Brexit Stockpiling
Discussion
It doesn't matter whether you're in, out or you're shaking it all about but Brexit is looming larger - in whatever shape it eventually takes - and SWMBO has suggested we get some extra bags of pasta in 'in case of shortages'...
I'll take advantage of her instructions to stock up on some extra bottles of Malt at the same time but what does the panel think would actually be a good idea to stockpile in the lead up to Brexit?
My opinion is that it'll sort out fairly quickly but there will be some - possibly considerable - disruption in the first 6 weeks or so which will taper off as new systems & Customs procedures get the bugs ironed out over the next 6 months, but who knows - I may be wrong and have need of stockpiled water purification tabs, beef jerky and toilet rolls...
So what are you stockpiling?
I'll take advantage of her instructions to stock up on some extra bottles of Malt at the same time but what does the panel think would actually be a good idea to stockpile in the lead up to Brexit?
My opinion is that it'll sort out fairly quickly but there will be some - possibly considerable - disruption in the first 6 weeks or so which will taper off as new systems & Customs procedures get the bugs ironed out over the next 6 months, but who knows - I may be wrong and have need of stockpiled water purification tabs, beef jerky and toilet rolls...
So what are you stockpiling?
IBTL?
Anyway, a mate at a council tells me that they have plans to ration fuel if it all goes belly up. This being PH and all...
Government stockpiling medicine and ammunition (yes really) and fuel
At a more practical level- whilst your order of bratwurst might be a bit more difficult to get (probably), didn’t we fight a couple of wars on rations? A few bags of pasta in your cupboard won’t help you that much unless she’s foreseeing WW2 like disruption.. things might be a bit more difficult if she’s a lactose intolerant vegan IG star though...a good single malt might help though. Good idea.
(But seriously, medicines), if the government are stockpiling that...
Anyway, a mate at a council tells me that they have plans to ration fuel if it all goes belly up. This being PH and all...
Government stockpiling medicine and ammunition (yes really) and fuel
At a more practical level- whilst your order of bratwurst might be a bit more difficult to get (probably), didn’t we fight a couple of wars on rations? A few bags of pasta in your cupboard won’t help you that much unless she’s foreseeing WW2 like disruption.. things might be a bit more difficult if she’s a lactose intolerant vegan IG star though...a good single malt might help though. Good idea.
(But seriously, medicines), if the government are stockpiling that...
I thought toilet paper was a genuine concern. Also something that's easily stockpiled!
Haven't really considered stockpiling, managed fine on a Scottish island through bad winters and in foreign countries with poor logistics and no constant supply of some things.
With no medicine or similar requirements I should be fine (although a lack of petrol would hurt as I'm commuting by car for the first time!).
Haven't really considered stockpiling, managed fine on a Scottish island through bad winters and in foreign countries with poor logistics and no constant supply of some things.
With no medicine or similar requirements I should be fine (although a lack of petrol would hurt as I'm commuting by car for the first time!).
t's going be like liquid gold come Christmas. extraT said:
IBTL?
(But seriously, medicines), if the government are stockpiling that...
So officially NHS providers were categorically told not to stockpile anything, however the actual situation is that most trusts I've worked with (which is in double digits) this year are actually stockpiling various items ... A main one being PPE (gloves specifically) and some specific meds which are expected to be challenging to get hold of in the coming weeks.(But seriously, medicines), if the government are stockpiling that...
Personally I am not stockpiling anything, I could do with losing a few lbs so rationing wouldn't be a bad thing lol
cml24 said:
I thought toilet paper was a genuine concern. Also something that's easily stockpiled!
Haven't really considered stockpiling, managed fine on a Scottish island through bad winters and in foreign countries with poor logistics and no constant supply of some things.
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Yup, I think some people will go into meltdown at not being able to get a particular delicacy when in fact there's plenty of food around.Haven't really considered stockpiling, managed fine on a Scottish island through bad winters and in foreign countries with poor logistics and no constant supply of some things.
