I am going to lose the remaining weight I have stored on me over the years... this time next year I will be slim and trim. I am also quitting Soda again 
What is going to be your new years Prepping Resolution?
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i hadnt even given resolution a thought untill you pointed it out here.besides stocking up on more needed things.first thing comes to mind is get a cabnet or build some shelves for foods in the laundry room..
A few of mine:
1. Getting in better shape (diet, exercise, etc.)
2. Starting the veggie garden (including the fencing) in Feb.
3. Starting the Koi pond and herb garden in Feb.
4. Building the chicken coup/run in Mar.
5. More rain barrels and using one in garden.
6. Get a diesel generator (before the end of 2014)
7. Get a nice hunting rifle (before the end of 2014, likely as a Christmas present)
1. Getting in better shape (diet, exercise, etc.)
2. Starting the veggie garden (including the fencing) in Feb.
3. Starting the Koi pond and herb garden in Feb.
4. Building the chicken coup/run in Mar.
5. More rain barrels and using one in garden.
6. Get a diesel generator (before the end of 2014)
7. Get a nice hunting rifle (before the end of 2014, likely as a Christmas present)
oh yeah..
build a green house
get my garden tilled n started
build a green house
get my garden tilled n started
I am trying to stop SHOPPING for crap I do not need... I will master a skill this upcoming year be it basket weaving or candles... I will lose the rest of the weight (and it is alot) in 2014... my goal is 140 my endocrine doc says 160 tops lol I apparently I really am Big Bone... not to surprised since most of my family is 6 foot the women too.
1. Portable AA recharging Solar Panels (Goal Zero, Eneloop, Recyko)
2. Stock Take my food and Water
3. Write down the Bug in plan and share with the Missus
4. Work on Fishing gear, Hunting gear
5. Finally completing my recipe book
6. Finally start weekly blogging on my blog
7. Repack BOB/BIB
2. Stock Take my food and Water
3. Write down the Bug in plan and share with the Missus
4. Work on Fishing gear, Hunting gear
5. Finally completing my recipe book
6. Finally start weekly blogging on my blog
7. Repack BOB/BIB
yeah I need to do that too. my blog time has been replaced with pinterest.com but I need to post some new info on how tos and stuff
- Get another ham radio (or two)
- Take and pass General portion of ham radio test
- add to and build up food storage (including more shelving)
- Get 72 hour kits up to par for rest of family members (adult children moved back in temporarily)
- Get more involved in C.E.R.T. group (and hope someone takes over who is more organized)
Get some more gear in the form of new knives, batteries and bags. Also I'm looking into getting a solar set up
I have heard the test is hard so it might take more than one go at it.... and I am assuming CERT is community emergency response team if so very cool.
get a solar battery charger if you can... if you live somewhere relatively sunny it might cut down on the batteries you need to buy and stock pile
i already have 2 battary chargers.1 electric.the other solar powered.one of my brothers gave me a few rechargable double a battries that added to my stock of battries.i still need to get more d c and aaa battries
Myself being a new prepper thought it would be a good idea to start my survival bag. I have a good info site here to get anyone started in the right direction.I am going to lose the remaining weight I have stored on me over the years... this time next year I will be slim and trim. I am also quitting Soda again
http://claudedog1234.hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Become-A-Doomsday-Prepper
Relocating to a more rural area.
becoming more self-sufficient in regards to food and power.
Pick up a couple of older kick start 125 or 250 cc enduro bikes.
acquire more firearms and ammo
Take wilderness first aid class (already signed up for this one)
learn as much as I can by reading books and the much appreciated advice and ideas found on this forum.
becoming more self-sufficient in regards to food and power.
Pick up a couple of older kick start 125 or 250 cc enduro bikes.
acquire more firearms and ammo
Take wilderness first aid class (already signed up for this one)
learn as much as I can by reading books and the much appreciated advice and ideas found on this forum.
Set up a hand pump on a well I don't use ( I once dropped a bucket on a rope down it and mudded up folks water for miles around ) . Look into some solar stuff and maby wind power . Build a AR with 2 uppers one short for tactical entry and one heavy for SASS . Turn one of my old work vehicals into a tactical ride .
We'll I told my wife I was doing Resolutions but setting goals.
1. Trying to Purchase home with property
2. Lose Weight
3. Work on some Projects, Water Barrels, Wind Mill, etc.
4. Taking some classes
1. Trying to Purchase home with property
2. Lose Weight
3. Work on some Projects, Water Barrels, Wind Mill, etc.
4. Taking some classes
I will learn:
1.) To grow spices and dry them
2.) Can my own food
3.) Relearn first aid and CPR (the whole family)
4.) Do a big item buy..????
1.) To grow spices and dry them
2.) Can my own food
3.) Relearn first aid and CPR (the whole family)
4.) Do a big item buy..????
I'm trying to stock up on ammunition, and get together a big list of supplies that i can start collecting just to be ready. Trying to find a list on here of things that i can start stocking up on. Your guys's replies have been great though!
Is this really from last year? Man, I'm behind...
1. Eh, not so much, though I am doing some things better. Work in progress.
2. Starting it THIS Feb. at least.
3. Same here, starting THIS Feb./Mar.
4. This is done at least. Our chickens pretty much give us about 2 dozen eggs a week.
5. Will be putting one in the garden once into our rainy season (I have to see the best location once a heavy rain hits).
