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by Ysverine
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:58 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 7.
Replies: 1083
Views: 171726

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 7.

I'm learning about growing from seed :oops: in other words I'm learning by making every single mistake possible :( mostly planting too late, and not enough light. I need to research growlights for indoors for next season. And for next season I'll manage to buy from realseeds so I can save my own se...
by Ysverine
Thu Jun 18, 2020 2:19 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Would You Consider Joining A Prepper Inspired Community?
Replies: 173
Views: 24694

Re: Would You Consider Joining A Prepper Inspired Community?

Rural / semi rural location. Scotland, Wales, Shropshire, Anglesey are among those places to be suggested. Funny you mention Scotland, the fiancé and I have it as our long-term goal to end up there in a sort of crofting scenario. Maybe we'll end up as neighbours anyway! :lol: In seriousness though,...
by Ysverine
Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: 2020 Potential Economic Collapse
Replies: 328
Views: 56957

Re: 2020 Potential Economic Collapse

Isn't this a fabulous learning curve though? Especially for younger people who have become used to the easy credit/ongoing ways of doing. Well, I think I'm definitely guilty of being in that category, although I have my Luddite moments :lol: Only started using contactless recently because of places...
by Ysverine
Tue Jun 16, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hi from South Wales
Replies: 4
Views: 1281

Re: Hi from South Wales

Ello :D There seem to be a few of us from South Wales and the valleys making their way here. Hope you're staying safe and well at the moment!
by Ysverine
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Insect bites
Replies: 19
Views: 5658

Re: Insect bites

Avon skin so soft instead of repellent I've heard that one touted before, does it actually work? :O If so then I might have to make a single exception to my Avon no-buy. Worked up in Stirling Scotland and kielder Northumberland ;) Well, if it's Scotland-proof then that's the ultimate endorsement! :...
by Ysverine
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: 2020 Potential Economic Collapse
Replies: 328
Views: 56957

Re: 2020 Potential Economic Collapse

Forgive me for hijacking with a dumb question, but I'm not the most financially literate person ever and reading back through the last few pages has made my head spin a bit. :shock: Is the current thinking that we should be working in cash rather than having money locked away in the banks, and if so...
by Ysverine
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Insect bites
Replies: 19
Views: 5658

Re: Insect bites

Avon skin so soft instead of repellent I've heard that one touted before, does it actually work? :O If so then I might have to make a single exception to my Avon no-buy. The only other thing I can think of that's not been mentioned is citronella oil - if you blend it with a carrier oil like almond ...
by Ysverine
Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 6.
Replies: 784
Views: 170207

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 6.

Trying to sort out a few bits and bobs before I head off to the Highlands for a much-needed break: - Harvested potatoes, carrots, and sorted out seeds for overwintering crops. - Taken delivery of a gas-powered stove and butane canisters in case of power failures. - Snagged a couple of massive liquid...
by Ysverine
Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:01 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Anyone growing winter crops?
Replies: 11
Views: 9955

Re: Anyone growing winter crops?

Did you know you can recycle some of your kitchen waste? Like your carrots, onions and potatoes? :shock: So you cut a little further down on your carrot tops and onion roots, place in water and in a sunny place for a approx 3 days (change the water daily) then replant? For potatoes that have seeded...
by Ysverine
Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Oh look, a new girl
Replies: 6
Views: 4066

Re: Oh look, a new girl

I remember all too well the 2007 floods and people getting evacuated to Hull City Hall (and less dramatically, teenaged me having to plod home from school in ankle-deep water). I still twitch a bit when the rain's falling just a bit too heavily for comfort! Thankfully my current flat isn't at risk ...