punkin
Don't Quote Me
Very few people in my extended family are even aware of being self sufficient. I'm not saying that I am even 60% prepared, but we are working toward that goal. I want my pantry, freezer and fuels stockpiled for at least 3 months(still lack some things). We are trying to make contacts with others in which we could barter for items. I garden, can and preserve, have chickens and eggs.
My point is that when I say I will be ready for any hard times that may come, they reply, "Well, we'll just come and live with you."
I'm trying to be the Ant (in the story of the Grasshopper and the Ant). I tell them they should be more prepared, and they look at me like I'm crazy. Just because they are related doesn't mean that I will be able to provide for them as well. I will help them, but I can't do it for them.
My point is that when I say I will be ready for any hard times that may come, they reply, "Well, we'll just come and live with you."
I'm trying to be the Ant (in the story of the Grasshopper and the Ant). I tell them they should be more prepared, and they look at me like I'm crazy. Just because they are related doesn't mean that I will be able to provide for them as well. I will help them, but I can't do it for them.