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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: Maps of Alabama Meerkat, Dec 8, 2019
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  2. HCL Information and Suggestions

    1. Announcements and Feedback

      Forum News, Suggestions and Questions
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      Latest: Losing the password - ain't good Angie, Dec 13, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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  3. Homesteading & Country Living Forums

    1. Introductions

      Getting to know you
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      Latest: A “Sourdough” is an old time Alaskan Sentry18, Dec 15, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    2. Country Living Questions

      General questions about Homesteading & Country Living
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      1,509
      Latest: Dealing with deliveries (and a locked farm gate) Just Cliff, Dec 14, 2019 at 10:48 PM
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    3. House Plants

      For fun, beauty, and medicine
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      Latest: Holiday Cactus Weedygarden, Nov 18, 2019
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    4. Front Porch Chat

      Talking about day to day happenings
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      49,809
      Latest: What Are You Having For Dinner Sentry18, Dec 15, 2019 at 8:59 AM
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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: A Nascar great is gone phideaux, Dec 15, 2019 at 3:19 AM
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    6. Off Topic

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      Latest: Jokes and Humor Sentry18, Dec 15, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    7. The Library

      Place to put your Stories
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      The Library

      Sub-Forums

      1. Non-fiction Literature by members

      Latest: One Man's War Caribou, Dec 15, 2019 at 3:32 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 Meerkat, Dec 11, 2019 at 5:28 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? Grizzleyette___Adams, Nov 15, 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: Heritage Pigs Cnsper, Nov 11, 2019
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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: My wife's dog Morgan101, Dec 4, 2019
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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? MoBookworm1957, Dec 14, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    2. Cooking and Recipes

      Questions and Help about all types of cooking
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      Latest: Christmas Recipes GrannyG, Dec 14, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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    3. Preserving Food

      Dehydrating, Canning, etc.
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      Latest: dehydrating Amish Heart, Dec 5, 2019
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    4. Foraging

      Hints, Tips and How to
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      Latest: Castor Beans camo2460, Nov 15, 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 CalicoKatie, Nov 17, 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: Hand Made Gifts Amish Heart, Dec 4, 2019
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    8. Woodworking

      Working in wood, Building small things or large
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      Latest: Old Gun Rack Peanut, Nov 30, 2019
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  6. Homesteading & Country Living

    1. Home Construction and Remodeling

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      Latest: Wheel Chair Ramp Q The Lazy L, Dec 7, 2019
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    2. Farm Implements and Transportation

      Tractors, truck, trailers, cars, etc.
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      Latest: New to tractors hiwall, Dec 15, 2019 at 8:29 AM
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    3. Hunting, Fishing, Trapping

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      Latest: Please share photos of hunting trophies, yours and others! phideaux, Nov 27, 2019
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    4. Gardening

      smaller size food production (even flowers)
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      Latest: Temporary Green House SheepDog, Dec 14, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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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: Drill Bit Sharpening ssonb, Dec 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: Poke Sallet Bacpacker, Dec 4, 2019
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    2. Fitness

      Staying Fit and Able
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      Latest: Training logs Spikedriver, Dec 15, 2019 at 12:19 AM
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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: Red dot? The Lazy L, Dec 9, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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    2. Knives and edged weapons

      Discussions pertaining to pocket knives and all edged weapons
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      Latest: Folding & Fixed Blade Knives Photo Thread... Bacpacker, Dec 5, 2019
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    3. Rifle Forum

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      Latest: Target board - for rifle shooting at the range mulescj8, Dec 8, 2019
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    4. Ammo and Reloading

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      Latest: Walmart Is Dumping Ammo at Fire-Sale Prices Spikedriver, Dec 12, 2019 at 10:15 PM
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    5. Pistols / Revolvers

      Revolvers and Pistols
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      Latest: New Glock 44 in .22LR Sentry18, Dec 15, 2019 at 7:39 AM
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    6. Shotgun Forum

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      Latest: Lets start a Shotgun picture thread. Sentry18, Nov 30, 2019
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    7. Gunsmithing

      for tips, pointers, or concerns
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      Latest: Trigger Work on a Redhawk 44 Mag. SheepDog, Nov 29, 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, Dec 9, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    9. Primitive Weapons.

      Archery, Sling Shots, Cross Bows , Etc.
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      Latest: Blow gun rifle Bishop, Nov 30, 2019
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    10. Rimfire Forum

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      Latest: RUGER AMERICAN® RIMFIRE mulescj8, Dec 2, 2019
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    11. Range Reports

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      Latest: Ruger Security 9 compact Sentry18, Dec 14, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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  9. Survival and Prepping.

    1. Prepping Talk

      All general conversations about Prepping/Surviving
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      Latest: Preparations Update jimLE, Dec 14, 2019 at 7:21 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: No MoreWindows 7 After Jan.14th 2020, What Options HippoTwilight, Dec 14, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    5. HIking, Camping, Backpacking

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      Latest: Hiking boots threetango, Nov 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: ZEISS 10X40 B Binoculars ONLY....... $500.-- Sourdough, Nov 25, 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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