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- Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:20 am
- Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
- Topic: Fire-lighters
- Replies: 33
- Views: 21964
Re: Fire-lighters
Hi all, Although my probation officer says I'm not allowed to play with fire here is a few hints. Tampons ... I always have some of these in the first aid kit as they are good for plugging a bullet wound but if you pull them apart they will catch a spark from a flint quite well. I always bag the saw...
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:56 am
- Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
- Topic: Blessed are the Cheesemakers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3313
Re: Blessed are the Cheesemakers
Oldy - how do you go about your cheese making, are you keeping dairy stock? What sort of cheeses are you making now? Its a very interesting subject and a great skill to have. I for one would be very interested to hear about it, theres a good number of people on here with small holding/farming backg...
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:53 pm
- Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
- Topic: Blessed are the Cheesemakers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3313
Blessed are the Cheesemakers
Hi All,
Is anyone else on here making cheese or am I the only one?
Oldman
Is anyone else on here making cheese or am I the only one?
Oldman
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:44 am
- Forum: Homes and Retreats
- Topic: Home Security Upgrades
- Replies: 197
- Views: 53606
Re: Home Security Upgrades
Hi all, Looking at the picture of the torch behind the door I'd like to make a couple of points ... The bad men know everyone keeps something there, they're not going to knock, just bash the door in and now they are between you and the torch. The hinges are on the right, this means you are going to ...
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:11 am
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: New member: Rob from Cambridgeshire
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1919
Re: New member: Rob from Cambridgeshire
Hi diyrednef
*waves from London
*waves from London
- Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:38 pm
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: Hello Everyone
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2776
Re: Hello Everyone
Bugging in , for most, is probably the better option. That being said, as a carer for 2 disabled people, do you have a bugout/escape plan just in case? I've an escape plan for me but I'm going to have to leave the other two behind. Of course, I'll shoot them in the head before I go to make sure tha...
- Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:45 am
- Forum: Homes and Retreats
- Topic: Helping the neighbours - in what situations....?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 15294
Re: Helping the neighbours - in what situations....?
These are good questions that I had not asked myself. I think it depends on the level of the problem and how long term it is. 1) Do you work with your neighbours for defence, or bug in and lock up? As I'm part of the "Neighbourhood Watch" scheme then yes, I expect we will work together. 2)...
- Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:18 am
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: Hello Everyone
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2776
Hello Everyone
After living through a childhood threat of nuclear war in the sixties I've always been a prepper. I'm preped for the 'zombie apocalypse', yes, I know it makes me sound like a nut but it is a good cover all for everything that could go wrong in life. I even prep for my cats by making sure there is fo...