Things We Did and Do to Get Trough a Challenging Issue and Times

[Chris21E]

Such as the weather, things in the news, shortages in food, prices, getting around.

One such thing I've done is to order more than a month's supply of medication through the mail.

Purchase dried fruit and nuts for emergency meals. Have bottled water on hand, can tuna, pasta.

Having a small freezer does help, to keep a supply of dinners to just heat, no cooking.

 

[oldpop]

I prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

 

[Ruthanne]

I listen to a lot of music and have cut way back on watching the News. I find doing those has given me more peace of mind.

Also I have been able to get a lot more necessities with the stimulus and that is satisfying.

I spend a good deal of time cleaning and organizing my stuff. I can't tell you how great that feels to keep up with that

 

[oldpop]

I had to quit reading and watching the news also. It devours hope and serenity.

 

[Chris21E]

Dismissed to add, have a manual can opener there are batteries ones so make sure I have enough of those.

I have flameless candles, and they need batteries as well. I do have a solar generator that can run before needing to recharge.

 

[Chris21E]

I had to quit reading and watching the news also. It devours hope and serenity.

I did as well, I spend time with nature sounds or shows like Leave It to beaver that has no breaking news .

 

[oldpop]

P38 and P51 military can openers. Small and functional.

 

[Chris21E]

I keep my car full of fuel if I need to have someone drive me some where. I also noticed some areas have transportation to appointments. Not sure of the cost a bit better than an ambulance ride, just for min emergency rides.

Check out hsn and qvc for chargers for cars or oth er electronics. On one hsn they sell emergency food that can be keep for years

 

[Chris21E]

P38 and P51 military can openers. Small and functional.

I like, never seen that one. Thank you

 

[Ruthanne]

I had to quit reading and watching the news also. It devours hope and serenity.

That's for darn sure! I have been wondering if that's where a lot of my anxiety is stemming from, too.

 

[Chris21E]

I prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

Same here it lessens stresses

 

[Ruthanne]

I did as well, I spend time with nature sounds or shows like Leave It to beaver that has no breaking news .

I now watch youtube videos of aerial views of places all over the world with relaxing music included. I watch a lot of old reruns, too, like Andy Griffith.

 

[Chris21E]

I recorded on the food network hour of the show, Diners, Drive Ins and Dives.

 

[oldpop]

I really enjoy google earth. I can virtually walk down many streets anywhere in the world. My favorites are small islands. The island north of Scotland are really interesting. Lots of old buildings and ruins. Island in the med are cool too.

 

[Chris21E]

I now watch youtube videos of aerial views of places all over the world with relaxing music included. I watch a lot of old reruns, too, like Andy Griffith.

It really does help, I do avoid crime series, just nothing intense or negative.

 

[Ruthanne]

I really enjoy google earth. I can virtually walk down many streets anywhere in the world. My favorites are small islands. The island north of Scotland are really interesting. Lots of old buildings and ruins. Island in the med are cool too.

I have never heard of Google earth before but after your post I am going to look it up. Thanks!

 

[Aunt Bea]

I suppose I do the usual things as far as extra groceries, medication, etc...

I also keep some cash on hand in case the ATM and credit card authorization systems go down.

Keep learning new ways of doing everyday things.

I have to say that over the years nothing I have prepared for has happened but a few unforeseen things have.

“Put one dumb foot in front of the other and course-correct as you go.” - Barry Diller

 

[Chris21E]

Jigsaw I'm able to have a normal heart rate, by playing this puzzle from the play store. Jigsaw Puzzle in HD on my phone. My watch that monitors was normal as I played this puzzle.


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jigsaw.puzzle.free.games

 

[oldpop]

> Ruthanne
Download Google Earth Pro'

https://www.google.com/earth/about/versions/

 

[Chris21E]

I suppose I do the usual things as far as extra groceries, medication, etc...

I also keep some cash on hand in case the ATM and credit card authorization systems go down.

Keep learning new ways of doing everyday things.

I have to say that over the years nothing I have prepared for has happened but a few unforeseen things have.

“Put one dumb foot in front of the other and course-correct as you go.” - Barry Diller

Here as well, it has append to some in Texas, it happen once to me on a job after Thanksgiving, the register went down and we had to rely on are basic math skills, no calculator

 

[Aunt Bea]

I prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

IMO that’s the best advice.

When I have a problem I sit down with a pot
of coffee and scratch out a plan for the worst that could happen. Having a plan in place to deal with things helps to ease my mind and put things into perspective.

 

[Chris21E]

> Ruthanne
Download Google Earth Pro'

https://www.google.com/earth/about/versions/

Thank you..

 

[Ruthanne]

> Ruthanne
Download Google Earth Pro'

https://www.google.com/earth/about/versions/

Just got it!

 

[Chris21E]

IMO that’s the best advice.

When I have a problem I sit down with a pot
of coffee and scratch out a plan for the worst that could happen. Having a plan in place to deal with things helps to ease my mind and put things into perspective.

Totally agree, and try on different plans.

 

[Chris21E]

Just got it!

This great!!