Who is Prepared for a Major Attack or Natural Disaster?

[OldSwabbie]

Originally Posted by RGR.Montcalm

Saw an episode of 'Doomsday Preppers' SAT night;

I about fell out of my chair when one of the preppers- David Kobler- was one of the guys from my old Infantry BN. He didn't come across as a loon but the way he, his family, and the family they have teamed up with have stuff stacked EVERYWHERE in their communal home was over the top.

As posted above, he made a point about stocking up on toilet paper. Baby wipes aren't a bad item to stock up on either...

Just sayin'...

David & his family and the friends have it MADE! They live about an hour away from me. I could only HOPE to get to where they are in preparations. I thought the idea of the wood-gas burning truck was ingenious.. especially when they could connect the gas to the generator. It don't get much better than what these guys have done.

[EchoFiveMike]

Pickling is another good way to store some food items long term, although a lot of pickling is probably covered under "salting" and "canning." As mentioned, fish make an excellent source of protein in stationary survival type situations and if you have low temp storage (under 40F) pickled fish can last over a month.

Pickled eggs are also a good protein source, and will not require refrigeration. A lot of old time bars have a jar of pickled eggs on the bar. They do tend to cause awful gas. S/F.....Ken M

[OldSwabbie]

Originally Posted by EchoFiveMike

Pickling is another good way to store some food items long term, although a lot of pickling is probably covered under "salting" and "canning." As mentioned, fish make an excellent source of protein in stationary survival type situations and if you have low temp storage (under 40F) pickled fish can last over a month.

Pickled eggs are also a good protein source, and will not require refrigeration. A lot of old time bars have a jar of pickled eggs on the bar. They do tend to cause awful gas. S/F.....Ken M

I like sweet pickles (once in awhile).. but I will jump through hoops and clap my hands like a walrus for pickled Okra I've got about 30 jars of it from last year.. my daughter Davonne will wipe out half a jar every visit as well.

I just picked up another 25lbs of morton Salt from Walmart. Now that Saltwater pools are the rage.. its come down in price and is in granular form instead of chunks like for a water conditioner. I dont worry about having too much salt if nothing goes wrong.. I can always use it on the walkways and porch steps (concrete) to de-ice them in the winter.

I'm learning that a Costco membership has its rewards as well for cool stuff like Tarps.. you get TWO tarps for $12.00 that in Walmart (same size) sells for $13.99.

[GPC]

Originally Posted by EchoFiveMike

Pickled eggs are also a good protein source, and will not require refrigeration. A lot of old time bars have a jar of pickled eggs on the bar. They do tend to cause awful gas. S/F.....Ken M

A bar I went to would sell a Slim Jim and 2 pickled eggs and call it steak and eggs.
Along with mystery draft.

[RGR.Montcalm]

I was in Rural King yesterday and saw "Pickled Beet Eggs"- for those of you unfamiliar with this gastronomic gut bomb, they are eggs that are placed into the 'juice' of pickled beets and let sit for a while (yuck).

My mom used to like them- I personally liked the pickled eggs because of the TREMENDOUS farts they produced while out fishing...

[EchoFiveMike]

Sounds like a quality place S/F.....Ken M

[OldSwabbie]

My Dad was a no nonsense kind of guy, but one you could always count on. His best friend in the world was a crazy sumbitch... Florida Highway patrolman Marvin. Going Deer hunting to north Florida one year Marvin rides with my father.. they stop for gas at some rural gas station. Marvin gets a couple pickled eggs.. and is also drinking beer (since he wasnt driving)..

I'm behind them a ways up the road when I see my Dad hanging his torso out the drivers side window. A few miles later he motions for the "convoy" (4 or 5 vehicles) to pull over on the shoulder. My Dad almost falls out of the truck trying to catch his breath. Marvin had started farting.. Pickled Eggs & Beer farts.. I got close to the truck to ask him what was wrong .... then I smelled "it" myself. Dad mad Marvin ride in the back of the truck for the next 100 miles. Funniest thing I can remember about pickled eggs & beer farts

[RGR.Montcalm]

Rural King for the uninitiated, is a farm supply store. They have all sorts of stuff but I'm homing in on their canning equipment and jerky stuff.

Oh, and they have free popcorn for customers!

[OutsideTheB]

Originally Posted by RGR.Montcalm

......Oh, and they have free popcorn for customers!

Now that would draw me.

