what did you do this week to prepare

[Winnie]

I went to a gun show yesterday, and I didn't by any guns or ammo. What I did bring home, is my first wool blanket. It's mil-surp, but believe it or not, it doesn't really stink.

(Why is it, that almost all military surplus smells like that?)

Generally because a Soldier who hasn't washed for a week has slept in it

[Rick]

Rode hard and put away wet would be my guess.

[Batch]

I ground my first meat. i got a 150 quart cooler filled with deer and hog. I usually pay around $50 a deer or hog for processing. I bought a LEMs stainless steel grinder. I am going to try and grind up some gator, hog , and deer I have in my freezer. I also want to make some sausage.

I also bought a dehydrator. I want to make some jerky. Anyone got any advice?

[crashdive123]

I ground my first meat. i got a 150 quart cooler filled with deer and hog. I usually pay around $50 a deer or hog for processing. I bought a LEMs stainless steel grinder. I am going to try and grind up some gator, hog , and deer I have in my freezer. I also want to make some sausage.

I also bought a dehydrator. I want to make some jerky. Anyone got any advice?

Make enough for everybody.

[rwc1969]

A friend lent me this book http://www.amazon.com/Sausage-Making...811716937#noop He swore by it for jerky and sausage making. If anything it's a good read.

[oldsoldier]

Added 12 thompson snares to my gear they just arrived today amazon had them 12 for $26.00 they seem pretty good I'll let you all know when I test em out how they work.

[Rick]

What kind of dehydrator did you purchase?

[Swamprat1958]

Took 8lbs of beef rump roast and made jerky. Sharpened my new Wetterlings 19" and waterproofed my new Australian Rucksack.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

FINALLY filled a "weak gap" in my preps. Finally broke down and bought tjhe Red Cross First Aid book. I know, I know, It's about time.

[oldsoldier]

Built a "mini" survival kit, It's in a zippered black nylon bag that's about 4" thick by 10" tall by 14" wide. Inside is.
3 space blankets
2 disposible poncho's
1 esbit stove
2 light sticks
mini/pocket first aid kit
compass
multi tool
2 mini aluminum loaf pans
water purification tablets
magnesium fire stick
mini kellight
3 "yoyo" fishing reels
box of hooks, weights.swivels, "crappie" jigs
100' of 12 lb test fishing line
25' paracord
3 thompson survival snares
whistle/match case combo
signal mirror
bic lighter
lifeboat matches
waterproof notebook and pen
small folding knife
p38 can opener
pill bottle of petroleum jelly /cotton ball fire starters
pocket first aid manual
pocket survival guide
plastic trash bags (2)
deck of survival playing cards

I plan on adding a blast match and some tinder cubes in the next couple of days. Kit fits perfect in the storage compartment in wife's jeep. weighs about 4-5 pounds and should be a good addition to her new BOB when it's finished.

I forgot I also added a small sewing kit as well.

[Winnie]

I ordered a dehydrator and vacuum sealer, Batteries were on offer at the supermarket so got a few extras. Forgot to buy spare fuel tabs for the Esbit(bad, very bad)
Checked use by dates on stuff in my BOB and I've also started to rotate some stock in the store.

[Batch]

What kind of dehydrator did you purchase?

Open Country GardenMaster 1000 Watt

[Rick]

Batch - Get a copy of Mary Bell's Complete Dehydrator Cookbook. It's pretty cheap and it's just loaded with great recipes and information. It's sort of my go to bible on dehydrating.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0688130240/?tag=arcapubl-20

You'll love your fruit roll sheet. It should work for any liquid like spaghetti sauce. Great for spaghetti in the back woods!

[Batch]

You know I have a couple of those vacuum sealers and I can't get any to work consistently. Sometimes it would vac and seal fine and other times it just makes friggen noise.

A real slow way to package a couple of hundred pounds of meat...

I've also tried the Ziplock vac bags and vac and still doesn't work right consistently.

[Batch]

Batch - Get a copy of Mary Bell's Complete Dehydrator Cookbook. It's pretty cheap and it's just loaded with great recipes and information. It's sort of my go to bible on dehydrating.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0688130240/?tag=arcapubl-20

You'll love your fruit roll sheet. It should work for any liquid like spaghetti sauce. Great for spaghetti in the back woods!

Thanks Rick. Will do.

Spaghetti and chili are two of the the things I want to try. I also am going to get the Jetboil Java kit to take to work and reconstitute my lunch.

[Rick]

Brown bagging a survival lunch? I love it!

[Rick]

This one isn't me. This one was my wife. She applied for her life time carry permit today. Woo Hoo!

[Camp10]

This one isn't me. This one was my wife. She applied for her life time carry permit today. Woo Hoo!

They have a lifetime permit in IN? Nice! I have to renew mine every 6 years (I think) and they dont remind me it is up to me to remember. I let it expire once (oops) and I had to start the whole process over. It cost me $90 and 3 months to get it back.

[Rick]

Yes. It's $125 for a lifetime permit. Personally, I think that's a heck of a deal. You can get a 4 year permit if you wish and renew every 4 years but it's $40.

You pay $50 up front. Answer the typical questions.
Have you ever murdered anyone?
Are you now or have you ever been a serial killer?
that kind of stuff.
Get your paw prints taken.
The local Jondarmes do a check on you then call in you 48 or so hours. You pick up your forms and send it along with a money order for $75 to the state. They do a check on you and send you your license. Easy peasy in Indiana.

[Camp10]

Yes. It's $125 for a lifetime permit. Personally, I think that's a heck of a deal. You can get a 4 year permit if you wish and renew every 4 years but it's $40.

You pay $50 up front. Answer the typical questions.
Have you ever murdered anyone?
Are you now or have you ever been a serial killer?
that kind of stuff.
Get your paw prints taken.
The local Jondarmes do a check on you then call in you 48 or so hours. You pick up your forms and send it along with a money order for $75 to the state. They do a check on you and send you your license. Easy peasy in Indiana.

That's pretty good! Good for your wife!! Was the ordeal with the new neighbors the decision maker for her?