nomifyle
TB Fanatic
So I guess you have to get paid to share what you are doing.
PREP Apocalyse - so, what are YOU doing?
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nomifyle
TB Fanatic
yep, ac will be a thing of the past. Get good battery operated or usb charged fans. They are way better than nothing.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
That's because it's a lifestyle not a run out with my head cut off and buy everything in sight. We do have holes from time to time, and look for ways to fill those holes w/o breaking the bank.
In the event of a micro nova going badly, there's not much any of us can do in that situation other making sure we are right with God!
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
This^^^
Donna_in_OK
Veteran Member
OPSEC
I noticed that you just turned 65. It is great that you are going into this young!
just laid in supply of Bushmills and about to get some cases of wine
Ah, a mature adult here!
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
around the beginning of the pandemic I wanted some B&B (brandy & benedictine). I had to go to a big town to find it. OMG the bottles are half the size they use to be and twice the price. I bought two bottles. Opened one when we got home and it just didn't taste the same. Probably because my taste buds have changed.
stormie
Veteran Member
I had a close friend, now deceased, who was a prepper deluxe. He had a 20 ft long bunker installed 20 feet under the ground. It was made for nuclear attack with air filtration system. He had a quanset hut built over it. It was stocked with dehydrated food enough to last at least a year I think. He had three 3000 gallon storage tanks filled with water. He had solar power, weapons, medical supplies etc etc etc. Everything you can imagine to be prepared for whatever happened. I saw his set up and it was amazing. It took him several years and lots of money to build. Then one year after completion he had a massive stroke went to a nursing home and died 2 years later. His property was sold to a young couple that had no real idea the magnitude of what they were getting.
Sometimes I think that with us getting older that maybe ultimately our preps could be used for others. Maybe kind of Polly Annaish on my part, but thats what i think after what happened to my friend.
Sometimes I think that with us getting older that maybe ultimately our preps could be used for others. Maybe kind of Polly Annaish on my part, but thats what i think after what happened to my friend.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
did they even know about the bunker?
stormie
Veteran Member
Oh yes. The realtor had lots of fun showing the buyers.
school marm
Veteran Member
Mine's free. 1000+ daily readers can't be wrong. Of course, it's just food and medical, and not everything applies to everyone.
Mongo, I don't think we have 5 years, more like less than 2 if that. I'm 74 and still gardening, camping, and doing what I can just in case we have to live on our own. I still buy medical supplies (background is in medicine), teaching Ham radio classes, target shooting when I can, and just live life the best that I can and what happens, happens.
pauldingbabe
The Great Cat
Hfcomms
EN66iq
Apocalyse - so, what are YOU doing?
Keep doing what I've been doing for the last thirty years. Prepping is a lifestyle and not for an anticipated particular event. Just like in the military keep improving your fighting position every possible down minute. Not a day (hardly) goes by that I don't do at least something. It might not be much at times but it's something.
I have worked from the premise that when 'it' happens it will be so fast I won't be able to react to it and at that particular point in time everything that I have is all that I will have with no notice. Prepping isn't a sprint but a marathon although people just waking up now are way behind the 8 ball.
Talking and discussing is fine but I know that even people on this board that have been here a very long time have done little besides rag chewing and talking. That won't cut it when push comes to shove. As I've told many people before the firearms and ammunition is a minor point to me. It is the simple things more likely to take you out such as an injury or lack of sanitation or the other basic needs.
I haven't been doing anything particularly different as I'm prepared to shift the mental gears at a moments notice. I just had an older friend (Viet Nam vet) that I found out who died a few weeks ago and he was an avid prepper over all the years like I am. He died without TSHTF and I'm glad for him. But I don't think he regretted being ready just in case. Better to have and not need than need and not have.
Starrkopf
Veteran Member
I'm with you, I've done what I can. God is going to have to make up the difference when the rubber meets the road. I've also come to terms with the fact that I may simply just die due to any number of factors outside my control. If God wills that I should survive then it shall be so, but if my fate is to have my ticket punched then absolutely nothing will prevent that from happening.
Nobody is promised tomorrow and all the best preps in the world will not help you if it's your time to go.
TerriHaute
Hoosier Gardener
DH is 68, I am 71. Without going into a lot of detail, we have spent a lifetime developing the skills and experience we would need to live a more "basic" life. We have incorporated these skills into our everyday way of living, our lifestyle has always been a blend of self-reliance and modern methods. It's a lot more challenging as we age, but we are doing our best to stay healthy and fit while flying under the radar as much as possible.
Jeff Allen
Producer
We are long ago out of the procurement stage. I try to continually work on stress management and long term food production.
