It really is a great part of the country. I so hated Ga. until I made it up to the mountains. I used to drive up through S.Ga. and it was hot, dry, featureless farm land. Miserable place. But once you're 40 minutes n. of Atlanta it becomes a beautiful place.
It sounds like you're in a really good place allready. I know most are reluctant to prep, it usually takes a disaster for most to start seeing the benefits. The community garden sounds like a great way to get people together and interested. I just found the card the woman gave me today. It is called N.Ga. Community Emergency Response Network, or CERN. I hope it works out as good as she made it sound.
The only thing I would worry about Brent is if they are aligned with FEMA and SHTF and you've given them your name and info, they will know what you have if they feel the need to take it. Just be very reserved with the extent of your preparation.
I was at the Walmart again today, the other day there were about twelve bows. Today there was one left. Long story short, I came Home with a new compound bow. I had been thinking about it for a long time, and since I finally sold my old motorcycle, I decided 150.00 wasn't too bad for a new toy. I haven't shot a bow in years, and am pretty excited to try it out this weekend. I pull out the crossbow I've had for a long time every now and then, but it's like shooting a gun. I'm really excited to practice. Any tips would be appreciated.
I'm still amazed at how much the tomatoes cook down. I mostly did stewed tomatoes, as I can use them for lots of different things, from chilie to spaghetti sauce. Each time I started with a mountain of tomatoes, and ended up canning 5 or 6 quarts. My tomatoes are still producing, but have slowed down a lot. On a more positive note, the fall plantings in the greenhouse and garden are sprouting!
Thanks. He is a little sneaky looking isn't he! He is the boss allready, a tough little buggar, but like most pits is really loving to us. My wife has fallen in love and wants to bring him inside full time. I must say I'm tempted but want him to roam the entire property.
The mix breeds are usually healthier than most purebreds. I like the idea that these dogs were going to be put down and I got to give them a second chance. The pit mix was scheduled to be put down the day I got him. The director at the shelter teared up when I said I wanted him as she didn't want to put him down. I think the collie was good looking enough to have been adopted, but at least he will be well cared for from now on.lovely dogs,really lovely...don't know from where it comes but I tend to like mixes more than pure ones..
and the dog house looks spectacular
I've only been to one meet so far, but was pretty pleased with the mix of people. Just like this forum, there are some at the extreme with security, and some into gardening, health, etc. I think there's close to 130 people, but about forty to fifty are involved. I missed the second meet, part due to the motorcycle wreck, (still hurting) and I had my sons birthday dinner. I get the impression that they are very loosely affiliated with FEMA. I think it's considered a last resort if FEMA had to try and call up this group. They do have a bunch of classes scheduled over the next few months, which is pretty cool. I'm going to host a wine making class and a how to raise rabbits, including cleaning one. I'll let you know how it goes.
They are part of the family. Hell, I like my dogs better than the kids some days!
It's really sad, I still haven't even taken the bow out of the packaging yet. Between the shoulder injury and the ribs from the bike wreck I'm just not ready to pull yet. It's getting better everyday though. I think the next thing I need to do though is get back on the bike first.
Patience was never my strongest virtue. I've only been injured for a little while now and am ready to explode!baby steps my friend...easy going and back in the saddle
I like having multiple ways of defense, and the fact you don't need bullets is a big plus for a bow. If hard pressed you could make your own arrows in a pinch. I haven't seen a recurve for sale in ages, but wouldn't mind adding it to the list.
So it is possible to own a gun in England?
Hell yes there is millions of rifles and shotguns legitimately owned in the UK, but unlike the US you have to be approved by the police for a FAC , they can now apparently call unannounced in any time they like to inspect your guns and how they are stored. you are strictly limited to the amount of ammo you can keep at home, all very socialist and Orwellian. The only real certainty in the UK is that every time the police are given new powers they always abuse them.
Maybey it was handguns that i heard about being completely banned. Well, at least there is a way to still legally own a shotgun, as it's my favorite weapon anyways. I recently got a conceal permit to legally carry, and agree that I wasnt happy about being on a national list either.
Thanks, that metal roofing is wonderful stuff. Even here it gets hot in the summer, but we have much colder winters. I may cut a sliding door down low in the back to ventilate next summer. I just moved the bunnies to the high side of the garden, figured the fertilizer ended up mostly there anyways. I saw them tonight and they looked pretty hot still, so I need to put up some shade cloth ASAP. That area gets a lot of afternoon sun still.
