Continued from previous thread.
LauraB – at 08:25
Regarding personal wipes: diaper wipes are teh way to go, especially the ones that are fragrence and alcohol free. If the don’t irritate a baby’s butt, they won’t irritate yours. Plus they are great for cleaning things. While not as sanitizing as Purell or soap and water, they can be better-than-nothing when you need to clean your hands.
Don’t forget about non-food items like extra lightbulbs, I know I have been focusing so much on food preps that I didn’t realize I had no extra 60 watt lightbulbs in the house when I needed to replace one! And in connection with that, stock up on extra wicks and oil for the oil lamps in case you cannot use the lightbulbs.
Instead of incandescant bulbs, spend a few more $$$ and buy the Compact Flourescent Bulbs. I’ve found packs of 8 at Costco for about $10, and replaced all of the table lamp and non-decorative bulbs in my house with them. They take a couple of minutes to get up to full brightness, but they last for what seems like forever, they don’t get near as hot, and they save a lot of money/electricity.
Bronco Bill – at 13:21
Good Advice, especially if you’re running on a generator or battery. 8 watt as opposed to 60 watt for the same lumens.
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To Jefiner on August 1, 2006 @ 00:39 - Thanks for the advice. He has seen speech therapists in the past who have been very helpful. And he does have a neurological disorder as well - he has Lennox-Gastaut epilepsy, and he was born with global brain damage. It sounds like a very good idea to check out the pharyngeal and laryngeal muscles. I will do that as soon as he completely recovers from his hip surgery. He had Bilateral Proximal Femoral Resection surgery last September to remove both hip bones so that he could bend and sit again in his wheelchair. And he had four subsequent surgeries on both hips due to complications, the last one in June. Obviously we are hoping that he is completely recovered in the case of a pandemic or any other disaster.
Speaking of disasters and on another topic, I am surprised that none of the cable or national news stations (with the exception of the Weather Channel and a couple of mentions on CNN) reported that on Tuesday, El Paso, Texas (where I am from) received 9 1/2″ of rain. This resulted in evacuations of surrounding small towns on both sides of the border, mud slides from the mountains that demolished homes and businesses, and an interstate that was closed causing people to be stranded in their cars for several hours. But the good news is there were no deaths. And people pitched in to help each other, especially our First Responders who were magnificent.
Don’t forget stamps. I bought a roll yesterday because the last place I would want to be is standing in line at the post office. I am sure the ones at the grocery stores will be the first to go.
I’ve heard that you can order stamps online, but haven’t tried it yet.
Anyone with a sump pump ever have your water tested for potability? At the very least it would be wash water but I was curious about how clean it is.
Ran out of two stupid things the other day while the kids were doing a craft - tape and glue! Two very simple things that you really need when you need them. Luckily everyone is starting their back-to-school sales.
LauraB
Thanks for the reminder! Glue I’ve got in plenty … got one of those gallon jugs this time. <grin> However, tape is something that I should go buy at the office store and get a bunch that will go on a desktop dispenser. It lasts longer that way I’ve found.
I’m looking for some serious input from those that have the same concern. For the past couple of years I’ve changed my eating and increased my exercising a lot so I could shed the extra pounds and be fit and strong. I know know that if necessary I could cycle 60 to 100 miles if need be. But my question even after all these efforts is do do with hunger. I have to watch what I eat but I don’t diet- I call it the think diet- Think about what you need, what you’ve already eaten and what your output is/was today before you put that in your mouth. Boy I’d like to say I’ve got this all under control but I am hungry a lot of the time. I eat a very healthy diet but it never seems enough. I know by watching a recent documentary on Cuba in 1989 when the Soviet Union stopped providing assistance the average Cuban’s calorie intake dropped by 1/3 so I’m thinking this would be the minimum it may drop during a pandemic. It’s more likely half depending on the individual’s situation. So what can be done to reduce the pangs of hunger besides drinking water, eating 3 meals plus 2 snacks, getting adequate sleep and exercise. I hate being hungry all the time now let alone during a pandemic; by the way my DH says he never feels hunger- he just eats his meals and snacks and never thinks about food. I think about it a lot perhaps because I have to do all the cooking and baking. I’d love to eliminate the hungry feeling, continue to lose the last 20 pounds and not think about food. Any ideas because this will only get worse?
I’ve read that drinking broth can help with appetite suppression and feeling less hungry. Not sure if soup is the same, but just plain bouillion or broth as a snack or at the start of a meal. Same principle as drinking a lot of water, maybe but the flavor and a few calories goes a long way to tricking the appetite so to speak.
Prepping Gal-I have also stocked quite a few tootsie pops, as I have three very hungry young men to think about and their hunger pangs, and I am hoping that if they have an opportunity to get a small rush of sugar about an hour before they eat, it may help to decrease the amount that they will want to consume, when we have a meal. (How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?, I’m not sure, buy maybe we will find out!) :) I’m sure everyone will lose some weight, but all of my guys are at or below their ideal weight for their height. Maybe also a small glass of chocolate or strawberry flavored milk replacement drink, either right before a meal, with the meal, or after, also might help.
I was thinking just the opposite. I have been carrying an extra 25 pounds for at least 3 years now (did alot of comfort food when the parents got ill/died). I am operating on that old premise about the heavy=weight girls in winter….I think I may be able to live off the fat of the land and thus reduce my required caloric intake. But hadn’t thought about those hunger pangs. We have several large boxes of sweetners. Will probably sprinkle that all over everything when it’s time to SIP!
