PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #58

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With a nod to JC Refuge, who developed and created this identical poll the first 22 times, here we go again. The poll will remain up for three days. Your poll responses are private and cannot be viewed, but I encourage you to post your response and why you voted the way you did.

The first poll, June 16, 2004--average score, 1.83:
[poll] Prepper Anxiety Poll, June 16 '04 (First of a series)

The second poll, July 1--average score, 1.65:
Prepper Anxiety Poll, July 1, '04 (2nd in the series)

The third poll, July 15--average score, 1.91:
Prepper Anxiety Poll, July 15, '04 (3rd in the series)

The fourth poll, August 1--average score, 1.85:
Prepper Anxiety Poll, Aug. 1, '04 (fourth in the series)

The fifth poll, August 15--average score, 1.65:
Prepper Anxiety Poll, Aug. 15, '04 (fifth in the series)

The sixth poll, September 1--average score, 1.89:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #6, Sept. 1, '04

The seventh poll, September 15--average score, 1.94:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #7, Sept. 15, '04

The eighth poll, October 1--average score, 1.76:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #8, Oct. 1, '04

The ninth poll, October 15--average score, 1.94:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #9, Oct. 15, '04

The tenth poll, November 1--average score, 2.14:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #10, Nov. 1, '04

The eleventh poll, November 15--average score, 1.66:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #11, Nov. 15, '04

The twelfth poll, December 1--average score, 1.58:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #12, Dec. 1, '04

The thirteenth poll, December 15, 2004--average score, 1.59:
Timebomb 2000

The fourteenth poll, September 1, 2005--average score, 2.42:
Timebomb 2000

The fifteenth poll, July 14, 2006--average score, 2.12:
Timebomb 2000

The sixteenth poll, October 9, 2006--average score, 1.92:
Timebomb 2000

The seventeenth poll, April 2, 2007--average score, 1.98:
Timebomb 2000 poll

The eighteenth poll, October 23, 2007--average score, 1.90:
Timebomb 2000 poll

The nineteenth poll, January 26, 2008--average score, 1.97:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #19

The twentieth poll, April 24, 2008—average score, 2.03:
Prepper Anxiety Poll #20

The 21st poll, July 24, 2008—average score, 2.02:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #21

The 22nd poll, October 18, 2008—average score, 2.17:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #22

The 23rd poll, February 16, 2009--average score, 2.48:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #23

The 24th poll, June 26, 2009--average score 2.05:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #24

The 25th poll, July 5, 2010--average score 2.14:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #25

The 26th poll, December 5, 2010--average score 2.11:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #26

The 27th poll, February 12, 2011--average score 1.91:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #27

The 28th poll, July 2, 2011--average score 1.91:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #28

The 29th poll, September 5, 2011--average score 2.15:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #29

30th poll, October 8th, 2011--average score 2.17:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #30

31st poll, January 1, 2012--average score 2.12:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #31

32nd poll, April 27, 2012--average score 1.97:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #32

33rd poll, May 30, 2012--average score 2.27:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #33

34th poll, September 16, 2012--average score 2.41:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #34

35th poll, November 18, 2012--average score 2.14:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #35

36th poll, April 2, 2013--average score 2.20:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #36

37th poll, August 22, 2013--average score 1.88:
Timebomb 2000

38th poll, October 16, 2014--average score 2.37:
Timebomb 2000

39th poll, January 13,2015--average score 1.92:
Timebomb 2000

40th poll, March 8, 2015--average score 1.90:
Timebomb 2000

41st poll, August 19, 2015--average score 2.05:
Timebomb 2000

42nd poll, December 13, 2015--average score 2.12:
Timebomb 2000

43rd poll, July 14, 2016--average score 2.21:
Timebomb 2000

44th poll, October 16, 2016--average score 2.30:
Timebomb 2000

45th poll, November 9, 2016--average score 1.70:
Timebomb 2000

46th poll, February 6, 2017--average score 1.88:
Timebomb 2000

47th poll, April 12, 2017--average score 1.97:
Timebomb 2000

48th poll, June 4, 2017--average score 1.91:
Timebomb 2000

49th poll, September 14, 2017--average score 1.74:
Timebomb 2000

50th poll, February 20, 2018--average score 1.55:
Timebomb 2000

51st poll, July 24, 2018--average score 1.58:
Timebomb 2000

52nd poll, October 28, 2018--average score 2.09:
Timebomb 2000

53rd poll, November 28, 2018--average score 1.72:
Timebomb 2000

54th poll (despite incorrect poll number on that post), March 31, 2019--average score 1.70:
PREP Prepper Anxiety Poll #53

