what did you do this week to prepare

[oldsoldier]

found some of those "auto YoYo" automatic fishing reels on sale had a couple several years ago that worked fair lost em in a move at some time so I ordered some more. Bought another 300 rounds of .223 ( federal ammo $41.00 per 100 at wally world) got all they had left saturday.

[Rick]

So you're the guy!!! Quit buying up all the ammo. Leave some for me, dang it.

[M-J de M.]

I read instructive articles on the Wilderness Survival main-page. Very good information!
Thanks for sharing it.

[Rick]

Practiced knot tying.

[crashdive123]

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[Naturegal]

After reading around on this forum for the past few days. I put together a BOB. Turns out I already had most of the stuff lying around the house. It is still incomplete on the basics though so I will have to go shopping tomorrow.

[Sourdough]

15 survival turkeys coming this week, Broad Breasted Bronze. The toms should go 45 pounds with 6 foot wingspread in 22 weeks.

[Ken]

15 survival turkeys coming this week, Broad Breasted Bronze. The toms should go 45 pounds with 6 foot wingspread in 22 weeks.

Are you gonna' put a TOM in your BOB? :innocent:

[crashdive123]

Two in the deuce and a half, one in the dozer.

[Rick]

Careful now. If they learn to drive things could get ugly around Thanksgiving. And the duece might start showing up in the big city on Friday nights. You know how turkeys like to hang out in bars. We've all seen them!

[oldsoldier]

Rick..... Getting it all for all the wolfpack. Just signed papers on 75 SECLUDED acres in the smokies about an hour from Cherokee. Has a stream/creek on it all wooded except about 4 acres. 3-4 good hillsides/bluffs great for possible building into. When TSHTF everybody (Most anyway) You,Ken, anyone else in our "crew" within range can bug out to. First construction will be ( hopefully) about 2000 sf in one of the bluffs as soon as I can swing it after closing begins. Will be accepting volenteer help. ( I'll provide the Steaks,and the beer)

[Rick]

Oooooh. A week-end getaway. Nice. First, Hopeak's place and now this.

[Ken]

Will be accepting volenteer help. ( I'll provide the Steaks,and the beer)

So how do I explain to my Sweetheart that our renovations are gonna' be delayed? :innocent:

[Naturegal]

Today I added to my stock:

TP - 2 12pk double rolls
5 lbs Rice
5 lbs beans
1 box of dry milk
1 large box of baking soda
1 box of cornstarch
5 boxes of tea (I love my tea)
1 bottle of multivitamins
1 gallon of bleach
14 lbs dry dog food

I also filled up 5 empty gallon jugs with water and tried yet again to convince my mom to stock up....and failed.

Apparently, either everyone is starting to stock up in my town or they are not replenishing the shelves like they normally do because there where several things out of stock at the Dollar General and Walmart.

By the way, I really like this thread because it is a good way to stay proactive...at least for me it is :)

[Sourdough]

Today I added to my stock:
14 lbs dry dog food

Woman, you need a bigger dog.

[Naturegal]

Woman, you need a bigger dog.

lol, yeah mine is a shihtzu, but what he lacks in size he makes up for in attitude. He has chased large dogs out of the yard many times.
I would love to have an alaskan husky as well, but current circumstances do not permit it.

[crashdive123]

lol, yeah mine is a shihtzu

Gazundheit....

[Naturegal]

Gazundheit....
lol thanks

[Naturegal]

Oh yeah and also 1 gallon of vinegar. Vinegar has many, many uses..and as soon as I learn what they all are then I will be good to go :)

[crashdive123]

131 uses for vinegar. http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html

And possibly more information than you really want on vinegar. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinegar

[M-J de M.]

Watched Pict's video, "Fire from Ice Lens"--good idea! Subscribed and will watch rest of series. (http://www.youtube.com/user/Colhane)

[Naturegal]

131 uses for vinegar. http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/vinegar.html

And possibly more information than you really want on vinegar. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinegar

Cool thanks. I also ran across a book once called 1001 Uses For Vinegar.

[M-J de M.]

Hi, Naturegal! You're smart to buy vinegar. I buy it in a double-gallon box and do a lot with it, including make cleaning fluid by mixing it with water and lavender oil.
The Vinegar Institute (http://www.versatilevinegar.org/) is my favorite site with info on its many uses.

Thanks, Crashdive, for that new vinegar link!

[Rick]

I should write a book on 101 uses for baking powder. That's my all purpose cleaner. I use it everywhere!

[Ken]

I use it everywhere!

Even for baking?

[Rick]

You really have to take the time to actually read my posts. (Sheeeesh). I said for cleaning.

[Ken]

You really have to take the time to actually read my posts. (Sheeeesh). I said for cleaning.

Do people actually do that? Read your posts, I mean?

[Rick]

Why should I. My fingers know what they want to type. Engaging my brain would just be a waste of good fat cells.

[Ken]

Engaging my brain would just be a waste of good fat cells.

We've got an admission here, folks!

[crashdive123]

What? Now you're gonna pay to read em? Sheesh!

[Rick]

I washed windows inside and out, upstairs and down, today. You can't stop Pink Fluffy Bunnies if you can't see them.

[Ken]

What? Now you're gonna pay to read em? Sheesh!

No. Mrs. Rick is going to pay EXTRA to read his posts. For the time being, we're only getting paid to be nice to him, remember?

[Ken]

You can't stop Pink Fluffy Bunnies if you can't see them.

I'd like to see you stop THESE with baking powder!

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[Naturegal]

Hi, Naturegal! You're smart to buy vinegar.
The Vinegar Institute (http://www.versatilevinegar.org/) is my favorite site with info on its many uses.



Thanks for the link M-J de M. :)

[Naturegal]

I really like using baking soda. You can use it in laundry, brush your teeth...and my personal fav is mixing it with water and drinking it when I have heartburn.

[Rick]

It's great for removing stains from counter tops. It acts as a very mild abrasive. You can clean the sink, the tub just about anything.

[crashdive123]

Was talking about guns today with a cutomer. Turns out he had some .357 and .38 ammunition but he no longer had a weapon in that caliber. He said if you want them, their yours for $50. I took em. Just finished going through the ammo can to see what I bought (I didn't open it while at his home) Here's the inventory - .357 JHP 100 rounds, .38 special JHP 200 rounds, .38 special WC 100 rounds, 3 five round speed loaders that fit my Taurus, 1 six round speed loader that fits my Ruger. All in all, not a bad buy.

[Ken]

Was talking about guns today with a cutomer. Turns out he had some .357 and .38 ammunition but he no longer had a weapon in that caliber. He said if you want them, their yours for $50. I took em. Just finished going through the ammo can to see what I bought (I didn't open it while at his home) Here's the inventory - .357 JHP 100 rounds, .38 special JHP 200 rounds, .38 special WC 100 rounds, 3 five round speed loaders that fit my Taurus, 1 six round speed loader that fits my Ruger. All in all, not a bad buy.

Nice Score!!! Did he have anything in size .32? I'm not particular about the color.

