My grand parent used the wax in like the wire-clamped jars such as lightning, atlas, ball and McDonald jars, the seal wasn't always reliable so they used the wax as a back up. they couldn't afford new jars and lids with seal rings.
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My grand parent used the wax in like the wire-clamped jars such as lightning, atlas, ball and McDonald jars, the seal wasn't always reliable so they used the wax as a back up. they couldn't afford new jars and lids with seal rings.
I hired a new electrician last week. He was clean cut, 15 yrs experience, seemed impressive so I agreed to pay more than I wanted to get some decent help. On the fourth day he overslept and I had to wake him up. On the fifth day he toasted 4 new LED lights by wiring them backwards. Needless to say I’m still in the market for another electrician....
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And I suppose they used all sorts of jars too with the paraffin since you didn't have to have a Ball lid that fit.
I really only remember her using the paraffin on jam and jelly, so it probably was just for water bath canning.
I really only remember her using the paraffin on jam and jelly, so it probably was just for water bath canning.
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My mom used paraffin on jams and jelly's too. And I think she used any jar that she had saved.
Ordered 10 boxes each
Hornady Critical Duty 40 S&W 175 Grain - 20 rounds box
Gold Dot HP 40 S&W 180 Grain - 50 rounds box
Federal Premium HST .40 S&W 165 Grain JHP - 50 rounds box
Federal LE Tactical .40 S&W 165 Grain HST - 50 roundsbox
Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 2-3/4 00 Buckshot - 10 rounds box
Hornady Critical Duty 40 S&W 175 Grain - 20 rounds box
Gold Dot HP 40 S&W 180 Grain - 50 rounds box
Federal Premium HST .40 S&W 165 Grain JHP - 50 rounds box
Federal LE Tactical .40 S&W 165 Grain HST - 50 roundsbox
Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge 2-3/4 00 Buckshot - 10 rounds box
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Still waiting on concrete for the stem walls and setting the solar panel mount. They were supposed to pour yesterday. Had the crane on hold but had to cancel.
So instead I went to Tractor Supply and picked up feed and another galvanized feeder for the pigs.
Also picked up some .410 and .22 bird shot ammo for snake control. Killed another rattlesnake in the garden last night. That's 3 rattlers in less than a week, and one was under the front steps. I dont know how well the .22 bird shot will work on snakes, but they do a good job on chipmunks.
Still hot, dusty and smokey here. It hit 90 degs yesterday for the second time this summer. No change in sight.
So instead I went to Tractor Supply and picked up feed and another galvanized feeder for the pigs.
Also picked up some .410 and .22 bird shot ammo for snake control. Killed another rattlesnake in the garden last night. That's 3 rattlers in less than a week, and one was under the front steps. I dont know how well the .22 bird shot will work on snakes, but they do a good job on chipmunks.
Still hot, dusty and smokey here. It hit 90 degs yesterday for the second time this summer. No change in sight.
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Snake shot will work, it has worked for me in the past. I prefer the 357 load but have used 9 mm and 22. They all work, if you are close enough and hit the mark. They don't do squat from 40 feet. Just like any shotgun. you have to hit the target, up close and personal. Note: The 9 mm will only work the slide in light weight semi-auto (Ruger LC9s) type pistols. I have only used the 22 shot shells in revolvers, so have no first hand info on how they work in a semi-auto pistol.
Snake shot will work, it has worked for me in the past. I prefer the 357 load but have used 9 mm and 22. They all work, if you are close enough and hit the mark. They don't do squat from 40 feet. Just like any shotgun. you have to hit the target, up close and personal. Note: The 9 mm will only work the slide in light weight semi-auto (Ruger LC9s) type pistols. I have only used the 22 shot shells in revolvers, so have no first hand info on how they work in a semi-auto pistol.
I purchased the S&W Governor in 2012 just for the Western rattler, it's a 4/10 revolver, I think Taurus makes one too probably cheaper.
The Taurus is cheaper but the Governor has better quality. The 410 round will certainly do the job.
How can an experienced electrician wire something backwards? That's crazy.
Make your jelly, pour into the jar, let sit a bit, melt your paraffin and pour gently on top. Do not disturb till solid. Try to keep everything as clean as possible, sterilize your jars good. Take precautions to be sure your jelly doesn't mold. Even then I remember grandmother removing the mold, and we ate the jelly anyway. Just like store bought can get a little mold after you open it and it is left in the frig too long, just removed it and ate. Not the best way to do it but we never knew any different back then. Usually there is so much sugar in jelly or jam it won't spoil. Just my thoughts on the matter.
Picked up from costco 10 25lb bags of Morton 25lb Bulk non-iodized salt giving another 250lbs to add to the store. I got a good deal on it $46.99 roughly $4.70 a 25lb bag
I would like to find some iodized salt in quantity. No luck locally yet. Heck no small quantities, either.
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The 25lb bag for the iodized salt was $5.99 at costco
Ours doesn’t carry it. May if I order it.... I guess no all stores are stocked equally!
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Walmart has loads of it. All small containers but a seemingly unending supply.
tell the you want Item: 6754 that would be Morton 25lb Iodized Table salt
walmart about .40-.60c a pound were as costco it's .18-.19c a pound bulkwise, Amazon is even higher at $1.12 a pound bulk
I finally gave up on the rain ever stopping and had to hook the laundry room up to the new well line in the mud. I had to continually shop vac the water flowing into the trench out to make the glue joints. Really miserable job in slick mud, but I had no choice. I was out of clean socks and had bought more at Walmart, but was running out of those too! Anyways, I have a working washer again and have a weeks worth of catchup to do..... my house is totally off the county water now and I hope to have the kids place connected this week if weather permits.
Good for you, I like hearing about others getting good deals. I put a wire basket on the bike and getting it road ready and after replacing the rear flat will put on the rear baskets, pulled out the old mountain bike to fix up, got 25 lbs sugar collecting free watermelon rinds to make pickles.
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I have a few watermelons ready for the pickings soon. I've already done watermelon jelly this year but have you ever had any watermelon butter? I ran across a recipe and thoughtful would give it a try. Who knows, it may become a favorite.
Our local W-MART is out of canning salt and has been for quite awhile. But plenty of iodized.
Did you see my post on the whole cloves?
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I did. I buy mine from the dollar store when I found them for 50 cents a jar. I am on my last jar though so may go and check what there prices are.
I am stopping by there on my way home to check it out. There was no way in H---- I was going to pay almost 5 bucks for 0.62 oz. What a rip off. My watermelon pickles turned out great this weekend.
The American way, take a cheap item, put it in a fancy container and give it an expensive sounding name and morons will buy it!
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Let me know what you find out. It's been awhile.
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I had an opportunity to try out the .22 bird shot on a rattlesnake this morning. While out doing my chores I came across another rattler next to the barn. I shot it from about 5 feet. One shot and a dead snake. The wife and I both keep a Ruger .22 single action in our ATV's and I think the bird shot will be easier for my wife. I also keep a .410 on the front porch in case she needs it.
I haven't tried the bird shot rounds in a semi auto yet so I don't know how well they will function. May try it later.
I tried birdshot in semi (10/22) it will shoot but not cycle the action and not reliably manually feed from the magazine, even the CCI birdshot wouldn't cycle.
I haven’t tried shooting the 22 birdshot yet but am intrigued by it. Almost suprised someone makes it in such a small shell.
