I was thinking about starting a thread about "bugging in" where you are forced to stay bugged in by civil unrest or whatever. Let's say you become 'homeless' but with a home sheltering you. No power, very little drinking water, and half empty pantry.

What to do and how to survive for a month or two or three ?

I have a week alone in the house when DW and kids were visting grandparents. Meanwhile I have been thinking about several scenarios including this one I just mentioned.


Weather ? Geography ?
Something like Texas.

Furniture will make lots of firewood. Pigeons all over the house will provide some food ( if someone/something fixes my twisted psychology). Small garden will add few veggies. Solar oven is a possibility. Water quantity and quality can be a problem. Maybe a solar still can help (multiple units - running full time ).

Any ideas for being 'homeless' in your home ?


BTW, it not that inpossible to happen. I know a guy who lost his job and couldnt afford to pay the bills and lost power ..etc.