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Getting things you don’t need right now because you will later!
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Getting things you don’t need right now because you will later!
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Sorry about the ad at the end. It wasn’t visible to me, but must have been embedded in the original web page. I don’t know how to edit a post or I would remove it.
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A couple of days later . . . here’s what I recently picked up I will need later: various shoelaces and good insoles when everything wares out. An extra 100’ black hose either for when my regular hose goes or when I need to heat water which I can lay on top of my roof and let the sun heat the water inside the hose. Also a couple of hose connectors for repair or extensions. Some time ago, I picked up two different hand pumps with extensions hose (one for bucket size and one for barrels) .
Next shopping will be for extra ropes, extra blades for my cutter and extra rain gutter materials for rain water catchment expansions . 👍
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We seem to pretty much be on the same page. Those are good items to include. I have gotten many of those already too and just recently also thought about mink oil for protecting leather from water, and added shoe polish.
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Yes, I think many of us preppers are on the same/similar page. Homesteads/farms don’t differ that much. We all have to look at things and think ahead. I also got various oils even castor oil which can be used medicinally .
Little by little, we’ll get there. Happy continued prepping.
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<div>I’m just glad I’m on the same page with folks who are actually prepping/homesteading/farming since I live in the city in a suburb in a small house, on a small lot with a tiny north-facing back yard. 🙂 I guess I could consider myself an urban homesteader. I’ve been trying to think ahead and plan for well over five years and it’s definitely been a process. Yes, little by little, by the grace of God we will get there.</div>
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In addition to beans, bandaids, bullets and water-purification…
Tools to work your ground (hoes, rakes, shovels, fertilizer, seeds, etc).
Tools to work wood (saws, chisels, hammers, nails, screws, etc.).
Tools to work machines (basic mechanic set).
More than one pair of good, leather boots THAT CAN BE RE-SOLED (buy extra soles now or learn how to re-sole with tire tread – thanks youtube!).
Sewing notions. Fabric by the bolt (denim, etc) unless you want to wear shirts and pants made out of curtains and the like. Sewing patterns, or carefully disassemble old shirt/pants to make your own patterns.
You want a lifetime supply of food? A little bit at a time, amass canning jars and lids (with a large percentage of reuseable-lids) -or- fill up the available jar storage space you have. Can’t have “too much”, you can only have “too little”. Learn how to grow food and preserve it. How many jars? A rough rule of thumb average is eating two quarts, or four pints, per day for two people (some days more, some days less, depends on what you’re cooking).
I will readily agree — it all seems absolutely overwhelming. You may be thinking, “It’s too much, I can’t do this”. Just pick one thing and start. It gets easier and becomes more “normal” as you go.
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This is why I bought a CNC and a 3d printer, if I can’t buy it, I can make a mould and make it. I have already got the things that are cheap and I can’t make like salt, and wheat, and rice… Now I am looking to be the local 3d printer – CNC black smith….
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Aside from the typical beans, bullets, and bandaids and other standard “prepping” items, over time, as my budget has allowed I’ve tried to pick up things that would be needed if fuel or electricity was in short supply or not present as well as things that I might need for making repairs to stuff that I already have. Some things I didn’t have to buy. These are examples of a few of the things that I’ve picked up pre-emptively over time. A solar oven was one of my earlier buys (need to practice using it so I’m ready when/if the need arises). Someone locally was giving away a bunch of bricks so I went and picked them up. They’re stacked beside my garage and ready to be put into configuration for an easy rocket stove if I need it. When my electric coffee maker died I got a good stove top percolator. Best coffee ever and I can cook on any type of stove/fire with it. My Dad had lots of hand tools (drills, saws, planers, etc.) When he passed none of my brothers wanted them because they didn’t see any use for them. I saw loads of potential need for them so I kept them for just in case. I also kept all his jars of nails, screws, nuts, bolts, etc. I recently bought a reel push mower to have at the ready in case gas became difficult to get. I’ve got extra clothesline rope and clothes pins for when the existing ones wear out or break. Extra work gloves and gardening/yard gloves are also put aside. I also bought several strengths of reading glasses along with a few pairs of safety glasses with the bifocal reader in them. To go with those I also picked up a few eye glass repair kits as well as a couple decent magnifying glasses. Instead of getting rid of some of the jeans or other items that I “grew out of” over the past few years, I’ve held a few pair of smaller sized jeans and tops back. I also picked up an extra belt. When black Friday sales were going on I stocked up on extra basics like socks, underwear and bras (no need to be saggy during hard times). I need to get some things for repairing basic mechanical and plumbing stuff still. I have some basics like hose clamps and that type of thing, but extra belts and hoses I don’t have yet.
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I’m not sure if this helps anyone, but when it comes to off grid/grid down backups I purchased a Wonder Washer from Laundry Alternative(on Amazon or from Lehman’s) for laundry needs and it works great. Their laundry spinner only takes a minute to run and I figured I could hook it up to my solar generator, but it didn’t run outta of the box. I’m saving up for a clothes wringer I’ll get from Lehman’s to get that job done! I have used the Wonder Washer when my washer broke down and I am impressed with the job it does, well worth the investment(under $100)!
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I will check it out, if it comes down to it i will use rain water and 2 five gallon buckets. One to wash and one to rinse. I saw my mom do it a few times growing up when our washer would fail.
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I’m glad to hear the buckets worked for her. That’s my plan “B”!
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Hi. Glad to know I’m not alone in being limited in discussing preparing with those around me. I seem to pretty much be the only one in my family and circle that takes this seriously, and have been mocked and ridiculed by immediate family, etc.
I also got a push carpet sweeper in case it’s needed with no electricity, but you’ve got me stumped on what pegs and mangle are? Maybe I’m just too much of a city gal. Ha-ha! Please elaborate. It might be something I need to find. That’s pretty impressive about the sling shot. Kudos to you!
One suggestion (if a person has access to solar for backup power): Many people don’t realize that inside their web browser is an option to “save the page as” where they can choose “webpage complete” for off-line use. You can save complete pages of what I consider luxury information like recipes that sound good but might not be necessary, interesting articles or info on herbs or whatever, but wouldn’t be critical in a true survival situation, etc. That way I don’t have to use a lot of expensive ink or paper. I purchased an external hard drive that I save my luxury web pages/info to. Since it’s not the critical info, if it doesn’t work in the future for any reason, it’s not a huge loss, but if it does work and there’s a need for the additional information, it will be there and hopefully would be usable, and even valuable to someone. I categorize my saved pages into folders under topics such as survival, health and treatments, recipes, etc. Just a thought for those who may not know they can save web pages.
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Pegs and mangle. Clothes pins and wringer maybe?
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KimC, I absolutely LOVE the idea of saving pages for offline but I’m not really computer savvy and will have to look into how to do what you suggest! TY for suggesting it!!!!!!
~Ginny
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Great tip about saving complete web pages! I never knew you could do that. I always click print and save to pdf if I come across an article or recipe I think I might want to refer back to, but being able to save a web page is even better!
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I’m not really tech savvy. I had no idea you could save pages for offline use! Thanks!
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Thanks for the clarification. I have been checking out Lehman’s laundry items trying to decide what would be best on my budget. They have quite a few interesting things. Sure seems like you’re VERY WELL prepared for just about anything/everything. Good for you!
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You were right on target. Well done. 😉
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Thanks, good to know.
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Hi Ginny. Glad you found that helpful. If you want someone to walk you through it, message me. I’d be happy to try and help.
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Good job looking out and offering help!
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