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  1. HCL Reference area

    Put informational .pdf's , doc's and other information here for reference

    1. HCL Reference area

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      Latest: 9mm Reloading Manual SheepDog, Oct 31, 2019
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  2. HCL Information and Suggestions

    1. Announcements and Feedback

      Forum News, Suggestions and Questions
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      Latest: Happy Birthday! Weedygarden, Nov 12, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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  3. Homesteading & Country Living Forums

    1. Introductions

      Getting to know you
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      Latest: Waving from the PNW Weedygarden, Nov 12, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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    2. Country Living Questions

      General questions about Homesteading & Country Living
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      Latest: Your recipe for eliminating skunk smell on dogs zoomzoom, Nov 12, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    3. House Plants

      For fun, beauty, and medicine
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      Latest: Name all the houseplants you have grown and think... Weedygarden, Apr 2, 2019
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    4. Front Porch Chat

      Talking about day to day happenings
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      Latest: Benefits of Walking Everyday phideaux, Nov 12, 2019 at 9:27 PM
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    5. News of the Day

      What is happening in the world pertaining to Homesteading, Country Living and Prepping for Emergency Events
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      Latest: Bernie Sanders: Mandatory Gun ‘Buybacks’ are Unconstitutional Amish Heart, Nov 12, 2019 at 9:58 PM
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    6. Off Topic

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      Latest: What about your eggs GrannyG, Nov 12, 2019 at 9:59 PM
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    7. The Library

      Place to put your Stories
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      The Library

      Sub-Forums

      1. Non-fiction Literature by members

      Latest: The Boat Terri9630, Nov 12, 2019 at 12:33 AM
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  4. Barnyard Critters

    All those animals that will be found in a barn or barnyard

    1. Chickens and Domestic Fowl

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      Latest: Fall Maintenance Peanut, Nov 6, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    2. Waterfowl

      Ducks, geese, swans, etc.
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      Latest: New family member. squirrelhunter, Oct 28, 2019
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    3. Cattle

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      Latest: Anti-Coyote Measure - What Sticks To Calf Hide In The Rain? Supervisor42, Nov 12, 2019 at 3:56 PM
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    4. Horses

      Mules, Donkeys and all others
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      Latest: Mini horses Cnsper, Feb 20, 2019
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    5. Pigs and other Swine

      Oink, oink, oink
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      Latest: Heritage Pigs Cnsper, Nov 11, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    6. Misc. Animals.

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      Latest: What kind of Cat is this!? SheepDog, Oct 16, 2019
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    7. Family Pets

      All types that you keep for fun and companionship
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      Latest: The Malinois dademoss, Nov 12, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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  5. Cooking & Crafts

    Cooking, Recipes, Sewing, Quilting, Soap Making, Woodworking, etc.

    1. Frugal Household tips

      Stretching the budge and living well
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      Latest: How did I save money today? Terri9630, Nov 11, 2019 at 11:18 PM
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    2. Cooking and Recipes

      Questions and Help about all types of cooking
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      Latest: Keto Recipes And Meal Ideas angie_nrs, Nov 10, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    3. Preserving Food

      Dehydrating, Canning, etc.
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      Latest: What's Everybody Canning? Terri9630, Nov 11, 2019 at 10:17 PM
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    4. Foraging

      Hints, Tips and How to
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      Latest: Castor Beans camo2460, Nov 2, 2019
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    5. Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery

      All things pertaining to fabric and thread.
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      Latest: What I'm Quilting Now phideaux, Oct 22, 2019
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    6. Crochet, Knitting, Spinning

      Creating fiber or with fiber
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      Latest: My wife's Knitting pics LadyLocust, Jul 29, 2019
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    7. Crafts and Arts

      Show off your crafts that don't fit other places. Instructions are welcome, too.
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      Latest: Wood carving Dadio, Oct 23, 2019
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    8. Woodworking

