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Subject: Yes we are on the threshold.

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Hillbilly

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Date Posted: 15:24:52 11/21/10 Sun
In reply to: Connie 's message, "Hillbilly" on 10:35:49 11/21/10 Sun

Matthew 24:33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

While it is always a good thing to be prepared for emergencies we need to realize famine has always been just a drought away. Give the current economic circumstances and the amount of people out of work a drought at this time will be very serious if not catastrophic.

While millions will be in want and need this will be the opportunity for the government to end the republican form of democracy that we have enjoyed for 200 years.

I would suggest you read the story of Joseph in Egypt starting with chapter 41 of Genesis. Joseph took the possessions of the Egyptians in exchange for food until the Egyptians owned nothing and Pharaoh (the state) owned everything.

The story of Joseph in Egypt is a picture of the end times and the governmental set up. It ends up with a one world power or government.

Those of us who live in the country will fare better than the city dwellers for the most part. Many of us can live off the land for a while. Our problem will be in guarding what we have to keep the nave nots from taking all they can.

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Author: Connie [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:46:54 11/22/10 Mon The story of Joseph in Egypt John Hagee did a series on Joseph called "From the pit to the palace." I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned much.

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Hillbilly
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Date Posted: 19:32:18 11/22/10 Mon

I would load up on dried beans, rice, peas and canned goods.
The dried beans and rice are inexpensive and will keep forever as long as they are kept dry.

When thinking of emergency items I don't think of fresh. Many also are going for the dried meals. Dehydrated fruits and vegetables and such. These, if bought and not prepared at home, are fairly expensive though.

Just a thought.

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Connie
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Date Posted: 11:55:07 11/22/10 Mon

Those of us who live in the country will fare better than the city dwellers for the most part.

I live in the city in a small town. Every Saturday there's a farmers market where you can buy all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables brought in by local farmers from the surrounding area. There's also plenty of roadside stands in California. That is one reason food in California is relatively cheap. If the government shuts them down it will devastate these small farmers and also drive prices thru the roof.

In the large grocery stores a lot of the fruit and vegetables is brought in from Mexico, Guatemala and other Latin American countries. Needless to say it's more expensive and not as good as the local produce because it has to be picked before it reaches full maturity.