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    Picked up a 400 watt power inverter, first aid supplies, and two more hurricane lamps.
    I Wonder Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink what ever comes out?"


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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RWC
    I sometimes did over 1000 a day
    That, sir, that is just wrong.
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    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.
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    Bought some seeds. Tobacco,veggies and greens. And a corn wheat grinder.
    (coffee beans next on grow list)
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    Oh, just used my high tech wood splitter to split and stack another cord.
    Keeps me warm in more ways than one.
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    I bought 2 more 20 Gallon jugs of propane off of craigslist for about 60% of new.
    Ken has helped me out so much with legal stuff, I need to keep track of it so I can pay him back. I will be placing a 'score card' in my sig as a reminder.

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    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.
    If by what I have learned over the years, allow me to help one person to start to prepare. If all the mistakes I have made, let me give one person the wisdom that allows them to save their life or the life of a loved one in an emergency. Then I will truly know that all the work I have done will have been worth every minute.

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    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!
    Survival is not about surviving AGAINST the nature. It's about surviving WITH the nature.

    You can't go in to nature, nature is not a place or an object. Nature just is. You are living it.

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    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.
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    I was hoping that would amuse someone...
    Survival is not about surviving AGAINST the nature. It's about surviving WITH the nature.

    You can't go in to nature, nature is not a place or an object. Nature just is. You are living it.

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    Rick is easily amused.
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    "Hullulla on halvat huvit."
    -anon

    Survival is not about surviving AGAINST the nature. It's about surviving WITH the nature.

    You can't go in to nature, nature is not a place or an object. Nature just is. You are living it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NCO View Post
    "Hullulla on halvat huvit."
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    I'm not suffering from insanity, I'm enjoying every minute of it.
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    Just a figure of speech... hullu=crazy/funny/weird/simple/etc.
    Survival is not about surviving AGAINST the nature. It's about surviving WITH the nature.

    You can't go in to nature, nature is not a place or an object. Nature just is. You are living it.

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    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.
    I Wonder Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink what ever comes out?"

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    He also practiced his soft falls and his medical training. Oh, and groaning.
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    Rick your slipping up you forgot ranting too
    I Wonder Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink what ever comes out?"

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    .....and ranting.
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