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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: Underground Greenhouse Terri9630, Jul 12, 2019
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  2. HCL Information and Suggestions

    1. Announcements and Feedback

      Forum News, Suggestions and Questions
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      Latest: Members Suggestion Box Terri9630, Jul 20, 2019 at 9:40 AM
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  3. Homesteading & Country Living Forums

    1. Introductions

      Getting to know you
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      Latest: Greetings from the Cornfields of Iowa! Jake229, Jul 8, 2019
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    2. Country Living Questions

      General questions about Homesteading & Country Living
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      Latest: Fancy Outdoor Shower From IBC Tote Weedygarden, Jul 19, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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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: Whats everybody doing today? Spikedriver, Jul 20, 2019 at 12:13 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: Iran seizes two more oil tankers! camo2460, Jul 20, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    6. The Library

      Place to put your Stories
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      The Library

      Sub-Forums

      1. Non-fiction Literature by members

      Latest: Short story I wrote today Bacpacker, Jul 19, 2019 at 10:26 PM
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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: Welome Home backlash, Jul 12, 2019
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    2. Waterfowl

      Ducks, geese, swans, etc.
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      Latest: New family member. squirrelhunter, May 8, 2019
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    3. Cattle

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      Latest: Knuckling of newborn calf's front feet Tirediron, Feb 4, 2019
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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: Pigs GrannyG, Dec 31, 2018
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    6. Misc. Animals.

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      Latest: Talk me down VThillman, Jul 19, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    7. Family Pets

      All types that you keep for fun and companionship
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      Latest: What breed of dog to get? Hooch, Jul 20, 2019 at 4:24 AM
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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? WVDragonlady, Jul 20, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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    2. Cooking and Recipes

      Questions and Help about all types of cooking
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      Latest: The original Trail Food Woody, Jul 19, 2019 at 8:08 AM
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    3. Preserving Food

      Dehydrating, Canning, etc.
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      Latest: dehydrating LadyLocust, Jul 19, 2019 at 9:39 PM
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    4. Foraging

      Hints, Tips and How to
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      Latest: What do you forage? Patchouli, Jul 3, 2019
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    5. Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery

      All things pertaining to fabric and thread.
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      Latest: Fun on the Farm Quiltalong CalicoKatie, Jul 9, 2019
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    6. Crochet, Knitting, Spinning

      Creating fiber or with fiber
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      Latest: Crocheting Project ideas and patterns MoBookworm1957, Jul 18, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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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: Making soap Terri9630, Jul 16, 2019 at 12:00 AM
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    8. Woodworking

      Working in wood, Building small things or large
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      Latest: Hand me down camo2460, Jul 20, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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  6. Homesteading & Country Living

    1. Home Construction and Remodeling

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      Latest: Youtube Channels Of Owner Home Builds Weedygarden, Jul 9, 2019
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    2. Farm Implements and Transportation

      Tractors, truck, trailers, cars, etc.
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      Latest: Ball joint help. ssonb, Jun 22, 2019
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    3. Hunting, Fishing, Trapping

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      Latest: Trapping books camo2460, Jul 20, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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    4. Gardening

      smaller size food production (even flowers)
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      Latest: Super easy pole beans. Video joel, Jul 20, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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    5. Growing Food Trees

      Help growing food trees/orchard
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      Latest: Enchanting Fruit Garden snappy1, Jun 30, 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: Leaf of Life moniz_ez, Jul 12, 2019
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    2. Fitness

      Staying Fit and Able
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      Latest: Training logs BlueZ, Jul 19, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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  8. Firearms and Weapons

    1. Long guns and Handguns

      Discussion about collecting, using for personal and property protection
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      Latest: 5 good budget Pistols BlueZ, Jul 19, 2019 at 12:07 AM
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    2. AR Platforms

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      Latest: "Built" my first AR fteter, Jun 25, 2019
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    3. Knives and edged weapons

      Discussions pertaining to pocket knives and all edged weapons
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      Latest: I’m excited! mulescj8, Jul 14, 2019 at 7:03 PM
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    4. Ammo and Reloading

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      Latest: Black Powder Guns Cnsper, Jun 25, 2019
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    5. Gunsmithing,

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      Latest: Rossi SheepDog, Jun 5, 2019
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    6. Range Reports

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      Latest: New SKS sight in Spikedriver, Jan 12, 2019
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  9. Survival and Prepping.

    1. Prepping Talk

      All general conversations about Prepping/Surviving
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      Latest: Today, Saturday I just bought a couple grand worth of Silver angie_nrs, Jul 20, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    2. Off grid power

      Solar, wind, etc.
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      Latest: I'm going off grid!!! SheepDog, Jul 19, 2019 at 1:20 PM
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    3. Bug out locations/homes

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      Latest: Spending a few days off grid. Terri9630, Jul 2, 2019
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    4. Communications & Tech

      Various means of communication and tech
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      Latest: OPSEC: Thousands are listening through Alexa JAC, Jun 23, 2019
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    5. HIking, Camping, Backpacking

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      Latest: Walking stick VThillman, Jul 4, 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: Benjamin Trail .177 Nitrogen cylinder break barrel pistol. VenomJockey, May 23, 2019
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    2. Product reviews

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      Latest: Neatfi LED Magnifier Lamp SheepDog, Jun 15, 2019
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