and lurkers. I think this food shortage is the sleeper story in this country. The last time we really had a food shortage and rationing was in the Depression and WWII. Even then it was regional from what I gather. More folks were farmers and lived in rural areas.

Mom was telling me that their farm was fairly self sufficient (fruits, dates, nuts, veggies, chickens, and hogs) but that they learned to make honey into 'maple' syrup, use it in it's crystallized form in baking, etc. They also learned to eat everything. Grandma sewed and made just about any kind garment and cooked everything. Grandpa was a jack of all trades and among other things would resole their shoes with the rubber from old tires he had and when their feet grew to big for their fall shoe-toes and heels were cut out and they were made into sandals. They would trade their ration coupons with folks in town and barter for things.

We can't go back totally to those days, but I think we will have spot shortages in the future more frequently and the government will act quickly to hush up any stories or riots that happen. Nothing gets a government booted quicker than food riots. Wonder how they will handle this with the Guard spread thin. Homeland Security may take the place of troops of the NG. I don't think we are prepared to handle something like this and it will be a shock when it happens. Keep your pantries stocked folks-it's better than money in the bank.

Happy hunting and watch out for the bears.