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GoCubsGo

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19. Beyond normal? No.

Fri Jan 16, 2026, 01:44 PM

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I stockpile stuff that's on sale in order to stretch my budget, so I usually have extra non-perishable food and household necessities on hand. Especially if coupons are involved. I had no problem surviving the great COVID toilet paper shortage.

I have also been through my share of weather-related disasters, so I always try to keep enough supplies on hand to get me through future disasters. As for "societal collapse," there is no amount of "prepping" that will get anyone through that.

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