I shoveled the 100' driveway. It used to be 50', but every year it gets longer and longer.
I don't need it, but figure in an emergency the emergency folks might. Anything to make their job easier and quicker if need be.
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I shoveled the 100' driveway. It used to be 50', but every year it gets longer and longer.
I don't need it, but figure in an emergency the emergency folks might. Anything to make their job easier and quicker if need be.
You know, that's a very good point. We don't often get enough snow to cover a fire plug but when it happens I go out and dig the darn thing out for the firemen. I figure the house they save just might be mine.
It's something I just thought of recently. Example: My mom gets sick and I call 911. They get here and slip and fall on the way in or out. I usually shovel a path for the mail lady too. Or I go to run her to the hospital and get stuck on the way out. Unlikely, but....better safe than sorry I guess.
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Originally Posted by Rick
Rick,
I have tethered using USB to phone cables and also bluetooth. The cable for the iphone is the one that came with it. The phone I used before that was the AT&T Tilt and before that the HTC Wizard I think. Though it had a cingular number designation.
I used the cable you transfer data from phone to PC with. Before those I don't remember what I had.
Yes 3G and I get varying speeds. IRC, I was getting up to just a bit over 1mbps at best. I hack all of my devices and pdanet was the app I have used even when At&T wasn't allowing tethering.
I also did not upgrade to their smart phone or what ever package that they say you need. If you go with the lower plan you just don't get routed as priority traffic if that is within their realm of ability.
Great. Thanks. I get what you're doing. I have a LG Dare phone from Verizon and I had never given any thought to tethering. It does have internet access so it should be possible. I just need to play with it. Thanks!!
The M1950 Is that the stove that fits in the mess kit, little fold up one ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
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It was made by Coleman. Mine is stamped 1980....I think. I'll look again tomorrow. 7 inches tall. 4 inches across folded up.
I picked up a two burner propane stove yesterday that was advertised on Craig's List. I have no idea how old this thing is but it's old. It's cast iron and stands about 30 inches tall. It looks like a Buffalo Tools or Hurricane 2 burner except the legs are longer. While I'm picking it up the guy says I have one similar in the back but two of the legs are broken. You can have it for $5. So I wound up with two of them. It's a Peerless 102. Again, I have no idea how old it is. I have a couple of contacts I'm going to call on Monday to see if I can get replacement legs. Otherwise, I may see if someone can weld them. He had the legs, too. I know welding cast iron is a pain in the tush but I also know if can be done if someone takes their time and knows what they are doing. It would have to be a good weld because it will have to support the burner and the cooking pots. Here's what it looks like.
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That is a sweet score. :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
In lieu of welding, could you use the existing hole in the frame (or drill it if different than the picture) and then drill and tap a small piece of bar stock to make threaded, removable legs?
Yes, I can. I had thought about just building a metal frame to sit it in but I'm going to see if I can put it back together like it's supposed to be before I botch it up. My wife hates it when I botch stuff together but it sure is fun.
I repacked my BOB to include the new stuff I got from Safe Zone...thanks Rick! I also started a two knife set for my pack. One is kind of a kukri for the tough jobs and the other is a patch knife to do the "easy work".
Updated my first aid/CPR/AED training this week.
That's valuable training. I wish more would take it. Nice job Nell.
Converted wheel weights into 400 gr boolits
Doing my best to recycle evil lead
Set up my melt pot for melting pewter, finished pouring a cap on the end of a knife.
Cleaned out and poured 487 .357 158 gr bullets.
Processed another small batch of WW's and about 10 lbs of soft lead, back into ingots.
I tried out a few new cordage plants...well vines, actually. Also seed bombed some old forgotten gullies with fast fruit tree and perennial veg seed, put in a lot of sling practice (the old fashioned kind, not the kind with the rubber) and set about dealing with the metre plus grass growing right up to the house... on a hill here, and fire is about the most common way to meet a hasty end in my part of the world. hazard reduction is pretty important otherwise I'll be a toasted marshmallow and never get to see society realise it collapsed years back :D
I ordered some dehydrated food. As you know this stuff is pricey so, my plan for this year is to stock-up on freeze dried and dehydrated foods a little each month. Then it's not such a big wallop on the funds.
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I added a magnesium fire starter to a couple of things, including my key chain. I use a fero rod to start most of my fires and rarely use magnesium. But, why not have it as an option?
I did the mods Mac recommended to the machete.
The little knife is a Dewalt sawzall blade with 550 cord wrap. My first knife.
The fiber is that tinder I so love from the sabal palm tree. This is easily as strong as your best manila rope. But a much better fire starter.
I said I would get some bag balm and did.
Also picked up a .22 so the wife can learn to shoot. P22.
Single Six was not available. So relax. LOL :innocent:
Cut a head to get to some willow. But, its a couple miles into the glades.
Because our resident guru, Nativedude, recommended it, right? :innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by Batch
Got one myself. It's a fun little plinking gun. She'll enjoy it, unless you're like Rick and actually bought it for yourself. :innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by Batch
Yeah, I'm hoping someone gets head lice so I can slather it in their hair. Unfortunately I keepy hair trimmed to short to invite such infestations myself.:innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
I went to buy the SIG mosquito and the guys behind the counter recommended the Walther over the SIG. Then it comes to find out that the P22 has a little kick to it for a .22.
