Watched Pict's video, "Fire from Ice Lens"--good idea! Subscribed and will watch rest of series.
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Watched Pict's video, "Fire from Ice Lens"--good idea! Subscribed and will watch rest of series.
Cool thanks. I also ran across a book once called 1001 Uses For Vinegar.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
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 is my favorite site with info on its many uses.
Thanks, Crashdive, for that new vinegar link!
I should write a book on 101 uses for baking powder. That's my all purpose cleaner. I use it everywhere!
Even for baking?Quote:
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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?Quote:
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Why should I. My fingers know what they want to type. Engaging my brain would just be a waste of good fat cells.
We've got an admission here, folks!Quote:
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What? Now you're gonna pay to read em? Sheesh!
I washed windows inside and out, upstairs and down, today. You can't stop Pink Fluffy Bunnies if you can't see them.
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?Quote:
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I'd like to see you stop THESE with baking powder!Quote:
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Thanks for the link M-J de M. :)Quote:
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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.
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.
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.Quote:
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Sweet score!!! Make a note to myself DO NOT!! Try to out swap Crash:)
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.
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.
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.
I knew I could use something as tinder to get it going. I was expecting it to light up similar to a trox block.
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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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/f...splay.php?f=14
Also bk - you cannot post a link to your site in the body of your post.
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.
I passed my EMT specialist exam. I will soon get more money to spend on stuffs.
Congratulations. I feel safer already.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcfd45
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.
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Knowledge is good. More knowledge is gooder. Congrats mcfd.......
I made a start on my plan and put together a few bits for the bob.
Put out some more strawberry plants.
I started my own business on the sideline.
Good for you Lorna. It can be demanding, but very rewarding.
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.
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!
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.