Picked up a 400 watt power inverter, first aid supplies, and two more hurricane lamps.
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Picked up a 400 watt power inverter, first aid supplies, and two more hurricane lamps.
I had to take phys ed for my degree. So, I started working out again. I had no idea just how bad outta shape I am, upper body and endurance wise.
When i was 15 i could do push ups non stop and never tire. I sometimes did over 1000 a day, 300 or so at a time. Now, I'm barely able to pull off ten without getting winded. Just 2 or 3 years ago i could jog non stop for a few miles. I'd be tuckered, but I could do it.
Now, after having two surgeries that laid me up a bit and being unemployed I must have let myself go without realizing it. I can hardly jog a mile without almost turning blue and feeling like my hearts gonna burst. It's embarrasing to admit, but something I now know I need to work on. And I think it's a big part of being prepared.
That, sir, that is just wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by RWC
Moved my garden plot to a different spot. Last year it got to much noon sun, and only the tomatoes did well. We shall see how this spot does, later in the year.
Bought some seeds. Tobacco,veggies and greens. And a corn wheat grinder.
(coffee beans next on grow list)
D.O.M.
Oh, just used my high tech wood splitter to split and stack another cord.
Keeps me warm in more ways than one.
I bought 2 more 20 Gallon jugs of propane off of craigslist for about 60% of new.
Ordered a 3 month supply for two people of mountian house dehyds in the #10 cans (20+ year shelf life) bought another 1,000 rounds of .22 ammo and 200 rounds of 30.06 ammo. I've been a little lazy on my preps lately so time to play catch up.
Tech preparing. For the possible Microsoft collapse, or something...
So, I finally gave up with Microsoft operating systems on all computers. Running on Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" now... Finally free!
Microsoft collapse. Now that right there is funny I don't care who you are. That's probably what the Mayans were trying to warn us about. 2012 is the year Microsoft implodes. Too funny.
I was hoping that would amuse someone...:D
Rick is easily amused.:innocent:
"Hullulla on halvat huvit."
-anon
:D
Cheap - yes, but crazy?Quote:
Originally Posted by NCO
I'm not suffering from insanity, I'm enjoying every minute of it.
Just a figure of speech... hullu=crazy/funny/weird/simple/etc.
Ive done a lot of lists and organizing files and more lists, I now have a check list for dang near everything up to and including a check list for my check list. Im reallllllly board.
He also practiced his soft falls and his medical training. Oh, and groaning.
Rick your slipping up you forgot ranting too
.....and ranting.
canned some butter, dehydrated blackberries, grapefruit, peas, carrots, bought some lamp wicks, another mag firestarter
How do you can butter? I've heard of this before, but not how to do it. Can you expalian please?:)Quote:
Originally Posted by linkmissing
Picked up six (6) 3 liter jugs for water, an 81mm ammo can for ammo storage and a NIB GI multi fuel stove with pots, tools and fuel bottle.
THis site was posted previously (when I don't recall) . It shows canned butter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
http://www.internet-grocer.net/butter.htm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
I think you can the butter after it has been drawn or clarified. You basically cook it until it boils getting rid of some water and also solids will separate and either sink to the bottom or be filtered out. You can go even further and you'll end up with ghee. If you can butter it will last a long time. But, if you take it to ghee it should keep even longer or under less than ideal conditions. Some people make ghee for a trail butter and just carry it in containers in their pack.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...and_drawn.html
And have the canned Red Feather butter and it's just fine. Tastes like butter.
Got my first knife! Nothing really big or fancy, but it works for what I will need it to work for! Beats the heck out of a pocket knife. I always pinch myself with those darn things!
Welcome to the wonderful would of KNIVES its a bad sickness once you start buying them you keep buying them. just remember to keep it sharp always.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trabitha
That's what my husband tells me. He still has his knife that he was issued when he was in the military...and the damn thing is so sharp I'm worried about touching it! LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by welderguy
We just got a really great pocket sized sharpener the other day too. It will not only work on the knives, but it has an attachment that can be used to sharpen the saw part of my Gerber Axe while we're out and about.
That should come in handy. ;)
Well???? What knife did you get, and where are the pictures?:tongue_smilie:
Guess that's kind of important! LOL!! It's just a little Buck Ridge Hunting/skinning knife. :D
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/Trabby/881g.jpg
Nice looking knife.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Trabitha
Your Gerber Axe has a saw on it?
Probably one of these.Quote:
Originally Posted by Batch
http://media.rei.com/media/568646.jpg
Trabitha , I like the scales on the knife , Nice looking knife all around.
Very nice looking knife. Congrats!!
Hi, I'm Trabitha. I'm a knifeaholic.
(everyone in unison) Hi Trabitha...
Yep!! That's my axe! LOVE it too. It's not too heavy, and only takes up the same amount of space as a normal axe...but I have the saw for things that I can't chop. It was a GREAT investment.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
It's really balanced, Welderguy. I think that's what I like about it best. I'm a housewife...I needed to have something that was similar to what I use in the kitchen, because honestly that's all I'm used to at this point. I'm sure that as I get used to handling a knife outside of cooking I will branch out to more things. This one has a nice weight, great balance, and has the blunt top, just in case I need to push with my thumb. I figure I can use it for a lot outside of the house. ;)
Ha-ha, Rick! I hope not! I don't think I can afford ANOTHER hobby that has the potential of getting expensive! LOL!
I have the same axe with a slightly different saw.
I beat the hell out of that axe. Batoning and chopping my way through all different types of wood all the time and I haven't even put a lasting ding in the handle.
I saw the combo with the knife. But, I never saw the saw. Pun unintended.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...s/P2120255.jpg
Hi Tabitha. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Rick
It is useless to resist... :online2long:
Very cool! I was going to have the same combo...but my issue is weight. I'm not a big person, my husband has been injured for quite a while and can't carry TOO much weight, and my son is only 11. My compromise was that everything in my pack MUST have more than one duty. I've even cut out the military style shovel and plan to order that trowel on Ricks site. (VERY cool trowel, Rick!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Batch
If I can't do more than one thing with it, I have to keep looking. I save space and money this way though, so the time i put in on my search isn't too bad.