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« on: January 07, 2013, 07:45:52 AM »
Anyone interested in curing/preventing cancer, please watch the documentary "Fork over Knives". http://www.forksoverknives.com/There is a trailer of the documentary at the link I provided above. Prepare to be changed. It is an eye opening video and has changed my life. I hope it does yours as well. Thanks and Happy New Year!
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« on: January 02, 2013, 08:28:03 AM »
Well finally bought a blast match and I must say I'm very impressed with it. I've tried many techniques and magnesium bars to start fires with out much success. I ran across a blast match on ebay and finally decided to give it a try and was able to start a fire with the first use. This is definitely something everyone should have in their bugout bags and cars. Also my wife, who never likes talking about prepping, decided to chime in with "Will, why don't you use the dryer lint to start your fires?" What, why didn't i think of that! Dryer lint is a perfect fire starter, and there is plenty to go around. Since her suggestion I've collected tons, and put them in zip lock bags and placed the bags in all our cars and bug out bags.  http://www.thereadystore.com/ust-blastmatch-fire-starterHope everyone had a great holiday!
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« on: December 20, 2012, 12:41:19 PM »
Sinec, thanks for sharing. Sounds like you are comfortable with where your currently are. I agree the government is prepared for what ever is thrown their way. Our life is just another movie waiting to unfold. Hopefully you, myself, and the rest of the TH will be on the side that survives. The opportunity to be apart of a new start is very intriguing.
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« on: December 18, 2012, 08:12:20 AM »
Well my family and I are officially Vegetarians and one day hope to be Vegan. My brother-in-law shared a video with us called "Forks over knives", truly eye opening and life changing! Before we were even finished with the video my 12 and 14 year old daughters were saying out loud "UH, I'm never eating meat again!". To those who would love to get off medications and live a healthier longer life, please check out the site below, and watch the documentary when you can. I hope it changes your life for the better like it did mine. http://www.forksoverknives.com/
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« on: December 17, 2012, 07:25:13 AM »
GW, Thanks for your reply. I'll definitely look into getting a license and check out the links you have provided.
Thanks again....
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« on: December 17, 2012, 07:05:46 AM »
Thank you for participating. Only a few unfortunate individuals/families probably know what it's like to go with out electricity. My brother is the only close to me who I know who has been through this. He lived in Louisiana when Katrina hit. My wife, kids, and myself had to take him food, gas, and money. His family survived without any casualties. My family on the other hand wouldn't do as well. I have two little ones (8 months and 4 years) which wouldn't handle it well especially if this were to happen during mid-summer or mid-winter. I pray this doesn't happen to any of you or my family, but everyone should have a backup plan during harsh seasons.
Yes indeed we need that backup plan.
That's a good thing you were able to go drive to your bro and help him.
One thing I can think of is to have lots of battery - operated fans and battery - operated heaters.
Lanterns too. A huge stash of batteries is probably pretty expensive but necessary.
Anyone know of a foolproof way to store them without rain or flood water getting in...
They are probably pretty expense
You definitely can't go wrong with a huge stash of batteries. You'll always find a use for them. We have a small stash which are rechargeable, and would use our solar kit to recharge them.
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« on: December 17, 2012, 07:03:53 AM »
It is definitely not a matter of IF, but When. I truly didn't think I would be needing the generator I had purchased (about 16 months ago) any time soon, and since then it has been a lifesaver, several times already! Lots of folks were saying, "oh, what will you really need that for?", or generators are just too noisy, and don't make sense for the long-term", etc. Well, I'm sure glad I heeded my own advice and inner voice on this one!! First it was from Hurricane Irene, then the October storm of 2011, where we were without electric for almost a week, and just recently of course, Sandy. Again without electric for almost a week. Without that generator we would have lost large dollar amounts of food in two freezers and one refrigerator. I know it's truly not the "best" solution for long-term needs (solar, etc is truly the best way to go, but wasn't within my budget), but it surely was a lifesaver for us! The absolute best clearance sale deal from Walmart ever!! I do, however, want to now focus on what would be a better long-term solution. Now that I am back in the house that I own, it does at least become feasible to make a larger investment in something of that type.
What model did you get and about how much did it cost, I've been thinking about getting one myself. Currently I have a solar kit i bought from Harbor Freight which can charge batteries, laptops, cell phones, and provide enough power for two included lights. I still have to get a battery to store the charge for night time. I'd like to have both to be safe. I know your generator would power a whole lot more than my solar kit.. Thanks for sharing...