[Pal334]

Sweet score!!! Make a note to myself DO NOT!! Try to out swap Crash:)

[crashdive123]

This was the only thing he was parting with - well he was selling some 9mm too. He's the one that bought a pallet of it. He asked me if I still wanted a case - told him that I had gotten lucky when I was in a Walmart and they were just stocking the shelves. He's getting $300 a case from dealers just so they can keep their customers from looking elsewhere.

[doren]

Picked up a second canteen cup and stove for conversion and general abuse. Both pre-Desert Storm. Bought a box of Esbit blocks.

The Esbit blocks are harder to light than Trioxane. But they last longer, put out more heat and with packaging, weigh less. Still a good buy in my book.

A storm wrecked my makeshift shelter I had in my back yard. But I wanted it too. Now I know how much abuse emergency blankets will take.

[crashdive123]

Doren - store some dryer lint or a couple of cotton balls with your Esbit fuel. Tear off a small section and put it on one of the top corners of the cube. Ignite the cotton or lint with your spark - it will burn long enough to catch the cube on fire. Works first time, every time.

[doren]

I knew I could use something as tinder to get it going. I was expecting it to light up similar to a trox block.

[bkhoward2001]

I continued to buy outdoor survival supplies such as ammo, crank lanterns, food storage cans, etc. People underestimate what lies ahead and what they need to adequately prepare. Most will be caught off guard.

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[crashdive123]

bkhoward2001 - So as to not get caught off guard, how about heading on over to the Introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself. Thanks. You can find it here http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14

[crashdive123]

Also bk - you cannot post a link to your site in the body of your post.

[mcfd45]

My order from LApolice gear got here. I got 2 diplomat gear packrat pouches, 3 emergency blankets, special ops medical book (interesting read) and a smaller pouch for gym use.

[mcfd45]

I passed my EMT specialist exam. I will soon get more money to spend on stuffs.

[crashdive123]

I passed my EMT specialist exam. I will soon get more money to spend on stuffs.

Congratulations. I feel safer already.

[nell67]

Way to go mcfd45!!!

This morning was customer appreciation at a local gas company,was ble to get 4 propane tanks filled for $8 each,normal price to get them filled is $17.05 each.

[Ken]

I continued to buy outdoor survival supplies such as ammo, crank lanterns, food storage cans, etc. People underestimate what lies ahead and what they need to adequately prepare. Most will be caught off guard.

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[Ken]

I passed my EMT specialist exam. I will soon get more money to spend on stuffs.

Congratulations! :clap:

[Rick]

Knowledge is good. More knowledge is gooder. Congrats mcfd.......

[Winnie]

I made a start on my plan and put together a few bits for the bob.

[Rick]

Put out some more strawberry plants.

[Lorna]

I started my own business on the sideline.

[crashdive123]

Good for you Lorna. It can be demanding, but very rewarding.

[Schleprok]

Honestly haven't done much prepping lately. Took a pay cut and just adjusting to the new budget before starting up again. Added a few small items, but nothing major. Did a few things around the place, like got the 84 Suburban moving again, now got to make it stop moving when I want. Did come across an imitation leatherman in the spare tire well. Little rusty, been there for at least 4 years undiscovered.
The tomatoes are doing great in the topsy turvy thingy, pics soon.

[Rick]

Haven't done much? Sounds like you are doing a lot. Taking a pay cut is just one of many SHTF scenarios we can face. If you are adjusting to your new budget then it sounds like, 1. You were pretty well prepared 2. You are miles ahead of a lot of folks because you operate on a budget and 3. You have your priorities in order.

You said a heck of a lot for not saying much. Nice job!

[Oscar]

i have a friend who owns a car wash. he buys soap in 55 galoon drums. i have asked him for two of them, and he gave me two today. They have smooth interiors and two water tight bungs on the top that can be removed with out a tool. I plan on using a brewing industrial cleaner to scour the inside of each one and then fill with water. i have a heavy duty shelf system where they will sit on the bottom in a cool dark basement room ready to be used if bad things come about.

[crashdive123]

Oscar - although you are going to clean it, I would advise against using a barrel (is it food grade?) that contained an industrial strength soap soap for storing drinking water. You may be able to remove all of the contaminants, but is it worth the risk?

Also - how about heading on over to the Introduction Section and tell us a bit about yourself. Thanks. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14

[Rick]

Whole lot of red flags there, Oscar. As Crash said, if the barrels aren't food grade then you shouldn't be using them. They can leech chemicals into the water no matter how clean they are.

[earth2res]

I bought more canned food, seeds, water, and I did a lot of reading.

[crashdive123]

Earth2res - how about heading on over to the Introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself. Thanks. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14

[Ken]

Got my hair cut. Honest. :blushing:

[crashdive123]

Picked up a locking gun cabinet (not a safe) to store some ammunition. (ran out of room in the safe)

[mcfd45]

Picked up a book, "patriots" by james rawles. Got a deal on ammo online. It should be here soon. I think the ammo rush is slowing down. I figure credit cards are maxed out and production has been increased and soon we will have a surplus. At least I hope.

EDIT: I was reading the book while on the bike at the gym. Well I was into the book a lil to much and looked up about 15 miles later, i know how the tinman feels when he needs to be oiled.

[Oscar]

I am an old Eagle Scout who has been in many wilderness situations where i had to do my best. I live 60 miles from a place where Nuclear war heads are launched from. I want to prepare, have done some of this and have been reading alot. I squired away 120 gals of fresh water this weekend. Clean safe storage. my weakest lick right now is food supply/storage.

My biggest concern is if all hell breaks loose, is 60 miles so close we should just go outside, face the launch area and kiss our back side good bye? I need to know what is possible and not for my family. I live in a city of 250 thousand. I love this country but right now it is royally screwed up by some pretty screwed up politicians. IMHO

Oscar, Please let me know the good and the nuclear bad.

[Ken]

Hey, Oscar! How about telling us a bit about yourself? http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14

[crashdive123]

Oscar - it's not the launch of an ICBM that kills you, it's the landing.

[Scoobywan]

Oscar, Please let me know the good and the nuclear bad.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_nuclear_explosions

60 miles should be a decent distance from blast damage, at least from what I've read, the part that would be a concern would be being downwind from the blast and getting the radiation effects.

[2dumb2kwit]

Oscar - it's not the launch of an ICBM that kills you, it's the landing.

Yeah, no kiddin'!

I live less than 50 miles from, and work near(or in) Norfolk, Va. (As in Norfolk Naval Base...just across the river from Langley Airforce Base, and CIA Headquarters.):blushing:

You don't think this place would be any kind of "target", do you?:innocent:

[crashdive123]

I'm fairly close to three Navy bases, but I used to sleep between missile tubes - a bit closer then than now.

[Oscar]

I will check on the viability of the barrels. They look good but thery may be bad. I appreciate the concern so much. Yea I also know about the landing of a nuclear war head as being worse than the take off. I'll let you iknow about the barrels if they are ok. I cleaned them with PBW an effective enzime killer that removes everything. After doing this there was absolutely no soap smell. I realize there might be chemical leaching into the water from the plastic barrel itself. I will check it out.

