Simon...wow,
"To extend the genny and fuel supply from the basic 200l of fuel solution is pretty straight up, what I have done is constructed a battery bank of 800 Ah of batteries maintained by a Vulcan DSP standby float charger, with a 3000w inverter and a manual transfer switch, it provides survival level support to the freezer, the fridge, and one kitchen outlet. (coffee). Solar and/or wind support will make this period extend indefinitely" - you must live in the country. How hard is that to do? Three weeks is a reasonable plan, people were without power longer than that during the ice storm. If my husband doesn't have his coffee...well we just won't go there.
I find those of use who live outside the city centres seem to be a little better prepared than our "city mice cousins", maybe it's because we're used to the power going out fairly often. Our next house we're looking at building with sustainable resources and not necessarily going totally off the grid but incorporating more solar/wind power. I'm a bit of a closet tree hugger
Now Willy is a bit concerned that all this talk is a bit "militia/survivalist" like, he stated he doesn't have a spouse and children and that will of course affect his thinking. He's not alone, but we shouldn't berate him and his like, just try and make him and those like him think ahead. ZB, I'm not saying you berated him, I just think we should keep this in mind during future posts.
But is he right? Are we going overboard? Are we paranoid? Or are we paying attention to what is going on around us. To gauge the thinking around us, maybe look at the media. Disaster movies, how about the series Jerico... is that really all that far fetched? Global warming, 911, Katrina.....is north America headed for social and economic collapse? I'm no Chicken Little.....but
I personally would like to share ideas, lessons learned etc, however I'll admit I'm not ready to move to the mountains, chuck it all and build a commune ;D and I don't think that is what this thread is about. So guys, lets keep it civil and practical. I'm interested.
PS: Willy thanks for your PM, I'm on a DWAN and can't PM you back.