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« on: December 14, 2012, 11:17:21 AM »
Makes me sick! I have a child in elementary school. My heart and prayers got out to the families.
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« on: December 14, 2012, 08:51:30 AM »
I love the idea. thanks for sharing. I've been working on a home first aid kit and a travel one and this will be a perfect addition to my travel kit.
Thanks..
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« on: December 14, 2012, 08:40:48 AM »
Thank you for participating. Only a few unfortunate individuals/families probably know what it's like to go with out electricity. My brother is the only close to me who I know who has been through this. He lived in Louisiana when Katrina hit. My wife, kids, and myself had to take him food, gas, and money. His family survived without any casualties. My family on the other hand wouldn't do as well. I have two little ones (8 months and 4 years) which wouldn't handle it well especially if this were to happen during mid-summer or mid-winter. I pray this doesn't happen to any of you or my family, but everyone should have a backup plan during harsh seasons.
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« on: December 13, 2012, 01:28:57 PM »
I ran across this today while doing some research, and thought I should share. "Some people believe that we are hurling towards physical disaster with our delicate electrical grid. Just how that disaster might occur is open for debate, but we need only look at major power outages over the last few years to see how precarious our grasp on electricity is. It isn’t a matter of “if” the lights will go out, but a matter of “when”." http://www.shtfplan.com/emergency-preparedness/what-will-you-do-when-the-lights-go-out_11302012
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« on: December 11, 2012, 08:41:03 AM »
Expanding upon the concept at this link http://blockingdiode.com/, we get a new design. In emergency situations, such as seen in Fukushima, Japan, in New Zealand, and recently on the East Coast of The US, fuel is not accessible, available, or is severely rationed for thousands. Many spent weeks without electricity in freezing temperatures and floodwaters. Solar arrays & wind generators must come down in floods and hurricanes; not easily done. My design concept includes 9 other functions and expands on the concept as all technology expands upon previous concepts. It will provide essentials.
The emergency generator I have in mind does not exist yet, but needs to be developed ASAP. We know why. I have approached a number of companies with the concept, without giving quite as much detail as here, but they either don't respond, or delusionally believe that typical generators will do the job, which they will if one can safely store thousands of gallons of fuel. Alternatively, solar and wind generators run the risk of damage by the hurricane force winds, etc., or the unprepared desperate after the chaos of " natural disaster" events and social upheaval who adopt a 'want to be let in or else destroy everything attitude.'
This generator is completely self contained, no outside dependencies, and should provide: 1 Light-LED type 2 Water Filter 3 Heat 4 Hot Plate for Cooking 5 Electrical Outlet Plugs (universal) to use other devices, etc. 6 Hot Water Compartment ( tea, etc.) 7 Portability 8 Compactness 1 unit, folding 9 Insulation from water, EMEs, EMPs (electro magnetic energy pulses) 10 Inverter/Converter, DC to AC, vice v 11 Multiple Input Sources. Obviously it will have a typical storage capacity for the electricity, which typically in other alternative energy sources consists of anywhere from 4 to 8 car battery type energy storage devices. Contact me to discuss or go for it. D. Baker. email: Innova 122012@gmail.com. Cell: 262-707-6807, can send text. Post Dec. 9, 2012.
Very interesting indeed. I will continue to watch this post for updates.
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« on: December 11, 2012, 08:35:49 AM »
Ok, as far as ANY kind of communication goes . . . Nothing that is monitored or maintained by the Govt.
will survive with a greater certainty! 'CB' <Citzens Band> is ok as an immediate form of communication,
but you will tire (and become frustrated) from ALL of the static and global transmission interference
(the nature of AM <amplitude modulation> and the 27Mhz <11m> frequency) as there is no real protocol
in it's use (basically, a free-for-all) whereas, the other forms (GMRS, HAM) require procedural use.
Though I am willing to bet that there will be hardly ANY order (radio comms included) in ANY system
when the SHTF. I believe there will be a sense of security and organization on the local level with GMRS
users and HAM operators alike . . . I have seen this type of cooperation with major disasters around the
World providing communications relief when all of "the other's" have failed.
Very interesting. So, what would you suggest to someone (me) not knowlegable about these forms of communication? "Simplicity" tells me to purchase Walkies...
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