55th poll, September 4, 2019--average score 1.625:
PREP - Prepper Anxiety Poll #55
With a nod to JC Refuge, who developed and created this identical poll the first 22 times, here we go again. The poll will remain up for three days. Your poll responses are private and cannot be viewed, but I encourage you to post your response and why you voted the way you did. The first poll...

xf.timebomb2000.com

56th poll, January 29, 2020--average score 2.18:
PREP - Prepper Anxiety Poll #56

57th poll, March 5, 2020--average score 2.22:

PREP - Prepper Anxiety Poll #57

With a nod to JC Refuge, who developed and created this identical poll the first 22 times, here we go again. The poll will remain up for three days. Your poll responses are private and cannot be viewed, but I encourage you to post your response and why you voted the way you did. The first poll...

www.timebomb2000.com

 

[Freeholder]

It will be interesting to see how this poll comes out. I’d be voting ‘in my bunker’ (but not freaked - we don’t do freaked around here), but daughter has a doctor appointment tomorrow that can’t be put off. Just hoping it doesn’t lead to surgery.

I must say that, while I’ve always been armed, this is the first time in my entire life when I’ve felt like I might actually need those arms against people. (Yeah, I know - but we just have never lived in the kinds of places some of you all live.)

Kathleen

 

[lindseyaz]

I chose glued to the screen, expecting the worst any day now - but honestly, I'm borderline totally freaked and in my bunker

 

[Blacknarwhal]

Also glued. Not totally freaked, and only part-time in the bunker thanks to all the closures, but still. If there were a 4.5 I'd be all over that.

 

[idum]

I'm watchful, ready and expecting bad, but not the worst yet.

 

[Marseydoats]

I said glued to the screen, Because I don't have the option of holing up in my bunker. I am totally freaked though, and having trouble sleeping.

 

[Hfcomms]

First time ever glued.....which is as high as I go.

 

[summerthyme]

We're also not at all freaked, but definitely are hunkered down. I'm still travelling around our tiny rural community, but no farther.

Summerthyme

 

[nehimama]

Watchful, AND glued to the screen. Some family members are WNGI, and some are too far away to help in any meaningful way.

 

[Capt. Eddie]

We're also not at all freaked, but definitely are hunkered down. I'm still travelling around our tiny rural community, but no farther.

Summerthyme

This. Took my son fishing yesterday, caught some nice bass.

 

[WanderLore]

Hunkered down, plenty of spring projects to stay busy. Trying to detach a bit and focus on regular chores etc.

 

[tiredude]

Im at 3.5

 

[Faroe]

First time (IIRC) I've ever voted "glued."
Not a good thing.

 

[chumly2071]

"watchful, and checking the preps, just in case". I left ready out of it. I am on the concerned side of things regarding the length of time this will drag on as related to various stock levels at home and at retail. We are more than good for a bit. More than a bit could be interesting. Definitely an attention getter for my better half, and a metric to use for future reserves for myself.

 

[gonewacky]

All freaked out and in my Bunker. I’ve got twenty cases of Top Roman (480 packages) and fifty gallon barrel of water, Colman Stove and a 5 gallon propane-tank. The shortwave radio just gets static. Guess I’m good until the battery goes out in the tablet. TP all sold out and using a (((pinecone. )))

 

[SouthernBreeze]

We're not freaking out, but are in lockdown.

 

[straightstreet]

Its the first time I've checked glued to the screen. My main concern is nurse daughter, youngest firefighter/EMT son, oldest son is meat cutter/market manager. Youngest DS will be working 12 hour shift in the ER tomorrow. Lack of PPE is what concerns me most. DD is trying to move laterally within the hospital to avoid being placed at the CV test site (single mom, 2 young boys) and again my concern is lack of PPE. She has one suit, one mask that includes eye protection. The mask is not N95. Meat cutter/market manager DS has wore himself down from too much work, lack of sleep, lack of meats to cut and display. He got a little meat stock in yesterday and was shoved by customers trying to get the newly wrapped meats he was bringing out. Just concerned Mom praying alot for her adult kids.
ETA: this too! Tb2k barely and rarely works for me now just when I feel I need it the most.

