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I quilt by hand, sew anything on my Mamas New Home peddal machine, make soap and candles, make my own lye and cook. I have been midwife to several births through the years. I am trading my skills...

I made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and a hoecake. Wasnt a bite left! comfort food!

Welcome and Hello from east Texas Lorna. I read much more than post but the people are smart and friendly.

Hello and welcome to the Wilderness Survival Forums. Your posts have awoken my intuitive instincts. Danger, danger Will Robinson!!!

Hello and welcome to the forum from Texas.

Well we got the home garden planted yesterday and today. Yay!! It was all hands on deck. Praying the bad storms don't bring hail but a good soaking rain.

Managed to put 14 lbs of brown sugar...

Got the garden at home plowed this weekend and plantings ready to go in Friday. It's probably just an old wives tales but I was taught to plant a garden
on Good Friday for the best results.

Added...

This is the one I have. It works well so far. http://www.ccrane.com/radios/wind-up-emergency-radios/freeplay-companion-am-fm-led-radio.aspx

Most of the lady preppers I talk with agree that salt, spices and flavorings will be good bartering items when SHTF.

I made a bridal gown for a wedding in return for 50 lbs of good beef. DH...

Yall know it... Yum!!:tongue_smilie: Thank goodness it is a bit cooler here after the rain.

Our next door neighbor asked us to come hunt with them this weekend for wild pigs. The farmers are at their wits end with the hogs rooting their fields
here in our area. They have been killing...

Too much energy so I do unleaded coffee and tea. Honestly my favorite drink is plain water.

Both for me also but with eyes wide open.

I have a binder with 20 clear sleeves. I have information inserted front and back in these sleeves. The binder houses all preparation, plans and supply lists. Our IDs, medical and current photos. Of...

Went to yard sales this past Saturday. I bought 2500 9" candle wick, 25lbs of wax and molds for 10 bucks. Found a bolt of muslim and paid $8 for it. When I got home I opened it up and it was 108"...

I know my neighbors pretty well and there are some unsavory characters about.
A shelter in place or bugging in scenario is in my plans and prepared for. Thanks to many of the great post I've read...

Sweetwater, TX has a Rattlesnake Roundup every year. It's almost a carnival type
affair. We went once and that's all it took for me. brrrrrr...give me goose bumps.
I'm not a coward but have a very...

A big Texas How Dee and welcome. This place is a great source for everyone. Enjoy!

I would stay here in Texas where we have our land. Our gardens are established, good water, lots of wild life and the lake for fishing. We have lots of room to expand, gradated terrain and a good...

Thanks for the link Crash. Gonna order some.

I just started "Fear Less" by Gavin De Becker. He also the #1 best seller
"The Gift of Fear".

I am proative in keeping all our supplies and kits updated.
DH and I have our own bags in our vehicles, home and BOBS.
I keep a log (hard copy) of our long term supplies and check
it monthly. ...

We replaced handles on all the garden implements and axes. I bought 6 rubbermaid
18 gallon container totes, with lock tight lids for 5 bucks each. I found 64oz of lamp oil
for $4.00 and bought 4...

Genteel old Grandma LOL

HI Karl and welcome!!! These guys are totally awesome and know their stuff.