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- Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: Homes and Retreats
- Topic: Dog bark
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2192
Dog bark
Many years ago (30 plus) we had free visit from the local police who were advising people on home security. The policeman who came said that a dog was a great deterrant. Since then we have always had a dog kennel around the back of the house, but no dog (two cats). I just wondered if anyone had some...
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:23 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Covid equipment
- Replies: 7
- Views: 596
Covid equipment
I've just been having a clear out in the garage and came across a draw that was full of stuff collected at the start of the outbreak that included, among other things, hand gels, disinfectant, wipes, antiseptic sprays, floor wipes, baby wipes, antibacterial surface wipes and something labelled “anti...
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:21 pm
- Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
- Topic: Dehydrating problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 362
Re: Dehydrating problem
Hi jennyjj01 Most stuff really doesn't reconstitute to its former structure or texture. You are preserving flavour and nutrients. I think that you are correct. It's just those YouTube videos where everything seems to revert to the norm. I should know better after spending two years growing veg. They...
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:50 am
- Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
- Topic: Dehydrating problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 362
Dehydrating problem
Last year we had a go at dehydrating vegetables – carrots, broccoli, parsnips, and the like. After dehydrating we vacuum packed the food. We have just opened a packet and are somewhat disappointed that the vegetables haven’t got back to anything like their former self – nothing like the stuff that y...
- Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:41 pm
- Forum: Medical and Healthcare
- Topic: Radiation - war
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2796
Re: Radiation - war
What sort of masks would anyone recommend?
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:36 pm
- Forum: Medical and Healthcare
- Topic: Radiation - war
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2796
Re: Radiation - war
Anyone any thoughts on a Geiger Counter?
Anyone got one?
Anyone got one?
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:26 pm
- Forum: Medical and Healthcare
- Topic: Radiation - war
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2796
Radiation - war
An article in The Mail caught my attention: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11683647/Is-preparing-nuclear-war-Health-body-publishes-list-medicines-nations-stockpile.html When they started shelling the nuclear power station in The Ukraine I got somePotassium Iodide tablets but I've not thoug...
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:31 pm
- Forum: Homes and Retreats
- Topic: Home Security Upgrades
- Replies: 197
- Views: 54801
Re: Home Security Upgrades
Just received the torch i previously mentioned:
https://preppersshop.co.uk/explorer-gro ... 8300-p.asp
A very solid build with a heavy head on it.
https://preppersshop.co.uk/explorer-gro ... 8300-p.asp
A very solid build with a heavy head on it.
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:10 pm
- Forum: Homes and Retreats
- Topic: Home Security Upgrades
- Replies: 197
- Views: 54801
Re: Home Security Upgrades
Hi Steptoe Agree with you about the 'hiking pole' but I do have another trick up my sleeve :) A few years ago (on a certain birthday) I received a walking stick, one from here: https://www.oldeshillelagh.com/ Mine is the Classic Grip (O'Caidhla). I do use it as a walking stick at times - enough to h...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 4:54 pm
- Forum: Homes and Retreats
- Topic: Home Security Upgrades
- Replies: 197
- Views: 54801
Re: Home Security Upgrades
There have been one or two odd characters walking up and down the road at night according to my CCTV Just ordered one of these and will keep by the door: https://preppersshop.co.uk/explorer-group-ex-900-900-lumen-torch-28300-p.asp 13.5 inches long and quite legal and explainable Also got one of thes...