This DePat Tuesday Open Thread honors the author of the original Tuesday open thread on this site, namely the late Susie Sampson, a.k.a. Deplorable Patriot, among her other handles, pen names, etc.

For more on the untimely passing of Dear DePat, please see these three posts.

At one time, DePat handled FOUR daily open threads here, in addition to taking care of her relatives, choir duties, and numerous other responsibilities. She was a powerhouse – a dynamo – a true force of nature.

DePat’s faith in Trump, Q, “The Plan”, the White Hats, and “the anons” in general, was legendary. Although I didn’t always agree with her quick acceptance of some sketchier evidence and fringier theories, I will gladly admit to “coming around” to numerous so-called “conspiracy theories” which she championed first. I was always careful to give her credit for being right, too, when I had been wrong.

It is impossible to overstate how much DePat did for not only this site, but for her country. I urge all to say a quick prayer of thanks, whenever you think of her, for the privilege of knowing, in life or after death, such an exemplary human being, and lover of God.

And thank you, Susie, for the firm foundation which you left us, when you were called to your true home!

Music

A favorite of mine you’ve likely heard before!

Prepper Special: Expired Food & Drink Ground Reports

This is an interesting question:

“What are your experiences with expired food and drink?”

I am especially interested in canned foods and drinks. Things like tuna, green beans, and soda pop. But I’m also interested in other things, such as prepper foods designed for long-term storage. Can they be made to last even longer than designed?

Here is how I got interested in this question. It’s a short story.

I was cleaning, and saw an old 12-pack of canned soda that was tipped at an odd angle from where I had set it, long ago. A closer inspection showed that there was likely a very slow leak from one of the cans inside, soaking some of the cardboard gently over time.

I opened up the 12-pack and began inspecting the individual cans. Some were wet and sticky, most appeared normal, and when I finally found the leaking can, it was about half-full and still under pressure.

I rinsed off all the cans, then inspected the leaking one. There was nothing unusual about it. When I popped it open, there was still carbonation pressure, and the liquid inside looked normal and smelled normal. The “best by” date on the cardboard package said September of 2020, meaning that the cans were over 6 years old. WHOA!

What about the other 11 cans? Can I still drink them? If they taste as good as the “bad” one smelled, they might be perfectly fine – at over 6 years past the “best by” date!

Thus, I did some reading.

LINK: https://culinarylore.com/beverage-science:what-happens-if-you-drink-expired-soda/

They are basically saying that soda doesn’t really expire – but it CAN age out of tasting good.

Any proof of that?

Well…..

That seemed almost drinkable. Seriously – she started looking like she was enjoying it.

But we can do better than just 25 years!

YUCK!!! Let’s just say, I’m not talking about THAT old!

What are your experiences? YOUR input is welcome.

W

And remember…….

Until victory, have faith!

And trust the big plan, too!

And as always….

ENJOY THE SHOW

W