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Reply to: Can you just use bleach for safe long-term water storage? Posted 1 day ago

As long as the bleach that you use is normal unscented household bleach without thickening additives. Just 8 drops of normal thin bleach per gallon and leave it until the chlorine smell goes off.

Reply to: 10/4/22 Great price for Life Straws Posted 1 day ago

Do you have a link?

Reply to: Backyard fitness activities for weight loss Posted 6 days ago

Any non passive activity burns calories as opposed to passive recreation such as watching the TV. Just being active and taking an interest in things, learning new skills and keeping your mind active.

Reply to: Complications an HOA brings to prepping Posted 6 days ago

We do have some housing developments in the UK that have restrictive covenants regarding what you can do with the exterior of the property and do not allow business use beyond a home office. Sometimes it just something small like keeping front gardens open plan, other times it might be a quiet enjoyment clause that means neighbours complaining if you even fart loudly. I wouldn’t like to live with what I consider to be oppressive rules and complaining neighbours. I live out in the sticks with no near neighbours, I own all the land around me and control the access road. I can keep all the animals I choose and no one cares if I make noise.

Reply to: How to prepare for jury duty Posted 2 weeks ago

As a UK citizen my experience of jury duty was entirely different, as a self employed person I had to arrange to cover jobs or cancel them then submit a certificate of loss to receive compensation. We received travel expenses to go to the Crown court in Liverpool. Packed lunches were allowed in the building. No phones were allowed at all as they can take photos, record or prejudice the trial, they had to be checked at the security gate. Smart dress only. Free tea and coffee was provided in a large waiting area where groups of jurors were selected each day from a pool of unselected jurors. If you were not randomly selected you could return home at lunch time to return the next day, if you were selected you had to attend Crown court each day until the case had been heard (no matter how long it took) I spent most of my week bird watching off a balcony in the mornings and travelling home on the train while eating my packed lunch as I wasn’t selected from the pool of jurors. It was a complete waste of my time and taxpayer’s money but it was my duty. After being selected we are not supposed to be summoned for jury duty again for 5 years.

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 2 weeks ago

There are always more branches 🤷🏻

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 2 weeks ago

Nope, it fits right back into the saw frame with no trouble. It’s a pretty old technique that some bushcrafters use. They often just use a bent branch and two metal pegs to make the saw frame.

Reply to: FAQ: Apple AirTags for prepping Posted 2 weeks ago

This assumes that there is network connectivity.

Reply to: How long would white flour last? Posted 2 weeks ago

I agree, we have never had flour go bad, some of what I have in my cupboard is a couple of years old. If you can keep it dry and free of vermin it will last. Vacuum packing is one way to go but failing that a sealed container will protect the flour in its original packaging.

Reply to: Help if possible please, home made bread preservation Posted 2 weeks ago

Almost by definition, if it’s left long enough home made bread goes stale..allowing the fresh loaf to cool properly before cutting it means it will be good for a day or two at most before becoming too dry and only suitable for toasting. Refrigerating bread retards mould growth but further dries the bread out. White flour products last longer than whole meal. My best advice is to only make as much as you can eat and try to combine the use of the oven to keep costs down. Some things like pastries can be batch baked at the same time as a loaf.

Reply to: How long would white flour last? Posted 2 weeks ago

I’ve heard tell of hard tack made from white flour from the civil war era that is still as edible as it was when it was made. (Although hard tack is pretty inedible to begin with) I actually like hard-tack after it’s soaked in water for ten minutes and then been fried in bacon fat with eggs and bacon.

Reply to: Can a carport help me protect my car from the heat? Posted 2 weeks ago

It’s also pretty damned useful in climates where it rains heavily. It’s nice to be able to keep your car somewhere safe and in better condition whatever the elements are throwing at you.

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 2 weeks ago

The SpyderCo has never been used and is mint, it’s in my bag with a matching lock knife (also with the FRN handle) I use the much cheaper Opinel 8&15 for cleaning game day to day.

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 2 weeks ago

Yes, you do need to be a little bit careful but you get the knack of doing it before you lose too many fingers.

