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    100 Items to Disappear First in A Panic

    #1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy..target of thieves; maintenance, etc.)

    #2. Water Filters/Purifiers (Shipping delays increasing.)

    #3. Portable Toilets (Increasing in price every two months.)

    #4. Seasoned Firewood (About $100 per cord; wood takes 6 - 12 mos. to become dried, for home uses.)

    #5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)

    #6. Coleman Fuel (URGENT $2.69-$3.99/gal. Impossible to stockpile too much.)

    #7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots

    #8. Hand-Can openers & hand egg beaters, whisks (Life savers!)

    #9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugars

    #10. Rice - Beans - Wheat (White rice is now $12.95 - 50# bag. Sam's Club, stock depleted often.)

    #11. Vegetable oil (for cooking) (Without it food burns/must be boiled, etc.)

    #12. Charcoal & Lighter fluid (Will become scarce suddenly.)

    #13. Water containers (Urgent Item to obtain. Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY)

    #14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won't heat a room.)

    #15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)

    #16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur by September, 1999.)

    #17. Small children..............lol just kidding

    #18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)

    #19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula/ointments/aspirin, etc

    #20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)

    #21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)

    #22. Vitamins (Critical, due 10 Y2K-forced daily canned food diets.)

    #23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item.)

    #24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products

    #25. Thermal underwear (Tops and bottoms)

    #26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets & Wedges (also, honing oil)

    #27. Aluminum foil Reg. & Hvy. Duty (Great Cooking & Barter item)

    #28. Gasoline containers (Plastic or Metal)

    #29. Garbage bags (Impossible to have too many.)

    #30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, paper towels

    #31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake liquid every 3 to 4 months.)

    #32. Garden seeds (Non-hybrid) (A MUST)

    #33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)

    #34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit: 1(800) 835-3278

    #35. Tuna Fish (in oil)

    #36. Fire extinguishers (or.. large box of Baking soda in every room...)

    #37. First aid kits

    #38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)

    #39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies

    #40. BIG DOGS (and plenty of dog food)

    #41. Flour, yeast & salt

    #42. Matches (3 box/$1 .44 at WalMart: "Strike Anywhere" preferred. Boxed, wooden matches will go first.)

    #43. Writing paper/pads/pencils/solar calculators

    #44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime)

    #45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts

    #46. Flashlights/LIGIITSTICKS & torches, "No.76 Dietz" Lanterns

    #47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (Jot down ideas, feelings, experiences: Historic times!)

    #48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)

    #49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers,etc

    #50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)

    #51. Fishing supplies/tools

    #52. Mosquito coils/repellent sprays/creams

    #53. Duct tape

    #54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes

    #55. Candles

    #56. Laundry detergent (Liquid)

    #57. Backpacks & Duffle bags

    #58. Garden tools & supplies

    #59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies

    #60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.

    #61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)

    #62. Canning supplies (Jars/lids/wax)

    #63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel

    #64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc.

    #65. Sleeping bags & blankets/pillows/mats

    #66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)

    #67. Board Games Cards, Dice

    #68. d-Con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer

    #69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets

    #70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks...)

    #71. Baby Wipes, oils, waterless & Anti-bacterial soap (saves a lot of water)

    #72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.

    #73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)

    #74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)

    #75. Soysauce, vinegar, boullions/gravy/soup base

    #76. Reading glasses

    #77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)

    #78. "Survival-in-a-Can"

    #79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens

    #80. BSA - New 1998 - Boy Scout Handbook (also, Leader's Catalog)

    #81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)

    #82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky

    #83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts

    #84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)

    #85. Lumber (all types)

    #86. Wagons & carts (for transport to & from open Flea markets)

    #87. Cots & Inflatable mattresses (for extra guests)

    #88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.

    #89. Lantern Hangers

    #90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts

    #91. Teas

    #92. Coffee

    #93. Cigarettes

    #94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc.)

    #95. Paraffin wax

    #96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.

    #97. Chewing gum/candies

    #98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)

    #99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs

    #100. Goats/chickens
    WARNING: This post may contain material offensive to those who lack wit, humor, common sense and/or supporting factual or anecdotal evidence. All statements and assertions contained herein may be subject to but not limited to: irony, metaphor, allusion and dripping sarcasm.

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    This is THE list of stuff we should all have. Most of it at least. Very good post.

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    Claims to have NEVER worn pink. Likely story.

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    Slowly working on it... got a jackson today, ill be saving it though till i have more of them...

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    I printed this off and check against if from time to time to see how I'm doing. Sometimes I get too wrapped up in the fun stuff and its a good reminder to get back on track.
    Consilio et animis

    Essayons!

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