[crashdive123]

I will check on the viability of the barrels. They look good but thery may be bad. I appreciate the concern so much. Yea I also know about the landing of a nuclear war head as being worse than the take off. I'll let you iknow about the barrels if they are ok. I cleaned them with PBW an effective enzime killer that removes everything. After doing this there was absolutely no soap smell. I realize there might be chemical leaching into the water from the plastic barrel itself. I will check it out.

Good deal. We'd hate to see you start foaming at the mouth right after you join.

[Winnie]

I've started topping up the food store, canning fruit, making jams and adding to the BOB.

[Ken]

Picked up an automatic transfer switch for the generator(s). I'll be running the transfer switch in "manual" until I pick up a new self-starting generator.

Got a new 200 amp main breaker panel, and a 100 amp subpanel, and all the breakers, wiring, etc., I'll need. Made arrangements to upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps.

Also bought supplies to make 8 triple head outdoor floodlights which will be activated by motion sensors or one of 3 "panic" switches that will turn all of them on at once. (I HATE wiring 4-way switches :sneaky2:)

[Schleprok]

Picked up 100 more rounds of 9mm, another 50 rounds of .44 mag, another holster for each (upgrades). Grabbed a double edged knife and sheath from Frost Cutlery for $5. Not a big fan of double edge for survival, or stainless for a knife, but for $5, figured I'd test it out. Had to rearrange ammo storage, ran out of room in the 7.62 ammo can, so stepped it up to the 20mm can. Got tons of room now.

[Schleprok]

Oscar, it's been a while since I researched the nuke thingy. But, way back when i took a US map and a kids compass and made 100 mile circles around military installations, major cities, etc. Then shaded in the circle. Been almost 30 years ago. 100 miles was my baseline to make sure we could remain out of the immediate danger area and initial fallout. Lot involved there, fallout could reach places you wouldn't dream of. Big mountain between you and the strike zone would help block the majority of it....

[mountain mama]

I have been tweeking my bread recipe to perfection. Think I finally got it right. Now I am off to make flap jacks for Wolfie (per request).

[crashdive123]

I attend my first CERT class tonight.

[aflineman]

I got my hernia surgery done yesterday. Now maybe it will be somewhat easier to do as preparation (just as soon as this PAIN goes away).:smash:

[2dumb2kwit]

Well, I'm new to all this, but I think one of the best things you can do for yourself, in a survival situation, or in day to day life, is be physically fit.

I'm nowhere near the shape that I should be in. I figured that the first thing that I need to do, to get back in shape, is be able to breath. (Yep, that could be important!)

Sooooo, I haven't had a cigarette in two days.

Y'all wish me luck, on this one......and do it with a smile or I'm rippin' someones head off!!! :bat:

(OK, I may be a little tense!):blushing:

[crashdive123]

Keep at it. Good luck. Wait until you see what your food really tastes like (coming from a former smoker).

[2dumb2kwit]

Keep at it. Good luck. Wait until you see what your food really tastes like (coming from a former smoker).

Uh oh.
My other half is not a very good cook.:blushing:LOL

Thanks though.

[Icemancometh]

Picked up 1100 rounds of .22 while on vacation in Arkansas. Can't find it here in Kentucky. Added 20 pds of rice and several 1 pd bags of beans and some cans of fruit.

[oldsoldier]

2dumb2 GOOD LUCK on stopping smoking I took the leap a few months ago i feel a lot better I still enjoy an occasional cuban cigar though.I agree with crash the food do taste better.

[oldsoldier]

Crash.... Enjoy the CERT classes I had a blast when I took mine and the refreshers are lots of fun too

[Rick]

@ 2dumb - I quit smoking 20 years ago. It's not easy. Pretty darn tough but you can get through it one day at a time. Once you get the nicotine out of your system it will be much easier. I just kept telling myself how bad they tasted. Every time I lit one I'd say this thing tastes like crap and it's one more nail in my coffin. After several weeks of that I was able to put them down and never pick them up. I'll also add it was about my 7th time trying to quit.

And no, I don't miss them. In fact, I'm the worst when someone smokes around me. If you are smoking, you had better be in fire because I'm getting the fire extinguisher. When it's over you'll either thank me or be really really upset.

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

i had dried out several prickly lettuce plants. this week i stripped and ate the leaves just dry and not cooked or reconstituted. supriseingly, they were not difficult to chew, they had a sweet, plesent, veggie flavor. finding it to be good i ate some more. other plants do the same thing. the dry leaves have a more satisfying taste and condensed so they are also more filling.

[crashdive123]

i had dried out several prickly lettuce plants. this week i stripped and ate the leaves just dry and not cooked or reconstituted. supriseingly, they were not difficult to chew, they had a sweet, plesent, veggie flavor. finding it to be good i ate some more. other plants do the same thing. the dry leaves have a more satisfying taste and condensed so they are also more filling.

Why did you take your clothes off to eat the lettuce?:lol:

[Rick]

Now that there is kinky I don't care who you are.

[Icemancometh]

What he said.

[Ken]

Why did you take your clothes off to eat the lettuce?:lol:


Now that there is kinky I don't care who you are.

It's okay, so long as you use chocolate body paint to preserve your modesty. Just ask Jason. That's what he does. :innocent:

[Schleprok]

Crash, everyone knows you have to strip to eat prickly lettuce leaves. Man, thats survival 101 right there....

[Mountain Man]

Got a AquaRain 400 w/4 Filters, and a Grain Mill.
Both I guess are considered "prepare" items, but both will be used regularly... water filter/container daily and grain mill as needed.

We have water from a well but currently filter it for taste, (older pipes is the reason i`m thinking, someday I`ll redo them!) this will allow us to do it and have a nice container. I`ll build a stand for it and it fits next to the fridge :)

[2dumb2kwit]

Both I guess are considered "prepare" items, but both will be used regularly...

Aren't those the best kind? LOL:clap:

[Lorna]

Did someone say Kinky? Count me in. :innocent: :clap:

[Ken]

Picked up a few belt pouches.

Put Howler Whistles and Photon Lights on all the kids' key chains today. Ordered more to restock my supply. Ordered some Quickclot and a few other things.

And (HEY, NCO!!!!) ordered a few Moras. They're great knives, NCO! :clap:

[2dumb2kwit]

Did someone say Kinky? Count me in. :innocent: :clap:

OK guys, let's take a look at this.
1st. She says
Did someone say Kinky? Count me in.
Sounds good, you say?
2nd. Is this,:innocent: Looking innocent.
Still good, you say?
3rd. Is this:clap: She just gave you the cla......well, you know.LOL

Hope Y'all were prepared! LOL
(Just playin', y'all!):winkiss:

[NCO]

I ate well, so I will survive few hours absolutely without eating...

[Mountain Man]

Researched canning more, going to get a few books, then eventually pressure canner.

