This weeks preps check-in
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Good point on the spare filters! I'll order a set ASAP. I've never even used any of the filters yet, but like the peace of mind that they are there.
I'm in the same position here with plenty of water. There are two creeks here on the property, and ponds all over the area, but none of it would be safe to drink without filtering. With the last two hundred years of people polluting here, I wouldn't drink out of any creeks anymore without some form of treatment first.
I ordered two cans of pepper spray today. Harbour freight had them on sale for 6.99 . I also got two led lights and a triple ball hitch. You need to be careful with some of their stuff as it can be low quality, but some things are fine. All of it though is cheaper than anywhere else. They just opened a new store close to here, I love it!
Thanks to a few connections I got another packed bed water filter. Since I was last here the freezer is up and running in my holiday home, the last five thirteen kilo shells have been finished and lastly I've collected twelve R5 ammo boxes to go with the three R5's I have.
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Just got back from our BOL. 2200 miles and 48 hours each way. Going to take another trailer load on Sunday.
naaaa he left it unlocked n all.this way the animals was able to go in and party..lol
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Actually the "animals" are coming over tomorrow to party. I'm going to put some meat in the smoker, light up a few Cubans and uncork a couple bottles of good 20 year old Scotch.
Be careful with the backfilling. Check out some of the threads on shipping containers collapsing in on the side. I wanted to go that route before researching it. The corners are strong, but the sides need reinforcement. I'm still working on solving the high humidity issue in mine. Will let you know how it goes.
Nice sheppard there
. I've always said they make a great prepping buddy. I have three tough looking dogs, that are all way too friendly to everybody!
Thanks.. I welded a skeleton on the exterior and built 4by6 timbers inside so I would have some wood to nail to without making holes. It only has about 16" of dirt on top.
On the humidity ,you might try some 5# urethane foam insulation. Have someone come out and give you a price. Or that vinyl that is put on with contact cement that is used for flat roofs.
The thing I'm working on right now is a ventilation fan on a timer. I have a good exhaust fan that's high volume, and am deciding how to run the electric into it. I guess I'll put in a light while I'm at it. I'll only have it come on at night while it's cool. If that dosent dry it out enough I will break down and get a dehumidifier. It's just too wet to store much more than wine in it right now. Although that's ok, since I have 35 gallons fermenting right now, and have enough grapes frozen right now to do probably another 50 gallons. It's a lot more than I can ever drink, but is great for barter.
The last two weeks mostly consisted of working like a dog and spending money like crazy. So close to deer season i almost everyday find another item i have to have for the hunt. My choice of camo this year is realtree xtra green. What a coincident that sam's club had a insulated parka for sale in exact that Camo... Also the wife went on a medication shopping spree. The medic stockpile grows and grows. Other than that we try to stay alive with the 4h of sleep our infant is alowing us per night...
The sleepless nights of youg Parent hood , thoes were the days .
I did pick up 7 nice vintage oil lamps on Ebay fot $7 . Stopped by Walmart and bought 2 bottles of lamp oil to go with them .
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I bought a couple new ones at Walmart, but would rather have some old ones any day. I love antiques, and would have them all over the house if my wife would let me get away with it. Usable ones just makes them all the better.
i have my oil lamps placed throughout the house.i looked through out the house before placing them into their present locations.this way,my mom won't complain too much,if at all..i still need locate some place that has the correct size burners for 3 of them.and i need more lamp oil..cant have to much of a good thing..
I try to pick up something each payday for preps, no matter how small. I'll put another bottle of lamp oil on my list.i have my oil lamps placed throughout the house.i looked through out the house before placing them into their present locations.this way,my mom won't complain too much,if at all..i still need locate some place that has the correct size burners for 3 of them.and i need more lamp oil..cant have to much of a good thing..
I just assembled a new gas grill this morning. I actually bought it over a year ago while on clearance, but kept using my old one till it is just about shot. I need to get the connections so I can use it with the 500 gal tank I set up. I have three portable tanks for it, but connecting to the big tank just makes sense. I am trying to get able to function without electricity for an extended period of time during an emergency. After power and cooking, hot water is high up on my list of comforts. Mayby not a necessity to most, but is pretty close to me. I can't stand a cold shower!
neighbours across the street from me.and to one side.had their gas grill hooked up to their 500 tank.plus the line coming over the grill has a shut off vaule,just in case they need to unook the grill for what ever reason(s)..i need to get the portable tanks and for my camp stove.and the adaptor line as well..
Cooking without electricity isn't hard with a little forethought. I've got five different grills now, a ceramic one, a regular charcoal one, two mini propane ones, and the new 5 burner one. Everything in the house is electric, so I've collected alternatives over the last couple years.
yeah.cooking without gas or electric aint to hard.it's just a matter of taking the time to learn how.and then doing so..
probably both,TX andWY .and i just thought..we do have a fire pit,in our sitting area.so learning how to use to cook could be a added plus.
Covers most of Ga. as well! Rednecks know how to kill and eat on the spot.
When I first moved into the house (before the stove was hooked up), I made a cake on my gas grill. I was actually part of a wedding cake I was making for a friend. Ya just gotta remember to take out the smoker chips & it does a great job. Smoked chocolate wedding cake wouldn't have gone over very well.
Learning to be flexible in difficult circumstances is the secret to success.
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Just returned from taking another load of stuff out to our BOL. That makes 2 trips in two weeks, and a total of 3 loads so far. One more finial load, after the closing on the house, and we'll be all moved. Got a contractor lined up for building the house and barn, but due to the time of year, we may have to wait until Spring to build the house. May get the barn built this Fall if the weather holds out though. Will start looking now for livestock for delivery next Spring.