 

[raven]

I am sheltering in place. In a small community. I do not go out much (a tank of gas every six weeks) anyway.
But very limited - although I went to DG and the Post Office this morning

 

[hiwall]

Checked glued. We're not freaking out, but are in isolation.

 

[usmcpackrat]

I'm probably closer to a 3.7 than a solid 3 or a solid 4 but I'm really wondering with all that's going on with the virus and the economy and the potential scenarios related to this what is it that we are all missing?

What is the next shoe to drop? What liberty are we going to walk away without because of all of this?

 

[Paradox]

I'm not sure how to quantify for me.. we're in quarantine to protect my elderly mother. I'm experiencing some stress-related nausea, but for the most part we're as prepared as we reasonably can be.

 

[maric]

I voted glued to the screen but actually I'm staying put in my home. I'm of the high risk populace. I'm in the bunker but not freaked.
God WILL see me through or take me home.

 

[coloradohermit]

As others have said, first time I voted glued to the screen. I'm not freaked. Fully prepped and ready to lock down. 2 friends may stop by today and that's good.

 

[Repairman-Jack]

I've been working from home since Monday, any last minute items were topped last night.

 

[naturallysweet]

Pulled the drawbridge up last Sunday. Prepared to ride this one out.

 

[Plain Jane]

I'm pretty well glued to the screen. We don't have any cases in my immediate area. My family is all spread out but we have been checking in with each other. Anyone who can work from home or in seclusion is doing so.

 

[oleglass]

Also glued to the screen
Just before going lock down, got to go to dentist today, then one last quick stop for some fill in items. Then staying put.

 

[magnetic1]

We are as ready as we can get. Have months' worth of my major meds and plenty of food and ammo and seeds. As of yesterday, when I got my last scrip, I am now home for the duration as I am in the high risk crowd. So got up today and started an exercise routine to keep my sanity somewhat level. Son who stays here works outside with gas lines so he isn't near people and is coming in door and hitting shower and clothes get washed immediately. Other kids are all prepped and have plans in place. Not much else we can do at this point... My grandson was already enrolled in an online school so he is good. I am sure I am missing something we need done but can't think of it...

 

[Pebbles]

Wish there was a choice that was more like "totally prepared, monitoring the situation, waiting for the worst, calm, isolated."

 

[bsharp]

Voted glues to the screen, but am still getting out and about trying to fill in preps. Moved early December and $ is tight. Doing the best I can.

 

[Deena in GA]

Wish there was a choice that was more like "totally prepared, monitoring the situation, waiting for the worst, calm, isolated."

I like this one!! I voted glued, but am really more like 4.5. Definitely not freaked though. Isn't that why we're preppers, so that we don't freak out when something bad happens? Besides, stress makes you more vulnerable to illnesses.

 

[mudlogger]

Answered glued, but expecting the worst. Husband has lung issues, hasn't been to work in 10 days, drawbridge went up Saturday afternoon.

Internally I'm peacefully calm. God is my Father, Jesus is my brother, and I trust Trump.

 

[Allotrope]

First time ever glued to the screen. Things are changing daily and I expect this poll to set a record.

 

[Maryh]

Glued to the screen and mildly freaking out. I am 74 and hubby is 86. I feel all decisions are on me as he had two strokes two yrs ago and a mitraclip put in for a valve problem and a kidney removed due to cancer. Just the last two wks, he's had several lightheaded episodes and had to wear a monitor. He has a very low heart rate. I am so worried something will happen to him while we are quarantined at home and I won't know what to do. I went out today for Kroger pick up and that's probably it for awhile. I am praying for health and peace of mind for all of us!

 

[Leigh19717]

Glued to the screen as I’m 56, have a 17yo daughter (who’s school just shut down) and hubs works 800 miles away. I’m overweight which I know isn’t good for this. Started running a small temp today and am very sluggish but trying to remain calm because it could just be about anything at this point.

 

[ryken]

Glued to the screen! Have a very bad feeling about this.

 

[Coco82919]

I am expecting someone to take down the grid. It is what they have been practicing and soon this will be the perfect time. By them I mean NK, China, Iran and Russia.

 

[hardrock]

Looks to be 75.5% of the responses are to the extreme end of the spectrum.
Surprising.

 

[Marthanoir]

 

[Turret Buster]

Thank you - watchful, ready, and checking the preps, just in case.