This weeks preps check-in

[user 7704]

Since my pool blew, I am going to patch the 20" split and let rain gather. Then I can purify from there. It is completely empty and I never used heavy chemicals. I used an ion generator.

 

[Brent S]

Since my pool blew, I am going to patch the 20" split and let rain gather. Then I can purify from there. It is completely empty and I never used heavy chemicals. I used an ion generator.

I believe I am going to take my pool down. My wife was the reason I put it in to begin with and she went in it either once or maybe twice all summer. The amount of work a pool takes is fine if it’s being used but not even close if it just sits idle. I use the hot tub every day, I definitely get my money’s worth with it.

 

[DrJenner]

Stocked up on food. Got some radios.
Still waiting for my handgun to clear the sheriff's office before I'm "allowed" to have it, but my concealed carry license should be in the mail by now.
Car is stocked with water, food, blankets, etc for winter.
2 more oil lamps and jugs of oil, canning jars.

Came into the big city today for my work day stretch. Shelves looking a bit more bare here, but they had a great deal on yeast so I bought a ton of that.

 

[user 7704]

I believe I am going to take my pool down. My wife was the reason I put it in to begin with and she went in it either once or maybe twice all summer. The amount of work a pool takes is fine if it’s being used but not even close if it just sits idle. I use the hot tub every day, I definitely get my money’s worth with it.

We use ours daily in the Summer. If you get an Ion Chamber and a sand filter, it's not much work. I have an oak tree over part of mine too. When the leave start falling there's quite a few times it takes some work, but not often

 

[GaRp58]

We're being told to prepare but not which areas/items. Any suggestions?

Hi lady, it is the few little things we tend to forget because we do not use them daily. Those things we only pick up every few weeks or even months and worse: in different seasons...
Q-tips for cleaning your ears and guns with.
extra chains for your chainsaw, sparkplugs and bar in reserve
the little batteries for the remote control on your TV, car doors and such
shoe and boot laces, needles and thread for sewing, safety pins and buttons
extra bars of hard soap which last longer than liquid soap does.
replacement light bulbs and parts for your flashlight/torch
extra warm socks and inlays for your winter boots
fingernail clippers and files, hair trimmers
paint, oil, vaseline, matches, gas lighters with refill cartridges and propane
silk mantles for your gas and propane lanterns
anything and everything having to do with hygiene and first aid
extra work gloves and heavy clothes for wear and tear work
nails and screws, nuts and bolts, spare parts for any machine you have
building materials, sheet metal, sheet wood, non-electric hand tools

just go thru all your drawers and cupboards and look at what you have and decide if you have enough according to experience and what you could live without if you could never buy or get any replacements...Gary

 

[EastenerWesterner]

We added a pulse oximeter to the med kit. Since we are both over 60 we have the current script of readers and the next step up JIC In 3 packs.

 

[EastenerWesterner]

Hi lady, it is the few little things we tend to forget because we do not use them daily. Those things we only pick up every few weeks or even months and worse: in different seasons...
Q-tips for cleaning your ears and guns with.
extra chains for your chainsaw, sparkplugs and bar in reserve
the little batteries for the remote control on your TV, car doors and such
shoe and boot laces, needles and thread for sewing, safety pins and buttons
extra bars of hard soap which last longer than liquid soap does.
replacement light bulbs and parts for your flashlight/torch
extra warm socks and inlays for your winter boots
fingernail clippers and files, hair trimmers
paint, oil, vaseline, matches, gas lighters with refill cartridges and propane
silk mantles for your gas and propane lanterns
anything and everything having to do with hygiene and first aid
extra work gloves and heavy clothes for wear and tear work
nails and screws, nuts and bolts, spare parts for any machine you have
building materials, sheet metal, sheet wood, non-electric hand tools

just go thru all your drawers and cupboards and look at what you have and decide if you have enough according to experience and what you could live without if you could never buy or get any replacements...Gary

. This sharpener does work and does help to extend life. Just want to add.

The rest of your post is good sound advice.

 

[Proud Prepper]

We added a pulse oximeter to the med kit. Since we are both over 60 we have the current script of readers and the next step up JIC In 3 packs.

I just got my second pulse oximeter, two is one.

 

[ShadowWolf 13]

This week to my camping & preparedness supplies I added a solid fuel stove and two boxes of fuel ( hexamine tablets 8pkg. ) and I'll be purchasing more of the hexamine tablets and possibly a second stove at various times throughout the winter as next summer I'd like to get back out camping since it's been awhile since my last camping trip and I'd prefer to keep improving my self reliance skills and supplies.

 

[user 7704]

I just got my second pulse oximeter, two is one.

I got one when K-Mart was going out of business. I got it at 95% off.

 

[user 7704]

My egg customer really came through today. He gifted me with 6 quart size shampoos and the same amount of body wash.

I tried to barter the eggs, but he insisted on paying.

He works at the warehouse that provides these to Wal-Mart, Dollar General, etc. and they give it to employees. They can't sell, but can give it away. He is my source for alcohol, peroxide and hand sanitizer too.

 

[Brent S]

Lots of people don’t realize you can build a wood fire in a charcoal grill and cook on it when the flames die down and it’s just hot coals. My favorite way to cook in an improvised way is to make a rocket stove with some bricks. You can actually make one out of many different things but the point is you can cook with way less fuel and get a hotter fire in one.

