New to this forum. Was first directed here by (I think?) Mario2008 ????? Near Surin ??? about 18 months ago, when we first moved to Thailand. Been surfing this forum for information from time to time.

I just signed up to ask for feedback / interest regarding this idea.

I have wanted to purchase a significant supply of freeze dried foods from the U.S., but costs to get it here seem somewhat prohibitive.

I have been looking into possibly significantly reducing landed costs by purchasing a larger lot and having it floated over here, as opposed to conventional delivery for individual orders.

My inquiry is as to whether others would be interested in purchasing a supply of freeze dried foods. My initial thinking is that if a collective of like minded purchasers could be assembled, or if there was simply enough interest, it may be worthwhile putting together a larger order and get it shipped here.

Some of my personal reasons for wanting some freeze dried food:

- Western Style comfort food that one can quickly, and lazily, prepare from time to time. (eg. Stroganoff, Chicken a la King, etc). Ready made gourmet meals....just add hot water.

- A hedge against possible general unrest. It might be nice to know that if something unexpected happens, and things get rough out there for a little while, that as long as you have a water supply and filtration, you don't need to venture out until you feel comfortable.

- Inflation hedge/investment. If gold, silver, etc, go up.....so will the price of food (in fiat currency). Freeze Dried food supplies are generally FDA approved for a minimum shelf life of 25 years or so. While I personally like having a little bit of things like gold and silver nearby, it would like to add something that can be eaten to a personal hoard. Depending on how much one wants, reasonable supplies don't require a lot of storage space.

I am fishing with this post to see what there is for interest in American sourced freeze dried food supplies among the Farang community.

Regards,

Shoobedoowa

Are you are 'prepper' by any chance ?

Tolsti, call me a softcore wanna be.

Yes, I am concerned about such things as the global financial situation. I like accumulating various forms of "insurance". I also like my occassional comfort foods from time to time.