What Did You Do Today To Prepare?

[LyraJean]

Finally put that passenger side headlight into my car. Now I don't have to ask my boss if I can leave 15 minutes early so I can make it home before dark so I don't get pulled over the cop that's on one of the main roads I travel on.

He pulled me over once already and just gave me a warning thank God.

[ancient_serpent]

Picked up another set of level III rifle plates, a case of M855 and my first (Yaay!) bucket of long term storage rice (44 lbs) from EE. So, I have officially begun my long term food storage project.

[Zimmy]

Put the Sterling in the car with a couple of full mags.

I've had hell deciding on whether or not to have a long arm in there and which one to have. Everything is too big, too expensive to lose to a break in, or has too much personal value to lose the same way.

[Deenie7]

Charged up my Guide 10 battery pack with the Nomad 7 solar panels.

I've also decided to take a class at a local (Michelin-starred!) restaurant this fall where they teach you to break down an entire pig and use pretty much everything. The thing is, I don't eat meat, but my husband does, and he really likes pork! I've helped hand-make venison sausage in natural casing before, so this isn't going to be too far out for me.

I also bought some powdered citric acid for canning tomatoes tomorrow - I'll have about 30 lbs to can, and if you're water-bath canning you want them to be acidic enough. It only takes about 1/4 tsp of citric acid per pint jar.

[Deenie7]

Canned 14 pints of crushed tomatoes! I have about 4-5 left for tomorrow, but it was getting late and I was tired of slaving over a hot stove, so I put the crushed tomatoes in a pot in the fridge.

[Odinsown]

Hey Everyone:

I downloaded and am currently reading the LDS Preparedness Manual for 2012. So far, it is an amazing resource. According to the Table of Contents there is an article by someone named "Raptor" about surviving Katrinia. I'm thinking thats our Raptor.

http://www.ldsavow.com

Odinsown

[Odinsown]

Hey Everyone:

Yesterday I sold a pstol that I felt was an unneeded duplication of my resources. I took the money and bought a propane camp stove, 2 20 lbs propane cylinders, and the needed accessories to hook the two together. I also got some cookware & flatware to go with the stove. I also bought some specially made plastic bags that will fit inside the toilet bowl should the water go out and I need to go to the bathroom. They are called "Double Doodie Plus" bags and they are made for ths purpose. I am now able to cook and safely dispose of my waste in a dsaster, whereas I was not before.

Today I added some ammo to my guns that are in cases so I can just grab the case in case of a bug-out and there will be some ammo in there for me to use. If I get the time, I will update my bug out bag later today/tonght.

I am thinking for selling my Ruger 10/22 Target model and the Ruger 22/45 to fund a Savage 24C 20 GA./.22LR O/U to use for hunting. This would add to my capibilities and reduce the number of guns that I must maintain.

Good Times.

Odinsown

[Furby1369]

well i made pasta sauce and canned it (got six quart jars) make chicken noodle soup also canned it (got 6 quart jars and 11 pint jars) and canned some butter (got 8 pint jars) go me. sucky note a deer ate all my corn plants

[Shadebringer]

sucky note a deer ate all my corn plants

I suggest canning the deer

[Teqnikal]

Dipped a dozen of my freshly laid eggs in (heated food grade) mineral oil and put them in a cooler in the garage. Going to see how long they keep.

[Neddog]

I sewed up some of my mesh bags in my BOB bag, and while walking my dog I picked up a rubber stopper (like from a table/chair leg) which I turned into an emergency fishing kit that fits into my pocket. I wrapped a spool of fishing line around it, and the rubber allows me to cut an effective slit for holding the end of the line (harder materials like plastic won't grip onto a line easily), as well as being the perfect grippy material to easily spool slippery line with no frustration. Inside the stopper I stuffed 4 bait hooks, which are safe from puncturing in my pocket due to the rubber housing, loaded with leader lines and swivel clips, and a length of rolled up jute twine for dry tinder (I carry a ferro rod with me, so this will save me from having to forage dry tinder naturally in an emergency situation). Jute twine is awesome for a pocket survival kit because it's all twisted up into a rope and while it takes more effort to unravel it for use as tinder it can carry a heck of a lot of tinder in a small length of twine. Plus, until you've used it up as tinder you can still use it as cordage. Then I wrapped the whole thing in a breathable canvas pouch (reusable spice/tea bag), which I use for putting live bait in (worms, grasshoppers, etc.).

Okay... this is actually what I did yesterday, not today.. When I lived on the road I always had a little fishing kit like this as well as a sewing kit with me, but I stopped carrying that sort of stuff since I don't get dirt time anymore. This little fishing kit is so perfect though. It's my favorite yet.

[RickOShea]

Put away some loose items that were outside, back into the utility shed. Went and got my window plywood from out of the old dairy barn up the road, and put it in my shed also.

[Odinsown]

Hey Everyone:

I went thru my BOB and got rid of some unnecesary junk and lightened the load a bit. replaced items that were/about to expire. Made a list of the BOB contents and am making a list of needed items.

Odinsown

[shrimpwd]

Rotated food from BOB/(hiking bag)
Packed thermal layer.
Added more food to EDC/GHB & tried* to remove unnecessary items to make room for extra warmth layer.


* Still working on this. Between my tech, food, and other gear, the bag is really stuffed.

