what did you do this week to prepare

**Ken** · 04-20-2009, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

They were the shotgun of choice on submarines.

Hunt for Red October (Shootout in the Missile Room)

Captain Ramius: "Hey, Ryan, be careful what you shoot at. Most things in here don't react too well to bullets."

Jack Ryan: "Right."

[Moves closer to enemy, who fires several shots at him]
Jack Ryan: "*I* have to be careful what *I* shoot at?"

Jack Ryan: [to himself] "Ryan, some things in here don't react well to bullets." "Yeah, like me. I don't react well to bullets."

**MatthewnOK** · 04-20-2009, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Alpine_Sapper

Ya know, everybody talking about their 500 series mossberg, I have to say, I have a 500, and an 88. The 88 is really a Maverick Arms rebranded and marketed as a mossberg, and the only REAL difference between it and the 500 is the 88 ONLY comes with a synthetic stock. Other than that, the only difference I've noticed is the 500 is about $150 more expensive. Like I told the wife, a cheap gun is better than no gun, and even a cheap gun is still going to put hot lead downrange when you need it. As long as you take care of your weapons they'll take care of you. Those of you who prefer a Mora over a $100 knife should know exactly what I mean.

You can get the 88 at Academy sports for $175.

+50
I have one in 20 ga. (Because of bone/joint trouble I cannot shoot a 12ga. or any really high cal. rifle.) I love that gun! It stays by my nightstand every night.

**tonester** · 04-20-2009, 12:40 PM

bought some batteries. oiled up my blades. cleaned my handgun. made a mini tool kit with a pocket organizer. and refreshed my mind on tying some knots.

**NCO** · 04-20-2009, 02:20 PM

Bought a bike fixing kit and fixed my bike.

**Excalibur** · 04-21-2009, 03:56 PM

My brother moved in with his 16 y/o we began storing dry goods, beans, rice ect bought a few new to us(Used) firearms increased ammo store, stocked up on medical supplies, added some literature. My boys now 15, 14, 13 are teaching troy (the 16 y/o) how to track, hunt, fish, and other woodscraft. Next we are cashing some water purification equipment, more dry goods, and seed

**mountain mama** · 04-21-2009, 10:29 PM

I pitched a tent (as opposed to a hissy fit) in the backyard and kicked the kids out for the night

**gryffynklm** · 04-22-2009, 08:09 PM

Well I'm going with a friend to the range tomorrow to get some instruction on hand gun safety and how to put the lead were you want it to go. I've shot a 45 before but the instruction beyond were not to point the gun, was point and squeeze, you'll figure it out. I'm looking forward to this. I think I'll enjoy this more then the smooth bore musket.

**crashdive123** · 04-22-2009, 08:12 PM

Checked the sporting goods section of Wal Mart for ammunition. They got a shipment in this morning. I bought what was left.

**tonester** · 04-22-2009, 08:16 PM

my brother and i are gonna practice setting up the tarp and making some meals with a soda can stove.

**jessielavon** · 04-22-2009, 10:40 PM

worked on paintings to put on ebay tomorrow so we can buy more supplys,Bubba is working in his 68 Chevy truck

**Stairman** · 04-22-2009, 11:07 PM

I dug up some weeds and replanted them in pots on my deck. Edible ones of course. Even bought some Purslane from Walmart to plant and nibble on. Also reinventoried my BOB and laminated a list of its contents to keep in the outer pocket.

**grundle** · 04-24-2009, 01:09 PM

Started putting my starter pole beans in the ground. Got four rows done last night, oh happy day

Planted four strawberry plants...just because I was curious :P

Planted a kumquat tree, hoping it will sprout. Still no sprout from the PawPaw (ahh well I won't hold my breath).

Made some cuttings of my grape vine, did it all wrong (again). Still hoping for the best, though.

Potatoes broke the surface, bought some top soil to mound them up tomorrow.

Pulled out some pork butts to have a nice cook-off tomorrow.

Started researching "urban chicken raising". If it is legal in my city I will try to raise 2 - 3 hens.

**mountain mama** · 04-24-2009, 01:34 PM

i bought some tube tents to add to our BOBs

my youngest daughter is off for her last local climbing competition and has been working on speed with her knot tying skills (in addition to lots and lots of rock climbing practice)...after this is the regional comp, then the divisional comp in california, then nationals in utah. this should be fun!

**erunkiswldrnssurvival** · 04-24-2009, 01:42 PM

I perfected a method of making cordage out of milk jugs

**Lorna** · 04-24-2009, 02:07 PM

I joined this website. I'm thinking that makes me one smart cookie.

**nell67** · 04-24-2009, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by grundle

Started putting my starter pole beans in the ground. Got four rows done last night, oh happy day

Planted four strawberry plants...just because I was curious :P

Planted a kumquat tree, hoping it will sprout. Still no sprout from the PawPaw (ahh well I won't hold my breath).

Made some cuttings of my grape vine, did it all wrong (again). Still hoping for the best, though.

Potatoes broke the surface, bought some top soil to mound them up tomorrow.

Pulled out some pork butts to have a nice cook-off tomorrow.

Started researching "urban chicken raising". If it is legal in my city I will try to raise 2 - 3 hens.

Grudle,how long has you PawPaw seeds been planted??? They are pretty slow to germinate,here is a good article on pawpaws

http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu/pawpaw/ppg.htm

**grundle** · 04-24-2009, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by nell67

Grudle,how long has you PawPaw seeds been planted??? They are pretty slow to germinate,here is a good article on pawpaws

http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu/pawpaw/ppg.htm

Oh wow, I totally skipped the cool weather stratification period. Good thing I have more seeds. I am going to throw one in the fridge when I get home tonight.

Thanks for that link, you saved my bacon...err pawpaw. It has been in the pot for about 2+ weeks I think. No significant changes so I was beginning to think it either needed to warm up, or I did something wrong.