Added some extra tooth paste, tea, soda, and jam to storage. (Additional storage, not just the pantry).

Tore out the broccoli in the garden :( Darn things were INFESTED with aphids and everything we did to remove them they were back.. we may have to use some super diluted chemicals :( :( next year if they come back. Trimmed/planted/moved tomatoes plants, etc. Watered the black berries.

Hopefully in the next month can add a large water tank, and start working on the pond more.

[Rick]

Aphids and broccoli go hand in hand. What a shame, too. You might try planting your broccoli earlier next year. An early season broccoli can often be harvested before aphids become a problem. You might try an insecticidal soap before you go to full chemical usage. I've actually stopped growing it because of the aphids and the white moths. This is the first year I've grown cauliflower in several years, too. I'm trying a different specie to see if it's a bit more resistant. Good luck!!

[TucsonMax]

I organized and labeled our "candle box" and "lanterns and flashlights box." I got my family to taste test warm powered milk w/ vanilla and chocolate & strawberry (kids) powders, purchased bulk of all, made and stored our "milk" box. Found on craigslist a good used deck box to store my gasoline outside. Bought popcorn, labeled and storred in old cranapple plastic jars and tested making it w/ oil on stove. Bought more misc foods to store.

[Mountain Man]

Aphids and broccoli go hand in hand. What a shame, too. You might try planting your broccoli earlier next year. An early season broccoli can often be harvested before aphids become a problem. You might try an insecticidal soap before you go to full chemical usage. I've actually stopped growing it because of the aphids and the white moths. This is the first year I've grown cauliflower in several years, too. I'm trying a different specie to see if it's a bit more resistant. Good luck!!

Thanks Rick, we did seeds, and used our planter window, and we got snow even after we started them we can't really do any earlier still to cold in the window even.

We did try the soap thing too :( Bloody waste!

[Rick]

I love broccoli but finally just gave up on it. I was down to trudging into the garden in a Tyvek suit with a chemical bomb on a long stick and I don't like using chemicals in my garden. Leaving out the broccoli just made more room for other veggies.

[Ken]

Love Broccoli. Miss Broccoli. Can't eat Broccoli. Broccoli = Kidney Stones. :crying:

[mcfd45]

I hit up barnes and noble. I got a list of books that i want to buy. mostly homesteading books.

[oldsoldier]

found a good source of 6" pvc and caps am making several cache tubes 2' and 3' plan on also bringing some to jamboree to trade.

[typ3]

Practiced working with False Tinder Fungus and amadou. Also, found a True Tinder Fungus, but was completely frustrated when the entire mass was moist throughout.

[toughsord]

ive been training my dog for rabbit hunting, gathering survival gear, stocked up on food and water, and double checked gear for a week long fishing/ hunting/ survival trip which i now have to take a gun that my brother will have to carry because there is a bear in my area that escaped from captivity. i still dont think i did enough and since its up to me to stockpile ..................

[crashdive123]

ive been training my dog for rabbit hunting, gathering survival gear, stocked up on food and water, and double checked gear for a week long fishing/ hunting/ survival trip which i now have to take a gun that my brother will have to carry because there is a bear in my area that escaped from captivity. i still dont think i did enough and since its up to me to stockpile ..................

You may be right. How about going to the Introduction section and tell us about yourself. Thanks. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14

[endurance]

I continue with the learning curve with my garden. Jeesh, I really need a garden-mentor neighbor. For the last few weeks I've been trying to figure out what I did wrong because my broccoli appeared to be getting to about three feet tall. I wondered if I should have cut it back when it was small or something. Well, on Thursday I discovered my "broccoli" plant was growning beans. Oddest thing, that. I didn't think I planted bush beans, but my pole beans didn't come up at all...errrm, correct that, they weren't pole beans. Live and learn.

As for preps, as mentioned in another thread, I discovered Costco now has jasmine rice, so I picked up a 50# sack and another 25# of pinto beans, along with my usual shopping. I'm hoping to pick up some more this season, assuming that they won't have it forever. It's only 10 cents a pound more than the cheap stuff they carry, and less than half what I've been paying at the Asian supermarket.

Probably the biggest thing for prepping this weekend was the conversation I had with the GF. I've never hidden my prepping from her, but she also doesn't want to know too much about it either. Well last weekend we had a little spat because I was looking at BOL/vacation/retirement property while we still haven't found a house for the two of us. This was a follow up that talked about priorities, insomuch as, we both currently own our own homes and I have every intention of selling mine to buy one together, but now have a chance of a lifetime to go in with a family member on a very nice piece of property. It won't take away from what I was planning on putting toward the mutual abode and she should look at it more as a long-term investment rather than putting it ahead of our home together. In any case, I was able to explain some of my biggest concerns (peak oil, continued economic downfall, infrastructure breakdown) in a coherent way that made her glad I was prepping for both of us. Turned out to be a very positive experience.

[Rick]

@ Endurance - I've looked at sprouts in the garden and thought, "Hmmm. Wonder what I planted there."

Try this. Make a garden plan. Draw out what you intend to plant where in the garden. That way you'll have a visual idea of what the garden will look like and what was planted in each "plot". As things begin to grow you'll be able to look back at your drawing to remind yourself of what it is. I've tried labeling them in the garden but it's hit and miss at best. Writing on popsicle sticks fades and those little plastic tags that come in commercial plants wind up invading your garden after a few years if you don't hand pick all of them up at the end of the season.

A really cool plant to have in your garden are nasturtiums. They are very attractive and the flowers are edible with a very peppery flavor. Depending on the variety you grow, some have a burst of sweetness along with the pepper.

Once you get the hang of the garden then start looking at companion plants for your garden.

[Winnie]

Researched canning more, going to get a few books, then eventually pressure canner.

Added some extra tooth paste, tea, soda, and jam to storage. (Additional storage, not just the pantry).

Tore out the broccoli in the garden :( Darn things were INFESTED with aphids and everything we did to remove them they were back.. we may have to use some super diluted chemicals :( :( next year if they come back. Trimmed/planted/moved tomatoes plants, etc. Watered the black berries.

Hopefully in the next month can add a large water tank, and start working on the pond more.

If you dont want to go down the chemical route, try this if it's available over the pond.
http://www.harrodhorticultural.com/HarrodSite/category/Plant%20Protection_Enviromesh/

I've got raised beds and use the insect mesh but you could still use it on a conventional garden. It's a bit expensive to start off with, but lasts several years and can be used on all sorts of crops. I made the hoops from willow staves.The only thing to remember is not to put it over flowering plants until the flowers have been visited by bees or you won't get any crops!:cool2:

Edit to add the mesh will also give some protection from the elements.

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

i worked on a method of dehydrating mushrooms in the field.

[Rick]

@ Endurance again - I was out in the garden this morning and realized I failed to mention nasturtium leaves are also edible. The flower, leaves and green seeds can all be eaten. Cut up some leaves, toss in some flowers, a nice bit of chopped chervil and sprinkle with a little oil and you have a great salad. Mix in some purslane and it's even better. Nasturiums are almost impossible to kill. They are very hardy and produce fairly prolific flowers over the summer. The flowers look remarkably like jewel weed blossoms so if you know what one looks like but not the other...now you know. The leaves look like little lilly pads.