      Working in wood, Building small things or large
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      Latest: Wood Art Peanut, Oct 27, 2019
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  6. Homesteading & Country Living

    1. Home Construction and Remodeling

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      Latest: Homemade Foam Generator For Aircrete William Egan, Nov 9, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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    2. Farm Implements and Transportation

      Tractors, truck, trailers, cars, etc.
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      Latest: New to tractors backlash, Oct 24, 2019
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    3. Hunting, Fishing, Trapping

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      Latest: Please share photos of hunting trophies, yours and others! Weedygarden, Nov 12, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    4. Gardening

      smaller size food production (even flowers)
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      Latest: Grow Towers? VoorTrekker, Oct 30, 2019
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    5. Growing Food Trees

      Help growing food trees/orchard
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      Latest: Growing Olive Trees Weedygarden, Aug 26, 2019
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    6. Homesteading

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      Latest: Solar and Batteries phideaux, Nov 5, 2019
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  7. Natural Health

    Taking charge of your well being

    1. Natural Remedies

      Not medical advice/use at own risk.
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      Latest: Yellow Root Grizzleyette___Adams, Oct 31, 2019
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    2. Fitness

      Staying Fit and Able
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      Latest: Training logs Spikedriver, Nov 12, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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  8. Firearms and Weapons - Talk Firearms

    1. Long guns and Handguns

      Discussion about collecting, using for personal and property protection
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      Latest: Screaming deal Sig516 Uppers 14.5 Inch for 500 Bucks! BlueZ, Nov 12, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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    2. Knives and edged weapons

      Discussions pertaining to pocket knives and all edged weapons
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      Latest: Wife mulescj8, Oct 26, 2019
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    3. Rifle Forum

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      Latest: New Review Coming fteter, Nov 11, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    4. Ammo and Reloading

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      Latest: Dropping Live Ammunition CAN Lead To Detonation Sentry18, Nov 6, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    5. Pistols / Revolvers

      Revolvers and Pistols
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      Latest: 1911's show em if you have em Just Cliff, Nov 9, 2019 at 7:04 PM
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    6. Shotgun Forum

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      Latest: 14,167 Clay Targets Shot by 5-Person Team within 12-Hours backlash, Oct 25, 2019
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    7. Gunsmithing

      for tips, pointers, or concerns
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      Latest: Machine Tools Peanut, Nov 1, 2019
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    8. Gun accessories

      questions with holsters, scopes, sights, lights, or any other add on's
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      Latest: MEAN Endomag - review The Lazy L, Oct 19, 2019
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    9. Primitive Weapons.

      Archery, Sling Shots, Cross Bows , Etc.
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      Latest: Blow gun and darts Bishop, Nov 1, 2019
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    10. Rimfire Forum

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      Latest: RUGER AMERICAN® RIMFIRE phideaux, Nov 9, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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    11. Range Reports

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      Latest: Spent the day at the range with my daughter... Sentry18, Sep 5, 2019
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  9. Survival and Prepping.

    1. Prepping Talk

      All general conversations about Prepping/Surviving
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      Latest: Preparing for storms and power outages VirginPrepper, Nov 12, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    2. Off grid power

      Solar, wind, etc.
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      Latest: Bringing a new genny home ssonb, Sep 15, 2019
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    3. Bug out locations/homes

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      Latest: Hempcrete Weedygarden, Sep 5, 2019
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    4. Communications & Tech

      Various means of communication and tech
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      Latest: I need a versatile Radio jimLE, Oct 31, 2019
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    5. HIking, Camping, Backpacking

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      Latest: Hiking boots Meerkat, Aug 22, 2019
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  10. Market Square

    Look here for items to buy, sale or barter

    1. Buy / Sale / Barter

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      Latest: How valuable are you? MoBookworm1957, Aug 24, 2019
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    2. Sponsor Forum

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    3. Product reviews

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      Latest: Shade Cloth Patchouli, Oct 14, 2019
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