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redstatebluegirl

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27. I was raised on a farm.

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 05:28 PM

23 hrs ago

My Mom had a huge garden and we canned things at the end of summer. We always had a large freezer full of beef and pork and had chickens for eggs. Dad joked we could live for a year off of what we had put away.

Maybe that is where I get this. I always have enough to live a month or so. My husband was a boy scout so we are always prepared.

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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 21 hrs ago #69

I vividly remember the Cuban missile crisis. I was about 12. Walleye 2 hrs ago #76

Thread winner! orangecrush Yesterday #5

Yes redstatebluegirl Yesterday #9

Cold cash, nonetheless! displacedvermoter 22 hrs ago #35

Is that because it becomes a frozen asset? Bluestocking 22 hrs ago #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 22 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 21 hrs ago #70

Get a grip on yourself. nt GenThePerservering Yesterday #12

Denial is not a long term solution. Irish_Dem 23 hrs ago #21

Such a simple solution ornotna 22 hrs ago #59

Sounds serious Torchlight 2 hrs ago #75

Do not be afraid. H2O Man Yesterday #13

Thank you. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #17

You are welcome! H2O Man 23 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #18

Nothing like that, thankfully. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #25

I'm not a survivalist by nature, but damn, La Coliniere 23 hrs ago #19

I agree. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #29

Any aware person is nervous right now. Irish_Dem 23 hrs ago #22

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

It's good regardless OC375 23 hrs ago #24

I was raised on a farm. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #27

Excuse me for mentioning "cold, hard cash". Otherwise, no_hypocrisy 23 hrs ago #26

No problem, laughter is good medicine. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #28

You're not a nut. Many are afraid. MerryBlooms 23 hrs ago #30

Thank you for this. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #31

Music is my go to every day! MerryBlooms 23 hrs ago #34

Music has ALWAYS been my 'drug of choice' Attilatheblond 22 hrs ago #41

When I was in high school, npr would do an opera special MerryBlooms 1 hr ago #80

Thank you! redstatebluegirl 2 hrs ago #74

Omgosh, amazing! I want to say it was in the mid 80's? MerryBlooms 1 hr ago #81

Absolutely a very good idea. Alpeduez21 23 hrs ago #32

Thank you. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #33

I made coffee fudge with walnuts earlier this afternoon malaise 22 hrs ago #36

I made my Mom's meatloaf for supper. redstatebluegirl 22 hrs ago #42

LOL malaise 22 hrs ago #44

He's a sick bdamomma 22 hrs ago #50

The sooner the better malaise 22 hrs ago #56

I need that recipe! Trueblue Texan 21 hrs ago #66

I posted it in recipes years ago malaise 21 hrs ago #68

Check your messages malaise 21 hrs ago #73

Maybe a little. Maru Kitteh 22 hrs ago #37

Bury it under a tree stump in your backyard BigmanPigman 22 hrs ago #39

If that is what makes you feel comfortable then that is a wise decision. twodogsbarking 22 hrs ago #40

I think we are all a bit on edge BeneteauBum 22 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 22 hrs ago #45

I don't think so. It is a terriying moment in world history. Evolve Dammit 22 hrs ago #46

Absolutely not crazy angrychair 22 hrs ago #47

Put the money in the freezer? TxGuitar 22 hrs ago #48

It is where my Mom kept her egg money. redstatebluegirl 22 hrs ago #54

How often do you pilfer through your freezer? paleotn 22 hrs ago #55

Nah wendyb-NC 22 hrs ago #49

Fail to plan, plan to fail. Personally, I never stop at plan B. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #51

It never hurts to be prepared. paleotn 22 hrs ago #52

"Have I lost my mind?" AverageOldGuy 22 hrs ago #57

You are playing into Trump's hands. He wants to spread fear wnylib 22 hrs ago #58

That question is the exact objective of gaslighting (nt) William Seger 22 hrs ago #60

No, you have not lost your mind. Susan Calvin 22 hrs ago #61

About that money Timewas 22 hrs ago #62

Thanks redstatebluegirl 22 hrs ago #63

Grocery prices will keep going up womanofthehills 22 hrs ago #64

Order TACOs RFN malaise 22 hrs ago #65

I keep extra regular food, and a small Ilsa 21 hrs ago #67

There are gerryatwork 21 hrs ago #71

It looks like dump blinked MustLoveBeagles 21 hrs ago #72

No you are being prudent biophile 2 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 2 hrs ago #78

I got extra can goods and make sure I have extra pet food too. I understand. TommieMommy 2 hrs ago #79