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redstatebluegirl

(12,850 posts) Tue Apr 7, 2026, 04:26 PM Yesterday

I am terrified. [View all]

Today I did something I cannot remember doing before, I got money out of the ATM and put it in the freezer. I bought a few extra groceries for the pantry, extra pet food too.

I feel like one of those nuts who order doomsday kits online. Have I lost my mind?

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I am terrified. [View all] redstatebluegirl Yesterday OP

I mean... sorta? mr715 Yesterday #1

Thanks I needed to laugh. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #4

I had a few of those moments. mr715 Yesterday #11

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #15

I hear you and remember the 1962 Cuban Missle Crisis as a kid, Dad's basement store room/bunker. appalachiablue 22 hrs ago #69

I vividly remember the Cuban missile crisis. I was about 12. Walleye 3 hrs ago #76

I know, what a time. I was liitle then but remember doing a couple of drills in school, appalachiablue 2 min ago #82

Thread winner! orangecrush Yesterday #5

Yes redstatebluegirl Yesterday #9

Cold cash, nonetheless! displacedvermoter Yesterday #35

Is that because it becomes a frozen asset? Bluestocking Yesterday #38

Nothing crazy about that Mz Pip Yesterday #2

Nope orangecrush Yesterday #3

Thanks. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #6

... orangecrush Yesterday #8

We have had a cash stash since thr orange one took office Lifeafter70 Yesterday #7

No your normal, But if I could suggest something? pwb Yesterday #10

I agree anger may be better than fear, slightlv 23 hrs ago #53

You're doing what's natural, best & stay well. Watch the anger but it can be better than fear for some.. appalachiablue 22 hrs ago #70

Get a grip on yourself. nt GenThePerservering Yesterday #12

Denial is not a long term solution. Irish_Dem Yesterday #21

Such a simple solution ornotna 23 hrs ago #59

Sounds serious Torchlight 3 hrs ago #75

Do not be afraid. H2O Man Yesterday #13

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #17

You are welcome! H2O Man Yesterday #20

He's terrorizing humanity. Catlady123 Yesterday #14

I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis too. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #16

A certain level of preparedness always makes sense. -misanthroptimist Yesterday #18

Nothing like that, thankfully. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #25

I'm not a survivalist by nature, but damn, La Coliniere Yesterday #19

I agree. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #29

Any aware person is nervous right now. Irish_Dem Yesterday #22

there is nothing wrong with what you did... Javaman Yesterday #23

It's good regardless OC375 Yesterday #24

I was raised on a farm. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #27

Excuse me for mentioning "cold, hard cash". Otherwise, no_hypocrisy Yesterday #26

No problem, laughter is good medicine. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #28

You're not a nut. Many are afraid. MerryBlooms Yesterday #30

Thank you for this. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #31

Music is my go to every day! MerryBlooms Yesterday #34

Music has ALWAYS been my 'drug of choice' Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #41

When I was in high school, npr would do an opera special MerryBlooms 2 hrs ago #80

Thank you! redstatebluegirl 3 hrs ago #74

Omgosh, amazing! I want to say it was in the mid 80's? MerryBlooms 2 hrs ago #81

Absolutely a very good idea. Alpeduez21 Yesterday #32

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #33

I made coffee fudge with walnuts earlier this afternoon malaise Yesterday #36

I made my Mom's meatloaf for supper. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #42

LOL malaise 23 hrs ago #44

He's a sick bdamomma 23 hrs ago #50

The sooner the better malaise 23 hrs ago #56

I need that recipe! Trueblue Texan 23 hrs ago #66

I posted it in recipes years ago malaise 23 hrs ago #68

Check your messages malaise 22 hrs ago #73

Maybe a little. Maru Kitteh Yesterday #37

Bury it under a tree stump in your backyard BigmanPigman Yesterday #39

If that is what makes you feel comfortable then that is a wise decision. twodogsbarking Yesterday #40

I think we are all a bit on edge BeneteauBum 23 hrs ago #43

I took all the cash I had left in the world and bought gold after he won. Real gold that you can hold Cheezoholic 23 hrs ago #45

I don't think so. It is a terriying moment in world history. Evolve Dammit 23 hrs ago #46

Absolutely not crazy angrychair 23 hrs ago #47

Put the money in the freezer? TxGuitar 23 hrs ago #48

It is where my Mom kept her egg money. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #54

How often do you pilfer through your freezer? paleotn 23 hrs ago #55

Nah wendyb-NC 23 hrs ago #49

Fail to plan, plan to fail. Personally, I never stop at plan B. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #51

It never hurts to be prepared. paleotn 23 hrs ago #52

"Have I lost my mind?" AverageOldGuy 23 hrs ago #57

You are playing into Trump's hands. He wants to spread fear wnylib 23 hrs ago #58

That question is the exact objective of gaslighting (nt) William Seger 23 hrs ago #60

No, you have not lost your mind. Susan Calvin 23 hrs ago #61

About that money Timewas 23 hrs ago #62

Thanks redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #63

Grocery prices will keep going up womanofthehills 23 hrs ago #64

Order TACOs RFN malaise 23 hrs ago #65

I keep extra regular food, and a small Ilsa 23 hrs ago #67

There are gerryatwork 22 hrs ago #71

It looks like dump blinked MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #72

No you are being prudent biophile 3 hrs ago #77

I've been thinking of doing the same. Just haven't gotten ass in gear to do it. 50 Shades Of Blue 3 hrs ago #78

I got extra can goods and make sure I have extra pet food too. I understand. TommieMommy 3 hrs ago #79