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by Cocotte
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 10
Replies: 1426
Views: 99383

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 10

Avon SSS didn't seem to work.... Deet did ;) How strong? I once had an argument with a store clerk in Aus once about the strength of DEET. I was asking for a stronger version, she said it can't go above 40%, this went on for a while as she became condensending. I pulled out a tube of 60% DEET, she ...
by Cocotte
Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Timberframe/wattle and daub
Replies: 5
Views: 708

Re: Timberframe/wattle and daub

Some people might be more interested in helping the building rather than trying to live it. Worth checking out local trade schools, see if anyone is interested in having a go. There's usually some instructor too sore to do their trade daily but bored of teaching keen for a quick broadening of their ...
by Cocotte
Tue May 30, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Homemade weed killer
Replies: 15
Views: 1005

Re: Homemade weed killer

...the disposable dehumidifiers ...Water collects in the bottom. I'd read somewhere that the water is toxic and works as a weedkiller so I tried it out on some weeds on the patio and it does work. Downside is that I've no idea what's actually in it. It's mostly lye. It should kill everything except...
by Cocotte
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:49 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 10
Replies: 1426
Views: 99383

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 10

I'm the proud owner of some proper walking shoes, finally! Cost an arm and a leg, but there you go. Hopefully you get half off if they've one of your legs. Although I got a pricey pair of boots a decade ago before heading off backpacking Australia, they lasted over 2 years of very heavy use. Well w...
by Cocotte
Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Lidl now selling insect burgers
Replies: 15
Views: 718

Re: Lidl now selling insect burgers

Ugh, disgusting! Soya and insect burger.

Who wants to eat soya?
by Cocotte
Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Heat Pumps are Pants! Second Thread
Replies: 29
Views: 2545

Re: Heat Pumps are Pants! Second Thread

As for my heating system, it's actually referred to as mountain heating, (as in drilling into bedrock, to get that constant 4⁰C) but saying geothermal usually saves effort as no one usually cares that much. It's at a 1:5 ratio of efficiency. 1 watt of electricity generates the equivalent of 5 Watts ...
by Cocotte
Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Heat Pumps are Pants! Second Thread
Replies: 29
Views: 2545

Re: Heat Pumps are Pants! Second Thread

I haven't heard anything good about them from anyone. :lol: We have one and it's great. It's a geothermal (big tube and pipe 200m verticle nto the bedrock). It could be better (I'll say later) But for most UK homes any great pumps aren't going to cut it. You need insulation, as they slowly build up...
by Cocotte
Sat Feb 11, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Is ,or has, anyone used their preps in a full- on way?
Replies: 47
Views: 2494

Re: Is ,or has, anyone used their preps in a full- on way?

GeeGee wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:43 pm ..had a great time making home made pizza and throwing too much cheese on
I'm not understanding that part
by Cocotte
Sat Feb 11, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 10
Replies: 1426
Views: 99383

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 10

, any recommendations for an army style or ex military rucksacks? I can vouch for the studiness of a Tactical 5.11 backpack. I got one as a parting gift from a warehouse I worked at in Oz that supplied their emergency services and occasional military order. I've had, and abused, that backpack for 1...
by Cocotte
Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Deer vs veggies
Replies: 22
Views: 1083

Re: Deer vs veggies

But then what excuse do I have for marking my territorial property line, if not for foxes?
Repeling Mormons/charity scammers/neighbourhood children?