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by timmyt79
Tue May 12, 2026 12:25 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Cannabis for pain relief
Replies: 54
Views: 165788

Re: Cannabis for pain relief

Was backtracking through some old bookmarks and this thread popped up. Tried thc oil from Releaf last winter for my arthritic knee- could barely squat down. Within a week I was sleeping through the night without waking up stiff. No comparison to the usual paracetamol routine.
by timmyt79
Sat Sep 27, 2025 10:57 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Keeping your preps stocked due to cost of living
Replies: 45
Views: 105217

Re: Keeping your preps stocked due to cost of living

I focus on the basics first: rice, beans, oats, flour, oil. Everything else is “nice to have” but not essential when budgets are tight.
by timmyt79
Sat Sep 27, 2025 10:56 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 28459

Re: Introduction

Water is the trickiest part for most beginners, you're not alone. Looking forward to your questions
by timmyt79
Sat Sep 27, 2025 10:55 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Buy or build a Home First Aid Kit
Replies: 102
Views: 179359

Re: Buy or build a Home First Aid Kit

Late reply, but I solved the problem with a session at Solutions Training & Advisory Ltd. Once I understood what’s actually essential in a home first aid kit, I stopped wasting money on sets full of useless stuff.
by timmyt79
Thu Jun 05, 2025 10:57 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Solar power stations/generators.
Replies: 16
Views: 37583

Re: Solar power stations/generators.

I’ve been looking into solar power stations too, and from what I’ve seen, they’re great for small stuff like charging phones or running lights, but running things like dehydrators or pumps can be tricky unless you get a really powerful setup. The battery quality matters a lot—like you said, a worn-o...
by timmyt79
Thu Jun 05, 2025 10:56 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Baofeng Uv-5R Dual band with a 2m/70cm foldable antenna
Replies: 3
Views: 2738

Re: Baofeng Uv-5R Dual band with a 2m/70cm foldable antenna

Yeah, the UV-5R is pretty popular for a reason — solid little radio for the price. I’ve messed around with programming mine using CHIRP software; it makes it way easier than doing it by hand. If you’re in a valley with hills around, that can definitely block signals a lot. Maybe try setting up some ...
by timmyt79
Wed Jun 04, 2025 10:19 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Cannabis for pain relief
Replies: 54
Views: 165788

Re: Cannabis for pain relief

"For anyone looking for something easier than flower or oil, I switched to high-potency CBD gummies – they’re easier to dose and gentler on the stomach. I take them in the evening, especially when the pain is persistent and I need proper rest. I found some really effective options at this well-...
by timmyt79
Sat Apr 26, 2025 8:24 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Ultraprocessed Foods - Open Food Facts.
Replies: 22
Views: 55395

Re: Ultraprocessed Foods - Open Food Facts.

It’s shocking how much salt is hidden in everyday processed foods. Like you said, something as simple as a can of beans or a slice of bread can contribute to so much of the daily recommended intake. If you’re concerned about these ingredients, according to this site , it’s definitely worth looking i...
by timmyt79
Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:46 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Deciding what foods to store in what quantities
Replies: 12
Views: 36385

Re: Deciding what foods to store in what quantities

One thing you might also consider adding, if you haven’t already, is a simple rotation calendar or visual system to make it easier to track expiry dates at a glance. That could help prevent waste and ensure you’re rotating stock efficiently, especially for the foods your family doesn’t consume regul...
by timmyt79
Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:34 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Are we being misled about freeze dried kit portions in days?
Replies: 17
Views: 10870

Re: Are we being misled about freeze dried kit portions in days?

Canned food is cheaper than freeze-dried, but I rarely eat it, so rotation is hard. My family only consumes 1–2 meat cans and 8–12 fish cans a year, and they won’t allow storing expired food. So even with a perfect rotation, I wouldn’t build up enough reserves. On the other hand, I regularly use pr...