what did you do this week to prepare

[Rick]

The wife and I pulled out the BOBs and went through them today. Updated some stuff and changed the wardrobe for the season. Added a few items as well.

[tonester]

went to my local army surplus store and picked up a, water canteen, sowing kit, emergency candles, a new tarp, 12lb test fishing line, fish hooks and sinkers, and some first aid stuff.

[mountain mama]

I made dandelion wine today

[Tofu]

Got the generators & transfer switch wired up yesterday so when the power (goes which it does here frequently) the generators will kick in straight away.One of the nearby farms where short of bodies for the potatoe planting last week & I helped out(14hrs shifts,these guys can work) & rather than cash I opted for 2x50gallon drums of red diesel (just dyed for farm work only).The farmer probably came out better or so he thinks but money wont run the gennies when there aint no fuel.

[tonester]

just finished making a fishing kit, fire kit, and a little sowing kit.

[crashdive123]

Not sure what the farmer paid for the diesel, but 100 gallons is a nice score. Good job Tofu.

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

i used the oil and can left over from anchovy's as a lamp. it burned for just over 3 hours.

[chiye tanka]

Been stocking up on dried goods and ammo of course.

[mountain mama]

my lil' guy just started his first bird's nest and flint & steel fire
we made a mess of char cloth

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

i built some torches and clearified some pine resin for future use.

[trax]

my lil' guy just started his first bird's nest and flint & steel fire
we made a mess of char cloth

Y'know..if there'd been bird's in it, he could have started practing his outdoor cooking at the same time.

Yesterday, oil change, lube, tire check etc etc on the truck.

Cleaned and checked arsenal...ummm firearms

Sharpened my two favorite knives.

Today---implemented hand cleaning stations with that alcohol based stuff at the Centre for all staff and visitors. Published basic guidelines for all Centre members re: how to avoid the 'flu and/or colds. Canceled much anticipated plans for visiting Mexico (ok, the last one's a lie)

Read up on erunk's pine clearification activities

[Rick]

I waxed three handguns and one rifle this morning. Repacked my backpack and added a waterproof insert in the pack.

[Schleprok]

Went to my local surplus store. Picked up a few additions for my web gear, an extra "space" blanket, another wire saw, couple more p38's with built in mini spoon (spoon ain't much use, but love the extra leverage I get with the added length), dumped out all the bob's to revamp - might even finish them tomorrow....

[mountain mama]

I don't know about y'all, but I can't keep up with all I do in a week....easier to go day by day....for me, today I have been reading a lot of articles on the AlphaRubricon website. Anyone know anything about that site? They seem to have some good ideas on there.

[Schleprok]

Okay, roll into town and check out your nearest auto parts store. Found some 9 led flashlights (small) for $2.99 at (can I say it Rick?) AutoZone. Very bright!

[Rick]

Planted most of the garden this morning. Dug some dandelion roots, cleaned and roasted them for coffee.

[oly]

Cleaned my two 5gal. water jugs and refilled them.

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

I learned how to burn rotten wood,(with pine sap) and also worked on a pine scented mosquito smudge fire.

[Rick]

Pine scented mosquito smudge fire, huh?

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[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

Pine scented mosquito smudge fire, huh?

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you caught me in action! (the smoke is from me thinking up the idea) the smudge that i made worked well,(i use sooty smoke from pine needles or pine sap, i use small amounts rationing just enough smoke, the process involves also burning a lamp or candle,and placing the pine sap in a shell or other vessel directly above it.