Good thoughts Jazzy.
I would add socks to that as well. For me socks wear out quicker than shoes do
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Good thoughts Jazzy.
I would add socks to that as well. For me socks wear out quicker than shoes do
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@Cascadian and someone else who posted about holes in the pasta aisle, for WEEKS now pasta has been in short supply.
I noticed that when I was grocery shopping yesterday. There were gaping holes in the pasta section. Still enough to get what I wanted but inventory was getting woefully short.
A very pleasant surprise, but my wife is starting to come up with suggestions for things she wants to store long term. For twenty years this has been (eye roll) Dad's hobby, which nobody else takes seriously. I think the war in Ukraine has opened a few eyes.
All the pasta was in good shape here but it seemed like mostly the frozen veggies and some meats were very low stock or missing all to gather. I haven’t seen it as busy as it was yesterday since the last Black Friday sale.
most everybody had a grocery cart full of canned goods , flower, pasta of all forms.
I saw one guy that had nothing but a cart full of Pepsi cola, probably 35-40 2 liters.
I think some have waited till the bitter end to start taking world events seriously, if you have waited till now good luck and God speed my friends.
most everybody had a grocery cart full of canned goods , flower, pasta of all forms.
I saw one guy that had nothing but a cart full of Pepsi cola, probably 35-40 2 liters.
I think some have waited till the bitter end to start taking world events seriously, if you have waited till now good luck and God speed my friends.
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I mentioned the FDA cracking down on OTC medications to my dad and from the article posted we're only noticing injectable antibiotics. Fish-biotics and ivermectin don't look like they are in the equation. If someone has a list from the FDA on what exactly is becoming prescription only, I'd appreciate it, but it appears to be a limited group of antibiotics from what we've researched.
Looks like Canada is being more dictatorial about antibiotics, but I'm not seeing much for the States.
Looks like Canada is being more dictatorial about antibiotics, but I'm not seeing much for the States.
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Picked up my new Ruger 9mm PC carbine, hiked into our bol and stayed a week and threw some lead downrange. Worked on snow removal and roof clearing. Did what I could but we've had some massive snowstorms this year. It was a very difficult hike in. Used my .22 pistol to gat a nice grouse on the hike out.
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I wish that was how I spent my week Jim.
When you have played with it a little bit, how about giving us a review? I have been thinking about getting one.
I second that. I like the CMMG's (operation like the AR), but the Ruger is much cheaper.
I am picky about socks so have been attempting to learn how to make them (knitted & fit to my foot.)
@jazzy I actually picked up some leather so can make moccasins - I'm really slow in that dept.
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that is pretty cool LL, great skills to have and very smart
My Ruger PC Carbine is sweet. The weight of the rifle allows for quick follow-up shots with the 9mm round. There are extended mags available if you would like some extra fire before reloading, and I like that the barrel can be taken down easily and placed in a shorter carry case.
The wife said she was going to the store and wanted to know if there was anything that I wanted her to pick up. I told her to fill up the back of the Jeep.
Yes I have definitely been blessed beyond measure.
I'll be glad to post reviews on my pc as I use it extensively at the bol this summer. But so far so good.
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work gloves
i have a couple i like and bought a back up to set aside. its always a good idea to have extra strong or heavy duty work gloves. i think that could be a real commodity some day.
i have a couple i like and bought a back up to set aside. its always a good idea to have extra strong or heavy duty work gloves. i think that could be a real commodity some day.
You are never prepped enough.
I ordered a spare pressure switch for our well pump. Better to have it than not.
I ordered a spare pressure switch for our well pump. Better to have it than not.
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My Berkey royal arrived and is waiting for me at home. I bought some leadership books (The Success Principles, and the seven military classics of ancient China.) I also got some seeds for onions I'm going to grow some in a milk carton and eat them when they bloom as a test for gardening. We have two dogs who will eat the garden so we're going to buy some planters on a stand or put them behind a fence or something.
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So just mentioned that I got tires for my car this past summer. Hubby just called on the way to a job site and said he would need new tires on his pick up by the end of summer/fall (before winter), is that something we should get now? He's so cute. I called. They have them in stock and we will pick them up in the morning.
We are in a mode of ....we gonna get it sooner or later, so we figger it's only gonna go up in price.
Get it now.
Jim
Get it now.
Jim
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This afternoon a large box arrived with sprouting seeds, you know the usual stuff like wheat, rye, barley, and oats. The wife opened it and said," Why are you getting this stuff, it's not the sprouting seeds I like and you got too much?"
Then she comes to me after dinner and said,"On tonight's news Biden Says to Expect ‘Real’ Food Shortages Due to Ukraine War. When did you order that stuff and how did you know?"
I also got in my last shipment of seeds, seed starter trays, a few extra starter cups, and an assortment of nursery pots... If it were the 60s you would think I was starting a side business.
Then she comes to me after dinner and said,"On tonight's news Biden Says to Expect ‘Real’ Food Shortages Due to Ukraine War. When did you order that stuff and how did you know?"
