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"Catmandy (Sheryl)" wrote:
I agree with you, though I think my idea of how much that is might be
different. I don't think having more than a year or two's supply makes
sense for anyone. However, for us 150 boxes of pasta is just under a
two year supply.
Like I said, I didn't know if they were large families or not. It
sounds like they weren't, in which case, there cannot be a need for that
much unless they cook for a church soup kitchen or something like that
on a regular basis.
I just know that in an economy such as we have, in a place where we
live now that is more remote, and even in our former home which wasn't
remote at all, but did have weather issues, still, it makes me feel a
bit more secure to have enough to eat for the family regardless. If it
really came down to it, we could eat out of our freezers and pantry for
quite a while, though the meals wouldn't be nearly as exciting.
We live in a much smaller home now, though, so I am more careful
about what we store. When we moved, I had enough toothpaste to get us
through for about six or seven months before we had to buy any. It
wasn't out of any weird hoarding, but when it went on sale for $0.79 or
$0.99 I'd buy two (which was the limit). Every time it went on sale for
that price. It meant we saved over half the cost and didn't have to buy
it when it was more expensive.
Regards,
Ranee @ Arabian Knits
"She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands." Prov 31:13
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