Oh, yea. Don't pick okra without long sleeves on. You'll really itch. Sort of like I am right now.

[toughsord]

Researched canning more, going to get a few books, then eventually pressure canner.

Added some extra tooth paste, tea, soda, and jam to storage. (Additional storage, not just the pantry).

Tore out the broccoli in the garden :( Darn things were INFESTED with aphids and everything we did to remove them they were back.. we may have to use some super diluted chemicals :( :( next year if they come back. Trimmed/planted/moved tomatoes plants, etc. Watered the black berries.

Hopefully in the next month can add a large water tank, and start working on the pond more.

i really like blackberries. my family has 4 patches. 2 blackberries, 1 red raspberries, and this kind of blackberry that is the size of your thumb and really really bitter. i love them!:)

[Rick]

I finally found some .38 at Wally World. I grabbed the only box of 100 they had.

[Jendeere]

I finally found some .38 at Wally World. I grabbed the only box of 100 they had.

I still haven't found any at mine. They still only have 28 gauge shells and a few of the tiny boxes of .22. Does anyone else's walmart not carry guns any more?

[2dumb2kwit]

Around here, some wally-world's carry guns and some don't. I think they all carry amo, though. Lately, they have had shotgun shells and rifle ammo, but bulk packs of .22, and pistol ammo is kinda rare. They get it in, every week or two, but it sells out, the day it comes in.

[Winnie]

Finished my BOB and bug out plans and got an A from Sarge!
I'm now working on the home plan.

[crashdive123]

Ammo availability around here in WalMart is kind of hit or miss. Most of the gun shops now have quite a bit in inventory, but their prices (understandably) have gone up quite a bit. WalMart's prices have not. Picked up 6 boxes of .40 today and 4 boxes (15 rounds per box) of 12 gauge 00 over the weekend.

[Tiffany_2009]

This past weekend I went camping for the first time overnight in a tent! It's a big deal to me!

[crashdive123]

This past weekend I went camping for the first time overnight in a tent! It's a big deal to me!

How was it?

[Tiffany_2009]

I think I was a bit overwhelmed...and I forgot blankets =( SO i used towels and jackets and sweatshirts haha but overall I had tons of fun!

[crashdive123]

Each time you go, you will figure out what works and what doesn't. It doesn't hurt to make a check-list so that you don't forget things. You'll probably find yourself modifying your list/gear quite often.

[Tiffany_2009]

Thanks for the tip...lists are something I try to do for most things...at 24 my mind sure is forgetful!

[crashdive123]

Thanks for the tip...lists are something I try to do for most things...at 24 my mind sure is forgetful!

You think it's bad now? Wait till you're my age.

[Tiffany_2009]

Something to look forward to haha =)

[Ole WV Coot]

I finally found some .38 at Wally World. I grabbed the only box of 100 they had.

Some people have all the luck. Well guess we had it coming, WV & KY were the first wrong color states last election. I will be like Ole Barney soon, one bullet in my shirt pocket.:helpsmilie:

[Ravnari86]

Got some new tomato seeds in, and opened up the duct tape on my 3 pocket survival tins to make sure I had put everything in I wanted, and make sure none of it was rusting and whatnot.

[TucsonMax]

Placed a big order with Honeyville Foods, purchased additional short term food and re-organized all of my food stock, my in-house store is now operational. Stocked-up on beef jerky and duck tape too.

[Rick]

I scored 600 rounds (count 'em!) 600 rounds of .22 LR target today at Wally Wonderful.

[endurance]

I have some nasturtium in the ground. Does it have a mottled white and grean leaf? If so, it's come in well. I've done quite a bit of complimentary gardening, some successful, some failures. I was shocked at just how well marigolds kept the pests away. I planted them as seeds and at first several of my plants were getting eaten alive, so I went and bought some started ones at the nursery. Within a week, whatever was eating the other plants was long gone. Very cool stuff!



@ Endurance again - I was out in the garden this morning and realized I failed to mention nasturtium leaves are also edible. The flower, leaves and green seeds can all be eaten. Cut up some leaves, toss in some flowers, a nice bit of chopped chervil and sprinkle with a little oil and you have a great salad. Mix in some purslane and it's even better. Nasturiums are almost impossible to kill. They are very hardy and produce fairly prolific flowers over the summer. The flowers look remarkably like jewel weed blossoms so if you know what one looks like but not the other...now you know. The leaves look like little lilly pads.

Oh, yea. Don't pick okra without long sleeves on. You'll really itch. Sort of like I am right now.

[tonester]

did my first overnighter in the woods with my brothers this weekend. it was awesome. we pretty much took everything we needed but toilet paper! next time im actually gonna work on taking less and making our packs lighter. we worked on different fire lighting techniques, knots, boiling water fast, and on some different traps.

[Rick]

And replace all the stuff you remove with TOILET PAPER!

@Endurance - There are two varieties. On one the leaf looks a bit like a shield. The other, which is more prevalent, the leaf looks just like a small, round lily pad with the stem growing from the center of the underside of the leaf. I fixed turkey burgers on Monday and snipped off a couple of nasturtium leaves and used them like lettuce. The leaves give a mild peppery flavor. The flowers are a bit stronger. The leaves are the perfect size for sandwiches.

[2dumb2kwit]

And replace all the stuff you remove with TOILET PAPER!

Umm....Rick.....Did you mean....oh, never mind.:innocent:

[Rick]

No, not that. Yes, that.

[2dumb2kwit]

I went to a gun show, last weekend, and didn't buy any guns. (I was so proud, of myself.)

What I did get, was some old mil-surp stuff.
A butt pack (about 6"x9"x14") with straps and it's own belt.
A web belt (and a fat boy extender:blushing:) w/ suspenders.
2 canteens w/ insulated cover's
3 stainless canteen cups
2 cooking ring thingies (for canteen cups)
A hand full of ALICE clips. (OK, maybe 5 or 6.)
2 sleeping pads.

and I think I got something else, but I can't remember what! LOL:innocent:

[Rick]

fat boy extender, good. Not being able to buckle web belt, bad.

[endurance]

I have the Lily pad type. They just flowered today (about five at once, pretty spectacular!). I planted them both as a food/seasoning and to keep pest insects out of the garden. I was planning on adding them to salads, but the last of my lettuce is burning up quick in the mid-July heat. guess I'll have to try the burger thing.

Thanks for the info!


@Endurance - There are two varieties. On one the leaf looks a bit like a shield. The other, which is more prevalent, the leaf looks just like a small, round lily pad with the stem growing from the center of the underside of the leaf. I fixed turkey burgers on Monday and snipped off a couple of nasturtium leaves and used them like lettuce. The leaves give a mild peppery flavor. The flowers are a bit stronger. The leaves are the perfect size for sandwiches.

