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by piglet
Sun Nov 13, 2016 1:41 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Draper 1.25lb Hand Axe with Steel Shaft
Replies: 41
Views: 18674

Re: Draper 1.25lb Hand Axe with Steel Shaft

So what would you guys suggest as good cheapish axe? I dont need one at the moment, it has to be garden tool/shtf use Estwing... Not sure which type but I really want one they have been on the go years I have an Estwing double. The blades are a little on the small size. And i would not say it feels...
by piglet
Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: 3rd most important prep for bugging in after food and water?
Replies: 29
Views: 9627

Re: 3rd most important prep for bugging in after food and wa

Oh, and the third thing ……..

I agree ‘a plan’
And a plan B, C and D
Maybe an E
If not a plan…then at least a reality check.

Failing all that...a good sense of humour.
by piglet
Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: 3rd most important prep for bugging in after food and water?
Replies: 29
Views: 9627

Re: 3rd most important prep for bugging in after food and wa

not many people prepare FOR retirement. That is almost exclusively all I prepare for. Because even with pensions, I still wont have as much money to live on as I do now. With a handful of years yet to go, I am paying off the mortgage as fast as possible, so that I can then start putting money away ...
by piglet
Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:17 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hi all
Replies: 6
Views: 1502

Re: Hi all

You live in Eastbourne.
And you believe it may get more terrible than that?
by piglet
Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: B&M 4 gas cartridges now £1.99
Replies: 4
Views: 2093

Re: B&M 4 gas cartridges now £1.99

I have visited 3 different stores in 3 different towns, this week, and not one of them have these gas canisters. :(
by piglet
Sat Aug 13, 2016 9:54 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: How about buying a wood?
Replies: 37
Views: 11386

Re: How about buying a wood?

Piglet what is a SWOG??? :lol:
They are a bit like Hobbits only with steel containers instead of Hobbit holes, and more heavily armed :lol:
Nailed it ... Plymtom
by piglet
Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: How about buying a wood?
Replies: 37
Views: 11386

Re: How about buying a wood?

There are a couple of SWOG'S on here, who could advise you on ownership of woodland. Always read the small print and know the law, because if you don't the NIMBY'S will. 36K for that much land is actually quite cheap. But it is only that cheap because of the location. And unless you are really going...
by piglet
Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Bees
Replies: 13
Views: 4286

Re: Bees

So you are more North. I spend quite a bit of time in Kent taking part in various projects etc ..... Although, I am not actually from Kent. I don't know what they are lol, Fair enough.... If they are sealed with mud they will be Mason Bees...and if plant material, Leafcutters. If you grow Roses...th...
by piglet
Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Gardening Tools
Replies: 17
Views: 6286

Re: Gardening Tools

If old hand tools are your preference then the Woodland Fairs are certainly worth a look.
You can find stall after stall stocked with all variations of old axes, scythes, billhooks and stuff you probably didn't think even existed anymore.
by piglet
Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What preps are you doing this week? Part 3.
Replies: 903
Views: 241012

Re: What preps are you doing this week? Part 3.

I'm trying to say is don't forget to live today and you can't really prep for others, a box of tins is not real prepping. Hear Hear ! As I have got older I have learnt to stop sweating the small stuff and when it comes to the really big stuff....well it's probably gonna be outta my hands anyway. Ov...