My goodness! Where has this month gone? Already the 27th and I’m no where close to my “get it done” goals. It seems with prepping, there’s always something to add to the list. Reading all your posts everyday always gets me to thinking about new things.
Anyhow, I’m ready for planting but the Old Farmer’s Almanac says I should wait until April 1 to put in the cool weather plants I started from seed indoors. And, I can supposedly plant my new spinach from seed directly into the ground. My raised bed is ready and I’ve made a trellis for the beans and tomatoes to climb on when it’s time to put them out, around mid April in my neck of the woods. Got my fingers crossed all will go well. 🙂 Gardening has certainly provided the motivation I need to get up and stay physically active. I feel responsible for keeping my plants alive!
Okay, did anyone else notice that the current administration has taken a significant step in addressing the possibility of an EMP? An executive order yesterday directing all Federal agencies to work together to better protect our infrastructure, especially the electric grid. Hmmmm….I had read there was an important draft document prepared by the Pentagon suggesting the need for more urgency in addressing vulnerabilities. I know it’s important to maintain balance and not get over into extremes; but, in my personal situation, I think I should spend a bit more time on figuring out how to remain connected with the outside world should electrical power be out for a significant amount of time.
I’m looking at those solar powered emergency radios thinking something like that might be a good thing to have. I’ve also looked at a number of youtubes discussing Faraday cages – a lot of which sort of goes over my head. Technical stuff is not my forte nor of particular interest, but somehow I think I should make a bigger effort to prepare in this area. Any of you other single ladies feel a bit iffy in thinking about how to communicate when there may be no phone service, or computer wifi, or smart phone isn’t working? Anybody reading this post have some suggestion for us? Should we ask Daisy to start a forum about communications. I know several of you talk about learning Morse code. Maybe Ham radio might be something to consider?
I did go to the Mennonite store today to stock up on some more all-purpose flour. I’ve also bought all the ingredients to make a powdered laundry detergent and I hope to get that mixed up tomorrow when my helper will be here.
Big e-hugs all around!!!