Had a meniscus tear and sadly, removal back in January. Worked very diligently on rehab and am, I think, back to 99%. Unfortunately Dr. says a replacement is in my future and it is unavoidable, so, I'll try to make that happen as soon as possible. Things fall apart, I guess I'll be on crutches for the remainder....
Still need to get some more fences up for critters this summer.
J
Had a meniscus tear and sadly, removal back in January. Worked very diligently on rehab and am, I think, back to 99%. Unfortunately Dr. says a replacement is in my future and it is unavoidable, so, I'll try to make that happen as soon as possible. Things fall apart, I guess I'll be on crutches for the remainder....
Still need to get some more fences up for critters this summer.
J
school marm
Veteran Member
I can't help but wonder if some of the lesser mental health issues stem from the fact that, deep down, people are not prepared to meet God, and they and their families are not prepared to deal with the looming challenges on earth until it's time to meet God. Being prepared and continuing to prepare physically and spiritually brings great peace.
The Cub
Behold, I am coming soon.
We are stocked for the short run, heading to the refuges in the long run:
https://www.timebomb2000.com/xf/ind...od-supply-under-assault.630803/#post-10038390
I expect it may be worse than you, think (just a guess):
https://www.timebomb2000.com/xf/ind...cross-the-sign-of-jonah.642866/#post-10044842
We are heading to the refuges, soon:
https://www.timebomb2000.com/xf/index.php?threads/on-the-timing-of-our-flight-to-the-refuges.639115/
https://www.timebomb2000.com/xf/ind...od-supply-under-assault.630803/#post-10038390
I expect it may be worse than you, think (just a guess):
https://www.timebomb2000.com/xf/ind...cross-the-sign-of-jonah.642866/#post-10044842
We are heading to the refuges, soon:
https://www.timebomb2000.com/xf/index.php?threads/on-the-timing-of-our-flight-to-the-refuges.639115/
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie / FJB!
I made it a point to pray briefly when I awoke, at lunch, and before I went to bed while I was getting ready to move to Iowa, and during the move, as well. I know that prayer works. It was certainly not a smooth process! But there were times when as the stress mounted, I could feel God's peace and knew that everything was going to work out.
And it did. Maybe not the way *I* wanted, but the move/closing on the new house was completed, and that was the important thing.
hiwall
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Most of what we have is for our kids. If SHTF they will come here(and don't get in their way!).
Many or most around us are Mormons and are stocked up. Everyone around at the very least keeps a big pantry. Plus we are surrounded by elk. Enough to feed the locals. Plus a few deer and antelope plus a bunch of turkeys. Surface water close by, always with ducks and geese. Several neighbors are cattle ranchers so we can eat beef too. Not uncommon for one of the neighbors to stop by with extra produce or fruit and in the fall some wrapped elk meat.
Many or most around us are Mormons and are stocked up. Everyone around at the very least keeps a big pantry. Plus we are surrounded by elk. Enough to feed the locals. Plus a few deer and antelope plus a bunch of turkeys. Surface water close by, always with ducks and geese. Several neighbors are cattle ranchers so we can eat beef too. Not uncommon for one of the neighbors to stop by with extra produce or fruit and in the fall some wrapped elk meat.
Genevieve
working on it
I'm having cancer surgery thursday morning. After that I have other things to worry about.
I'm topped off preps wise ( fuel, food, water, meds, first aid, security)
Do need to buy more fenbendazole and more seeds for sprouts
Otherwise, I'll be taking it day by day and do my best to survive whatever is thrown at me.
I don't give a ...hoot about a lot of things anymore
I'm topped off preps wise ( fuel, food, water, meds, first aid, security)
Do need to buy more fenbendazole and more seeds for sprouts
Otherwise, I'll be taking it day by day and do my best to survive whatever is thrown at me.
I don't give a ...hoot about a lot of things anymore
Keep those predators in check, for food security y’all need to encourage trapping and killing wolves.
I’ve lost my food security due to loss of trapping and wolf protection, back in the late 90’s I’d have over 100 deer in the fields nightly now there’s none but a few resident does that live right next to the house, that’s not enough to count on for the apocalypse. I must raise my own meat.
This state outlawed all body gripping traps, our predators exploded.
Sacajawea
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Well, for that dreaded EMP or micronova that takes out the grid in a significant, long-term way - HAND TOOLS. I still need a treadle sewing machine, and some flat irons... but we have collected lots of hand tools that will be useful in the worst case scenarios. Yes, a hand mill for grain, too.
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie / FJB!
Said prayers for a good outcome and rapid healing!
I actually saw a geothermal piping 6 feet in the ground attached to tubing that circulated the water with a fish pump. They used Zip ties to spiral the copper tubing to to a large fan. It kept a small room 80 degrees (it was over 100 outside) and pulled the humidity out of the room by condensation. It does drip but a drip pan below it piped to the outside via small hose would work to Cath the dripping. Ideal no, did it work? Yes.
