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by Mad Scientist
Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:34 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9
Replies: 2108
Views: 113202

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9

Renewed daughter’s passport, topped up petrol, did loads of laundry so we have weeks of clean clothes and bedding. More cat food and meds. Charged batteries. More wine. Lots of first aid items. I’d recommend a first aid course to anybody, absolutely essential. I remember when a First Aider at the sc...
by Mad Scientist
Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Painted stones
Replies: 6
Views: 1181

Re: Painted stones

😂😂
by Mad Scientist
Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: How is everyone dealing with rising prices?
Replies: 202
Views: 16900

Re: How is everyone dealing with rising prices?

Clothes, some meat and fruit/veg from jumble sales and the big car boot sale across town. Halved my car insurance by switching to another insurance. If I’m cold I’ll run up and down the stairs. Washing is dried on the line or the airer. Packed lunch for OH and lots of home cooking. Keeping the car m...
by Mad Scientist
Mon Nov 29, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: I got broken into :(
Replies: 28
Views: 2591

Re: I got broken into :(

Good going Jansman! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Glad the police were ok I’ve heard so may stories of people defending themselves only to have the police having a go at them!
by Mad Scientist
Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Prepping Disasters & Epic Failures?
Replies: 21
Views: 2058

Re: Prepping Disasters & Epic Failures?

Ah! Another one! Wheat and barley intolerance. Had a couple of instances when the stores had no FreeFrom pasta/bread/flour all at the same time. Taught myself to make my own pasta (it’ll do) but really make sure I’ve got plenty of each now. I’m isolating now but at least I can comfort myself with a ...
by Mad Scientist
Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 8.
Replies: 984
Views: 100410

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 8.

Thanks for reminding me! Need to put blankets, spare food , clothes and drinks in. Pump tyres up and check oil. I want to get one of those little heating elements you plug into the lighter so I can have a nice hot drink if I’m stuck. Any recommendations?
by Mad Scientist
Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:12 am
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Mental Health.
Replies: 70
Views: 19131

Re: Mental Health.

A few years ago I was burned out and had complex PTSD from work. I took a year out, enjoyed more time with my family, joined a choir, started pet-sitting and just chilled. I learned to stop feeling guilty that I wasn’t running around after everybody else and deserve time for MY stuff. Now I’ve got a...
by Mad Scientist
Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Funny experience
Replies: 6
Views: 1613

Re: Funny experience

Well done on passing that!
by Mad Scientist
Fri May 28, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Basket making
Replies: 9
Views: 8076

Re: Basket making

That looks great! I’m seriously impressed!
by Mad Scientist
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 8.
Replies: 984
Views: 100410

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 8.

Charged up the rechargeable batteries for emergency lights and torches. We’ve got a wind-up torch and lantern, too. Pumped the tyres up and checked oil. Stocked up on pantry stash. Need to stock up on First Aid supplies! Off to the shops tomorrow...