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  1. #26

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    Quote Originally Posted by worthy cook View Post
    I bought beer instead
    I'm certain I'll skate into the liquor store this evening...

  2. #27

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    Another stupid question? What's the deal with not buying milk? When power goes out there are other places you can store the milk (besides the fridge). BTW don't forget the manual can opener.
    Last edited by boscorama; 12-20-2013 at 08:30 PM. Reason: omition correction

  3. #28

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    One winter when I lived in Moore our power went out and we had to move the food in the fridge to the back patio where there was about 2 or 3 inches of snow on the ground. The next morning we woke up to what I can only assume was an overnight feeding orgy by the local raccoon gaze.

  4. #29

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    I bought bread and almond milk tonight. I usually don't get worked up over these but when Mike Morgan said to expect the power to be out when we wake up in the morning, I took a trip up to Homeland and purchased bread, meat, cheese, and milk.

  5. #30

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    I wait until after the frenzy at the store and the snow (or ice) starts falling - then I go to the store the next day. Usually deserted and only have to dodge the occasional out of control vehicle - usually a lifted 4x4 truck.

  6. #31

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    Worthy Cook,
    I have enough beer to last a week. If the ice storm lasts longer, I may call you.
    C. T.
    Quote Originally Posted by worthy cook View Post
    I bought beer instead

  7. #32

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    I bought a ham and whiskey. I know priorities...

  8. #33

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    Quote Originally Posted by BBatesokc View Post
    ... I can't think of a time we were stuck in our house for more than 24 hours.
    Agreed, but I can recall a time or three I wasn't adverse to letting folks think that we were.

  9. #34

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    Quote Originally Posted by OKCisOK4me View Post
    I didn't want to ask a stupid question on here so I went and Google'd it myself and found this interesting article written as a general observation about the psychology behind the saying "get out there and buy some bread & milk" and what you really should stock up on before potential life threatening storms.

    HowStuffWorks "Why do people buy up all the bread and milk before a storm hits?"

    After reading the above article, which is only 2 1/2 pages long, I realized that my question would not have been all that "stupid" because not only might I be asking, others on here too might be asking. Things listed for purchase in this article I have done for storms so thankfully I have more common sense than I thought, lol.

    BTW, this isn't really intended as a thread to get derailed, just **bump** it up every once in a while to keep people informed. Thanks!
    Why? Because people are panicky idiots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by boscorama View Post
    Another stupid question? What's the deal with not buying milk? When power goes out there are other places you can store the milk (besides the fridge). BTW don't forget the manual can opener.
    I purchased some trail mix (second time in two weeks, lol) and some more Chef Boyardee Ravioli. Can opener is a p.o.s. but at least its manual! If the world is coming to an end, thank God, 7 Eleven is right across the street...haha.

    Quote Originally Posted by kwhey View Post
    Why? Because people are panicky idiots.
    Because even though I'm 35, I thought the article was pretty interesting and that there might be some people on here that would appreciate the information.

  11. #36

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    I always heard it was bread, milk, and toilet paper. The trick is you gotta get there early or this is what you find.


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    I never stock up on milk. Lactose intolerance takes away that necessity.

    My sister apparently stocked up on fresh fruit, because it doesn't have to be refrigerated and at least provides some nutrients, fiber, and hydration.

    I've always just stocked up on normal foods and figured I'd use the grill if we lost power. Got a freezer full of meat, have to cook it somehow. I also almost always have a decently filled pantry. But, we have never lost power for any significant amount of time. It's the one thing we've been lucky with in our home ownership so far.
    Still corrupting young minds

  13. #38

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    Mental note: hot dogs would be handy with wood burning stove or fireplace.

  14. #39

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    Quote Originally Posted by OKCisOK4me View Post
    Because even though I'm 35, I thought the article was pretty interesting and that there might be some people on here that would appreciate the information.
    Oh, it was nothing against you or the article. I was giving the cliffs notes version.

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    I buy milk and bread to counter the peanut butter I have stored in
    in case the weather is in the 50's and there's no chance of rain, sleet
    or snow.

    I remember the panic of '62. We had plenty of peanut butter but no
    bread or milk. Thankfully we made it to the store while the temps
    were in the 70's. It was expected to drop into the 60's that night.
    In fact it dropped to 64. It rained somewhere but I don't remember
    where. Seattle? London? A close call, though.

    Today I'm still alive because cooler heads prevailed.

  16. #41

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    People who are thinking clearly will buy bread, milk, eggs, butter and maple syrup so they can have French Toast.

  17. #42

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    Never thought of hoarding peanut butter but will make a point to have a few jars. And crackers.

    Quote Originally Posted by Prunepicker View Post
    I buy milk and bread to counter the peanut butter I have stored in
    in case the weather is in the 50's and there's no chance of rain, sleet
    or snow.

    I remember the panic of '62. We had plenty of peanut butter but no
    bread or milk. Thankfully we made it to the store while the temps
    were in the 70's. It was expected to drop into the 60's that night.
    In fact it dropped to 64. It rained somewhere but I don't remember
    where. Seattle? London? A close call, though.

    Today I'm still alive because cooler heads prevailed.

  18. #43

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    I learned right after Hurricane Hugo that two items you definitely want to have plenty of after a major storm hits...charcoal for the grill and charcoal lighter fluid.

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