The whole thing was not copper tubing just the part on the fan.
Mongo
Veteran Member
YouTube is free to watch. Whiney pants
naegling62
Veteran Member
Me? Posting on forums and making wisecracks.
Toosh
Veteran Member
I have lived a self sufficient life for several years but picked up the intensity in the past 5 years or so. I'm not going to list anything here that lets anyone who might be sneakin' in the virtual back door to know specifics.
I will say that everything has been re-engineered to make it bigger, stronger, and most robust. Every person in my inner circle is ear to the ground, hand on the Bible and workin to be smarter. Every Action Plan, every checklist, and every item to-do has been duplicated, rehearsed, and re-invented to be more efficient, faster and more flexible. And oh yea, in the past 2 months we've focused on everything having to do with fallout shelters - that's an area I never much was concerned about before now.
I'm older than some of you. Age is no excuse. IMHO you're either part of the problem, part of the solution or part of the landscape. Yes, we all have health issues but there is SOMETHING that everyone can do to make themselves a worthwhile, contributing member of society now and in the future.
I will say that everything has been re-engineered to make it bigger, stronger, and most robust. Every person in my inner circle is ear to the ground, hand on the Bible and workin to be smarter. Every Action Plan, every checklist, and every item to-do has been duplicated, rehearsed, and re-invented to be more efficient, faster and more flexible. And oh yea, in the past 2 months we've focused on everything having to do with fallout shelters - that's an area I never much was concerned about before now.
I'm older than some of you. Age is no excuse. IMHO you're either part of the problem, part of the solution or part of the landscape. Yes, we all have health issues but there is SOMETHING that everyone can do to make themselves a worthwhile, contributing member of society now and in the future.
RB Martin
Veteran Member
It ain't the years that get you; it's that mileage!Speak for yourself.
57 in May.
Wildweasel
F-4 Phantoms Phorever
A solar-charged battery pack with USB power outlets would allow using those fans indefinitely. Plus such commercially-available battery packs can run CPAP machines, radios or other light load devices. I've seen one that a buddy uses that can power his RV overnight, including the AC.
It has enough power to run our well, 220v 400ft+ deep. That requires the expansion pack battery and two solar panels, but for a TSHTF power system it could work for a year or two. A lot longer than our generator will, since propane won't be coming if TSHTF. That's enough time to put in the hydraulic ram water system I've got plans and materials for, after the TSHTF panic dies down of course.
LYKURGOS
No Surrender, No Defeat!
Growing my spiritual tribe.
Upgrading furnace at bunkhouse to burn waste oil from our shop
Lambing and improvements on the farm built a small barn and dog kennel the last two years
More meat processing equipment
Cutting more wood for the smoker
Growing sweet potatoes slips from the sweet potatoes we saved from last harvest
May build an observation point in a good location this spring!
Plus running our repair business 60-70 hours a week
Upgrading furnace at bunkhouse to burn waste oil from our shop
Lambing and improvements on the farm built a small barn and dog kennel the last two years
More meat processing equipment
Cutting more wood for the smoker
Growing sweet potatoes slips from the sweet potatoes we saved from last harvest
May build an observation point in a good location this spring!
Plus running our repair business 60-70 hours a week
God be with you.
et2
Has No Life - Lives on TB
And there’s many that prepared extensively and regret they failed to enjoy life. See post #50 above.
I’m at that point. I have what I have. When it’s gone it’s gone. We aren’t on earth long.
Did you ever stop and think what life would really be like … being that fully prepped person and missed out on life?
Sorry … I’m getting old. I’m retiring this year and enjoying what time I have left with my wife. Not putting much more thought into what if this … what if that. I’m not running anymore or hiding out in the woods, etc.
I don’t regret anything or will I. I have what I have. When gone that’s it. It is what it is. If I have to take a few Jackasses with me. So be it.
We are working at expanding the tribe and the network. We have most of the other stuff covered in multiple layers and multiple people. Sharing skills is the plan for the next couple of years. Skills like working with oxen.
For us personally we hope to purchase a larger property this spring and build in the next couple years. Buy this year and get it cleared. Get the orchard and some other perennial food stuffs in. Next year get the barn up and then the following year sell this place and get the house built.
For us personally we hope to purchase a larger property this spring and build in the next couple years. Buy this year and get it cleared. Get the orchard and some other perennial food stuffs in. Next year get the barn up and then the following year sell this place and get the house built.
subnet
Boot
You never know if you are just the means to and end, that is prepping for some other person that the man upstairs has a use for down the road.
We dont own anything, its just our turn.