 

[EastenerWesterner]

Lots of people don’t realize you can build a wood fire in a charcoal grill and cook on it when the flames die down and it’s just hot coals. My favorite way to cook in an improvised way is to make a rocket stove with some bricks. You can actually make one out of many different things but the point is you can cook with way less fuel and get a hotter fire in one.

My offset smoker is the easiest thing I have even built a fire in. I can smoke, BBQ, and bake. Even have cooked wood fired Pizza in the fire box. It’s my go to.

 

[user 7704]

I bought a new chain for my saw and cannot get it on. Compared it to chain that is on now and they are not the same size. Just my luck. Glad it tried it out today rather than waiting until none are available.

My point is, check your spare parts to make sure they fit before SHTF worse than it is.

 

[user 7704]

Got my 2 mosquito suits today. I believe the pants will be too small for my son, but the jacket should be okay

 

[Illini Warrior]

I bought a new chain for my saw and cannot get it on. Compared it to chain that is on now and they are not the same size. Just my luck. Glad it tried it out today rather than waiting until none are available.

My point is, check your spare parts to make sure they fit before SHTF worse than it is.

something else in regard to chainsaws >> make sure to have the files and sharpening jug for DIY sharpening - also chainsaws are one of the critical time/labor saving tools that need 2 cycle oil gas additive - and the correct bar/chain oil will keep it going ....

 

[user 7704]

something else in regard to chainsaws >> make sure to have the files and sharpening jug for DIY sharpening - also chainsaws are one of the critical time/labor saving tools that need 2 cycle oil gas additive - and the correct bar/chain oil will keep it going ....

I have the manual sharpending kit but no idea how to use it. My friend took one of my chains and used his electric sharpener. I don't know what it's called.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I got the rafters put up on the wood shed today. I'll put the roof sheeting on tomorrow and order metal roofing. On Wednesday I'll buy the cedar lumber for the smoke house.

 

[Mountain trapper]

We just sent off a $600 deposit for a new puppy. Its possible that we could get him by Christmas.

 

[Acdoctor]

We just sent off a $600 deposit for a new puppy. Its possible that we could get him by Christmas.

What breed are y’all getting Arctic?

 

[Mountain trapper]

What breed are y’all getting Arctic?

He'll be another chocolate English lab, same as Gus was. Only this time we found a breeder in California that has the style that we're looking for, and a lot closer to home. Gus came from Oxford Mississippi.

 

[Acdoctor]

I had a chocolate lab as a kid , he was the friendliest dog I ever had, not a mean bone in him either.
im glad you guys are getting you a new pal.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I had a chocolate lab as a kid , he was the friendliest dog I ever had, not a mean bone in him either.
im glad you guys are getting you a new pal.

Thanks. Its been really hard around here since Gus is gone. Everywhere I look I see reminders of him. I work from daylight until dark in order to keep my mind occupied.

 

[DrJenner]

Thanks. Its been really hard around here since Gus is gone. Everywhere I look I see reminders of him. I work from daylight until dark in order to keep my mind occupied.

I can't imagine, that is so hard. We have 2 dogs, both german shepherd/st bernard. They are such pains in the butt, but I love them and would have a hard time if something happened to one of them!

 

[Dave2001]

I can't imagine, that is so hard. We have 2 dogs, both german shepherd/st bernard. They are such pains in the butt, but I love them and would have a hard time if something happened to one of them!

I had a ST Bernard too, it was really tough when i lost mine to heart worms, he was like a big fuzzy family member!!

 

[EastenerWesterner]

I’ve got a Black lab that will turn 15 in Dec. I jokingly say she is a white lab because she is so grey. Pretty much on hospice care. If she makes it, it will be the only one that made 15. My wife is determined to do it.

In my best Eyore voice, (“Good old Katie“).

 

[Brent S]

I didn’t really want another inside dog but when my neighbors dogs killed one of mine I decided it was better to bring the other one inside. He adjusted really well to house rules with little problem. The love from animals is one of the best things in life. The only downside you can’t just go off with the responsibility of caring for them. I kind of figured after the kids were gone I would like to travel more. Instead I just adopted two more babies….

 

[KateMTx]

We just sent off a $600 deposit for a new puppy. Its possible that we could get him by Christmas.

My brother's dog is having puppies soon and I might adopt one. I'm hesitant though because I work so much and will have to leave it alone a lot.

I am getting a big paycheck though next week and am making a list of items to stock up on. I am also buying my Christmas presents now because I know as we get closer to the holidays I won't be able to get anything. Even the other day at Walmart there was so much random stuff out of stock or low.

 

[Acdoctor]

My brother's dog is having puppies soon and I might adopt one. I'm hesitant though because I work so much and will have to leave it alone a lot.

I am getting a big paycheck though next week and am making a list of items to stock up on. I am also buying my Christmas presents now because I know as we get closer to the holidays I won't be able to get anything. Even the other day at Walmart there was so much random stuff out of stock or low.

Same here as the stores are getting bare, normal items sometimes but different brands . It’s only going to get worse before it gets better. Buy what you need soon.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

That’s right, lower your expectations! Why would you have the nerve to expect FOOD or HEAT??