Introduce Yourself • Re: Hi Everyone
Glad to have you here. Welcome from GA.FPStatistics: Posted by ForwardPreppers — Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:06 pm
Month: December 2017
General Preparedness Discussion • Re: Odd Happenings With the Power Company??
Halmic73 wrote:I know the power system and the annual process for maintenance. The OP questioned the timing and the cause for the timing which hasn’t been adequately explained yet. I posed options for the timing.Timing has only to do with sudden temp …
How To Start Prepping (The Basics) • Re: WHY Prepare?
Let me see if I can put a realistic view on this. 1. Now one wants to die, if you did, why prep?2. Frugality, is cheap, and you get more quantity and quality for your buck. You have more of what counts.3. You learn more about what is really going on a…
Louisiana Discussion, News and Weather • Re: Swatting
Facts are facts but you can spin it however you want . So yep the cop just wanted to kill somebody that is what they all live for . A good head shot and watch the brain matter splatter out the other side . If you have never seen it it all happen in s…
How To Start Prepping (The Basics) • Re: How to store food underground
Dehydrate and store in glass jars with silicon rings and stainless steel caps. Neither of which will corrode or disintegrate. There are also 55 gallon drums with screw tops. cover tops with plastic garbage bags and bury either straight up and down or…
General Preparedness Discussion • Re: Odd Happenings With the Power Company??
I know the power system and the annual process for maintenance. The OP questioned the timing and the cause for the timing which hasn’t been adequately explained yet. I posed options for the timing.Statistics: Posted by Halmic73 — Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:50…
General Preparedness Discussion • Re: Odd Happenings With the Power Company??
(Chuckle,) It has to with nature of the Physical power grid. Power cables st-reach when hot and contract when cold. This has been a problem especially with overheat power systems like light rail catenary systems. It take almost 60 days to tighten it i…
General Preparedness Discussion • Re: Odd Happenings With the Power Company??
Halmic73 wrote:If the work is for hardening, which it appears that it is, one of the questions I would ask is; "What facilities does the affected area serve?"If this is for hacking protection or EMP protection there might be some secret or s…
General Preparedness Discussion • Re: Odd Happenings With the Power Company??
If the work is for hardening, which it appears that it is, one of the questions I would ask is; "What facilities does the affected area serve?"If this is for hacking protection or EMP protection there might be some secret or special military…
How To Start Prepping (The Basics) • Re: How to store food underground
Cellar is the best way to go. I recommend always storing canned food.Statistics: Posted by MebrahtuYohanes2017 — Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:35 pm
How To Start Prepping (The Basics) • Re: WHY Prepare?
Great info. Thanks for sharing here.Statistics: Posted by MebrahtuYohanes2017 — Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:34 pm
Introduce Yourself • Hi Everyone
Glad to be hear.Statistics: Posted by MebrahtuYohanes2017 — Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:32 pm
National Disaster Alert • Re: UN in Chicago
tcookie59 wrote:Well….As far as I know? Didn’t happen. What do I know? I live in Chicago?what? – the UN visit? …. they probably won’t come until winter is over – maybe May-June …. penthouse at the Hyatt – dinner at all the *****s restaurants – f…
National Disaster Alert • Re: UN in Chicago
Well….As far as I know? Didn’t happen. What do I know? I live in Chicago?Statistics: Posted by tcookie59 — Sun Dec 31, 2017 2:07 pm
General Preparedness Discussion • Re: December2017 – What Did You Do to Prep This Week?
IceFire wrote:Did the day-long trip to the city for a Sam’s/Costco stock-up un today. Also hit REI and picked up some Darn Tough, Farm to Feet, and SmartWool socks.I have to go to Costco soon – we like their toilet paper and its a good buy.Have heard …
General Family Preparedness • Re: Accomplishments 2017/Goals 2018
Thanks to everyone for posting your lists, I think it acts as an example for the newbies and those oldies who are struggling to get their prepper dreams rolling.As IceFire stated, "and the list goes on" – that is so true and you mustn’t get …
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
John Galt 1 wrote:They are also saying that at least 3 times they know of Russian ships transferring oil to NK ships but that was a few months ago.Russian flagged boats are totally different than the Chinese – everything Chinese is regime run – nothin…
Financial Issues • Re: Good article on gold and it’s future.
Assuming a person has some spare money holding some bullion does give some security but I’d suggest silver instead of gold because it’s much easier to trade in small amounts for daily needed items. If a person has a nice supply of silver and sti…
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
They are also saying that at least 3 times they know of Russian ships transferring oil to NK ships but that was a few months ago.Statistics: Posted by John Galt 1 — Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:57 am
General Preparedness Discussion • Re: December2017 – What Did You Do to Prep This Week?
Don’t know if this really counts as a prep but it’s a new hobby that is allowing me to make money to improve the house.A few months ago I started playing with Crypto Coins like Bitcoin although I mostly invest in the smaller coins. I’ve made almo…
Prepping Up 2017 Review!
Prepping Up 2017 Review!
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Don’t miss the last show of the year with Dave The NBC Guy. Show number 8 for Dave will do a review of all his past shows and a look ahead for this coming year. He…
Louisiana Discussion, News and Weather • Re: Swatting
ajax727 wrote:Just think if it was not a prank call by some dip and in fact it was a hostage involved call were the hostage taker said he was thinking on setting the house on fire and as he exited the house the house burst out in flames killing all in…
General Preparedness Discussion • Re: December2017 – What Did You Do to Prep This Week?
