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[bobf <bobford79 AT yahoo.com>]

Like I wrote, I have no idea of the wisdom of the list, but it was titled 
something to the effect , the 100 things that will run-out first, or not be 
avalaible for sale; rather than the most important items.  I just thought 
there could be a couple od items that people don't typically 
consider...............................

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--- On Sun, 1/11/09, Lynn Wigglesworth <lynnw1366 AT hotmail.com> wrote:

> From: Lynn Wigglesworth <lynnw1366 AT hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Homestead] Stock-up list
> To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
> Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009, 1:16 PM
> >I am amazed that goats and chickens are number 100.
> > Whoever wrote this is only planning to sustain
> themselves for a short
> > period of time.
> >
> 
> It's a 'survivalist' list, not a list for
> homesteaders. It's an odd 
> combination of things, sort like a combination "dig
> in" and "bug out" 
> strategy.  I wonder why "seasoned firewood" is
> #4...do most people have 
> anything to burn it in? Seems to me whoever made the list
> hasn't really 
> thought it through. It sure wouldn't be my list of
> things to stock up on.
> 
> Lynn Wigglesworth
> 
> > bobf wrote:
> >>
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> >>
> >> I've seen this list posted on other survival
> websites. I really don't 
> >> know if it is a good list.  But, there could be an
> item or two that has 
> >> slipped someone's
> mind......................................
> >>
> >>
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> >>
> >> 100 Items to Disappear First
> >>
> >> 1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage,
> risky. Noisy...target 
> >> of thieves; maintenance etc.)
> >> 2. Water Filters/Purifiers
> >> 3. Portable Toilets
> >> 4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12
> months to become dried, for 
> >> home uses.
> >> 5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR
> oil. If scarce, 
> >> stockpile ANY!)
> >> 6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
> >> 7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs,
> Bats & Slingshots.
> >> 8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters,
> whisks.
> >> 9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
> >> 10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
> >> 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 - note - food grade if for drinking.
> >> 16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages
> will occur.
> >> 17. Survival Guide Book.
> >> 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
> >> 23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small
> canister use is 
> >> dangerous without this item)
> >> 24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
> >> 25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
> >> 26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also,
> honing oil)
> >> 27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great
> Cooking and Barter Item)
> >> 28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & 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
> >> 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. {"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/LIGHTSTICKS & torches,
> "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
> >> 47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down
> ideas, feelings, experience; 
> >> 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, Duffel 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 &
> Antibacterial 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, bullions/gravy/soupbase
> >> 76. Reading glasses
> >> 77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
> >> 78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
> >> 79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
> >> 80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders 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 and from)
> >> 87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
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