This weeks preps check-in

[Maverick]

still waiting for those clips for my mosin ammo,thanks to x-mas delivery is a bit slow

When the Wife was checking the mail last week the holiday replacement driver ask the Wife if this was the correct street and address, the previous week we was expecting a package come to find out it was sent back to the sender with a yellow sticker 'address doesn't exist' so I have sympathy for ya Jontte, I hate the mail/delivery service during the holidays grrrr.

 

[jontte]

yeah,inspite all those "electronic post cards" still it's glogged in the sorting dept
perhaps tomorrow,if santa deems me good enough

 

[Maverick]

yeah,inspite all those "electronic post cards" still it's glogged in the sorting dept
perhaps tomorrow,if santa deems me good enough

21st century and we still have to wait Jontte

 

[jontte]

sometimes I really wish for star trek tech to be available,just beem me that package Scott

but tomorrow we visit the cemetary with my bro,light some candles at the grave of relatives gone, part of the tradition here.

 

[Brent S]

21st century and we still have to wait Jontte

All I can say is the cost of a stamp is still cheaper and easier than delivering it yourself

 

[jayson40]

This week I got extra food and water. I also got some batteries. I do have two hand cranked flashlight's but I also have battery operated flashlights for back up. This coming week my plan is to continue to stock up on food and water

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[Dani]

My wish list included stores that carry seeds, transplants for spring planting and my next craft project. . . and I received multiple gift cards. Yeah, spring garden will only cost labor from me. Couldn't ask for a better Christmas

 

[jimLE]

got me a real nice pressie today

edit....p.s. the blade is 10 to 11 inches long

 

[Maverick]

Since we don't purchase Christmas gifts (we make) the grand kids made me a walking stick out of our aspen, the little one's etched and burned a full wilderness scenery into the wood not very noticeable in the picture so took a close up.

 

[Brent S]

My wish list included stores that carry seeds, transplants for spring planting and my next craft project. . . and I received multiple gift cards. Yeah, spring garden will only cost labor from me. Couldn't ask for a better Christmas

I've started tilling the compost into the greenhouse. I'll start collecting all the fall leaves if it ever quits raining here for next season. I did just pu some seeds I saw at a local store. Got some lettuces, carrots and radishes to plant now anyways.

 

[Brent S]

Since we don't purchase Christmas gifts (we make) the grand kids made me a walking stick out of our aspen, the little one's etched and burned a full wilderness scenery into the wood not very noticeable in the picture so took a close up.

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Handmade items are so much more meaningful to me as well. Great looking stick!

 

[jontte]

my oldest son gave me a swedish medic bag for x-mas,with the instruction book included,some info never seems to be out-dated.
can use it as a butt-pack too,which is nice.

 

[Joe SA]

Got back from the BOL yesterday.

 

[jontte]

oooh,a good sunset is so beautiful

 

[Brent S]

Got back from the BOL yesterday.
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Nice view. It's always good to slow down and appreciate the little things in life, like that sunset .

 

[Brent S]

I'm three minutes from finishing canning a load of turkey broth! I use it in everything from cooking rice to even green beans. It just adds flavor to all kinds of dishes. I used to just throw out the turkey carcass!

 

[jontte]

was to the police today and showed my mosin to them,with the purchase papers.
he was extremly interested in that rifle,checked many books looking for those markings on the barrel etc,it has a stamp on the barrel (SA) meaning it was "confiscated" from the russkies and added to our strength.

 

[jimLE]

i finally got 3 arrows.1 aluminum.and 2 carbon ,1 pack of 3 small game tips,and 1 pack of 12 practice tips..i've already gone out n shot 2 of them.bow and the arrows shoot better then i though

 

[Brent S]

i finally got 3 arrows.1 aluminum.and 2 carbon ,1 pack of 3 small game tips,and 1 pack of 12 practice tips..i've already gone out n shot 2 of them.bow and the arrows shoot better then i though

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Wear a glove! I couldn't believe how sore my fingers were after shooting just a little bit! It is a lot of fun though, and I got reasonably accurate pretty quickly. I'd probably starve to death if dependent on my archery skills, but prefer my chances with it over throwing rocks anyways

 

[jontte]

have anyone of you watched the tv-show dual survival??
a heck of alot good info and "easy" things to help you get through hard times.

 

[jimLE]

Wear a glove! I couldn't believe how sore my fingers were after shooting just a little bit!

yeah.that is deffently next in line.right along with 2 parts for the bow.in which they allow for better acrocy..1 part goes onto the bow,and the other part goes onto the bow string..

 

[jontte]

have to take a trip downtown tomorrow,despite new years eve ( not gonna party) and buy me some canvas,a little project named ;make your own bandolier or many
have a machine and the skills so lets make a few

 

[Joe SA]

have to take a trip downtown tomorrow,despite new years eve ( not gonna party) and buy me some canvas,a little project named ;make your own bandolier or many
have a machine and the skills so lets make a few

Pics when complete please.

 

[jontte]

will do my friend,just pondering wether to use buttons,velcro or snap fastners.
that bandolier in it self shouldn't give any troubles..

 

[Marv.Schmitz87]

Just finished cutting up 4# of perch, walleye and pike for a fish fry tomorrow night. I hope everyone has a great and safe new years eve and celebration. It was a wonderfull year for me and my family. We are truly blessed and are excited about what the new year will bring. I'm ready!

 

[Joe SA]

will do my friend,just pondering wether to use buttons,velcro or snap fastners.
that bandolier in it self shouldn't give any troubles..

Go old school, buttons less can go wrong and easily replacable in the long run.

 

[jontte]

,as promised,here it is,took 2 hrs to make from first scissors cut to last snap fastner,next one will be with buttons,maybe I'll make a helmet cover too.
it would take less time if I hadn't been thought to make certain things by my ex,which I truly appreciate,but the look is great due to those things.

 

[Myrrph]

back after a long hiatus.

Have been building up my stores. Got the missus liking Mountain House food, she calls them my private stash

more canned food, rice, set aside ... I have sufficient aquatabs for 200L of water and a sawyer water filter. Have been buying trekking gear and the likes too.

Now to spend 2016 on picking up skills and learning how to recognise edibles near my home and the reservoirs.

Happy new year all!

 

[Dani]

Since we don't purchase Christmas gifts (we make) the grand kids made me a walking stick out of our aspen, the little one's etched and burned a full wilderness scenery into the wood not very noticeable in the picture so took a close up.

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Sorry I am late Mav. . . that is a beautiful walking stick that the grandkids made! I know you will cherish it forever. . .maybe that is just the sappy Nana coming out in me. I tend to do homemade myself normally. Made a quilt and crocheted a blanket for granddaughter but with working more hours outside the home with my 'real' job and taking care of mom and MIL the kids got bought gifts this year. I did come back home with another sewing project. A kiddo needs curtains for his RV and that is no problem at all. You are a lucky man to have the family you have.

 

[Maverick]

Sorry I am late Mav. . . that is a beautiful walking stick that the grandkids made! I know you will cherish it forever. . .maybe that is just the sappy Nana coming out in me. I tend to do homemade myself normally. Made a quilt and crocheted a blanket for granddaughter but with working more hours outside the home with my 'real' job and taking care of mom and MIL the kids got bought gifts this year. I did come back home with another sewing project. A kiddo needs curtains for his RV and that is no problem at all. You are a lucky man to have the family you have.

Years ago my Grandmother knitted me slippers every year and I worn them out, to this day I can't bring myself to discarding them, she passed in 1981 Yes I am very Blessed with my Family, besides someone has to keep me straight