100 Items to Disappear First

[Weedygarden]

If you've been researching about prepping at all, you have seen this list. It has been around for a while, but worth looking at, imho. People new to prepping often are wondering what to get, what they need.

https://www.thepowerhour.com/news/items_disappearfirst.htm
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.
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.
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

From a Sarajevo War Survivor:
Experiencing horrible things that can happen in a war - death of parents and
friends, hunger and malnutrition, endless freezing cold, fear, sniper attacks.

1. Stockpiling helps. but you never no how long trouble will last, so locate
near renewable food sources.
2. Living near a well with a manual pump is like being in Eden.
3. After awhile, even gold can lose its luster. But there is no luxury in war
quite like toilet paper. Its surplus value is greater than gold's.
4. If you had to go without one utility, lose electricity - it's the easiest to
do without (unless you're in a very nice climate with no need for heat.)
5. Canned foods are awesome, especially if their contents are tasty without
heating. One of the best things to stockpile is canned gravy - it makes a lot of
the dry unappetizing things you find to eat in war somewhat edible. Only needs
enough heat to "warm", not to cook. It's cheap too, especially if you buy it in
bulk.
6. Bring some books - escapist ones like romance or mysteries become more
valuable as the war continues. Sure, it's great to have a lot of survival
guides, but you'll figure most of that out on your own anyway - trust me, you'll
have a lot of time on your hands.
7. The feeling that you're human can fade pretty fast. I can't tell you how many
people I knew who would have traded a much needed meal for just a little bit of
toothpaste, rouge, soap or cologne. Not much point in fighting if you have to
lose your humanity. These things are morale-builders like nothing else.
8. Slow burning candles and matches, matches, matches

 

[Pearl]

If you've been researching about prepping at all, you have seen this list. It has been around for a while, but worth looking, imho. People new to prepping often are wondering what to get, what they need.

https://www.thepowerhour.com/news/items_disappearfirst.htm
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.
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.
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

From a Sarajevo War Survivor:
Experiencing horrible things that can happen in a war - death of parents and
friends, hunger and malnutrition, endless freezing cold, fear, sniper attacks.

1. Stockpiling helps. but you never no how long trouble will last, so locate
near renewable food sources.
2. Living near a well with a manual pump is like being in Eden.
3. After awhile, even gold can lose its luster. But there is no luxury in war
quite like toilet paper. Its surplus value is greater than gold's.
4. If you had to go without one utility, lose electricity - it's the easiest to
do without (unless you're in a very nice climate with no need for heat.)
5. Canned foods are awesome, especially if their contents are tasty without
heating. One of the best things to stockpile is canned gravy - it makes a lot of
the dry unappetizing things you find to eat in war somewhat edible. Only needs
enough heat to "warm", not to cook. It's cheap too, especially if you buy it in
bulk.
6. Bring some books - escapist ones like romance or mysteries become more
valuable as the war continues. Sure, it's great to have a lot of survival
guides, but you'll figure most of that out on your own anyway - trust me, you'll
have a lot of time on your hands.
7. The feeling that you're human can fade pretty fast. I can't tell you how many
people I knew who would have traded a much needed meal for just a little bit of
toothpaste, rouge, soap or cologne. Not much point in fighting if you have to
lose your humanity. These things are morale-builders like nothing else.
8. Slow burning candles and matches, matches, matches

Got it all but cigarettes, no thanks!

 

[Amish Heart]

Don't have a goat, cigarettes, or diapers. Have the rest.
But you need to add funyons to the list.

 

[Hardcalibres]

Generators at the top of the list........hmmmm.

They may be among the first things to disappear.....but that doesn't necessarily make them the top of the list of things to get for people new to prepping, or even a good prep.....

Generators are great for those that are in a short term crisis and are the sort of person who can't do without electric conveniences.

As the list even mentions:

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

But I think that many people underestimate the risks associated with starting up a generator early in a crisis.

Generators chew a lot of fuel. Even the modestly sized and really efficient ones will chew a lot of fuel if they are running for days/weeks.

