tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post1704550245204141124..comments2023-11-02T07:08:38.049-05:00Comments on Frippery Farm: Toilet Paper and The ApocalypseLambhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-60216937588106525192012-11-24T17:24:15.352-06:002012-11-24T17:24:15.352-06:00We stock a year's supply but we have the space...We stock a year's supply but we have the space to store it. In a true SHTF situation, my husband and I jokingly refer to it as 'rolled gold' when we are discussing barter goods. : ) <br /><br />~HBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-29901670836836708322012-11-24T14:04:45.011-06:002012-11-24T14:04:45.011-06:00I guess I can understand the need for water conser...I guess I can understand the need for water conservation under urban and suburban area situations After The Fall. However, if someone is in their bug-out-location and has water (THE TOP PRIORITY in picking a bug our location or a homestead is WATER) they should depend more on re-usables than disposables.<br />I live in the desert currently. This environment makes it unsustainable for more than a minimal population.<br />Even so, the use of disposable products after the SHTF will HAVE to be severely curtailed or ended as I doubt toilet paper factories will be running full bore and stores (if open at all) will probably not have aisles of feminine hygiene products available. Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-18974753402437584962012-11-24T13:21:51.921-06:002012-11-24T13:21:51.921-06:00I like the show too. My oldest daughter (22 with a...I like the show too. My oldest daughter (22 with a family of 5 so far) and I have been just trying to save on things and this is one that we had talked about the TP. What to do. I know my family would never go for it unless it was absolutely necessary. But a good thing to have on hand. Just in case. <br />Hugs, Bobbi JoBobbi Jo Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605909187591656776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-83571154669234865482012-11-24T12:40:33.279-06:002012-11-24T12:40:33.279-06:00People store paper products so we don't have t...People store paper products so we don't have to use precious water to wash non-disposible things. Unless you have a well or cistern, water for washing and rinsing this can be a huge problem. We lived in the country in VA with a well; when he electric pump went out we were without water for five days. We rented that place or I would have insisted on having a hand pump back-up installed. In the suburbs or cities with only stored water, you want to conserve as much as possible, so paper products make sense.Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-67659613585331466912012-11-24T09:19:42.017-06:002012-11-24T09:19:42.017-06:00Although we have paper towels on the rack in the k...Although we have paper towels on the rack in the kitchen, they seldom get used, but still nice to have "in case". We've been using old rags for cleaning & cloth napkins for years now and I wouldn't go back. Also have a small stack of paper plates, but those get used for taking stuff over for potlucks or whatever AND they are useful to have around (like the paper towels) for when the electricity goes down & you can't wash dishes or laundry.<br />As for the TP? Well, I admit we stock up, maybe a case or two, but it does seem a waste of space when one could just use old rags.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981381083323491763.post-87826183280543423782012-11-24T08:56:30.840-06:002012-11-24T08:56:30.840-06:00I'm glad I'm not the only one that was gig...I'm glad I'm not the only one that was giggling over that! I think you hit the nail on the head about foregoing these "convenience products" and going back to the old ways. And don't even get me started on how expensive toilet paper and paper towels are! Help the environment, spare the landfills, and save money all at one.CrankyPuppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15728903387133941988noreply@blogger.com