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Prep’s This Week

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Busy week but a good one. Interesting that for whatever reason this past week I found myself thinking with great clarity.  Hopefully it continues.

Took out a small loan from my 401k and paid off my Jeep. The payments are less, lower interest rate, and the money goes back directly to me. Pretty happy about this. Debt reduction remains on the list of “things to do” when it comes to preparedness.

Filled up my vehicles and several 5 gallon gas cans. As of Saturday afternoon a few gas stations have run out of gas and prices have jumped up some. A lot of people have not heard about the pipeline break. My increased purchases are probably contributing to the shortage. Oh well. Still don’t think this will be serious but just taking precautions.

Added two more American Silver Eagle 1 oz. coins purchased from Montana Rarities.

Picked up wood and a variety of soil to start building raised beds in the garden. Will start putting things together shortly.

My order from Springfield Armory arrived containing 10 7-rd. magazines and a leather holster.

Placed an order with Luckygunner.com for some 9mm and 5.56 ammunition.

Worked on two projects – an ammo can solar portable power station and a perimeter alarm system. Both of these will be in the PROJECT section of this website within the next couple weeks. They will not be complete but there will be enough to give an idea of what they’re all about.

Caught up on some YouTube video’s

I continue to see incredible division in this country. I can feel the tension between different groups of people especially racial tension. Sad.

That’s about it….

Your turn.

Rourke

 

 

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10 Comments

  1. Oren says:

    Started work on two Faraday cages for small electronics. Wife and son think I’m nuts, but what the heck. I can now claim senility since I turn 70 tomorrow. Also cleaning up garden after I’ve planted the winter garden that all the REST of the family seems to enjoy.

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  2. JBernDrApt says:

    Troubling times we live in. We have been giving trophies for participating too long, playing down winning, giving your all and encouraging people to only care about self! Now we have 50% of people depending on the government. Sloth and laziness prevail!
    Added more gas, propane, wood and briquettes to the larder. Scored some waders and fishing equipment at a garage sale. Also some heavy coats in various sizes. Added water, sugar, salt, cinnamon, pepper, honey, corn syrup and taco seasoning. Cabela’s 30.06 and 30 30 shells. That is all. – Keep Looking UP

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  3. CaptTurbo says:

    I had a 20 yard load of wood mulch dropped off and moved it in three days using a big trash can with wheels and a pitchfork. Ya, I was feeling that for a couple days.
    I have a back yard garden which has supplied most of my veggies for decades. I drove around looking in dumpsters for cardboard and put that down on the grass surrounding the garden and then put a foot or more of wood mulch on top of that. The end result is less grass to mow and very much expanded area of fertile ground to grow in.

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  4. shiloh1973 says:

    Due to the turmoil the last few days, I have come to the conclusion that money in my bank account is really no doing me much good. So, this week I am placing orders for all the remaining preps I have wanted to purchase and have been holding off due to cost. My money could disappear tomorrow or become non accessible, but my preps could save my life. I will let you all know next weekend what I have received.

    The bombings in NY and NJ, the stabbings in St Cloud, and the US bombing Syrian troops as added to my unease and shown me that troubling times are coming faster than I had realized.

    Take care all and continue to Prep.

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  5. jh says:

    Paid off a credit card, picked up some 9mm, 223 and 22 from a local network group buy and started switching over the summer/hot weather bags to the cold weather bags.

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  6. Fred C says:

    Finished building my new AR that I ordered from Palmetto State Armory. Took a while to get the Lower though. Followed You Tube instruction to build the Lower, not too bad. Only ruined one roll pin and had to get a replacement at Ace hardware.

    Next step is to fire it and zero it in. Hope to do that this week.

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  7. goingray58 says:

    Loans against fiat (not precious metal or other based) currency amounts .. i.e. 401K etc are good deals if you understand the need, as you do JR. In the event of Financial collapse or Buy ins .. the money will either be nearly worthless or confiscated “for the greater good” and international debt settlement so the US can get more loans, but you woudl lose ALL or the majority of deposits and FDIC insurance only covers 10% or deposits at most. Been done before in the US .. sooo.. buyer beware..
    Make sure and see the rules for your account though .. In my case You can get One loan every five years paid off of not no matter the amount … so know the rules. .The first time I did this as a temp shortfall for kids college .. I found out the next time and it was NEVER told or written .. You had to know to ask.. You would not have wanted to be near me when they told me that. When I asked why, since it’s MY money .. they said they needed to protect me from myself.. Yup .. that is what they said..

    I’m opting for junk silver but do the same .. monthly.
    went to prepper camp and used Bob and found a few little tweaks needed..,got armor, got IFAK and supplies to make 3 more.. Added long term and short term food..
    I’ve noticed all the emergency foods focus on anything BUT protein .. cheaper for sure .. Now that my chickens are going crazy with eggs.. I’ll be dehydrating eggs and egg recipes and putting in Mylar .. then pulling one out in a month and eating it .. to test it out .. That should get the protein covered. you can do just about anything with an egg and is near perfect as a protein source.
    Bartered some honey for apple pie/WL.. ahem.. Got a good Meade recipe and will be starting that .. seems to be a theme..
    Started seedlings for fall garden.. greens and winter squash.. cabbage etc..
    cool weather shoudl help in the activity level department.. until it’s cold and get the indoor projects going or picked back up
    GG58

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  8. Lightning says:

    Found good a good breeder and placed an order for Spring for three pygmy goats ( will milk them eventually -they will also be good pets for the grand children and Grandma-smile !!!)
    Pulled up the onions and am drying them.Picked a few pumpkins. Tomatoes are STILL green. Its been a lousy gardening season with no rain and first time
    fungus. I do water often also.
    Soon I will plant garlic for the spring. Lightning

    Not sure why Puerto Rico doesnt have much solar .They get most of their electricity from gasoline generators .

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