OK, what goes in it? This is considering a half a day to cover what normally takes a half hour by car, throw in extra time if roads are closed.
From the above, here's what I stole/pulled out of my butt:
first aid kit (bandaids, neosporin, butterfly stitches, antiseptic, peroxide...
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Maybe they should come out with a new minting of that coin. Do one in silver, and one in gold. They've done it with other ones.
We were talking with our tax guy once about what makes more sense about putting my inlaws' house into our name to protect from nursing home versus the increase in tax. He said I can't really know what to tell you, unless you can tell me when they are going to die. So true.
Better to buy junk silver, or stuff like the above for:
1) inflation
2) "bad things happening in the world"
or
3) both?
If the above, are any certain "rounds" more "legit" than others?
You know what ever you choose won't be enough. I'd say go to 1500 or 2500 right off the bat, considering you mentioned a "fridge"?
Also, when I read "pole mount" first thing comes to mind is "tree falls on pole" or something else happening. I'd just make a sturdy cinder block or concrete base...