I Can’t be a Prepper

Most folks hear the word Prepper and think of them as “those people” that are waiting for the end of the world. I know what you’re thinking. I’m not like them. But let’s take a look at what you do before you say “I’m not a Prepper.”

* Do you have more canned foods than you will need for a day or two? You just might be a Prepper.

* Do you have a can of gasoline in your garage? You just might be a Prepper?

* Do you buy extra toilet paper, Kleenex, bottled water just so you won’t run out? You might be a Prepper.

* Do you have a gas grille and an extra bottle of propane. Do you have flashlights with fresh batteries around the house just in case the power goes out. You might be a Prepper.

* Do you have a garden, maybe raise chickens, know how to can your own foods or have a stack of fireplace logs? OK, this is getting ridiculous.

You’re almost a full fledged Prepper and didn’t even know it.

* Do you watch Survivor and yell at the players about how to start a fire or build a shelter? Yep, you’re a Prepper. Being a Prepper simply means being prepared for the unexpected to occur like a big snow storm, a tornado, a flood or a wildfire. The people running to Lowe’s to buy anything they can to help them them through the unforeseen are simply “last minute” Preppers. Face it, we’re all Preppers. Some just tend to stockpile more stuff, practice emergency scenarios and maybe even own a handgun or rifle. Wouldn’t you love to be one of “those people” if something terrible happened?

But even Preppers can go a little too far with some even building bunkers and shelters with security. But who’s to say that isn’t a bad thing. By Gary Fleisher, the “New Guy” to Prepping