[Furby1369]

sucky note a deer ate all my corn plants

I suggest canning the deer

so wish i had got the little jerk and that dang ground hog that keeps getting into my egg plants next year im putting a fence around my gardens. aw well next on me list to do apple butter ( suger free) after all i got my mom, uncle, and grandmother to think about when prepping all handicapped two of which have blood suger issues. never mind all the pets.

[DJH]

At least it was just a deer.

Damned bear ate all the apples off the tree at our BOL this summer.

[Odinsown]

Hey Everyone:

It's the annual BOB Update here at the BIL. To me, Bugging out is the *LAST* resort; but since I might have to to it someday, I keep a BOB. Here is a list of contents. No pics at this time.

Bug Out Bag List 8/23/12

(1) Large Alice Rucksack
(1) USGI Waterproof Bag
(1) Jeans
(1) Socks
(1) T-Shirt
(1) Long Underwear
(2) Pairs of Gloves
(1) Kint Watch Cap
(1) General Purpose 1st Aid Kit
(1) Week of Medication
(1) Pill Splitter
(1) Canteen Set
(1) Canteen
(1) Canteen Cup
(1) Canteen Stove
(1) Canteen Pouch
(1) Shaving Kit
(1) Shaving Cream
(2) Disposabile Razors
(1) Toothbrush
(1) Toothpaste
(1) Deoderant
(1) Mouthwash
(1) 1 Load of Tide Detergent
(1) Full-Size Roll of TP
(3) Small Bars of Soap
(1) Mirror
(1) Repair Kit
(1) Sewing Kit
(2) Eyeglass Repair Kits
(2) Misc. Straps
(1) Stove/Fuel/Fire kit
(1) Emergency "H" Folding Stove
(6) Trioxane Cubes
(3) Bic Lighters (full size)
(4) Boxes of 32 Matches
(16) WetFire Fuel Cubes
(16) Tinder Sticks
(1) Container of NATO Wind/Waterproof Matches
(1) Lenstatic Compass
(2) Lifeboat Rations
(30) Water Purification Tabs
(1) FM 21-76-1 SERE Manual
(1) Book of Measurement & Units. ACE Hardware
(1) U.S. Army Extended Cold Wx Sleeping Bag
(1) USGI Ground Mat
(1) Large RubberMaid Tote W/ 26 2-Liter bottles of Water (13+ Gallons)
*Misc. Utensils, Napkins, Steak Sauce, etc. in the Tote
(1) Case of 12 MRE's W/Heaters
(1) Hooded Space blanket (a quality one)
(1) Army Poncho
(1) Unk. Length of Thin Rope
(4) Packs of Cigarettes W/Bic Lighter
(1) NuWick 120 Hour Candle
(1) Roll of Duct Tape
(1) Mossberg 12 GA. W/120 Rounds of #00 Buckshot Total
(1) Glock 36 .45 ACP W/281 Rounds of 230 Grn. Ball Total

Here is a list of items that I have yet to acquire:

Tent
More SOLAS Food (4)
Small Radio(AM/FM/SW)/Batteries
LBE/K-Pot
Water Filtration W/Spare Filters
Local/Regional Maps
Vital Documents (Hard Copies & Digital)
2 Cases of MRE's
1 pair work gloves
1 E-Tool W/ Pouch
Small Gatorade Pouches (many)
Magnesium Firestarter
550 Cord
Better Clothes
Fixed-Blade Knife
LED Headlamp/Batteries
Wire Saw
Bungee Cords
Hatchet/Small Crowbar
Copy of all keys & all Papers
Various Zip Ties
100 MPH Tape
Gun Cleaning Kit
Knife Sharpener
Small Notebook & 2 Pens & Sharpie
GPS W/Batteries
Poncho Liner
Signal Mirror
Belt
Heat Tabs
Solar Panel for Cellphone

As of this Date/Time Group I am still working on this project.

Odinsown

[Caenus]

Continued my workout regiment. Even upped the difficulty level. Sure cycling will not give much in the PAW, but it's nice to know what your heart can take...

[Furby1369]

At least it was just a deer.

Damned bear ate all the apples off the tree at our BOL this summer.

got to agree with you there

made applebutter to day yummy nearly starved us to death while it was cooking not as hard to make as it would seem.

[engineer1371]

Bought 200 rounds of Tula .223 FMJ for training, put my web gear together, and loaded my mags for my range training day tomorrow.

[dynomike]

Today I purchased three flashlights, a Jumbo Versipack (Factory 2nd, last years model, but in good shape), a Maxpedition EDC carrier, 4 palettes of water, and a box of Mountain House food.

[Odinsown]

Hey Everyone:

I finished re-packing the BOB. Then I remembered that I forgot a couple of things so I went back in to it and now it is finsished. I still have a number of things to add.

Odinsown

[Zimmy]

Been a busy few days. Friday I refreshed my first aid/CPR class. Saturday I hiked in the hill country. Sunday I visited a working 1915 era farm at LBJ National/State park and learned how to use a few things I've gathered from old abandoned homesteads over the years. Monday I linked up with some army buddies and discussed prep and beer. Today I go to camp Verde to see another version of how people survived in a pre-electricity world.


Edit to note: Camp Verde was useless other than noting the ingredients of the froofroo instant soup mixes in the fancy pants general store and a pretty good roast beef sandwich.

[ais4122]

Attended a 2 day Tactical Carbine course.