is under real stress and they are hungry.

 

[Blimey]

2. Expect your fellow citizens to be utterly unprepared for a disaster of this (or any) magnitude.

Fact. We now have a society in which recession automatically means--and immediately, too--huge assistance from government. People run on the bleeding edge of resource consumption. Money in, money spent. Immediately. And not just spending that money but borrowing more as well. Stockpile any amount of food? Nah, you must be a crazy prepper.

 

[livingston]

I have been prepping for a long time ...However... there have been periods of my life when you get laid off one starts using that supply.. Have had periods when the income has not been that great... You grab hold of a part time job just to have some income but still treading water ......These days I am in better shape but still have credit card debt... There are things on a wish list that was like someday I will buy ... sometime in the future... With this situation forcing small firms to close for good I pulled the trigger and made some purchases. As I have mentioned before I purchased some Gransfors Bruk splitting mauls, wedges. splitting axes and felling axes... ... Some of the best made in the world by some accounts... I also pulled the trigger on a Tuatahi work crosscut saw... 5 Ft.. If you ever watch a lumberjack show most competitors are using their saws and axes ... They are from New Zealand .. First class top of the line saws and axes. . .
Will there be a second wave of this flu .. Yes. It is on par with the common cold ... And we all get them. I believe this came from a bio lab in China... Perhaps not on purpose. They say Bio weapons are the poor mans nukes. ... We are almost on our knees folks. (look at the overall picture ) ... Unemployment , ,massive debt , What if we got hit with a real bio weapon ... One that once released no cure is out there...

 

[Tintalieau]

Some basic knowledge of how to do and make things before there was electricity/running water is also a helpful skill. One that I want to build upon.

Good info here: 1881 Household Cyclopedia

 

[@thewheels]

This blip confirmed for me that governments will do whatever the hell they want when they want.
And I need to attempt to plan accordingly.

Anything more serious than this Kung Flu in our future and the tidal wave of stupidity will be overwhelming.

 

[Elwood]

i learned that while everyone was focused on the pandemic that governor shit stain decided to ban flavored E-liquid in a closed door video session so nobody could stop him, same as the Unsafe act. Takes effect today, selling anything other than tobacco or menthol flavor is now a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 100k.

 

[GOPerfect]

i learned that while everyone was focused on the pandemic that governor shit stain decided to ban flavored E-liquid in a closed door video session so nobody could stop him, same as the Unsafe act. Takes effect today, selling anything other than tobacco or menthol flavor is now a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 100k.

Funny he did not ban menthol as well.

 

[Elwood]

Funny he did not ban menthol as well.

The whole idea is to push people back into smoking, because the state is loosing billions from the Master settlement agreement

 

[E the massive]

Funny he did not ban menthol as well.

Menthol is banned in "pod" form.

 

[libertysnake]

Some basic knowledge of how to do and make things before there was electricity/running water is also a helpful skill. One that I want to build upon.

One of the reasons I opted for a charcoal grill is, worst case, even without any power or gas running to the house, I can just light up some coals and cook / make coffee, etc. The fridge is still functionally an ice box for short term storage.

 

[Elwood]

From the horse’s ass himself

 

[holdover]

Technically, freedom is better than slavery, but so what?

 

[Blimey]

Anything more serious than this Kung Flu in our future and the tidal wave of stupidity will be overwhelming.

Yep. Imagine something with a 3-5% fatality rate that also hits kids. We'd be done for. The modern world is wobbling on stilts.

 

[E the massive]

From the horse’s ass himself

Technically you were elected to serve as governor, so what.

 

[1075tech]

I need to get the personal phone numbers for the guys at the barber shop. When and if they are allowed to reopen, I will be asking for them.

When the whispers of this started and the first reports of hoarding toilet paper were coming out, we stocked up on two months+ of basic food stuffs, and toilet paper.

We are some of those people who were not very well prepared. Financially, we are much better than say, 5 - 10 years ago but we still have a ways to go.

