Would you consider it irrational to be storing food away at the minute?

deleriumtremens · 04-02-2009 02:40AM #1

Would you consider it irrational to be storing away canned food, water purification tablets etc in case of a very serious crisis in our society that could occur in the near future? I know all in all it seems unlikely that such a crisis would arise (ie.looting, no food in the shops, riots, people overpowering gardai and defense forces, who knows what else!) but so would have the state of today's economy seemed this time last year!! :eek:

Biggins · 04-02-2009 02:46AM

If the goods were at a good price, there was a heck of a lot of them, pallet loads and had a great decent shelf life, why not?
If its just stuff that will be out of date within 2/4 months, naa. Not worth it.

Now, excuse me while I go back to stocking up me ammo for the oncoming battle against the New World Order.

Overheal · 04-02-2009 02:49AM

Non-Perishables, sure. Why not?

AlmightyCushion · 04-02-2009 02:55AM

Stock up on bog roll, lots and lots of bog roll. When all hell breaks loose and there is nothing left in the shops that stuff will be worth more than a solid gold, diamond encrusted Bill Gates.

SAVE_ME.222 · 04-02-2009 03:01AM

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Stock up on bog roll, lots and lots of bog roll. When all hell breaks loose and there is nothing left in the shops that stuff will be worth more than a solid gold, diamond encrusted Bill Gates.

People still use toilet-roll? In these harsh economic times??

Me personally, I've resorted to newspapers and Celia Ahern novels.

Biggins · 04-02-2009 03:04AM

SAVE_ME.222 wrote: »

People still use toilet-roll? In these harsh economic times??

Me personally, I've resorted to newspapers and Celia Ahern novels.

I'll be wiping my ass with pictures of Paris Hilton.
She knows about good rear jobs!

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 04-02-2009 03:06AM

Water purification tables...?! Ah now, come on...

Posy · 04-02-2009 03:10AM

SAVE_ME.222 wrote: »

People still use toilet-roll? In these harsh economic times??

Me personally, I've resorted to newspapers and Celia Ahern novels.

I use the 'Northside People' or the 'Metro' newspapers. As for stocking up food, yes- irrational in my opinion. (but sure, if it'll keep, why not?!)

kowloon · 04-02-2009 03:13AM

Make sure to stock up on hair dye for that post-apocalyptic punk look :pac:.

Rb · 04-02-2009 03:18AM

Overpowering the Gardai?!Are you mad? They have ANTI STAB VESTS.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 04-02-2009 03:46AM

Leaves, use leaves for your arse, just make sure they're not nettles :P

Ah I always have extra in the press and fridge, for that week that I have absolutely no money.

25 chicken breasts for 20 euro? Oh yea baby, just freeze them up. Happy days

Lost of sauces, rice, noodles, frozen veg, anything that will last a while. Oh and we hunt and grow our own vegtables at home. It's great

Senna · 04-02-2009 03:58AM

Kobe Wailing Barium wrote: »

. Oh and we hunt and grow our own vegtables at home. It's great

**imagines Elmer Fud chasing after come cauliflower**

tony1kenobi · 04-02-2009 04:01AM

No...........I'll just carry on killing and eating people like always.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 04-02-2009 04:17AM

Senna wrote: »

**imagines Elmer Fud chasing after come cauliflower**

It's self explanatory... well to most anyway.

mumhaabu · 04-02-2009 06:17AM

I recently purchased a large amount of ammunition and have several tonnes of Diesel in reserve. Ireland will be in the grip of all out Civil War within one year. I for one welcome our new DUP overlords!..... polishes gun and laughs insomniacly at 5am. Fupping Fianna Fail baxtards.

brendansmith · 04-02-2009 06:28AM

Chill out lad!:eek::eek:

Red Sleeping Beauty · 04-02-2009 07:04AM

Overhaul wrote: »

Non-Perishables, sure. Why not?

I think he means with regards to Ireland

At least ye over across the pond have a saviour - we have a buffoon

deleriumtremens wrote: »

Would you consider it irrational to be storing away canned food, water purification tablets etc in case of a very serious crisis in our society that could occur in the near future? I know all in all it seems unlikely that such a crisis would arise (ie.looting, no food in the shops, riots, people overpowering gardai and defense forces, who knows what else!) but so would have the state of today's economy seemed this time last year!! :eek:

Deffo. You'd be mad not to be buying in bullk at the minute and saving yrself cash. **** like baked beans, noodles, pasta... all that non perishable stuff bought in bulk saves you money.

Oh and toilet roll like AlmightyCushion said, but no need to skimp on quality or you'll get piles. That charmin stuff's the business!

04-02-2009 07:06AM

Stocks up on clothes with the Mad Max look.:cool:

marcsignal · 04-02-2009 08:05AM

SAVE_ME.222 wrote: »

People still use toilet-roll? In these harsh economic times??

Me personally, I've resorted to newspapers and Celia Ahern novels.

don't panic, if it gets that bad we'll probably be able to use 50euro notes, they'll be worth fuck all.

Irish Halo · 04-02-2009 10:40AM

mumhaabu wrote: »

I ... have several tonnes of Diesel in reserve

We discussed this in work, this is the main problem, storing petrol and diesel isn't safe/easy for the consumer

Mingey · 04-02-2009 11:26AM

I don't think it's irrational at all. Vey practical. If a natural disaster were to occur, certain people wouldn't be moaning about it :pac:. I would do it if I had the space.

madmik · 04-02-2009 02:16PM

Mingey wrote: »

I don't think it's irrational at all. Vey practical. If a natural disaster were to occur, certain people wouldn't be moaning about it :pac:. I would do it if I had the space.

if everyone had that attitiude it would create a disaster and result in more job loses

There is no need to stockpile food in your house or start panic buyinng

javaboy · 04-02-2009 03:06PM

Please do not discuss Personal Issues threads here (no matter how relevant).

SV · 04-02-2009 03:14PM

I'm building a bomb shelter.

Oh yeah I'm preparing alright.

Sea Sharp · 04-02-2009 03:15PM

Id say dig up your back garden and plant potatoes. Return to 1840s =]

Gone Drinking · 04-02-2009 03:18PM

deleriumtremens wrote: »

Would you consider it irrational to be storing food away at the minute?

Not if you were a hamster.

Latchy · 04-02-2009 03:19PM

Dont forget the candles and to hell with the PC brigade who say they will only damage the ozone layer .Those guys will a rare breed cometh the hr :P

biko · 04-02-2009 03:20PM

Everyone should always have a few candles, matches, batteries and canned food at home.
The worst might not happen but there are always the chances of blackouts for a day or two.
Without electricity we're pretty f**ked.

Latchy · 04-02-2009 03:32PM

Indeed ,candles will be the first thing we are going to need and as many as possible .

Did I say We ? :eek:

Naos · 04-02-2009 03:48PM

Doesn't matter, sure we'll all be fukced once CERN get their Large Hadron Collider up and running :pac:

stovelid · 04-02-2009 03:52PM

deleriumtremens wrote: »

Would you consider it irrational to be storing away canned food, water purification tablets etc in case of a very serious crisis in our society that could occur in the near future?

Absolutely. Anybody with any sense started stockpiling in 2007.

Would you consider it irrational to be storing food away at the minute?

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