Homesteading / Prepper Update
A short little update on the current state of affairs with the massive drought in the US, items that I would still like buy, etc.
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A short little update on the current state of affairs with the massive drought in the US, items that I would still like buy, etc.
Great clip..i also live in northern michigan. Have to prep for anything. Be prepared
dennispotts48656
October 20, 2012 at 4:18 am
Like you videos. Thanks for sharing. You R very level headed.
Check out my video of the EMP proof “bug out vehicle. You are right we need to be ready. Don’t believe the sky is going to fall, BUT there will be trouble someday of some sort coming soon I believe.
We who R ready can help others and our lifestyle will not have to adjust so radically and painfully as those who didn’t prep. An ounce of prep is worth a pound of cure. (I just coined that term!) It’s fun to get back to basics. ETprepper
ETprepper
October 20, 2012 at 4:29 am
Wood stove insert! Smart! I built a solar house.
To generate you own electric…first don’t use much, Then you don’t need 30K worth of solar panels.
LED’s just look at EVERYTHING that takes power and economize.
Like washer and dryer. Look up crazy larry online. He has found a DC washer that only uses like a tenth of the power of a regular washer!
You seem to be a very level headed person…good for you.
No need to load up on guns if people DON’T know you have something
my eyes are not bleeding.
PrepperHelp
October 20, 2012 at 5:02 am
***meant to say we “can’t expect & assume these things will always be here”
RichDreamsTeacher
October 20, 2012 at 5:35 am
Wow, it’s amazing to see people who have common sense! I have not started to as far as Prepping, etc. only because I might be moving out of Florida. I have a LOT of friends who are doing this & taking it very seriously. Some of my friends recommend taking a “survival course.” You can usually find one within 50 square miles of a major city, & even if you think you have a good grasp of knowledge, no matter what books you may have, it’s a really good idea and very thorough. One of my friends
RichDreamsTeacher
October 20, 2012 at 5:52 am
Y’need t’stock up on chemicals: baking power-4lb, baking soda-10-20 lb, powdered zinc-10 lb; washing soda-20lb, KOH (potassium hydroxide) 15lb, NaOH (sodium hydroxide) 15lb, boric acid-7lb, diatomaceous earth-50lb, swimming pool chlorine crystals-15lb, livestock salt-50lb and plain salt-50lb, sugar-100lb
Phillip Galey
October 20, 2012 at 6:33 am
You nicer without make up, why do you even wear it. LOL
But anyway, yea — Lot’s of weird things have been happening, and I’m sure there will be a global catastrophe with the way things have been going. The middle east is on the brink of war, weird discoveries, weird weather, economy is really messed up. Specially here in NYC, it’s so hard to find a job. I remember I use to do one interview, now it’s 3 interview for one silly job which doesn’t require rocket science. 🙁
hazeces
October 20, 2012 at 7:27 am
Just saw Costco has a 55 watt version for only 169.00 by Coleman
OhioPrepperOne
October 20, 2012 at 7:44 am
My partner and I like to go backpacking on occasion so we basically have a “bug-out-bag” ready to go at all times… other than that i live in the suburbs so i don’t have a lot of space… but we have a decent size vegi garden and 3 hens (1 egg layer and 2 young teens) oh and a boston terrier. We just bought a small chevy pickup so incase we need to get out of town quickly we can travel off road. I would like to get at least a small portable solar charger and eventually a few large ones!
ApricotArtLover
October 20, 2012 at 8:33 am
You’re right! I want to buy it when i get paid haha
ApricotArtLover
October 20, 2012 at 9:02 am
Harbor freight has a small solar kit you can buy to get started, for only a 189.00 and expand as you can afford.
OhioPrepperOne
October 20, 2012 at 9:50 am
I’d love to see a video of your goats and your garden if you have the capability to record outside.
OhioPrepperOne
October 20, 2012 at 10:36 am
In fact, I just ordered a couple dvd’s on home energy for myself, they should arrive in a week or so, maybe I can burn a copy for you, let me know if your interested. I live in Ohio, but travel all over, I’m in Rhode Island this week, Arizona next week, was in Wisconsin and Chicago 3 weeks ago, lol
OhioPrepperOne
October 20, 2012 at 10:39 am
Look up making your own solar panels, you can make 1 for about 100 or less, you only need about 6 of them to charge a bank of batteries, perhaps 12 deep cycle batteries, these are expensive though, and then an inverter for AC and the charger of course, but – 3000 for sure
OhioPrepperOne
October 20, 2012 at 11:24 am
You look amazing for being tired and no makeup, seriously!
OhioPrepperOne
October 20, 2012 at 11:58 am
im aware of the drought affecting a lot of the country.. idk though here in ct the weathers been pretty normal.. actually weve gotten a lot of rain the past week.. i think its just a fluke.. and people forget theres wild fires every year, there were huge ones in california like 2 years ago.. idk people forget these anomolies happened forever.. what about in 1816 when it was snowing in july in much of the country? weird stuff just happens
jas84173
October 20, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Thanks Carol! I didn’t want to scare all the youtubers lol! 😉
seharris11
October 20, 2012 at 12:37 pm
That actually sounds like paradise but also security lol! How neat! Good for you and you are wayyy better off than most people so don’t fear 🙂
seharris11
October 20, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Very wise and interesting way to put it! I totally agree! 🙂
seharris11
October 20, 2012 at 1:58 pm
contrast to the video, you look beautiful without make up.
SavageHastiin
October 20, 2012 at 2:28 pm
In canning, 50% of the food value is destroyed; in freezing, 25%; in drying, it’s only 4%. Plus, dried food is light and easy to transport, and not at all subject to loss if frozen or upon power grid failure—any questions?
Phillip Galey
October 20, 2012 at 3:00 pm
you can create a usable solar system for way less than 30k. a simple system can be build fore close to 3000. it wont run your entire house on a daily basis however is will give you power in an emergency enough for a small fridge/freezer and power tools. spend some time looking around on youtube you will find many vids of people who have done it.
survivlekitmaster
October 20, 2012 at 3:41 pm