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by GeraldTheBonzai
Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Geiger Counters & Dosimeters
Replies: 17
Views: 1863

Re: Geiger Counters & Dosimeters

I have a GQ GMC500+. Have also used higher end, more professional kit in the past. It's ok as something to have in the house but I wouldn't rely on it for anything serious. Mine can connect to the internet and publish data to www.gmcmap.com. Lets me compare my background CPM to other devices in the ...
by GeraldTheBonzai
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Getting rid of bamboo
Replies: 3
Views: 153

Getting rid of bamboo

Anyone got any experience of getting rid of bamboo? Made the mistake of putting some in a flower bed a few years back. Was told it was the clumping variety- they lied. Damned stuff is now popping up all over the place. Currently trying to cut it down to ground level then dig it out, but it's hard wo...
by GeraldTheBonzai
Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Powdered egg ?
Replies: 4
Views: 161

Re: Powdered egg ?

Powdered eggs can last for years, provided you can remove all moisture and store in an anaerobic state. You can make your own, but it's messy and time consuming, so only worthwhile if you do it in bulk. Basically, you need to make an egg slurry, then dry it out slowly so you end up with a brittle ca...
by GeraldTheBonzai
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 11
Replies: 274
Views: 17720

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 11

Frnc wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:06 pm Practiced some knots.
Likewise. Got a couple of knot books and a length of paracord.
by GeraldTheBonzai
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Free online book website
Replies: 35
Views: 35723

Re: Free online book website

Just buy books. No need for the internet, no need for electricity, all you need is a Mk1 eyeball ( and not even your own).
by GeraldTheBonzai
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Preppers Library
Replies: 2
Views: 182

Preppers Library

Assume the internet is down and you are having to bug out at home. Might be due to power cuts, SHTF, whatever. What reference books would you want on your book shelf? Not thinking "type of" recommendations but specific recommendations. So eg, not "a good first aid book" but "...
by GeraldTheBonzai
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Quality Hand Tools
Replies: 6
Views: 404

Re: Quality Hand Tools

pseudonym wrote: Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:11 pm https://www.billhooks.co.uk/

https://www.billhooks.co.uk/where-to-buy-a-billhook/

That'll keep you busy Sunday.. :mrgreen:
Oh outstanding! Many thanks.

Was seriously thinking of looking around the local "antique" type shops. Looking for a good hand brace as well.
by GeraldTheBonzai
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Quality Hand Tools
Replies: 6
Views: 404

Quality Hand Tools

Anyone got any recommendations for a supplier of quality hand tool?

At the moment i'm after a double edged bill hook. Had a look on normal places like Amazon etc but hard to tell if things are good quality or junk. Want something that is going to last.
by GeraldTheBonzai
Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Returning member
Replies: 5
Views: 435

Re: Returning member

I name my bonsai (as you do). Gerald lasted the longest before, like all bonsai I've had, i managed to kill it...
by GeraldTheBonzai
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Returning member
Replies: 5
Views: 435

Returning member

Hi, Joined up a few years back, then, like all great plans, life got in the way. Now have a bit more time and a bit more knowledge, so going to have another go at being a bit more prepared. Looking to become a bit more knowledgeable about urban prepping, basic outdoor craft and just general practica...