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by spindrift
Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Ration books
Replies: 17
Views: 2578

Re: Ration books

Up here in Lancashire the local NHS trust has already put out information on fuel rationing. This was when talk of the strikes were raising their ugly heads. It was interesting reading to be sure.
by spindrift
Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: New member says Hi
Replies: 11
Views: 1283

Re: New member says Hi

Welcome! Pretty friendly bunch on here and therefore a good place to introduce your friends to if they are still unsure of things.
by spindrift
Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: Urban BOB
Replies: 7
Views: 2035

Re: Urban BOB

Thats a really good article, much more realistic for the UK rather than the usual run to the hills and hunt deer. Something I think all UK preppers need to take into account. As has been mentioned in another article, the UK is almost totally urban (Scotland not withstanding) your never very far from...
by spindrift
Sat Aug 11, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: Post your EDC!
Replies: 112
Views: 35042

Re: Post your EDC!

Well have to get my get home bag contents on here but as for EDC, as in what I have day to day in my pockets ect just in case. Nokia N8, satnav and google maps come in so damn handy. House & car keys. Maglight solitaire attached to keys. Swiss army knife spartan attached to keys. Varying amounts...
by spindrift
Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Top 10 Medicines
Replies: 30
Views: 6465

Re: Top 10 Medicines

Thats a fantastic list, and satisfying to know thats what ive got in my stores :) Apart from the amoxicillin bit, and a very interesting link. Ill certainly have to look into it. I saw the same tv program, very informative will have to get the missus to watch it to.
by spindrift
Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Intro from Soobee the newbee
Replies: 12
Views: 1406

Re: Intro from Soobee the newbee

Welcome aboard fellow cat lover! Im an ex cub, scout, venture scout, army myself :) Must have something to do with looking good in green!
by spindrift
Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What are you prepping for?
Replies: 89
Views: 16967

Re: What are you prepping for?

Hi everyone, and apologies if this is the wrong catagory or its already been done to death. I suck with the search function But what kind of events are people planning for? I have to admit that im pretty new to the whole thing, and as such am simply stockpiling food and some basic supplies. And in m...
by spindrift
Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Land Rover Defender.
Replies: 35
Views: 12490

Re: Land Rover Defender.

Id forget the roof tent to be honest. They use those out in Africa and the likes to keep safe from the lions, tigers and bears oh my! Instead maybe look at getting an army 9' by 9' they have a sock that fits over the back of the vehicle so you can use the inside of the vehicle as well. I loved those...
by spindrift
Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Howdy from East Lancashire
Replies: 6
Views: 772

Howdy from East Lancashire

Well hey there, and thanks to the Admin for helping me sort out my registration. Was begining to think I wasnt wanted! As the subject says im over in East Lancashire, specifically the Colne/Nelson area. Ive been into the whole prepping scene for a few years now but only started to take it seriously ...