Blizzard preps ,, what have you done

[cwillour]

Quite a bit, actually, but most of it was just normal prep for the month:

Put a little gas in my car to get it above half

Put some of my stored gas in each car

Refilled those tanks (I cycle 10 gal/month and was due anyway)

Changed out my stored water (I due it the first week of January and July)

Picked up eggs and bacon (we were out)

Did the onsite work at my clients for projects that needed to complete Monday

Made certain the kids' boots and gloves were dry (for playing in the snow)

And the big one: I picked up the 1800W camping generator we had planned to buy this spring. My wife was onboard once she realized it will let us watch the Packer's game even if some idiot runs their car into a utility pole or transformer.

 

[OneShotFOGE]

I was pretty well set but the girl wanted a couple things. Got soda, eggs, hashbrowns and some brewskis just to make some nice additions. Went Friday and Payless was pretty crazy. Shelves werent emptied yet though. Ill never understand the mindset of these people who empty shelves before storms, but then again, I always have food on hand.

 

[Jackson]

Condoms. If you're gonna be couped up inside with a partner of the opposite sex and nothing to do, and you don't want kids... Better have plenty of condoms. That's what I think I should add to my preps.

 

[sbrville]

Condoms. If you're gonna be couped up inside with a partner of the opposite sex and nothing to do, and you don't want kids... Better have plenty of condoms. That's what I think I should add to my preps.

Lol, just lol

 

[Jackson]

Lol, just lol

What can I say? I have needs, man.

 

[Chase515]

I split a cord of wood friday night after getting home from work. Picked up a few cans of soup and a loaf of french bread for dipping in the chowder. We already had a couple cases of water and the wife filled a few containers in case anything freezes up. Spent a hour shoveling the drive way this afternoon but it was useless as it is back to the condition it was in prior. Listening to Noaa on the ham radio while checking batteries in the flash lights.

 

[Curls & Swirls]

Condoms. If you're gonna be couped up inside with a partner of the opposite sex and nothing to do, and you don't want kids... Better have plenty of condoms. That's what I think I should add to my preps.

Good idea but don't forget to keep them in with the rotation items as they do have and expiration date. ;-) lol

 

[Jackson]

Good idea but don't forget to keep them in with the rotation items as they do have and expiration date. ;-) lol

Luckily for me, I typically run out before they expire. That was the impetus for this post. lol If I were stocking in bulk I would have to rotate them. I wonder if storing them in a cooler place would help with the shelf life. Heat is not good for rubber. I prefer non-latex though, so I don't know what the guidelines are there. Something to look in to, I guess.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Good idea but don't forget to keep them in with the rotation items as they do have and expiration date. ;-) lol

I suppose you discovered this 3 times?

 

[Curls & Swirls]

I suppose you discovered this 3 times?

LOL, Yes I did!
My hubby says he is out of primers, but I'm not buying that!!!
The last thing I need in a time of crisis is a 4th shovel.

 

[Arthur Dent]

To prep for snowmageddon? Had my sons go out and play in the snow before it got dark.

 

[Hoosierman]

I rewired my furnace to easily plug it into my generator if/when the power goes out. I've wanted to do it for a long time, but the storm just gave me an excuse and the motivation to get it done.

The power that used to go straight into the furnace is now a single outlet, and I wired up a cord for the furnace. Power out? Unlplug from outlet, plug into extension cord. Cost me a whole $13.

 

[indyjohn]

I bought a magnetic oil pan heater. Oil pan is made of aluminum (actually thought about this as I'm laying down the $75 for the device.) Trans pan is steel, heat radiates, it's all good. Also have a battery tender hooked up too. Theory is: if we need to go the personnel carrier will start and we can go.

 

[Mcolson181]

I got some tortilla's and re fried beans and a couple other minor things but nothing out of the norm. If it would have been to crazy Saturday morning I would have skipped the trip and still been fine. Not too thrilled about the double I had to work but glad I have a job to complain about.

 

[dirtfarmerz]

If you had to prep for a two day snow storm, you are not ready for anything.

 

[catfishjn69]

bought a generator last week and wanted to do this I have the supplies but didnt want to shut it down to do it but it will be done by the week end

I rewired my furnace to easily plug it into my generator if/when the power goes out. I've wanted to do it for a long time, but the storm just gave me an excuse and the motivation to get it done.

The power that used to go straight into the furnace is now a single outlet, and I wired up a cord for the furnace. Power out? Unlplug from outlet, plug into extension cord. Cost me a whole $13.

 

[Hoosierman]

bought a generator last week and wanted to do this I have the supplies but didnt want to shut it down to do it but it will be done by the week end

If you take a look at it and know what you're going to be doing beforehand, it takes 15 minutes. Wasn't even a full cycle for my furnace as it didnt kick on when I flipped the breaker back on.

 

[EOD Guy]

Hahah...my wife got the last loaf of store made Jalapeño Cheesy bread! I'm set for 72 hours of awesome sammiches!

 

[ghitch75]

been under gen for over 11 hours.......

 

[churchmouse]

been under gen for over 11 hours.......

We were in and out several times. Battery back up carried my house with the low watt lights we use when on the batts. Ran the genny next door at the kids house. Made it through just fine.