Reply #5: We are preparing to help...big time...

[CoffeeCat]

We are not rich people, but "couponing" is my hobby. You know the stories in the
media about the women who use coupons and pay $17 for $150 worth of groceries? That's me.

I have been taking advantage of every deal I see and working it--like it's a full-time job.

I've got an entire room full of food that I got for free or nearly free. Last week, we gave
100 items to our local food pantry. We want to help and I get free things in order to
save money for our family, and to help others too.

Last night, my husband said, "If things turn really ugly, have you thought that your major
stockpile in our basement could turn into something bad?" I told him that I had no idea what
he was talking about and he said, "Honey, many people know that you have a 'small Quick Trip'
in our basement. They know you're 'the coupon lady' and that you've got tons of food and
supplies in the basement. What happens when everyone needs those things?"

It's just crazy to even entertain thoughts like that. I'm now wondering if I should be worried.