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  1. jimLE

    Severe storm moving in

    we have a severe storm moving today.and the wrose of it won't be here till this evening..high winds. hail.and tornado's are expected. It's expected to last till Saturday night. or sunday.I'm not fully prepared for this.but will survive it as long as i don't get a direct hit from a tornado and...
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    are we allowed to post gofundme here?

    my dog has 2 growths on her belly.in which they need to be removed.so i started a fund raiser.anyhow.im wondering if it's allowed to post a link to it.and if so.which section.?
  3. jimLE

    what are these called?

    does anyone know what these are called? there's no label or what ever on the backs of them.i've been searching the web and all..but to no avail.
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    900000mAh Dual USB Portable Solar Battery Charger Solar Power Bank For Phone KR

    i learned of this through someone else. i can't really afford it at this time.but went ahead and ordered it.i'give a review once i get it.and try it out. 900000mAh Dual USB Portable Solar Battery Charger Solar Power Bank For Phone KR...
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    State/National of Emergency

    i was doing a search for cities and highways that'd be primary hubs during a State/National of Emergency to no avail. Anyone have a link for such info? on account I'm wondering if my little corner of texas is a part of it or not.when it comes to the hwy's passing through it..
  6. jimLE

    primary shopping list

    i Figured this might be of help to others here.especially the beginners and folks on a tight budget as i am. i normally don't start my shopping list for the next month untill the 20th of the month before if i figure right..but because of 1 item i thought of, i sarted it today .i use a shopping...
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    oil lamp test run.

    As we all know.a oil lamp puts out light and heat.so im doing a small trial run today.it's 47F outside.i turned the central heat off.it's 71F in here right now.and i have 3 oil lamps going.this trial run ain't a complete trial run.i still have 1 light and celling fan going.on accounti want to...
  8. jimLE

    looking to trade car for a older truck

    I inherited my mom's car when she passed away.it's a 2008 kia rondo.it needs used or new tires.also needs new plugs and brake pads on the front.it'll be in great shape after that.i have the title to it.which is still in mom's name.but no issue.i have her will.in which she was clear that the car...
  9. jimLE

    happy thanksgiving

    I hope that everyone that celebrates thanksgiving or not.has a nice thanksgiving. And for those that are diabetic. I got a email from a recipe site,with some good pointers... Last Minute Prep For Thanksgiving, Recipes And More https://dlife.com/last-minute-prep-for-thanksgiving-recipes-and-more/
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    home made potato chips

    I've made(fried) a few batches of potato chips,within the last 3 years.in which I've only salted them.now I've been doing web searches for different recipes. .Here's a link to a few recipes. ...
  11. jimLE

    old coins and paper money value

    Who knows of a good site for finding out the vaule of old coins and paper money.
  12. jimLE

    Tropical Storm Gordon Expected to Become a Hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico; Hurricane Warnings Poste

    Tropical Storm Gordon Moving Into Gulf of Mexico as it Soaks South Florida; Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warnings Posted https://weather.com/safety/hurricane/news/2018-09-03-tropical-storm-gordon-hurricane-gordon-forecast-us-gulf-coast
  13. jimLE

    it pays to have a back up plan

    I'm sitting on my front porch checking my emails and all. A woman walking by ask if I have power. I told her I'll check. Sure thing no power .that was around 11:50 am central time. And still no power only thing I don't have for times like this. No back up generator for fridge n freezer. Other...
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    Alberto forms in the Gulf, flooding rains forecast

    Alberto forms in the Gulf, flooding rains forecast The first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season makes its debut before the season officially begins. Subtropical Storm Alberto formed Friday on the edge of the Yucatan Peninsula, on the western end of the Caribbean. The system has maximum...
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    Open Letter to my 12-year Old Son by Ryan Buford

    Open Letter to my 12-year Old Son by Ryan Buford Dear boy, Soon enough you will know all there is to know. At least all I am able to teach you anyway. Give pause to the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. You are twelve now, but not for long, and 13 is just around the...
  16. jimLE

    Sim Cards,has A Expiration Date

    I have a tracfone/safelink phone. Things went wrong when it comes to string it right with my number. Ended up with a new sim. Went right with it. But the idiots filled to let me know that it came with a expiration date..now I'm without a phone for next 7 to 10 days. At least I have the local...
  17. jimLE

    Xmas Came Early

    Someone just brought me a hole lot of venison..some is for burgers.and the rest is back strap steak..some of the burger meat might get used for chili. Which will get canned. It's all frozen. So I have to let some of it thaw first. Then open one thing of back strap, to see if I can use it as stew...
  18. jimLE

    Howdy From East Tx.

    I've been living where I am now, for over 10 years now. {rent house }.but because of recent events,from august of this year, up to now. Now its time for me to move. I've been a legit prepper for over 4 years now. Guess I was one before that. Seeing I prepared for things,like short term power...
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