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 3 weeks ago

I have several folding saws, some pocket sized designed for cutting bone such as the opinel15 and the SpyderCo spyder saw feather light made from Aus6 steel and FRN. Then I have several folding saws for wood the Bacho laplander is cheaper than the silky and less bulky. If you remove the blade from a pruning bow saw the frame can fit into a corner of a rucksack while the flexible blade can be coiled like a clock spring and put inside a metal billy can to store it for transit.

Reply to: Making jerky without an oven or dehydrator. Is this safe? Posted 4 weeks ago

I’m surprised that this question is even being asked, historically jerky was dried without dehydrators using a tripod over a smoking hardwood fire with a loose covering of vegetation. The smoke is just to keep the insects away and if it imparts a little smokiness to the taste then that is a bonus. Jerky predates dehydrators, fans and electric ovens.

Reply to: So many types of camo out there Posted 4 weeks ago

Sometimes having a high viz reflective vest / orange bump cap can be a damn good idea, especially when other people might be hunting in your area. Hi viz vests themselves are a kind of urban camouflage, people don’t notice the person in the vest, just the vest…asked for a description and they say the guy in the high viz vest. 🧐

Reply to: Flood preps & emergency raft recommendations Posted 4 weeks ago

There are a couple of RIBs shown in posts, avoid these unless they have a gunwale to mount an outboard motor, multiple cells that inflate independently and a hard floor (sectional or otherwise) Submerged obstructions can easily be sharp enough to cause injury through the bottom of the boat. There is no way you’re going to get that for under $200 so it may be better to concentrate on personal flotation devices (life vests) and a EPIRB (electronic beacon) to call for help.If you evacuate your home in a substandard flotation device you may very quickly find yourself in a far worse situation. I know it’s an strange idea when surrounded by water but in situations like this clean drinking water is your priority. Stored water or a reliable method of collecting, filtering and treating water are going to be necessary. Be aware that the water surrounding you is likely to contain raw sewage.

Reply to: Is marzipan a good food prep for long-term storage? Posted 4 weeks ago

A sensible way of spreading the effects on your blood sugar is to eat small amounts at regular intervals

Reply to: Is marzipan a good food prep for long-term storage? Posted 4 weeks ago

It tastes of almonds.

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Reply to: Can you just use bleach for safe long-term water storage? Posted 1 day ago

As long as the bleach that you use is normal unscented household bleach without thickening additives. Just 8 drops of normal thin bleach per gallon and leave it until the chlorine smell goes off.

Reply to: 10/4/22 Great price for Life Straws Posted 1 day ago

Do you have a link?

Reply to: Backyard fitness activities for weight loss Posted 6 days ago

Any non passive activity burns calories as opposed to passive recreation such as watching the TV. Just being active and taking an interest in things, learning new skills and keeping your mind active.

Reply to: Complications an HOA brings to prepping Posted 6 days ago

We do have some housing developments in the UK that have restrictive covenants regarding what you can do with the exterior of the property and do not allow business use beyond a home office. Sometimes it just something small like keeping front gardens open plan, other times it might be a quiet enjoyment clause that means neighbours complaining if you even fart loudly. I wouldn’t like to live with what I consider to be oppressive rules and complaining neighbours. I live out in the sticks with no near neighbours, I own all the land around me and control the access road. I can keep all the animals I choose and no one cares if I make noise.

Reply to: How to prepare for jury duty Posted 2 weeks ago

As a UK citizen my experience of jury duty was entirely different, as a self employed person I had to arrange to cover jobs or cancel them then submit a certificate of loss to receive compensation. We received travel expenses to go to the Crown court in Liverpool. Packed lunches were allowed in the building. No phones were allowed at all as they can take photos, record or prejudice the trial, they had to be checked at the security gate. Smart dress only. Free tea and coffee was provided in a large waiting area where groups of jurors were selected each day from a pool of unselected jurors. If you were not randomly selected you could return home at lunch time to return the next day, if you were selected you had to attend Crown court each day until the case had been heard (no matter how long it took) I spent most of my week bird watching off a balcony in the mornings and travelling home on the train while eating my packed lunch as I wasn’t selected from the pool of jurors. It was a complete waste of my time and taxpayer’s money but it was my duty. After being selected we are not supposed to be summoned for jury duty again for 5 years.

