[indie]

Hey all,

Been lurking a bit and decided to hop in. I'm a mom of 3 smalls in WA state. The hubs works out of state and is never home, so it's a little daunting to think of protecting my family and prepping for them all alone.

I'm currently on information overload and not making ANY progress toward getting prepared. We have a little food, a little ammo and two big hairy German Shepherds who are very protective of their kids.

Looking forward to getting to know you all and learning lots!

 

[SDF880]

Hello from KY. Been prepping a long time and it was overwhelming at first and now is a way of life.
Start, keep going, and keep at it!

 

[NotableDeath]

Welcome from FL. I to am new to prepping and still more in the info stage then I am the acting stage, but it is a process of building up. No one just switches lifestyles in a day. Hope you enjoy your stay on the site !

 

[Moonshinedave]

Hi Indie, Glad you decided to join, welcome to our site.

 

[paraquack]

Welcome to the group from ILL annoyed (but only for a little longer)

 

[Rigged for Quiet]

Welcome Indie. It's a process, so set small goals and keep going. It's very easy to be overwhelmed with information overload in the beginning but remember, shelter, water, food, security are the main things at first.

 

[tango]

Welcome from Florida

Baby steps.
Make a list of what you want, Water, food, protection, toilet paper. (Ya never want to be out of tp)
What are you preparing for?
Ask questions, there is a lot of knowledge here

 

[BigCheeseStick]

Welcome! When I saw "Washington" I was hoping for your sake it was the state!

 

[rice paddy daddy]

Welcome from Florida.
The other corner of the country.

 

[PaulS]

Welcome from SE Washington - the state.

 

[bigdogbuc]

Welcome Aboard!

 

[Old Man]

Welcome from Mississippi.

 

[Inor]

Hello from Minnesota

 

[longrider]

Welcome from Southern Minnesota, Indie. It does seem overwhelming, but like others said: baby steps. I have been storing water in my empty milk jugs. That was an easy step, insted of taking them to recycling. Then buying $20.00 more each grocerie shopping trip. Then adding matches, extra rice, etc. I like the list idea. It helped me think of things that I don't have. I keep one by my bed and one in my purse (when I carry one) and add to it often. As I find deals, I cross of the "wanted" and "needed" items.

I garages sale, thrift store shop and watch craigslist. I love me a bargain!

 

[indie]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Yes, the state, thankfully, although it would have been cool to see the 2 million bikers tomorrow!

 

[MrsInor]

Another Minnesota welcome.

 

[PaulS]

Indie,
What part of Washington?

 

[indie]

All the way up in the NE corner, though I have spent some time down in SW. Property is spendy down there!

 

[PaulS]

Yeah, I need to change that on my profile - I am in the SE corner of the state not the SW........ cut me a little slack, I lived in Seattle too long. I like the Walla Walla Valley.

 

[downtoearthprepper]

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