[welderguy]

went to wally world for some BBQ stuff we forgot, and ended up getting a 20 pound bag of rice, and a 20 pound bag of beans.

[Ken]

Got 500 rounds of assorted ammo.

Picked up items to stock 6 PSKs.

Stocked up on 48 “cans” of Folgers coffee ON SALE.

Bought a new sump pump. Just in case.

Wired 6 outside floodlights.

[crashdive123]

Rotated my chocolate supply before it went bad.

[Ken]

Rotated my chocolate supply before it went bad.

I live in a house with 4 women. Chocolate doesn't last long enough to go bad.

[Mountain Man]

Ordered a smoker and a canner, foxfire series, and some other books too.

Gonna start smoking and canning stuff :) Wahoo.

[Stony]

NOTHING!!!
bought one antique revolver for one of my girls (made 500 rounds for it already),
ordered four cases of Gewuerztraminer (goes very good with Cajun whitefish),
bough a 18 foot freighter,
fishing and fishing and fishing....

[rebel]

cut wood....

[Winnie]

Rotated my chocolate supply before it went bad.
I rotate my chocolate supply every week to make sure it doesn't go bad:cool2:

[welderguy]

went yard sale(ing). saturday and happend upon the following items.
approx 250 rounds of assorted loose 22lr
2 boxs 9mm (wolf brand)
and a 1 gallon zip lock baggie full of assorted ammo ( at quick glance everthing from 22mag to some 300win mag but only a few of each)
wife found some good medical related books.
two new hurican lamps.
hand crank meat grinder
and some assorted cast iron cookware.

[mcfd45]

I moved my MREs to the fridge (I have seven of them) so they would last longer. I got 5 5lbs bags of white rice. I got 4 "cans" of salt. How is he best way to store salt? I will be putting th rice into 5 gallon buckets and using the dry ice method to remove the o2 followed by dessicant. Where can I get dessicant?

[crashdive123]

I moved my MREs to the fridge (I have seven of them) so they would last longer. I got 5 5lbs bags of white rice. I got 4 "cans" of salt. How is he best way to store salt? I will be putting th rice into 5 gallon buckets and using the dry ice method to remove the o2 followed by dessicant. Where can I get dessicant?

Just keep your salt dry and it will last forever. Cabingirl posted a source that she uses for mylar and O2 absorbers in this thread http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4647&highlight=mylar+bags&page=7

[Ken]

Where can I get dessicant?

Try here: http://www.uline.com/Grp_21/?pricode=WE449

[tonester]

I rotate my chocolate supply every week to make sure it doesn't go bad:cool2:

my chocolate doesnt even last long enough for me to rotate it or to call it a supply! my girlfriend makes sure it doesnt go bad every day...i mean she rotates it for me every day(love you dear)

[oldsoldier]

Finally recieved the "fusion" fighting hawk i ordered Am impressed in it for $39.00 may order another one. Done the yard sale thing myself got a couple of military canteens with cup and covers,a sleeping bag, and a 12'x12' coleman screen tent.

[Tiffany_2009]

I tried fishing again last week....didn't get any but had lots of fun...it was hot and sunny and just beautiful out (as it seems to always be in this town) so I didn't mind coming out empty handed! I also learned how to shoot a rifle for the first time and did pretty well! I was pretty scared...anxiety worked up a bit but after about 10 minutes of trying to get out of doing it I fired it! :jango: Now I wanna go again!

[crashdive123]

Picked up six 555 round boxes of 22 lr at Wally's.

[2dumb2kwit]

Picked up six 555 round boxes of 22 lr at Wally's.

What brand did you get?

Our wally world's around here, have .22lr now, but they don't have the remington golden yet. (They are my .22 of choice.)

[crashdive123]

These were Winchester. First time I've seen that brand in 22 lr there, but this was a Wally World that I don't pass by to frequently.

[earth2res]

Today I cleaned out my hall closet and put 5 cases of water in it. I also put food in plastic tubs in the closet. I separated the food by expiration date, putting the stuff that would expire in 2012 in the back. Each box of food has 2 packages of TP and a package of salt in it too. I went grocery shopping and bought re-fried beans on sale for about .65 cents per can.

I am continuing to walk in our local park every day. It is very hilly and I am getting a good workout.

[2dumb2kwit]

These were Winchester. First time I've seen that brand in 22 lr there, but this was a Wally World that I don't pass by to frequently.

I don't know if it's the ammo, or just that my 10/22 doesn't like it, but the groups that I shoot with winchester's are almost twice the size of the groups that I shoot with the remingtons.

[Penokeemtn5]

Picked up 60 more .270 rounds 80 more for the .243,some for the .35 and 12 ga. picked up two more hurricane lamps and some fuel.Been making firewood whenever I get free time,Up here firewood is like money,you can never have to much.

[Mountain Man]

Picked up some tooth paste and masks :cool2:

[oldsoldier]

Up here firewood is like money,you can never have to much.

Peno... Wish you lived here I have a couple truck loads (or more) of locust and other wood some of it cut in fireplace length that just needs split and some logs that need cut into length. I have offered to give it to several people even offered to HELP CUT AND SPLIT AND LOAD IT but everybody says they'll take it if I finish the work and bring it to them. Not likely!!!

[Rick]

Well isn't that special? They want you to finish the work and bring it to them? Sad. Just finish the work and I'll come pick it up.

[chiye tanka]

Finally able to go back to the gym.(this is gonna hurt)
Picked up more ammo, some dry goods, backup water filters.

[panch0]

I cut down a mesquite tree and left the stumps on some pallets to dry. I need to split these up still and its going to be alot of work. I also need to stock up some more canned food for this hurricane season and have fifo system of frinking water bottles.

[crashdive123]

Ha Ha! Frinking water bottle = Freaking drinking water bottles. Thanks for the chuckle, even though I know it wasn't intentional.

[oldsoldier]

Well isn't that special? They want you to finish the work and bring it to them? Sad. Just finish the work and I'll come pick it up.

Rick come get it I'll help you cut it I've got a chain saw but don't have a splitter. I'll even furnish the beer while were working.

[2dumb2kwit]

Rick come get it I'll help you cut it I've got a chain saw but don't have a splitter. I'll even furnish the beer while were working.

No, NO, NO,.....don't let Rick have any beer, 'til AFTER cutting and splitting wood!!! :innocent:

[oldsoldier]

No, NO, NO,.....don't let Rick have any beer, 'til AFTER cutting and splitting wood!!! :innocent:

GOOD POINT sorry Rick no Beer till after the cuttin's done.... Wait a minute that didn't come out right.. No beer till the FIREWOOD is cut

[Rick]

while we're working.

I'll help you cut it

Me? Split wood? As in work?

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/laughing.gif

[mcfd45]

a local dunhams was moving across the road so the old store is holding a clearance sale. I found 2 2.5 gallon reliance water jugs with the spiggits in them for 10 dollars each. I was able to talk them down to 5 dollars for both.

[Lorna]

I purchased two compasses, an axe, two hobo utensils, bonoculars and a book on wild medicinal plants.

