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by Outdoorsy
Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Winter.
Replies: 34
Views: 11998

Re: Winter.

Thanks all! - really helpful advice. I had no idea that you should ease a new stove in gradually - I’ll start with a smaller fire. I’ll probably buy in a few logs for this winter to get us started and then will keep an eye out for local wood/pallets going free. Is there any way to ‘test’ wood for ho...
by Outdoorsy
Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Winter.
Replies: 34
Views: 11998

Re: Winter.

We’ve just had the gas fire taken out and replaced with a multi fuel stove in preparation for the winter. I’m desperate to get it fired up but it’s not yet cold enough in the evenings :cry: I’m toying with the idea of briquettes instead of logs but it doesn’t have quite the same appeal. Has anyone u...
by Outdoorsy
Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: What are you dehydrating?
Replies: 594
Views: 256447

Re: What are you dehydrating?

This is super helpful - thanks so much for the step-by-step instructions. We also use Quorn mince so that’s good to know. I might try some this weekend. I have a new vacuum sealer to try as well—it’s all very exciting. Planning to do a shop and see what fruit and veggies are on offer. I’m just kicki...
by Outdoorsy
Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: What are you dehydrating?
Replies: 594
Views: 256447

Re: What are you dehydrating?

Thanks Deeps - I've found loads of helpful vids on YouTube. I'm trying another batch of bananas and apples, then onions :shock: I'm not sure if you've answered this already but, how do you dehydrate bolognese?! Do you lay it out on parchment paper first to stop it falling through the gaps? What do y...
by Outdoorsy
Mon Aug 06, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Water butts / prepper porn
Replies: 21
Views: 7493

Re: Water butts / prepper porn

Ha ha! :lol: I have ladders above mine too,and yes,they are locked. Our ladders are in the garage, but the main doors are the 'barn door' type, with a hasp & staple lock, so quite easy to break in with a good set of bolt cutters. I considered locking the ladders to the wall, but instead I've in...
by Outdoorsy
Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:36 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Water butts / prepper porn
Replies: 21
Views: 7493

Re: Water butts / prepper porn

Here's the article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6025179/Mans-obsession-storing-rainwater-butt-neighbours-jokes-hes-laughing-now.html Bad opsec though - the neighbours will be round Yes and unless he's got that ladder locked to the wall, it's an invitation to any would-be-burglars! We don...
by Outdoorsy
Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker
Replies: 5
Views: 4466

Re: Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker

Great article Arzosah, thanks for sharing. I paid a visit to Kelvedon Hatch just two weeks ago. I live less than 15 miles away, so it's on my radar in the case of SHTF ;) Although having said that, it's not quite so 'secret' any more - there are brown road signs everywhere that read 'Secret Nuclear ...
by Outdoorsy
Wed Aug 01, 2018 2:42 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hi
Replies: 6
Views: 1942

Re: Hi

Welcome! I was lurking for a while and have learnt loads from this forum. What are you prepping/hoarding for?
by Outdoorsy
Wed Aug 01, 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: What are you dehydrating?
Replies: 594
Views: 256447

Re: What are you dehydrating?

Well, I took your advice Deeps and got a dehydrator. Started simple with some apples and bananas. I added some cinnamon to the apples and put them an a kilner jar. The problem is, they're so delicious, I've been eating them on my cereal each morning! I'm going to have to make some more. The bananas ...
by Outdoorsy
Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:33 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Swiss Army Knife "Huntsman"
Replies: 8
Views: 2871

Re: Swiss Army Knife "Huntsman"

You need to have 10 posts before you can PM mate, maybe H can PM you some details for an email or the like. Either that or get posting. :lol:
Haha! Thanks Deeps, better step up my game :)