Did the day-long trip to the city for a Sam’s/Costco stock-up un today. Also hit REI and picked up some Darn Tough, Farm to Feet, and SmartWool socks.Statistics: Posted by IceFire — Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:09 pm
Louisiana Discussion, News and Weather • Re: Swatting
ajax727 wrote:Just think if it was not a prank call by some dip and in fact it was a hostage involved call were the hostage taker said he was thinking on setting the house on fire and as he exited the house the house burst out in flames killing all in…
Pennsylvania Discussion, News and Weather • Re: All things Erie, Pa thread
Hey Erie lots of great After Christmas sale items out there since nobody could get out since Christmas night.Statistics: Posted by 3ADScout — Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:56 pm
Pennsylvania Discussion, News and Weather • Re: All things Erie, Pa thread
Wow- hope everyone in Erie is safe and getting dug out from the historic snow fall. You know it’s bad when one of the snowiest cities in the US breaks a snow record! National guard called in to help with transportation, several volunteer groups help…
Louisiana Discussion, News and Weather • Re: Swatting
Just think if it was not a prank call by some dip and in fact it was a hostage involved call were the hostage taker said he was thinking on setting the house on fire and as he exited the house the house burst out in flames killing all inside . Now the…
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
Illini Warrior wrote:…hear about NK getting oil smuggled to it by two different ships under two different flags – $$$$$$ talks – he’s got as many ships as he would ever need … their entire economy is based on illegal goods and smuggling – the enfo…
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
TRex2 wrote:Illini Warrior wrote:don’t discount the NK subs – if the US doesn’t have a net over the bunch and the attack is premeditated – they could mother those small diesel subs across the Pacific … the Jap subs that cruised the West Coastline du…
Financial Issues • Good article on gold and it’s future.
http://www.silverbearcafe.com/private/12.17/trust.htmlStatistics: Posted by eochief66 — Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:49 pm
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
Illini Warrior wrote:don’t discount the NK subs – if the US doesn’t have a net over the bunch and the attack is premeditated – they could mother those small diesel subs across the Pacific … the Jap subs that cruised the West Coastline during WW2 wer…
First Aid & Medicine • Re: NEW EDITION – Survival & Austere Medicine – 3rd Edition
Thanks for the heads up. We have one of the earlier editions. Are very good book to have on hand.FPStatistics: Posted by ForwardPreppers — Sat Dec 30, 2017 2:40 pm
First Aid & Medicine • Re: NEW EDITION – Survival & Austere Medicine – 3rd Edition
Thanks for the heads up. We have one of the earlier editions. Are very good book to have on hand.FPStatistics: Posted by ForwardPreppers — Sat Dec 30, 2017 2:40 pm
First Aid & Medicine • Re: NEW EDITION – Survival & Austere Medicine – 3rd Edition
Additional info on the new Survival & Austere Medicine manual …. info posting copied from another prepper site where it was posted with the sole intent of providing info …. Reasonable Rascalhttp://austeremedforum.com/Survival and Austere Medic…
First Aid & Medicine • Re: NEW EDITION – Survival & Austere Medicine – 3rd Edition
Additional info on the new Survival & Austere Medicine manual …. info posting copied from another prepper site where it was posted with the sole intent of providing info …. Reasonable Rascalhttp://austeremedforum.com/Survival and Austere Medic…
A.N.T.S. • Re: Prepper Camp 2018
Bought some tickets here.http://www.preppercamp.com/I’ve heard of this get together for years but the tickets were always sold out. Looks like a very impressive list of speakers.Statistics: Posted by John Galt 1 — Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:20 pm
A.N.T.S. • Re: Prepper Camp 2018
Bought some tickets here.http://www.preppercamp.com/I’ve heard of this get together for years but the tickets were always sold out. Looks like a very impressive list of speakers.Statistics: Posted by John Galt 1 — Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:20 pm
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
TRex2 wrote:TRex2 wrote:…The only thing I have seen on LFM is that ICBM he launched, and a lot of speculative analysis about it. There are, of course rumors about the 17th (anniversary of his father’s death) and that theory that he might launch whil…
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
TRex2 wrote:TRex2 wrote:…The only thing I have seen on LFM is that ICBM he launched, and a lot of speculative analysis about it. There are, of course rumors about the 17th (anniversary of his father’s death) and that theory that he might launch whil…
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
While I’m sure he’d like more testing with his dwindling resources from the sanctions which are at least half way being enforced I suspect that he’s settling for the technology he’s got and building fast.Statistics: Posted by John Galt 1 — Sat Dec 30,…
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
John Galt 1 wrote:Or is he satisfied with the technology he’s got and is spending this time building missiles and mounting nukes on them. He’s got to know that one more test will probably start the war.I don’t think so. But I will admit it is pos…
Terrorism & other Man made disasters • Re: EMP-Korea Concerns & Discussions #8 (NOV & DEC 2017)
Or is he satisfied with the technology he’s got and is spending this time building missiles and mounting nukes on them. He’s got to know that one more test will probably start the war.Statistics: Posted by John Galt 1 — Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:11 am
A.N.T.S. • Re: Prepper Camp 2018
Hey, I may swing by, can you post some more information?Statistics: Posted by John Galt 1 — Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:07 am
Recipes • Re: Recipe/Food Binder – Share your recipes & tips
We purchase bulk meat from Zaycon, if you have this in your area it is definitely a frugal way to get your proteins. They offer discounts frequently for its customers – they email you a discount code for an upcoming product. We have purchased BS chi…