[CA SGT]

Oh man, pickled egg stories......Working a two man unit with my partner who had eaten a bunch of pickled eggs. It was so rancid that I had to pull over and get out of the unit and air it out.....On as side note, I ate a bunch of flaming hot cheetos and coors light at a conference. Next day at class was pretty funny.....LOL

[OldSwabbie]

Originally Posted by CA SGT

Oh man, pickled egg stories......Working a two man unit with my partner who had eaten a bunch of pickled eggs. It was so rancid that I had to pull over and get out of the unit and air it out.....On as side note, I ate a bunch of flaming hot cheetos and coors light at a conference. Next day at class was pretty funny.....LOL

Exactly the same thing my Dad had to do.. He just couldn't take it. My wife has also banned ME from eating boiled peanuts unless I'm going to be away from home for a few hours. I lit up the livingroom so bad one night she hit me with a pillow on the way out.

[jtk317]

For me it was always those Cheeto's Checkers that were out for a short time. Ate a whole bag one day during a road trip with my mom and brother. I woke up from sleeping in the back seat on the side of the road with both doors open and nobody else in the car. Freaked me out until I saw them both bent over outside catching their breath.

[GPC]

I need to get some salt didn't think of that.

[OldSwabbie]

Originally Posted by GPC

I need to get some salt didn't think of that.

Pick up some epson salts and baking soda as well. Costco has some huge quantities for a very good price. If you're not a member its worth the $45!

I'm hoping to stockpile about 150lbs+ of salt. Its so cheap but yet could be SO important.

[MikeC2W]

I watched the movie Shooter this last Sunday, and while I was sitting there I got inspired to look up shit like, using sugar on wounds, making from scratch your own IV's...etc..

I didn't find much on trying to create IV usuable saline solution from salt and water, although it did seem possible I think you could probably really fuck yourself up if you got the ratio wrong - Doc's any word on this? I certainly would not try it...

On the other hand, using sugar and or honey on wounds is a centuries (think ancient Egypt) old technique. Apparently it's one that is slightly coming back into mainstream. Honey actually produces a natural hydrogen peroxide. Both of these went out of common usage with the advent of penicillin and bottled hydrogen peroxide... but with certain anti-biotic resistant bacteria doc's seem to be taking a second look. Of course there's also the incredible edible maggot therapy...

It turned into a very interesting read - honey, sugar and maggots - what could be better? 3 very common naturally occurring capabilities with huge medicinal value.

[KidA]

Originally Posted by MikeC2W

- honey, sugar and maggots -

Sounds like some strippers off Bragg Blvd.

Name's Honey, promises you sugar and what you got was....

[RGR.Montcalm]

Originally Posted by MikeC2W

I watched the movie Shooter this last Sunday, and while I was sitting there I got inspired to look up shit like, using sugar on wounds, making from scratch your own IV's...etc..

I didn't find much on trying to create IV usuable saline solution from salt and water, although it did seem possible I think you could probably really fuck yourself up if you got the ratio wrong - Doc's any word on this? I certainly would not try it...

On the other hand, using sugar and or honey on wounds is a centuries (think ancient Egypt) old technique. Apparently it's one that is slightly coming back into mainstream. Honey actually produces a natural hydrogen peroxide. Both of these went out of common usage with the advent of penicillin and bottled hydrogen peroxide... but with certain anti-biotic resistant bacteria doc's seem to be taking a second look. Of course there's also the incredible edible maggot therapy...

It turned into a very interesting read - honey, sugar and maggots - what could be better? 3 very common naturally occurring capabilities with huge medicinal value.

Maggots have to be carefully monitored or they will start eating 'live' flesh....

[jasonglh]

Originally Posted by RGR.Montcalm

I was in Rural King yesterday and saw "Pickled Beet Eggs"- for those of you unfamiliar with this gastronomic gut bomb, they are eggs that are placed into the 'juice' of pickled beets and let sit for a while (yuck).

My mom used to like them- I personally liked the pickled eggs because of the TREMENDOUS farts they produced while out fishing...

My dad likes to feed my kid all kinds of stuff then send her home. I'm gonna get her some of those to eat before she goes to visit.

[GPC]

How about alternative weapon lube and cleaning gear?

I have used 5W20 and ATF from the dipstick in my PTR91.
They both worked well and I used a knotted boot lace to clean the tube.
Worked better than nothing.
I had a friend who used olive oil to lube his AK with good results.

I believe this would be a good thing to discuss.
And maybe some survival gunsmithing.

[RGR.Montcalm]

Originally Posted by GPC

How about alternative weapon lube and cleaning gear?

I have used 5W20 and ATF from the dipstick in my PTR91.
They both worked well and I used a knotted boot lace to clean the tube.
Worked better than nothing.
I had a friend who used olive oil to lube his AK with good results.

I believe this would be a good thing to discuss.
And maybe some survival gunsmithing.

We used to use sewing machine oil applied to a piece of cloth that was tied to fishing line (25 test) and a split shot

I should have patented it- now it's called a Boresnake...

http://www.hoppes.com/products/ca_boresnakes.html