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 2 weeks ago

There are always more branches 🤷🏻

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 2 weeks ago

Nope, it fits right back into the saw frame with no trouble. It’s a pretty old technique that some bushcrafters use. They often just use a bent branch and two metal pegs to make the saw frame.

Reply to: FAQ: Apple AirTags for prepping Posted 2 weeks ago

This assumes that there is network connectivity.

Reply to: How long would white flour last? Posted 2 weeks ago

I agree, we have never had flour go bad, some of what I have in my cupboard is a couple of years old. If you can keep it dry and free of vermin it will last. Vacuum packing is one way to go but failing that a sealed container will protect the flour in its original packaging.

Reply to: Help if possible please, home made bread preservation Posted 2 weeks ago

Almost by definition, if it’s left long enough home made bread goes stale..allowing the fresh loaf to cool properly before cutting it means it will be good for a day or two at most before becoming too dry and only suitable for toasting. Refrigerating bread retards mould growth but further dries the bread out. White flour products last longer than whole meal. My best advice is to only make as much as you can eat and try to combine the use of the oven to keep costs down. Some things like pastries can be batch baked at the same time as a loaf.

Reply to: How long would white flour last? Posted 2 weeks ago

I’ve heard tell of hard tack made from white flour from the civil war era that is still as edible as it was when it was made. (Although hard tack is pretty inedible to begin with) I actually like hard-tack after it’s soaked in water for ten minutes and then been fried in bacon fat with eggs and bacon.

Reply to: Can a carport help me protect my car from the heat? Posted 2 weeks ago

It’s also pretty damned useful in climates where it rains heavily. It’s nice to be able to keep your car somewhere safe and in better condition whatever the elements are throwing at you.

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 2 weeks ago

The SpyderCo has never been used and is mint, it’s in my bag with a matching lock knife (also with the FRN handle) I use the much cheaper Opinel 8&15 for cleaning game day to day.

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 2 weeks ago

Yes, you do need to be a little bit careful but you get the knack of doing it before you lose too many fingers.

Reply to: Lightweight and cheap hand saw for your bug out bag Posted 3 weeks ago

I have several folding saws, some pocket sized designed for cutting bone such as the opinel15 and the SpyderCo spyder saw feather light made from Aus6 steel and FRN. Then I have several folding saws for wood the Bacho laplander is cheaper than the silky and less bulky. If you remove the blade from a pruning bow saw the frame can fit into a corner of a rucksack while the flexible blade can be coiled like a clock spring and put inside a metal billy can to store it for transit.

Reply to: Making jerky without an oven or dehydrator. Is this safe? Posted 4 weeks ago

I’m surprised that this question is even being asked, historically jerky was dried without dehydrators using a tripod over a smoking hardwood fire with a loose covering of vegetation. The smoke is just to keep the insects away and if it imparts a little smokiness to the taste then that is a bonus. Jerky predates dehydrators, fans and electric ovens.

Reply to: So many types of camo out there Posted 4 weeks ago

Sometimes having a high viz reflective vest / orange bump cap can be a damn good idea, especially when other people might be hunting in your area. Hi viz vests themselves are a kind of urban camouflage, people don’t notice the person in the vest, just the vest…asked for a description and they say the guy in the high viz vest. 🧐

Reply to: Flood preps & emergency raft recommendations Posted 4 weeks ago

There are a couple of RIBs shown in posts, avoid these unless they have a gunwale to mount an outboard motor, multiple cells that inflate independently and a hard floor (sectional or otherwise) Submerged obstructions can easily be sharp enough to cause injury through the bottom of the boat. There is no way you’re going to get that for under $200 so it may be better to concentrate on personal flotation devices (life vests) and a EPIRB (electronic beacon) to call for help.If you evacuate your home in a substandard flotation device you may very quickly find yourself in a far worse situation. I know it’s an strange idea when surrounded by water but in situations like this clean drinking water is your priority. Stored water or a reliable method of collecting, filtering and treating water are going to be necessary. Be aware that the water surrounding you is likely to contain raw sewage.

Reply to: Is marzipan a good food prep for long-term storage? Posted 4 weeks ago

A sensible way of spreading the effects on your blood sugar is to eat small amounts at regular intervals

Reply to: Is marzipan a good food prep for long-term storage? Posted 4 weeks ago

It tastes of almonds.

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