[nell67]

Built a firepit,then tried it out boiling water to clean chickens in,then decided it worked well enough to cook two of the chickens on after cleaning,cooked my whole supper on it actually,2 roasted chickens,fried green tomatoes,corn on the cob,and baby carrots,with roasted marshmallows for desert.

[crashdive123]

Woo Hoo! Dinner at Nell's.

[Lorna]

Sounds great Nell. You were one busy woman today.

[Rick]

Hey grandpa! What's for supper?

I don't know. I'm headin' over to Nells.

[nell67]

Whats for supper tomorrow???

Chicken and dumplings.... with fresh blackberry cobbler for desert,yummy!

[crashdive123]

If I start driving now........

[nell67]

19 hours if you don't make more than 1 pit stop,lol!

[HOSSFLY]

More ammo,and water prep.

[2dumb2kwit]

If I start driving now........

I'll race you there!:drool:

[TomChemEngineer]

While on a business trip, I had some free time, so I found and picked up WalMart Ammo for .22 and .45, researched Ruger 10/22 and all the cool upgrades like pistol grip and adjustable stock/ rail options available for it. Saw a couple of 10/22's at the same WalMart. Looked for reasonably priced .30 Carbine ammo- no luck. Practiced some knotcraft with paracord. Showed a buddy the way to wrap a bunch of paracord and not get it knotted up, encouraged a buddy to get his concealed carry permit for his home state. Added a couple of items to the grocery list for the pantry. Read some selected sections of the old "Bushcraft" book.
Checked out some maps of a local Wildlife Management area for potential hike routes and trout fishing locations and potential fall deer hunting locations.
Arranged pantry when I got home from trip, since a well-arranged pantry is an ongoing step to shelter-in-place food prepping.
Still saving money for that generator switch!

[mcfd45]

found 9mm for 9 bucks a box at wally world. shame you can only buy 6 boxes.

[welderguy]

found 9mm for 9 bucks a box at wally world. shame you can only buy 6 boxes.
I havent seen any at my local wal-mart in a long time, good find.

[Rick]

Same here. None to be found. Buy six then come back and buy six then come back and....

[Ken]

found 9mm for 9 bucks a box at wally world. shame you can only buy 6 boxes.

How many rounds per box? 50? You can never have enough 9mm. :innocent:

[welderguy]

Same here. None to be found. Buy six then come back and buy six then come back and....

Thats funny you said that, Cause the other day they had some 30/30 ammo so I bought 6 the wife bought 6 , we left the other 4 box's didnt want to be greedy ya know.

[mcfd45]

50 a box. The shelf was marked for blazer 8.97 a box but they had federal red box "champion" 50 rounders. 9mm 115fmj

[Ken]

50 a box. The shelf was marked for blazer 8.97 a box but they had federal red box "champion" 50 rounders. 9mm 115fmj

You scored! Nice one!

[mcfd45]

they must have had 50 boxes in. after work i stopped in and they were gone. They also had 15 ct OObuckshot fore 10 bucks. not a bad deal methinks.

[crashdive123]

they must have had 50 boxes in. after work i stopped in and they were gone. They also had 15 ct OObuckshot fore 10 bucks. not a bad deal methinks.

Nope, not bad at all. I picked up 6 boxes the other day. It was the first time I saw them with 00.

[Stargazer]

After putting off the fight with my old Onen generator for too long I finaly got it running last night.While I had the battery charging I decided to give pull starting a shot.I dont think I will try that again unless the motor has had time to warm up.I did learn not to keep the pull cord stored on the pully.Once I got the genny started (using the battery)the pull cord with its plastic handle whipped around like it was possesed.Then flew off the pully just under the speed of sound accross my garage.This is going on the list of things never to do again.

[Tiffany_2009]

Caught 2 decently sized rainbow trout this weekend, threw 'em on the bbq last night...Hope you all are drolling cus they were soooo yummy! :tongue_smilie:

[Rick]

Well, good for you!! Are those the first?

[Tiffany_2009]

nope...2nd and 3rd....first that I kept though! And thanks!

[Sourdough]

Ran 100' of 1" (Very expensive) copper waterline from the well to the shop building site. Bought two glocks, and 1,750 rounds on ammo. Also bought four LED tactical rail lights, and one more green laser. Regretfully I have rediscovered how sore one is the day after, 13 hours of extreme manual labor.

[crashdive123]

So - no more hauling water from the creek? How deep do you need to put that water line to keep it from freezing/bursting?

[Sourdough]

So - no more hauling water from the creek? How deep do you need to put that water line to keep it from freezing/bursting?

12' Deep on the line depth + 2" of Dow Blue board. I'll haul water for at least another year (About). I have no pump installed. Man I am SORE today.

[crashdive123]

So the dozer would have been over kill?

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

this has been a frant-tastic month for me i was not prepared

[Sourdough]

So the dozer would have been over kill?

The Case 9020 Excuvator was the right tool for the job.

[crashdive123]

The Case 9020 Excuvator was the right tool for the job.

Here are some used ones.

http://www.machinerytrader.com/listings/list.aspx?ETID=1&Manu=CASE&MDLGrp=9020

[Sourdough]

Here are some used ones.

http://www.machinerytrader.com/listings/list.aspx?ETID=1&Manu=CASE&MDLGrp=9020


One of my neighbors owns one, He did a nice job.

[Tx Rd Kill]

:gimp:Note to members: What if you mave to mobilize in a hurry? Plane for the worst, hope for the best, and you'll be ready to deal with whatever comes your way.:gimp:

[mcfd45]

realised the need to have a Get home bag. I found a small raft and got it. I bought a gerber knife for 15 dollars clearanced from 40.

[wilf123]

As a price hedge, I bought another 700 pounds of Dog Food. Sam's Club price for Atta Boy 60# bag went from $10.98 to $26.85 in three months. This week I also started giving animals 15 minutes to eat twice a day; then retrieve their buckets or bowls of uneaten food, and put them in the feed barn. It seems as soon as they stop eating and move away, in comes the magpies, jays and ravens. They are welcome to the spillage, but with grain up 55% the free food program is suspended......... Bought a 5 KW diesel generator, 3 cyl. Luger engine.

as soon as those pesky magpies land shoot them and add them to you dogs diet after a few days you wont get any more probs from them ,same with the jays and ravens .

[Rick]

I picked up one of those survival buckets from Costco this week. It has 275 vegetarian meals in it. One of my sons and his better half are vegetarians so I thought I'd get a bucket and see what the food is like. Personally, I have canine teeth for a reason.

I also picked up a Coleman Evanston 6 tent. I got it to take the grandkids camping but also as a backup should we need to leave for any reason. The reviews were pretty good on it, it was a weather proof guarantee and Costco has them for $99.99. It's a bit of job putting it up and two people make the job easier but I was impressed with the size and the features. I did buy a tarp for it because it does not come with a footprint.

Also scored a #12 Lodge Dutch Oven on Craig's List for $25. I had to re-season it but, hey.

[Winnie]

Sarge will be proud of me!