I got a box of CCI mini mags. I read those shoot well in that gun. What do you shoot and do you know a good place to biy a brick of ammo for this gun?
Very nice. Nice little knife and looks like a good job on the machete mod. I don't own the P22 but Wally World around here has had .22 and .22 mag in stock for a while.
What the cable thingy? Spear head for fishing?
I've put most imaginable .22 rounds through it. It's a bit sluggish with the CCI CB Sub-Sonic shorts. Like Rick said, Wally World kills all the rest for lowest prices. 5,000 round boxes - I think it's still a max of 5 boxes per purchase.
My P22 only likes Remington. The fobus holster works great, the set-up is so light that you hardly know it's there.
I am preparing to prepare since I am a beginner at this stuff. I am kind of frugal, though. I like to keep clothes until my mom makes me get rid of them due to holes or stains, buy the cheapest stuff, etc. So I've got a decent amount of cash in case I need it in the future. Oh! And I almost always keep small change in my little recycled cricket food jar. (My pet gecko eats crickets) It adds up! I have like, $20 in there that I could've just discarded!
Recycled more lead
405 grains at a time
Then I used bees wax, lard, and oil to make them slippery.
Now Im going to stuff them a top a little brass canister :art:
I worked in my garden this morning. The weather is getting warmer and it's time to get growing again! I have one of those survival seed bank kits you keep hearing about in the news, and I'll tell you, the seeds work! They grow! I've grown organically with heirloom seeds for quite few years, and the truth is, you can't go wrong with these seed banks. It's the best way to get the most bang for your buck.
I fear I'm turning into a horder of stoves. Yeah, it has become a sickness. Just ask my wife.
This week I picked up a Coleman 3 burner for $13.70. Seriously. Off of eBay. Shipping was about double that.:sneaky2: But I finally got my 3 burner. It's in pretty decent shape, too. I am rebuilding it because I want it all purty. But it's a good one and works.
Here's the sick stuff. I also picked up a Coleman 530 and a Coleman 523. The 523 arrived today. I'm like a kid at Christmas. This thing is cherry. The 530 should arrive next week. I have 3 two burners, a Coleman Marine Corps complete Duel Fuel new in the box and a Coleman M1950 new in the box.
I need an intervention.
There's hope, though. I have a military lantern coming this week. Don't tell my wife, though.
Rick's cooking at the next jamboree.
I wish that I would have known that you are a stove junkie, I just sold an old one early last summer in a yard sale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Need a lot of work though.
I'll keep my eyes peeled.
Pressing on with leather work, finished one holster, and making a form now for wet forming round ball bags.
A Mosin Nagant 91/30 followed me home this week, got sale price....not into stoves, but I also have a problem.......I feel your pain, Rick.
Spent this afternoon cleaning out a gun cabinet just for muzzle-loader stuff. Found a game buchering kit the DW gave me for a gift maybe 20 years ago.....forgot I even had it.
Yesterday was 60 degrees, today been snowing.....It's not fair!
Nope that's a Muzzy bone crusher gator harpoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
I don't harpoon gators much because it causes them to fight hard. I use a rod and reel and then grab them by the tail or hind leg and drag them up. You'll think I'm crazy. But, they don't really put up much of a fight when you do it like I said. You hit em with a harpoon and they run like the devil.
People think we are crazy. But, if they are pointed at you snare them with your gator getting snare. If they are pointed away jump in and grab them and drag them up. Then either snare their neck or mouth or just jump them.
Its not about being a bad arse. Its about getting the job done and getting to bed at a reasonable hour. You hunt gators with me and you'll agree with me on this. I promise. LOL
I do extend the invite to any on this forum that want to hunt gators. I just ask that you return the invite for game in you area.
Recieved the SAM splints and the emergency dental kit I ordered. Added another 1,000 rounds of .22 ammo, 2 eye glass repair kits and 2 #10 cans of MH dehyds.
Batch, I don't think you're crazy. Anyone that intentionally jumps on a gator, well, there's no reason to think. You've pretty much proved that one your own. No offense (I don't like to offend crazy people.)
That's such an easy promise to keep because you know I'll NEVER hunt gators...with you or anyone else. Let me repeat that in case I wasn't clear...NEVER!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Batch
Built shed and floor to store gas, propane etc. Visited Honeyville Grains store near Phoenix and loaded-up.
Picked up a fork,knife,spoon utensil set at the gun show to add to the BOB.
Obtained a pre-qualification letter and a wonderful layout of a new generational home in the country. Woooo! Can't wait to get out from under this house!! While I love it, it's just too much room and no real room for a big garden or fruit trees. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!
Oh...hubby's job is on a hiring freeze and we've waited for more than 6 months. Guess we're stuck with our current job and in PA...no Indiana for us. :( Oh well...
Planted 16 varieties of vegetables (seeds) w/ kids.
Haven't done much last couple of weeks. just getting over a major kidney infection. Never want to do that again. I think getting shot felt better. spent most of last week in bed. Feeling better now and plan on going back to work wensday. Anyway as to preps. I added 4 #10 cans of mountian house dehyds. 500 rounds of .22 ammo, and a vodoo tactical mollie platform FAK pouch on a leg drop platform.