I am right there with you. Money and jobs in Michigan have been non existent for longer than the rest of the country. Some areas and states have actually grown and some prosper but here we are hit hard and long. It isn’t only the big three that sealed our fate, but the complete disregard for the citizens in day to day living expenses. We are second only to California in cost of living and we have to heat seven or more month’s per year.
Buying supplies that others may need seems a great idea, but when military barges in and takes every bit of something you have, what then?
I think it would be prudent to stash some of those goods outside of your living quarters that no one knows about. Perhaps we must bring back the priest holes and root cellars or seal Rubbermaid bins with waterproof tape and bury them. Also keep in mind that when people lie, their eyes betray them and reveal the hidden stuff so if they ask, train yourself to look at an empty cabinet or something like that.
Personally, ive little enough so there’s no need to worry about storing much. Its only the simple truth, not a plea for sympathy. We are going on the road for work,as soon as we can. Apparently my life theme this go round was struggle.
I’m not trying to be negative, only practical and want us all to make it!