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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 11:05:20 GMT -5
Ok, folks. The weather here on the east coast has been wilding out lately and we all know we need to prepare for Hurricane Irene by copping our toilet paper, candles, kerosene, etc. When all that is outta the way, what sort of non-essential (yet, very important in your opinion) items would you stockpile?
weed stash? incense? hair grease? speak on it, please.
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 26, 2011 11:08:00 GMT -5
Me? I need to have a steady supply of cheez-its, reading material, fresh batteries for my vib Gameboy, clean drawz (despite the fact that I don't wear clothes indoors) and red wine (as it requires neither ice nor refrigeration).
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Post by Chal™ on Aug 26, 2011 11:21:56 GMT -5
She said weed stash!!!! LMBO!!! I'd definitely need the cheez its, water, plenty of batteries for my flashlight, camera (i'd have a new fb album called The Blackout or something), and extra (fully charged) cell phone and laptop batteries. Some kinda of fruit, lots and lots of notebook paper. A stockpile of books, and plenty of writing utensils.
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Aug 26, 2011 12:28:10 GMT -5
OMggggg did she say weed stash. LOL LOL!!! Yes plenty of batteries, a mirror,coconut oil, Tums, water, Pad/tampons, moist towlettes, baking soda, trash bags, matches...
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Post by 123Diva on Aug 27, 2011 8:55:34 GMT -5
So far I have: 1 huge bottle of Moscato wine 2 packs of braiding hair YES, I will be productive and install my tree braids so I'm looking right for school next week ;D While feeling nice. I may go back out and get some red communion wine too a la Lja's non-refridgeration required point. Hmmm...I'm craving some Lindt's white chocolate, the kind with the melted chocolate inside, BUT I am not trying to gain 10lb due to Ms. Irene. She can kiss my running working out azz. I have reading material,,,leisure and school, need to find my booklight though. No extra batteries for my BB Torch or my netbook = #FAIL  |
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Post by Coach on Aug 27, 2011 9:36:14 GMT -5
A deck of cards among other things....some of best games of spades take place in the midst of candlelight and no electricity.
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Post by Alc 06 on Aug 27, 2011 10:02:27 GMT -5
1. Red Bull (if you're shacked up you'll need it)
2. Viagra (see #1)
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Post by Sapphire on Aug 27, 2011 12:58:29 GMT -5
Dead @ Alc and Leja's original need for batteries.
Definitely gotta have a charged cell phone. When the power goes out you can still surf the net on the phone... if it's charged.
Gotta have some sort of alcoholic beverage.
Diva good idea on finding the book light. *Goes to do that now*
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Post by Alc 06 on Aug 27, 2011 14:36:14 GMT -5
Worst-case scenario for the cell phone issue: Turn on your aux power in your car (unless your car charges while the car is off) and charge it if you have a car charger. This is best if you have a garage, due to the storm. But even if your power is out after the storm passes, this is an idea.
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Post by Sapphire on Aug 27, 2011 15:37:19 GMT -5
Good idea! I do have a garage so I'll have to keep this in mind. The rain is really starting to come down now. But I don't think it'll get too bad. *famous last words*
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Post by **Dea** on Aug 27, 2011 23:34:09 GMT -5
I live in new orleans and yall Hurricane rookies need some schooling...
In regards to the phone issue, they have battery operated chargers that you can get from any walgrees, rite aid, cvs, etc. it doesn't pull into a wall...it's portable and can be taken anywhere. All it takes is 2 AA batteries and you are good to go. (they have extensions for every phone type...make sure you have all phones that will be using it with you when u purchase because you and hook it up to make sure it fits. most with smartphones wont have this worry seeing as how we all have the same mini usb thingie.)
SOME of those same stores sell battery operated electrical plugs. These require stronger more durable batteries so make sure you have some money on you cause batteries will be the bulk of your purchase. You can use these things for low powered lights, chargers, can openers, and electrical eyes (bka Hot Plates...but they have more realistic ones nowadays. Mine is gust like the front eyes on my real stove.)
If you can acquire these things the possibilities are pretty good that you will live a pretty normal life during your power outages.
Have plenty of water...sex...and everyone will be happy. This is my promise! lol
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Post by Southie on Aug 28, 2011 8:37:37 GMT -5
This reminds me of the preparation for the Chicago Blizzard...
Wine
Wine
Wine
Cheese
Batteries (for a multitude of reasons)
Backup battery for the laptop
Back up battery for the cell phone
Oh, maybe some water
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 29, 2011 7:48:27 GMT -5
welp...I still ain't got no electricity. But, everything's everything w/me and my fam. Was fairly productive during the storm, cooked some delicious nutritious meals. Didn't go on a disaster binge (where you eat like a hostage because you're holed up in the house). I DID spend quite a bit of money, though (flashlights, ice, paper plates & ish). I think most of my groceries survived, so I shouldn't have to throw out too much ish whenever the power comes back.
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Post by Chal™ on Aug 29, 2011 9:12:33 GMT -5
Good to hear, L.
How is everyone else faring/
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Post by Gee-Are on Aug 29, 2011 10:45:37 GMT -5
Good news. Most everyone I know out there did okay except for the electricity.
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Post by ReignMan19 on Aug 29, 2011 11:22:33 GMT -5
This thread is hilarious.. I'm glad everyone is safe.
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Post by Kyng of JDs on Aug 30, 2011 10:26:40 GMT -5
And folks wonder why there are so many babies born 10 months after a hurricane...
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Post by Sapphire on Aug 30, 2011 19:50:01 GMT -5
Fortunately I only lost power from about 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. so no real issues. Glad everyone is safe.
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 31, 2011 8:54:18 GMT -5
And folks wonder why there are so many babies born 10 months after a hurricane... No they don't, lol. Everybody knows the deal with all the summer births in the southeast and in the Caribbean. Up north, all the babies are born 10 months after blizzards (peep all the Virgos in the erria). |
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Post by ReignMan19 on Aug 31, 2011 14:51:26 GMT -5
It Day #57 without lights for you.
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Post by LejaOMG on Aug 31, 2011 15:29:19 GMT -5
word. Feel sorry for me.
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Post by ReignMan19 on Aug 31, 2011 15:33:15 GMT -5
I do.. have you heard any word??
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Post by Kyng of JDs on Aug 31, 2011 16:41:51 GMT -5
I do. But I know you are fine. yes, intended. |
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Post by ReignMan19 on Sept 1, 2011 8:07:25 GMT -5
I believe she has power now!. Praise Jah
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Post by LejaOMG on Sept 1, 2011 8:34:05 GMT -5
Oh, I'm showin out! Electricity like whoa!
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Post by LejaOMG on Sept 1, 2011 8:34:22 GMT -5
I do. But I know you are fine. yes, intended. smh |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Sept 1, 2011 8:45:09 GMT -5
Oh, I'm showin out! Electricity like whoa! *hits imaginary "like" button* |
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