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by Waterbaby
Wed Nov 26, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Heating for SHTF and in general.
Replies: 31
Views: 6305

Re: Heating for SHTF and in general.

Seems I'm the exception that makes the rule.
I'm always the one complaining its too fuggy!
by Waterbaby
Tue Nov 25, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Poundland buys?
Replies: 16
Views: 5706

Re: Poundland buys?

I get quite a few toiletries,metal water bottles,wellie socks,and ibuprofen from there.
I avoid some of the dog treats and toys.
by Waterbaby
Tue Nov 25, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Heating for SHTF and in general.
Replies: 31
Views: 6305

Re: Heating for SHTF and in general.

I read recently that while woodburners are efficient for heating,with open fires,not only does heat go up the chimney,but to feed the fire with oxygen,cold air is drawn in from outside via any little crevices.But on the other side,open fires are meant to be great if you have a damp living space. My ...
by Waterbaby
Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Community preps?
Replies: 8
Views: 1493

Re: Community preps?

I'm very interested in learning about sustainable intentional communities,and finding out what has worked for them and what hasn't.
by Waterbaby
Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:58 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.
Replies: 1232
Views: 283248

Re: What preps are you doing this week? part 2.

Still working on my general fitness,and gradually learning as much as I can about off grid living,permaculture,and home remedies. One of my favourite things to do is to walk around locally just paying attention to my surroundings.And always absorbing safety instructions,general layout and escape rou...
by Waterbaby
Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:01 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Home defense / Keeping Perspective on Things
Replies: 15
Views: 3567

Re: Home defense / Keeping Perspective on Things

I've always loved Michael Caine's house in the film 'Children of Men'..... :P
I'm seriously considering a pair of geese as I'm out of town
by Waterbaby
Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:25 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: if shit hit the fan how will you be cooking!?
Replies: 59
Views: 12977

Re: if shit hit the fan how will you be cooking!?

Initially camping stove/bbq.
Then camp fire-it used to be my daily method of cooking at one time.
I would love to make a cob oven.
by Waterbaby
Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Compiling a list of survival novel recommendations
Replies: 41
Views: 18206

Re: Compiling a list of survival novel recommendations

Death of Grass by John Christopher is set here (dated but good)
Aftermath by Roger Williams also,and
Survivors by Terry Nation.
by Waterbaby
Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:08 pm
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Compiling a list of survival novel recommendations
Replies: 41
Views: 18206

Re: Compiling a list of survival novel recommendations

I was also highly impressed by the Alex Scarrow books.

One of the most chilling books I've ever read,if it can be got hold of,is 'Aftermath' by Roger Williams.
by Waterbaby
Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: country living
Replies: 11
Views: 3321

Re: country living

Hate to be boring,but you'd need to be able to attend to it full time,or pay someone else to do so....
Its beautiful though if you were to be in a position to be able to take it on!