Just thought I would start up a version of this thread that is running on the new site for old yeller.
Bought leather man waves for DS and Santa brought me some 18V rechargable Tools for use when the power goes out. Also received a lansky manual knife sharpening set.
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Well, well well! I hope everyone got SOMEthing that is prep-related for Christmas!
I gave DH a 400 watt power box with NOAA radio, flashlight, USB port, 2 plug outlets and one cigeratte lighter outlet…..also got him a “no cables” battery charger from Sharper Image — charges from the cig lighter (supposedly). AND gave him walkie talkies — on the assumption that we’d try them in his car so he could use it from work — don’t know if the range will reach or not, but we’ll try. He gave ME a 2 unit intercom system for up in the pantry — we’re forever hollering through the air ducts in the ceiling where he would find the tea bags or the jelly packets when he gets up there & can’t find what he went for!
I also bought him the BodyRev workout system so that if he had to work from home for an extended time, he could still have a good workout since he’s so used to working out at their gym at work.
I gave a case of MRE’s to one niece and one nephew & to my brother & SIL—we actually ate supper on MRE’s before they left to go to their kid’s house for the holiday. It was fun and funny too, to see how surprised how hot they get & how good they really are! What was in YOUR stocking??
Santa’s elves brought me a 10-quart pressure cooker-canner! I’m gonna be cookin’ up a storm this coming weekend!!!
I had Santa take a couple of cans of powdered eggs to my son and his family…I couldn’t get him to start to prep yet, so I decided to get him him something I hope he never needs. (he has enough sweaters and gadgets) Of course, he probably thought that was a little over the top, but it might inspire him…LOL
BB, what cha gonna can first???
crsrs31, you’re right, a little bit of food CAN inspire someone to do more — he’ll want some dehydrated sausage with those eggs, or some TVP or something! You never know where it might lead — if nothing else maybe he’ll buy some Bisquick in bulk!
I’m-workin’-on-it --- I just stopped tonight and bought 5 pounds of hamburger. That’s first. I’m a “beef-eater” and I don’t think I can pressure-can prime rib, so that’s it! I’m gonn dehydrate the meat first, then can it. After that, I’m gonna work on butter, and some veggies at the local market…