what did you do this week to prepare

[Runs With Beer]

Ive been very busy with WORK, But I try to do a lot of things in my head, What left of it.

[wareagle69]

slow week for me really did not do anything extra to prepare just followed my daily routies like never letting the gas tank go below half, last sunday the wife and i were on the way to a family function, and as always i was going on about the merits of being prepared- this topic on winter hiway travel thru some remote areas so i aks her what happens if a traffic accident closes the hiway? she says turn around and either go back home or back to town to moms.so a few klicks later on the divided hiway we see an accident with the hiway closed down. well beig that the two lane hiways are seperated there would be no way to turn around so you would have to sit and wait it out she says she sees my point. i like being right she hates it

[dolfan87]

I bought 500 rounds of .22, and two boxes of 165 grain 30 06 (it was all they had in stock!)

I also began reading, and watching videos on how to dry meat. I am going to give it a go this weekend.

[crashdive123]

Formed a neighborhood watch on our street. Had a meet and greet with just about everybody on the street.

[Badawg]

I recently picked up two "72 hour kits" from longlifefoods And got them out of the cardboard and into a 20 gallon poly Barrel. Let me tell you, that's a tight fit! I couldn't get it all in there so I took a few meals and stuck them in my CERT bag. Sealed that turkey up and we now have an easy couple of weeks worth of MRE's for the big earthquake I hope never comes. And in a rodent resistant case too! I also drained a 35 gallon sealed top barrel and refilled it with fresh water. I do that every couple of years, 'cause nobody wants 'old water'...

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

I put togather a Cold weather Flood survival package that addresses almost every need,
without exceeding the 150LB. "manageable equipment weight"

[mcfd45]

I was at work parked in front of a barnes and nobles. Bored outta my mind so I went inside and bought a book of knots. It was nice, came with some cheap rope. I went and replaced that with 550 cord.
Found a deal on pasta sauce, I am addicted to alfredo I tell you.
Passed my class WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Currently trying to survive a cold.

[mcfd45]

I spent some money at meijer today and this is what i got

4 cases of dasani 2 for 9 bucks
some canned veggies 6 for 3 bucks
2 100 rounds of remington golden bullets in a fancy plastic package. Funny sidenote the receipt says REMINGTON STD. Haha I chuckled
some pasta sauce
2 peanut butter jars in glass not plastic
some sudafed so I can survive this cold.

[chiangmaimav]

I planted some different kinds of chilis, especially the ones people call bird**** chili. They put these things in most of the Thai food, and I love them. They are viciously hot, but Karen rebels told me to keep some in your pocket while in jungle, and chew them when very hungry. I tried this and it works, as after you eat them you don't want to eat anything else.
I also got involved with local Christian church and have met many people, including Americans. Networking like the man says
I used to have an SP-101 and I loved it. I am in same position as Freki. Cannot own firearms here. I also have a crossbow, which was made by Hmong hilltribe. It is different than style you would find in the west, but it is good for taking small game.

[SARKY]

Made some upgrades to my survival gear, Got a 6liter hydration bladder to replace the 3 liter bladder i had in my BOB. Tossed my strike anywhere matches and filled the containers with petrolium jellyed cotton balls, grab a twig , stick it in the cotton balls, give it a twirl, pull it out and hit it with a spark from my flint and steel and i have a match that won't go out even in the rain.

[doug1980]

Well I logged on to my computer, signed on this forum, and started reading. I feel more prepared already. lol

[crashdive123]

....and so do others because of some of the things you have asked and answered.

[rockymtnchief]

Topped off the gas tank, polished/waterproofed the boots, broke out my face masks for the cold weather, checked the edges on all my knives, rotated some canned food.

[dolfan87]

Ok, I made my first batch of jerky today. Turned out pretty good, and it's already all gone! lol

I want to make the next batch outside, and smoke it over a fire. I also really want to get proficient at doing friction fire methods, so I am going to start working on that as well this week.

[Dave Johns]

I donated a pint 'o my best to the Red Cross. Also made contact with the local CERT administrator. Gonna go see about getting certified and volunteer for the cert/rescue squad.

Aside from that, bought just a little more ammunition than I shot off.

[nell67]

Bought some tire chains this year,have been practicing how to install them,looks like I am gonna need them today.

[crashdive123]

Tire chains??? Oh yeah, I remember them. Sitting at my Mom-In-Laws (hitting the road to head back home today). My Sis-In-Law and her family is here too. Mom is head back with Sis for Christmas. We looked at the weather this morning for their trip (Minot, ND) - -25* F, couple of feet of snow...quite a difference from central Florida.

[doug1980]

Tire chains??? Oh yeah, I remember them. Sitting at my Mom-In-Laws (hitting the road to head back home today). My Sis-In-Law and her family is here too. Mom is head back with Sis for Christmas. We looked at the weather this morning for their trip (Minot, ND) - -25* F, couple of feet of snow...quite a difference from central Florida.

Minot, my wife was stationed there for three years. Then she got orders to AK and she was so happy. Thankfully I never lived there, sounds like a crappy place. lol

[crashdive123]

Probably gonna visit this summer. Yesterday while looking at a national weather map, I looked over at Sis-In-Law and said "Do you realize that if you walk outside right now, it is 105* F warmer than in Minot?" ..... I got the one finger salute.

[doug1980]

Probably gonna visit this summer. Yesterday while looking at a national weather map, I looked over at Sis-In-Law and said "Do you realize that if you walk outside right now, it is 105* F warmer than in Minot?" ..... I got the one finger salute.

LOL right now I'm missing Southern Florida. Lived in Fort Lauderdale for 5 years, man I wish I was back there now.