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I'd heard that about toilet paper too, it's low value but high volume so the supermarkets prefer to use that space for higher value lines. I think there'll be panic buying of fuel (which as PHers we'll doubtless add to, can't be seen walking!) but I suspect not as bad as the tanker strike, it'll settle back down.
Fresh fruit & veg, much of which comes from Europe will be an issue till Customs arrangements sort themselves out. Ultimately, people will still want to trade with people, so it will sort itself out but you might not get out of season produce for a while. Nothing wrong with spuds & carrots though!
Thanks for a good thread peeps, glad it didn't descent into the rights & wrongs arguments that have been done to death. I try to maintain the attitude that this is all Comedy Gold and the World will keep spinning whilst my dear wife is starting to stress...
Reminds me of post Threads 1980s. Mum was convinced we needed to stockpile water and did so in the attic. As a small child my fear was that I would survive the nuclear holocaust but end up being crushed to death by a pallets worth of Perrier.
On a more relevant note I have renewed my prescription (of French made drugs) a few weeks earlier than usual. Better safe than sorry.
On a more relevant note I have renewed my prescription (of French made drugs) a few weeks earlier than usual. Better safe than sorry.
Pot Bellied Fool said:
cml24 said:
I thought toilet paper was a genuine concern. Also something that's easily stockpiled!
Haven't really considered stockpiling, managed fine on a Scottish island through bad winters and in foreign countries with poor logistics and no constant supply of some things.
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Yup, I think some people will go into meltdown at not being able to get a particular delicacy when in fact there's plenty of food around.Haven't really considered stockpiling, managed fine on a Scottish island through bad winters and in foreign countries with poor logistics and no constant supply of some things.
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I'd heard that about toilet paper too, it's low value but high volume so the supermarkets prefer to use that space for higher value lines. I think there'll be panic buying of fuel (which as PHers we'll doubtless add to, can't be seen walking!) but I suspect not as bad as the tanker strike, it'll settle back down.
Fresh fruit & veg, much of which comes from Europe will be an issue till Customs arrangements sort themselves out. Ultimately, people will still want to trade with people, so it will sort itself out but you might not get out of season produce for a while. Nothing wrong with spuds & carrots though!
Thanks for a good thread peeps, glad it didn't descent into the rights & wrongs arguments that have been done to death. I try to maintain the attitude that this is all Comedy Gold and the World will keep spinning whilst my dear wife is starting to stress...
Pot Bellied Fool said:
Yup, I think some people will go into meltdown at not being able to get a particular delicacy when in fact there's plenty of food around.
I'd heard that about toilet paper too, it's low value but high volume so the supermarkets prefer to use that space for higher value lines. I think there'll be panic buying of fuel (which as PHers we'll doubtless add to, can't be seen walking!) but I suspect not as bad as the tanker strike, it'll settle back down.
Fresh fruit & veg, much of which comes from Europe will be an issue till Customs arrangements sort themselves out. Ultimately, people will still want to trade with people, so it will sort itself out but you might not get out of season produce for a while. Nothing wrong with spuds & carrots though!
Thanks for a good thread peeps, glad it didn't descent into the rights & wrongs arguments that have been done to death. I try to maintain the attitude that this is all Comedy Gold and the World will keep spinning whilst my dear wife is starting to stress...
OK, how am I meant to walk to work? 70 miles.I'd heard that about toilet paper too, it's low value but high volume so the supermarkets prefer to use that space for higher value lines. I think there'll be panic buying of fuel (which as PHers we'll doubtless add to, can't be seen walking!) but I suspect not as bad as the tanker strike, it'll settle back down.
Fresh fruit & veg, much of which comes from Europe will be an issue till Customs arrangements sort themselves out. Ultimately, people will still want to trade with people, so it will sort itself out but you might not get out of season produce for a while. Nothing wrong with spuds & carrots though!
Thanks for a good thread peeps, glad it didn't descent into the rights & wrongs arguments that have been done to death. I try to maintain the attitude that this is all Comedy Gold and the World will keep spinning whilst my dear wife is starting to stress...
Yeah, it's all great! We can live on spuds and carrots. Why?
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