Most of the people who have generators as a prep/backup, store relatively small amounts of fuel (either because of safety concerns or the pain of rotating fuel or because they just don't realize how much fuel a generator can chew through).

What happens during a crisis that drags on a bit is this - people start siphoning fuel out of their vehicles. This is a big mistake because keeping the capability to operate those vehicles is infinitely more important than keeping the TV working for a few more days.

Imagine having to physically carry a sick/injured relative to town for medical treatment, just because you used the fuel from your truck to keep the generator running another few days.

In many cases, severe long term crises look like short term crises at first - so most people won't be able to tell how long a crisis might last. Add to that the normalcy bias that makes many people incorrectly assess the severity of a bad crisis, and many people with generators will burn precious fuel and be left getting around on foot much sooner than needed to be the case.

I have a few generators - but I don't really even look at them as a prep. So they would not be at the top of my list of preps to get.

 

[Supervisor42]

Generators at the top of the list........hmmmm.
Imagine having to physically carry a sick/injured relative to town for medical treatment, just because you used the fuel from your truck to keep the generator running another few days.

In many cases, severe long term crises look like short term crises at first - so most people won't be able to tell how long a crisis might last. Add to that the normalcy bias that makes many people incorrectly assess the severity of a bad crisis, and many people with generators will burn precious fuel and be left getting around on foot much sooner than needed to be the case.

Bingo!
Hurricane Ida was a perfect example. Generators were always available.
Gasoline is always the first to go.
If you have plenty of generators, they are all useless with no gas.
Here's the catch-22: if it is a 60-mile one-way trip to get gas and you don't have enough gas in your truck to go that far, you are screwed bigtime.
Forget everything in the refrigerator and freezers. You can't grill it fast enough.
Storing gas and rotating it is a minor pain, but is essential. You find that everything revolves around it.
Just ask those that play the SHTF game every year.
I'm pretty sure I can live without:
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times) .

 

[Caribou]

We have termites in my area. I picked up coal so that A- I don't have to worry about termites being attracted to my woodpile, and 2- I don't have to split firewood.

A tri-fuel kit for your gas generator. You can run on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. If you run across some fuel you need a way to use it. Your propane will keep forever.

 

[Spikedriver]

I'm of the opinion that an old fashioned hand crank meat grinder could have its uses. I for one would find a good burger cooked over an open flame to be a terrific morale booster. Plus, all the leftover scraps and the junk meat on a cow, or any other 4 legged critter, isn't good for much but grinding anyway.

 

[Hardcalibres]

I'm of the opinion that an old fashioned hand crank meat grinder could have its uses. I for one would find a good burger cooked over an open flame to be a terrific morale booster. Plus, all the leftover scraps and the junk meat on a cow, or any other 4 legged critter, isn't good for much but grinding anyway.

Agreed - most of the game meat I eat is ground first......and a Thermal pot, Crock pot or Slow cooker can also make a lot of otherwise inedible meat into something quite tender and palatable.

 

[Peanut]

Agreed on the generator also, spring of 2011 tornado outbreak left us with out power 12days. Running a 5kw just enough to keep freezers cold emptied my fuel stores after a week or so. I was able to find a gas station with power so continued till the end.

Even with 3x storage now its still no more than a stop gap measure. Eat everything in freezers first. Any remaining fuel to be kept for dire need.

 

[UrbanHunter]

Agreed on the generator also, spring of 2011 tornado outbreak left us with out power 12days. Running a 5kw just enough to keep freezers cold emptied my fuel stores after a week or so. I was able to find a gas station with power so continued till the end.

Even with 3x storage now its still no more than a stop gap measure. Eat everything in freezers first. Any remaining fuel to be kept for dire need.

I got a generator years ago and they are a double edged sword, with the fuel they need and the noise. I had friends who had a big one that could run their whole house, one night it stopped and when they went out to fuel it - it was gone (the noise they make draws bad people in the dark).

This is one of the reasons I am trying to build a small back-up solar station, to provide just enough power to quietly keep the fridge/freezers going, power a crock pot or a small electric burner plate (or coffee maker ) Notice that I said "OR" to run everything would just require too much power for my budget to cover...