I got a copy of the SAS survival guide by Lofty Wiseman and Food for free a guide to UK edible wild plants by Richard Mabey. Bit by bit I'm adding to my preps.:)

[TomChemEngineer]

Finished "Patriots" by Rawles and added to the Tactical lists.

[oldsoldier]

Lucked up on a case of military 5.56 penetrator ammo and a case of military OO buck. (1000 rounds of 5.56 and 250 rounds of OO new issue.) $475.00 total cost

[KhonHd]

I ordered a Honda EU2000I generator and started studying for my HAM licence

[Rick]

There are two good things to do. Good for you!!

[crashdive123]

Last night in the CERT class I'm going through there was a communications section. After that, I'm leaning toward a handheld HAM radio.

[Jonesy]

Bought two lanterns at the coleman outlet store that were on clearance. Actually collected all the items I have for a BOB and realized I am in trouble:blushing: Somehow I always end up with a few too many knives in the mix. :)

[oldsoldier]

Crash remind me at jamboree to show you my 2 meter ham mobile

[crashdive123]

Crash remind me at jamboree to show you my 2 meter ham mobile

Hey, hey, hey now. There'll be none of that kind of talk. Remember, Mrs. Crash is gonna be there and............wait..........what did you say?

[oldsoldier]

Hey, hey, hey now. There'll be none of that kind of talk. Remember, Mrs. Crash is gonna be there and............wait..........what did you say?

Crash..... I ain't shy she can look too!!:blushing:

[crashdive123]

Well Alrightythen.

[oldsoldier]

Shhhhhh....... just don't tell Rick he'll get jelous we'll just have to toss a danish his way and distract him!!

[Rick]

Danish (the pastry not the people)? Did someone say, Danish (the pastry not the people)?

[oldsoldier]

Danish (the pastry not the people)? Did someone say, Danish (the pastry not the people)?

Darn it crash I told you not to tell Rick!!

[Rick]

Wait a minute. Did you guys have anything to do with the Kennedy assassination? I'm beginning to suspect a plot here.

[crashdive123]

Who? The Danish (the people, not the pastry)?

[oldsoldier]

Wait a minute. Did you guys have anything to do with the Kennedy assassination? I'm beginning to suspect a plot here.

Rick.... We COULD tell you but then we'd have to.........

[Rick]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Jendeere]

I picked up 4 bricks of .22 at Walmart today. I haven't seen them in months anywhere but the hardware store and they want $60 for them. I would have bought more but my husband was frowning at me for getting the 4 I got. They are $16.47 here. How much is everyone else paying for them? I mean when you can find them?

[ClayPick]

The average temperature is around the mid 70's for this time of year but it's going into the 90's today. To prepare for this i'm taking my old dirtbike into town for a 1/2 dozen stella!:)

[Ken]

Hi, your idea is very interesting , I really like it. Thanks a lot
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[nell67]

How did you find that ,Ken???

[Ken]

How did you find that ,Ken???

With my X-ray vision, of course! :)

[gryffynklm]

Wow! Ken has all the cool toys.

[Sarge47]

Great job Ken, You Da Man! All taken care of! :cool2:

[Ken]

Great job Ken, You Da Man! All taken care of! :cool2:

:blushing:

[doug1980]

What did I do to prepare this week, hummmmm. Well lets see Monday I.....um Tuesday I......well Wednesday I did......no no Thursday is when I......no maybe it was Friday.....well today I am going to.......naw I ain't done nothing constructive all week.

[TomChemEngineer]

I stabilized 10 more gallons of gas in cans with Sta-Bil. Hey, does anyone think that Sta-Bil smells a little like Hoppes Powder Solvent? I wonder if we can get a multiple-use for Sta-Bil? I think the chemicals/ solvents are chemically similar (mineral spirits, etc), and Sta-Bil absorbs moisture too. Not like I would leave it on the guns, but I bet it would multi-task as a powder solvent. more research is needed. Hoppes is pretty spendy... so is Sta-Bil but a little less so. Any comments or ideas here?

[Ken]

I stabilized 10 more gallons of gas in cans with Sta-Bil. Hey, does anyone think that Sta-Bil smells a little like Hoppes Powder Solvent? I wonder if we can get a multiple-use for Sta-Bil? I think the chemicals/ solvents are chemically similar (mineral spirits, etc), and Sta-Bil absorbs moisture too. Not like I would leave it on the guns, but I bet it would multi-task as a powder solvent. more research is needed. Hoppes is pretty spendy... so is Sta-Bil but a little less so. Any comments or ideas here?

Actually, I'd want to consult with an expert. Maybe a chemical engineer?

[Swamprat1958]

I am converting the older deer meet into jerky. I also dried 15 lbs. of apples and a few bananas. I also worked on my newest garden adding additional topsoil and organic matter getting ready to plant my fall garden. I still need to finish my hot box and get it ready for spring planting, but I putting it off to do more pressing things, like fishing or swimming with the kids.

[Rick]

Enlarged my network of friends. Gained valuable information on flint knapping, weapons, radios and Danish (the pastry not the people).

[oldsoldier]

Enlarged my network of friends. Gained valuable information on flint knapping, weapons, radios and Danish (the pastry not the people).

Ditto.... Met face to face some wonderful, knowledgeable, people. Learned a lot Rick, Crash and mrs. Crash, PVG, Hoosier, Poco and family, Thank You all for sharing your wisdom with me. I feel greatly enriched by this week-ends experience. It is my hope that I was able to pass on some small amount of knowledge to each of you as well........

[Rick]

You did. Trust me...you did.

[Ken]

Just contracted to have the entire basement waterproofed and radon proofed today. Gotta pull down about 60 feet of new construction along two walls (framing, insulation board, plumbing and wiring only - no green board up yet) to do the work, but we found a bit of moisture on the basement floor near a wall last week, and you never know...........

Comes with a lifetime of the home guarantee and it's a local company that's gotten great reviews and has been around for 18 years..........

It's been kinda' like this....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmDX0tgONFs

[Rick]

Aint they all? Just be careful. I'm not sure what made that board green. The guys got a little grumpy when I asked them about it. Good company, though.

http://www.confusereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/hillbilly1243033464.jpg

[TucsonMax]

- Scrubbed clean and bleached jugs and stored 48 gals of fresh water.
- Read Person's guide on SW plants and animals.
- Began looking into motorized bicycles. Would you believe they have a forum just like this one, all about putting motors on bikes: http://motorbicycling.com/

[crashdive123]

Would you believe they have a forum just like this one, all about putting motors on bikes:

I've heard rumors about other forums. I'm pretty sure......check that....I'm positive that they are just unfounded rumors.

[Rick]

Other forums. Now that's funny, I don't care who you are. I'll bet Bigfoot logs on to "other forums". Maybe the Easter Bunny. Too funny........

[TucsonMax]

I've heard rumors about other forums. I'm pretty sure......check that....I'm positive that they are just unfounded rumors.

Crash: That's what they're saying about us.

[Rick]

Oh, man. That's just cold.