Well, ya both seemed to be getting a bit defensive. But you're 100% right, perception is not necessarily reality.
Hear you on prepping. Nothing wrong with that. I have friends who went as far as canning their own food (in jars). My favorite of your projects is the fruit trees.
Let's hope it doesn't go that far. Given these reports from FL, looks like a good idea to get more than a months supplies. Understood that you mean far longer. I submit that deer and fish will be gone in no time...