 

[Morgan101]

I don't have a generator, yet. We plan to buy one soon. I don't have goats or chickens. I don't have a big dog, but I have a medium dog. I don't have cigarettes. Cigars are my vice of choice. I believe I have everything else on the list.

 

[Weedygarden]

I got a generator years ago and they are a double edged sword, with the fuel they need and the noise. I had friends who had a big one that could run their whole house, one night it stopped and when they went out to fuel it - it was gone (the noise they make draws bad people in the dark).

I have often thought of this. If you are the only one around you who has a generator and therefore power and therefore the noise, everyone will know what you have in a matter of time. I have thought about the noise, more than once. I know you can get mufflers to help. But where do you keep a generator that is running? You have to keep it outside the living space so that you don't get carbon monoxide poisoning. I have wondered about a small storage shed around it, with an exhaust pipe on it. Determined people will find a way to get at it.

Solar is a good idea, but like all things, better to be up and running before the crisis, so that you know what you are doing and the maintenance needs.

 

[bkt]

There are a lot of good ideas in this list. Barter may end up being huge, and storing things like condoms, tampons, soap, fish hooks and line, cigarettes, booze, etc. work as money. Chances are pretty good people aren't going to care about precious metals during a calamity, but PMs are good to keep on hand for the time after the dust settles.

I have a generator and I store gas, but my only want for electricity is to power amateur radios to remain informed. I have a solar panel to charge LiFePo4 batteries - solar is a lot quieter than an IC engine.

As for needing electricity, I do have freezers and a fridge in the kitchen and I'd prefer keeping all that food cold, so during a hot spell, I would certainly spark up a generator. Similarly, in the winter, I'd use the genny to power the fan on my furnace or the fan on my wood-burning heatilator. That thing can heat most of the house to 80 degrees in no time.

Bear in mind, you can weld a motorcycle muffler to the exhaust of your generator and make it a lot quieter.

Buying an inverter for your car's cigarette lighter may be an option for many people instead of getting a noisy generator. That should allow you to top off rechargeable things (batteries, cell phones, laptops, etc.) but it won't power your house.

 

[Alaskajohn]

I had no idea what “Survival-in-a-Can” was and I had to DuckDuckGo it. Everyone that I found were made in China. So no thanks.

Also, what is this?

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

Apparently I am living dangerously.

 

[Bacpacker]

I've got a small 2Kv genny. Don't plan to run anything more than fridge and freezers off of it and will start canning from the upright freezer ASAP after a outage. A few hours run time per day will keep them in good shape. The way our house sits will help block the noise and I can chain it to the deck. Plus my genny runs at 58dB so pretty quite, and sips fuel.

 

[Supervisor42]

I've got a small 2Kv genny. Don't plan to run anything more than fridge and freezers off of it and will start canning from the upright freezer ASAP after a outage. A few hours run time per day will keep them in good shape. The way our house sits will help block the noise and I can chain it to the deck. Plus my genny runs at 58dB so pretty quite, and sips fuel.

I don't know why everybody is paranoid about generator noise.
When power goes out in the block next to us, every single house on the block has a generator running.
All you can hear in any direction is the sound of generators running.
It ain't no secret.
And BG's know if they try to steal one that is running, they are likely to get shot.
Generators are much more likely to be stolen in the off-season when people that don't have a garage leave them unlocked on their carport.

 

[Tootsie]

The thinking on generators might be if those folks have power, they probably have a fridge or freezer of good food, and maybe other goodies worth swiping. The folks who’d be attracted by sounds and signs of a generator probably didn’t prepare for themselves.

 

[Supervisor42]

The thinking on generators might be if those folks have power, they probably have a fridge or freezer of good food, and maybe other goodies worth swiping. The folks who’d be attracted by sounds and signs of a generator probably didn’t prepare for themselves.

