Hi, my friends. I hope your Sunday was peaceful and/or productive.
I was having a conversation with some of my dearest friends and there was something I wanted to share with you guys too. It's something I really want you to remember.
Even if you've prepared for a situation like the one that is evolving now, there are always going to be holes in our preps. There is no way to plan for every contingency or have all the supplies we will ever need.
We are also going to have uncooperative people which will be a major factor in whether our plans go smoothly or not.
Disasters or SHTFs (or whatever you want to call them) aren't smooth and easy events. It is the nature of the beast that things will go wrong.
Don't let the variables make you feel like you're failing. You may have to adapt your plan. You may have to improvise. You may have to scrap the whole damn thing. And that's a sign you're doing this right - your ability and willingness to change your plan if you see it isn't working.
Trust me, all of our best-laid plans could easily go to shit over the coming months. That isn't a failure on your part. Don't stubbornly stick with things that aren't working. Always be ready to pivot. And remember, we can only do what we can do.
Daisy
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Here are some unusual places I saw supplies.
Since my daughter is still working in retail (I hope her store closes soon) I have been out more than I normally would. Today I stopped at a few places to break some $20s I got from the ATM into smaller bills. I found some supplies in unusual places. They might not be exactly what you want, but if you have found yourself short of supplies, then it may be helpful.
Gas stations: Gatorade, iced tea, bottled water, juice, nuts, crackers, snacks Convenience stores: Same as above plus a few grocery items, cleaning supplies, alcohol Dollar stores: Canned goods, pasta, rice, juice, applesauce, candy, cookies, crackers, snacks, cleaning supplies, OTC medications, Kleenex, band-aids
