lectrickitty
Great Great Grandma!
I know where you are. My DH is a DGI too. I prep without his knowledge. If he had any idea how much stuff I have stashed, he'd give it all away. I have to hide it to have it. I don't like doing it behind his back, but I comfort myself with the knowledge that someday he'll thank me for having the foresight to be prepared.
He unknowingly helps me prep by buying fruit trees for the orchard, fencing for the goats, etc. I told him I want berry bushes for my birthday and holidays. He likes the idea of being somewhat self sufficient (in his mind it will save money at the grocery store and maybe provide some extra to sell), but he doesn't think we need to have things put back for the future. He even cashed out his retirement 401K a few years ago! (And just turned 65 so he's staring at a zero balance retirement fund!) Thankfully I handled our finances up until a few years ago and we now have 2 houses paid for and the farm will be paid off in a few months. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed that his income will last long enough to pay it off!) My goal was to have a house to leave to each of the kids, as I believe only the ultra rich will be able to afford to buy houses in the future.
Are you in town or the country? I'm lucky that I'm in the country so some of my preps are live animals. I keep chickens, ducks, goats, etc. for meat, milk, and eggs. That goes a long ways toward being able to save money for other preps.
Do everything you can without his knowledge, but don't ever lie to him about it. Just don't say anything until he catches on. If he makes a statement that he wishes he had (fill in the blank), then take the opportunity to tell him you have that for him. Use it as a teaching tool to tell him you thought he would need it so you got it while you had a few extra dollars. With any luck he'll figure out that it's a good idea to have things on hand for when they'll be needed.
I've noticed that there are a LOT of "end times" type shows on television lately. Everything from old B&W twilight zone shows to new "life after people" shows. I've even seen a few commercials with products that are recommended by FEMA, such as water, etc. You'd think even the DGI's would start thinking when there is information everywhere you turn.
He unknowingly helps me prep by buying fruit trees for the orchard, fencing for the goats, etc. I told him I want berry bushes for my birthday and holidays. He likes the idea of being somewhat self sufficient (in his mind it will save money at the grocery store and maybe provide some extra to sell), but he doesn't think we need to have things put back for the future. He even cashed out his retirement 401K a few years ago! (And just turned 65 so he's staring at a zero balance retirement fund!) Thankfully I handled our finances up until a few years ago and we now have 2 houses paid for and the farm will be paid off in a few months. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed that his income will last long enough to pay it off!) My goal was to have a house to leave to each of the kids, as I believe only the ultra rich will be able to afford to buy houses in the future.
Are you in town or the country? I'm lucky that I'm in the country so some of my preps are live animals. I keep chickens, ducks, goats, etc. for meat, milk, and eggs. That goes a long ways toward being able to save money for other preps.
Do everything you can without his knowledge, but don't ever lie to him about it. Just don't say anything until he catches on. If he makes a statement that he wishes he had (fill in the blank), then take the opportunity to tell him you have that for him. Use it as a teaching tool to tell him you thought he would need it so you got it while you had a few extra dollars. With any luck he'll figure out that it's a good idea to have things on hand for when they'll be needed.
I've noticed that there are a LOT of "end times" type shows on television lately. Everything from old B&W twilight zone shows to new "life after people" shows. I've even seen a few commercials with products that are recommended by FEMA, such as water, etc. You'd think even the DGI's would start thinking when there is information everywhere you turn.
He doesn't get anything, I'm trying to explain things. Please help me help him about our home. Tell him what's going on. I've done that for years, but I'm not getting anywhere. Maybe hearing from guys here he will understand. Last hope. 