I also got in my last shipment of seeds, seed starter trays, a few extra starter cups, and an assortment of nursery pots... If it were the 60s you would think I was starting a side business.
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If Russia hits the button can a person with Hashimotos (currently on levothyroxine) take the herbal potassium iodide?
The levothyroxine may help keep your thyroid from absorbing the radiation. See below.
Levothyroxine may possibly decrease the absorption of iodide. According to Dr. Cynthia Koelker, full dose thyroid replacement therapy (100-200 micrograms, or 0.1-0.2 milligrams, daily, for adults) could be attempted. Levothyroxine has been used to treat patients for depression, and when the medication is discontinued, thyroid function returns to normal
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I'm not sure I'm understanding. The levothyroxine may protect my thyroid if Putin nukes everybody?
Mel, if you're over 21 you won't need much protection from iodide. Those tablets are used for children who absorb a lot of Iodide. we older folks don't absorb nearly as much.
It doesn't do anything for other radiation - just the radioactive iodide.
I wouldn't worry about Putin nuking anybody without being nuked first. He is a methodical thinker and it would make no sense to start throwing nukes because of the country next door. He doesn't want to occupy Ukraine - he just doesn't want an active enemy that close.
It doesn't do anything for other radiation - just the radioactive iodide.
I wouldn't worry about Putin nuking anybody without being nuked first. He is a methodical thinker and it would make no sense to start throwing nukes because of the country next door. He doesn't want to occupy Ukraine - he just doesn't want an active enemy that close.
Your thyroid likes to collect iodine/iodide. And it uses it up quickly. Your thyroid also likes to collect radiation which it keeps but if it is already full of iodide then it cannot collect the radiation. That is how the iodine pills work.
The levothyroxine slows your thyroid down so it will not collect the radiation quickly and hopefully the radiation in your area will dissipate before your thyroid fills up with it. At least that is my take on it. But warning: I am not a doctor or anything else, I am just a now old farm boy.
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My wife's new Lodge deep skillet and lid are arriving today. She had me pick up some beef and turkey so she can practice making roast beef and turkey for lunch meat.
I also ordered a replacement seal-a-meal along with a case of bag rolls. It is also arriving today.
Today, I hope to finish upgrading my emergency power solar array to 800 Watts, so far it looks like almost the same footprint as the 400 watt unit.
I will also be working to refurbish an old wheelbarrow that was given to me.
The weather is not playing nice for the garden, so I will be doing a lot of indoor garden work this weekend.
I also ordered a replacement seal-a-meal along with a case of bag rolls. It is also arriving today.
Today, I hope to finish upgrading my emergency power solar array to 800 Watts, so far it looks like almost the same footprint as the 400 watt unit.
I will also be working to refurbish an old wheelbarrow that was given to me.
The weather is not playing nice for the garden, so I will be doing a lot of indoor garden work this weekend.
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Most of you know we sold our farm and downsized to a small farmhouse on 1 acre last Sept.
Would like your input on this.
We are on county water.
We like the water just fine. No problems.
But,
We been talking about drilling a well and tiring it into the line in the basement so we could use either one.
(Btw , I have a 220 generator and plenty LP to run it for an hr a day for 5-7 years.)
It's expensive, but dollars ain't gonna be worth squat soon.
If the water facility should shut down , grid dead, we would have to go about 300 yards behind house for lake water that would have to be purified. We're not really able to do that .
What would y'all do.
Don't forget , we're old, serious heart problems, probably ain't got many years left.
Jim
Would like your input on this.
We are on county water.
We like the water just fine. No problems.
But,
We been talking about drilling a well and tiring it into the line in the basement so we could use either one.
(Btw , I have a 220 generator and plenty LP to run it for an hr a day for 5-7 years.)
It's expensive, but dollars ain't gonna be worth squat soon.
If the water facility should shut down , grid dead, we would have to go about 300 yards behind house for lake water that would have to be purified. We're not really able to do that .
What would y'all do.
Don't forget , we're old, serious heart problems, probably ain't got many years left.
Jim
That really is a personal call. I (me, my thought only) like the reassurance of an alternate water source. Where does it rank on your importance list? Do you have reasonable faith in your city system or is it something that nags at you? If $$$ is not an issue and it's a nag, might be worth the investment.Most of you know we sold our farm and downsized to a small farmhouse on 1 acre last Sept.
Would like your input on this.
We are on county water.
We like the water just fine. No problems.
But,
We been talking about drilling a well and tiring it into the line in the basement so we could use either one.
(Btw , I have a 220 generator and plenty LP to run it for an hr a day for 5-7 years.)
It's expensive, but dollars ain't gonna be worth squat soon.
If the water facility should shut down , grid dead, we would have to go about 300 yards behind house for lake water that would have to be purified. We're not really able to do that .
What would y'all do.
Don't forget , we're old, serious heart problems, probably ain't got many years left.
Jim
