On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 1:17:35 PM UTC-5, Master Bruce wrote:
> On Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:55:30 -0500, Sheldon Martin >
> wrote:
> >On Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:14:05 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
> >
> >>What do you need matches for in this day and age?
> >>
> >>Cindy Hamilton
> >
> >We always keep a box of wooden matches in the house, for lighting
> >candles and the gas stove during a power outage. I also keep a bunch
> >0f wooden matches in a pill bottle in my car, match heads dipped in
> >candle wax... never know when there'll be an emergency and need a fire
> >in winter. We each keep an emergency kit in our cars, gotta have
> >extra warm clothes, blankets, a can opener and a stash of canned food,
> >and cans of liquid refreshment... canned beer and soda can keep a long
> >time, bottled water has a short expiration date... carbonated
> >beverages are sealed much better, if the carbonation is gone don't
> >drink it, means it's not sealed well. Also keep two good flashlights
> >in your car and check the batteries at least once a year. I have one
> >of those crank radios, they are inexpensive and don't need batteries,
> >also can charge a cell phone battery... also has a built in
> >flashlight. Radio plays about 10 minutes before needing cranking
> >again, about twenty cranks and good to go. A decent First Aid kit is
> >a must. I also keep good jumper cables and a towing strap in my
> >vehicle.
> Life isn't easy in a war torn country.

You live out in the country. Don't you prepare for a roadside emergency?

I live in the suburbs and rarely drive out of sight of a building. I keep my
cell phone charged.

Cindy Hamilton