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by BigMacKin
Tue Apr 30, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: security in a ground floor flat
Replies: 25
Views: 6817

Re: security in a ground floor flat

Razor sharp caltrops under the windows and for when scumbag is hopping about on one leg screaming a baseball bat into the breadbasket :D Tee Hee Hee,.... Now Now!! :lol: :lol: :lol: But heh!! To OP: Why do you think such security is needed? Is it the general area that is concerning you? If so, then...
by BigMacKin
Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: But I don't want to eat rice and wheat and beans!
Replies: 20
Views: 3239

Re: But I don't want to eat rice and wheat and beans!

I have a cupboard full of stuff that we generally eat but bought a few things I thought we'd like too and tried them out. Tinned hamburgers from Tesco are one example that didn't go down well with the family so these got scrubbed from the shopping lists - so I'd back up what was previously said and ...
by BigMacKin
Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Should I return my ASDA Cornedbeef?
Replies: 10
Views: 2439

Re: Should I return my ASDA Cornedbeef?

I have a few dozen tins and I'm taking them back tonight so will let you know about the experience OK, just back and got a refund no probs. Said I paid by card and the customer service person just popped the refund on and there were quite a few tins in a trolley that others had returned. 33 cans in...
by BigMacKin
Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Handcuffs in your preps
Replies: 36
Views: 5616

Re: Handcuffs in your preps

I was strictly referring to the use of the post SHTF whereby you wouldn't be concerned about restraining a weapon wielding attacker etc. OK. The answer from me to the question in your OP is no, I haven't and wouldn't be buying them because if something went so wrong that weapon wielding attackers w...
by BigMacKin
Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:10 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Should I return my ASDA Cornedbeef?
Replies: 10
Views: 2439

Re: Should I return my ASDA Cornedbeef?

Radio 2 had a bit on this today an apparently you would have to consume a considerable amount, much more than would be expected to be consumed to be affected by the bute. Now they didn't say exactly what that considerable amount would be but it does sound as if you eat it a bit more regularly than m...
by BigMacKin
Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:45 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: north west noobie
Replies: 10
Views: 1841

Re: north west noobie

Hello and welcome. Love the North West, where's your closest town?
by BigMacKin
Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Handcuffs in your preps
Replies: 36
Views: 5616

Re: Handcuffs in your preps

Rusty337 wrote:Hey guys I've just ordered a set of hyatt police handcuff on ebay. Has anyone else done this ? I think they would come in really handy :)
I am slightly reluctant to ask :roll: , but 'Really Handy for what?'
by BigMacKin
Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar Shower
Replies: 10
Views: 1835

Re: Solar Shower

I bought one very similar to this a couple of years ago and thought they would be a great idea however, having taken it to a few places in Scotland and North Yorkshire I have to say it hasn't given me a hot shower once. Luke warm.... well maybe near luke warm but I don't think that in this climate I...
by BigMacKin
Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What are we prepping for?
Replies: 30
Views: 5276

Re: What are we prepping for?

My prepping develops all the time. Like most, I want to try and cover the likelihoods rather than the outlandish (IMHO.) However, what I thought was really unlikely is what many are experiencing right now ... No power and not likely to be fully reconnected until the latter side of the week. People w...
by BigMacKin
Sat Mar 16, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: My 'pig knife' ....
Replies: 4
Views: 2339

Re: My 'pig knife' ....

Looks like a good bit of skill used to make it, well done. Just a note though, under 3" or not, is illegal to carry around without a good reason and I'm not sure your aversion to wild pigs would be acceptable to plod! Worthwhile keeping in mind if you plan to keep it out and about. The guys at ...