6. Plan changed to Solar-powered well pump and eventually getting propane generator for the house. (though won't be this year).
7. Christmas was tighter this year than planned, so rifle will have to wait. Sometime this year, but just depends on finding a good deal from a private owner.
So, for this year. (road to Hell is paved with good intentions)
1. Start ManCave project in Jan. (finish majority of it in Feb, other related mini-projects by end of Apr)
2. Rabbit Habitat in Jan. (converting horse stall, has to be done, have supplies already)
3. Prep Garden in Jan. (plant in Feb)
4. Herb Garden/Koi Pond in Mar. (I did get the supplies for it already)
5. Solar-powered well pump by end of year 2015.
6. Rifle by end of year 2015.
7. Create back patio in Feb.
8. Put in a partially sunk above-ground pool in June, with deck.
9. Split main pasture with fence by end of year 2015.
10. Paint exterior of house and garage by end of year 2015.
11. Paint interior wall murals (Dining Room by end of Jan, Living Room by end of Feb, Master Bedroom by end of Mar, Ranch hand's room by end of April).
1. Eh, not so much, though I am doing some things better. Work in progress.
2. Starting it THIS Feb. at least.
3. Same here, starting THIS Feb./Mar.
4. This is done at least. Our chickens pretty much give us about 2 dozen eggs a week.
5. Will be putting one in the garden once into our rainy season (I have to see the best location once a heavy rain hits).
6. Plan changed to Solar-powered well pump and eventually getting propane generator for the house. (though won't be this year).
7. Christmas was tighter this year than planned, so rifle will have to wait. Sometime this year, but just depends on finding a good deal from a private owner.
So, for this year. (road to Hell is paved with good intentions)
1. Start ManCave project in Jan. (finish majority of it in Feb, other related mini-projects by end of Apr)
2. Rabbit Habitat in Jan. (converting horse stall, has to be done, have supplies already)
3. Prep Garden in Jan. (plant in Feb)
4. Herb Garden/Koi Pond in Mar. (I did get the supplies for it already)
5. Solar-powered well pump by end of year 2015.
6. Rifle by end of year 2015.
7. Create back patio in Feb.
8. Put in a partially sunk above-ground pool in June, with deck.
9. Split main pasture with fence by end of year 2015.
10. Paint exterior of house and garage by end of year 2015.
11. Paint interior wall murals (Dining Room by end of Jan, Living Room by end of Feb, Master Bedroom by end of Mar, Ranch hand's room by end of April).
At least I already have most of the muraling paint. Just finding the time to actually do it. Luckily, pretty much everyone in the household is a pretty decent artist, so lots of helpers here. Odd how that is, but true. I'm probably the best artist all around of the household, with my daughter as a very close second (and she's better at freehand people than I am). My son is third (though not a "neat" artist), but just barely, followed by my wife (though she is an excellent painter of detail). Our pseudo-daughter (ranch hand) is pretty good too (especially with painting). My wife has more muraling experience though, than the "kids".
1. Find like minded people when I move back to canada.
2. Get my pal so I can buy firearms and ammo
3. build up one month of food for the family
4. Learn new skills like how to light a fire with friction
2. Get my pal so I can buy firearms and ammo
3. build up one month of food for the family
4. Learn new skills like how to light a fire with friction
Need to stock up on ammo, get my IFAK in order, and get another rifle by the end of 2015. I'd also like to get my CCL but hopefully Constitutional Carry passes here in Texas (pester your reps people, this is a big one) and then I won't have to pay for two licenses.
i think that we all need more ammo..i know that i do..
My 2014 list was completed December 29th and that was expanding my first aid kit now just waiting for the orders to arrive. 2015 nothing special other then maintain my preps, I really don't need anything though I may indulge on some of my prep want's that may pop up from time to time.
Progress so far on Jan. Projects.
1. ManCave area is cleaned up, and I have a detailed list of steps and in what order. Mostly, I need to put up a false wall over a set of glass doors, then take out the built in bar along the wall (will eventually have a standing bar instead). Then, paint, flooring, lighting, and decor. So far on track for end of Feb.
2. All materials gathered/purchased for the bunny habitat. Trouble now is finding a weekend day to work on it nonstop. May have to spread it out instead. I'm a little behind on this one.
3. Garden area is cleaned out, except I need to have a fridge hauled off (or haul it myself). Still need to prep though.
1. ManCave area is cleaned up, and I have a detailed list of steps and in what order. Mostly, I need to put up a false wall over a set of glass doors, then take out the built in bar along the wall (will eventually have a standing bar instead). Then, paint, flooring, lighting, and decor. So far on track for end of Feb.
2. All materials gathered/purchased for the bunny habitat. Trouble now is finding a weekend day to work on it nonstop. May have to spread it out instead. I'm a little behind on this one.
3. Garden area is cleaned out, except I need to have a fridge hauled off (or haul it myself). Still need to prep though.
im on schedule up to now,,so to speak,seeing how i had to put some items on hold..i got house windows insulated.i need to get under the house and insulate certain areas of the floor with foam.got spark plugs for the van.now to install them,if i can my self when it comes to the ones next to the fire wall.and a oil change will be next.i got and installed new wiper blades and air filter for the breather..
