What Preps are you doing this week

[Optimystic]

Things i picked up today ..

9Loo rolls for £3.15 in Co Op.. Usually £6
4 tins of tuna in Tesco reduced to £4 from £6.99 UBD 2015
Some extra tins of Dog food

Reading a book called How to survive the end of the world as we know it.. Quite good, tho based in USA there are a lot of good ideas and things to think about in it..

[the7ps]

Reading a book called How to survive the end of the world as we know it.. Quite good, tho based in USA there are a lot of good ideas and things to think about in it..

Optimystic, is that the James Wesley Rawles? If it is I agree, a good read but a bit 'American' and a bit full on for me, but each and everyone.

Today I used work for some prep; everyone went home so I googled 'survival manual' then advanced searched PDF only and have printed off a manual.
I also bought 200 cigarettes. Neither I or OH smoke but I'm thinking bargaining.

On that, a question; we dont really drink either so I hid away a half a bottle of whiskey my Dad left last month. Now it's open will it last in my kit as a medicinal/barter item or, as it's opened, is it spoilt?

[Optimystic]

Hi 7Up.. yes thats the one.. it opened my eyes to a lot of things i hadnt thought of or had considered but got wrong, Also got a great First Aid book and a Growing ur own Veg/Fruit Book..
Had a trip to tesco today.. they have lots of 3 for 2 on Vitamins etc.. plus a great deal on tampons, 2 boxes for £1.50..

[jansman]

Building a second coal bunker today to hold back-up fuel.

[moocher]

waitrose were doing 3 for 2 on herbal items like rescue remedy .

i have provisionally sold my alloys off my van if they are collected monday night,which not only means cheaper insurance,but £300 better off.

[jansman]

Today I was GIVEN one of those 6x4 'instant' greenhouses. You know the ones,push fit tubing with a zip up cover. Only problem, no instructions. Took me an hour, and its up. I will use it next season now,but not a bad gift.

[bulldogeagle]

Today I was GIVEN one of those 6x4 'instant' greenhouses. You know the ones,push fit tubing with a zip up cover. Only problem, no instructions. Took me an hour, and its up. I will use it next season now,but not a bad gift.

jansman, make sure you tie the cover on well, they have been known to take off in a high wind...i know, ours did, the frame can sometimes come apart..also in high winds.

[nickdutch]

Practicing a whole week of off grid living.

[maxilaura]

went to Asda over the weekend and got x6 tins coconut milk from Asda as they are reduced to £1, x3 Blue Dragon Curry Paste at £1 and 10 jellies and angel delights at 30p each.

also got x2 bags of bunny food from Pets at Home as they are on offer as well, 2 for £7.

[jansman]

Today I was GIVEN one of those 6x4 'instant' greenhouses. You know the ones,push fit tubing with a zip up cover. Only problem, no instructions. Took me an hour, and its up. I will use it next season now,but not a bad gift.

jansman, make sure you tie the cover on well, they have been known to take off in a high wind...i know, ours did, the frame can sometimes come apart..also in high winds.

Thanks for that advice! Back at the start of the year I was going to buy one. Read some reviews, and your advice cropped up a lot. No cover on it now'tol next season,as permanent house is full and there is no immediate use. I have also taped the joints together,as I could see problems there too. I think it will be a useful tool-even better 'cos my neighbour was bored with it!