Oh, your generator won't be needed to summon those.
I can vouch for that.
You will have non-prepper friends that you didn't even know you had, suddenly appear.
See, they don't prep because they know they just have to move in with you and you will take care of them.
You wouldn't think this would be essential, but I can tell you that it is:
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
Since some are relatives, you can't shoot them.
It sounds like this:
"We haven't had power for days and all of our food is rotten and we don't have anywhere else to go; can we come stay with you guys?"

 

[SheepDog]

Wait a minute Supervisor, where is the law that says I can't shoot a relative?
Anyone who puts my life in danger can be shot, shoveled into the ground, and never spoken about again.

 

[DrJenner]

Oh, your generator won't be needed to summon those.
I can vouch for that.
You will have non-prepper friends that you didn't even know you had, suddenly appear.
See, they don't prep because they know they just have to move in with you and you will take care of them.
You wouldn't think this would be essential, but I can tell you that it is:
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
Since some are relatives, you can't shoot them.
It sounds like this:
"We haven't had power for days and all of our food is rotten and we don't have anywhere else to go; can we come stay with you guys?"

This is exactly what I am concerned about - mainly my son who is living down in CA at the moment with his dead beat dad (who now after 20 years decided he wants to be a dad as my son can help him with construction stuff)-
my son will come up of course, and bring my ex dead beat and his family with him. Ugh. I hope that doesn't happen as I can't see his wife wanting to be anywhere near me. Hahah!

 

[Supervisor42]

This is exactly what I am concerned about - mainly my son who is living down in CA at the moment with his dead beat dad (who now after 20 years decided he wants to be a dad as my son can help him with construction stuff)-
my son will come up of course, and bring my ex dead beat and his family with him. Ugh. I hope that doesn't happen as I can't see his wife wanting to be anywhere near me. Hahah!

This is something people don't think to plan for. And I can tell you that it does happen.
If his wife is desperate enough, she will suck it up.
Yes, they will come.
All of them.

 

[DrJenner]

This is something people don't think to plan for. And I can tell you that it does happen.
If his wife is desperate enough, she will suck it up.
Yes, they will come.
All of them.

Yeah, I'm not sure how to get around that.
She Is a total mooch and princess (according to my son) and my ex is a narcissist, self serving you know what - I hope my kid can see that in the next few months. He's only been down there since end of July.

 

[DrJenner]

Also, if they come, she can sleep outside on the dirt.

 

[rice paddy daddy]

#8 - hand operated can openers.
What a laugh. That is all we have ever had here, going on 40 years now.
I know there’s at least two in the kitchen drawer, a couple more in my travel trailer, and more in my wife’s horse trailer w/ living quarters.

 

[Supervisor42]

Also, if they come, she can sleep outside on the dirt.

Brilliant!!!

 

[Caribou]

This is exactly what I am concerned about - mainly my son who is living down in CA at the moment with his dead beat dad (who now after 20 years decided he wants to be a dad as my son can help him with construction stuff)-
my son will come up of course, and bring my ex dead beat and his family with him. Ugh. I hope that doesn't happen as I can't see his wife wanting to be anywhere near me. Hahah!

As soon as he shows up, run up throw a big extended lip lock on him. She will immediately not like the situation. Forewarn current hubby.

 

[Weedygarden]

Also, if they come, she can sleep outside on the dirt.

And what will he say when she cries hysterically, "You can't let me sleep there. I can't sleep there." I have known far too many of this helpless type, and it seems to be the type that some men like, because then they can play the hero.

 

[Caribou]

96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
The place that I buy most of this type of stuff is a 20 minute drive each way, in light traffic. The gas costs me more than the fasteners. I buy most items in boxes of 100 and if I need even close to that I buy multiple boxes. This saves future trips and slowly builds my stash.

 

[Supervisor42]

And what will he say when she cries hysterically, "You can't let me sleep there. I can't sleep there." I have known far too many of this helpless type, and it seems to be the type that some men like, because then they can play the hero.

Well, he can either snuggle with her outside or tell her to go back home.

 

[DrJenner]

Well, he can either snuggle with her outside or tell her to go back home.

Yep as far as i'm concerned they can both sleep outside. Build your own place, or bring your own tent. No free rides here!