I'm much more interested in home gardening and canning. But, I can cook on charcoal and wood and solar if I had to. I do have hand tools to work with if they're were no power for an extended time.

I'm more likely to take mental note of where various resources might be and how I would access them. Try to think outside the box.

Being home, I'm more aware of some things in my neighborhood.

 

[livingston]

I need to get the personal phone numbers for the guys at the barber shop. When and if they are allowed to reopen, I will be asking for them.

When the whispers of this started and the first reports of hoarding toilet paper were coming out, we stocked up on two months+ of basic food stuffs, and toilet paper.

We are some of those people who were not very well prepared. Financially, we are much better than say, 5 - 10 years ago but we still have a ways to go.

I'm much more interested in home gardening and canning. But, I can cook on charcoal and wood and solar if I had to. I do have hand tools to work with if they're were no power for an extended time.

I'm more likely to take mental note of where various resources might be and how I would access them. Try to think outside the box.

Being home, I'm more aware of some things in my neighborhood.

Next you need to learn how to make your own charcoal

 

[96coal449]

Although I am not quite where I want to be, I am prepared. I have lived outside of the box during some rough times in my younger years. I'm talking living in a trailer, on a farm, with no utilities for a year or better. Just a woodstove for heat. A large old school metal Coleman cooler with dry ice for food storage that got placed in a gang box during winter, skipping the dry ice. A barbecue pit for cooking and woodstove cooking during winter. Although I haven't used my current stove, it will easily heat approximately 2800-3000sq ft. Because of that experience years ago I gained a wealth of knowledge living outside "the norm." I never looked for outside resources or financial help.

Besides that, I'm still learning new things. I was called a "survivor" by some who knew me back then. I will adapt and survive in any situation I may find myself in.

In preparing oneself for an economic downfall of the system we rely on for utilities, one may want to look into wood gasification, or "wood gas" to power a genset.

 

[repete]

I learned that I was much more out of shape then I thought, I have since lost about 20 pounds.

 

[Robin]

You can completely trust the government for clear and concise information, especially the NYS government.
Robin

 

[Saltwater60]

I learned most people are assholes. Even more than I thought. I also thought I had a lot of what I need but I know I need more. I will slowly do so after this and when prices drop.

I also learned how ill prepared most people are and how sheepish people I thought were smart are.

I just spoke to a guy this morning and he was telling me he supported not being allowed to go to your second home on the beach. They come from family wealth, a lot of it, and have a house on Lake Erie beach in Canada. I couldn’t believe they supported this. I get them not being able to cross the boarder but they supported Canadians not being able to travel in their own Provence to their own house.

I’ve also learned my past opinion on most people will perish and die quickly of the systems fails is true.

 

[Blimey]

I learned most people are assholes. Even more than I thought. I also thought I had a lot of what I need but I know I need more. I will slowly do so after this and when prices drop.

I also learned how ill prepared most people are and how sheepish people I thought were smart are.

I just spoke to a guy this morning and he was telling me he supported not being allowed to go to your second home on the beach. They come from family wealth, a lot of it, and have a house on Lake Erie beach in Canada. I couldn’t believe they supported this. I get them not being able to cross the boarder but they supported Canadians not being able to travel in their own Provence to their own house.

I’ve also learned my past opinion on most people will perish and die quickly of the systems fails is true.

Parents in law live in Canada. And I grew up there.

The problem is the canadian people are just broken now. There are some exceptions, sure, but as a whole they are simply sheep at this point herded happily as such by their government. Political correctness has cored out any meaningful conservatism in many provinces (alberta and surrounding are an exception) They love their government, they love rules. My wife's parents are 100% on board with staying at home and have since March. Even though their province have had a negligible number of deaths from this. Her mom criticized Americans for not following rules (when they were starting to just have gatherings regardless) and lauded how canadians are rule followers. She didn't get that this is not always something to celebrate. She also thought they were "not allowed" to travel.