Super glue. When you need it, you need it.
Drink the majority of your water about 20 minutes before meals (or a glass of milk). That will “fill” your stomach so you don’t eat as much. Also, try to drink whenever you feel hungry, it does help a lot. And if you go to bed on a full stomach, you will wake up hungry; but if you go to bed hungry (or at least without a full belly) you won’t get hungry for at least several hours after you wake up. And I would up the number of healthy snacks between meals, some celery and peanut butter, a piece of fruit and a few crackers, etc won’t hurt you a bit. People actually lose weight more easily when they graze all day long rather than just eating 3 squares a day.
Bought lots of bandaids last week..since we may be cutting lots of firewood and doing far more outdoor work than usual. Accompanied that with extra sunscreen. What about lipstick (I can just see it now…20 miles out in the country). Just what a girl needs to perc herself up!
Melanie – at 18:40 --- Excellent prep item. Two things about it: it’s best kept in a cool place like the ‘fridge---lasts longer in the tube that way;
and it’s great for small cuts like steak knife or paper cuts. Eliminates needle and thread. I learned this from my B-I-L’s fiance…she works in a medical facility. It’s not medical grade, but a new tube is sterile enough to hold a cut together for a while…
Sunscreen and lip balm with sunscreen. When you need it, you need it.
You can make wipes with witch hazel and paper towels. Witch hazel is inexpensive and antiseptic and mild. Glue, boy I forgot that one, woulda been up a creek! Wash cloths from the dollar store [the ones in bundles] they come in handy for all kinda things and are cheap.
FYI When glueing a cut together leave a little opening, it gives the cut a way to drain in case of infection
Janetn= I actually bought some of those washclothes from the dollar store. Went ahead and washed them and they shrank. They are about half the size they were to start with.lol
If you have access to a scanner, it’s a good idea t scan all your photographs on a few CDs that can be packed in a bag in case of an emergency. I did this last year and felt really relieved afterwards. It’s going to go in one of those fireproof safety boxes (when I get around to buying one) along with all our important documents.
I’m sure this will get a giggle…Dont know if this was addressed yet but let me tell you after being woken up at 6am by bees in my bed I can guarantee you that some jet stream wasp killer is going to be in my preps. Those evil things made a nest in my roof and got into the ventilation system. When it turned on I got pelted with a swarm of pissed off bees. Good thing I am not allergic but I am all swelled up, what a mess. Bet it was quite the scene me naked running out of my room tripping over stuff, wake the roommate up with my screaming he comes out like what are you yelling about bees for? He is still half asleep till he gets stung and then he is screaming “BEES!” and running about.
Annoyed Max - Have some in our preps not only for insects, but someone across the pond suggested it as a weapon of self-defense. My husband agreed.
Annoyed Max- Not mad yet
I’m getting quite a laugh picturing a couple of naked guys running around in the dark being chased by bees.
Maybe you should also invest in some insect/ mosquito nets.For sleeping outside- and in!
Annoyed Max- Not mad yet – at 09:39
I can see the headlines in the local paper:
Mad Bees Attack Annoyed Max And Friend
Max Now Thinking Of Changing Handle to “Swelled Up Max-Not Sleeping Yet”
I have a bad reaction to bees, I keep benadryl on hand and it puts me to sleep too.
I paid some bills today and thought to look at my supply of checks — sure enough, it was time to order some more. Staying at home awhile would definitely mean more paying by mail (if there were mail service)
Perhaps some pajama’s might be in order too!;-)
I’ve stocked up on baking soda. It just has so many uses.
Annoyed - were they bees or hornets? Hornets love to build nests where they have access to building materials, especially dry wall. They pick at it to use to build. We had a giant one built in the dormer over our bedroom. We kept hearing this weird clicking noise and one night dh went over to to one of the canned lights and starting hitting it - sure enough hornets started flying out of the thing! The 1st bug guy who came out wanted ME to cut out the dry wall to get access to them - he must have been high to think I’d take a saw to the dry wall to get to a nest of hornets! Their access point was way up high on the roof so climbing up there wasn’t an option either. The 2nd guy ended up making little holes that were easily patched to get the spray up there. He said that if you ever see a spot on your dry wall that almost looks like grease, get out. That means they have picked so much dry wall away thery are about to break through. During the summer we’ll sit outside with binpoculars and watch to see if we see any going into spots in the roof, dormers, etc. as well as teh roof lines, jungle gyms (had them there as well), etc. We also had an in-ground nest once too that was found by an unlucky child - not too many stings but scared the life out of him.
Max- that happened to my son when he was little except it was wasps not bees. He got stung a couple of times-fortunantly no allergies, but to this day he is really scared of buzzing insects. When I was abut four or five somehw a bunch of tent catapillers into our house and I woke up with them in my hair. It was probably only one-or perhaps two, but I thought it was millions completely engulfing me. I still connot stand the creepy little things. I hope you don’t have any lingering trauma!
Benedryl is definatly a good thing to have!
LauraB: Yes, child or not, you will never forget those hairy, yellow and black hornets boiling out of the ground coming at you. They are bigger than the hornets that build those paper nests, and they are hairy, but otherwise their body configuration looks pretty much the same as what you see with a regular “yellow jacket”.
Max,
I hear hairspray and electrified tennis rackets work well when you are in your skivvies and battling flying bugs;-)
See this thread: http://www.fluwikie2.com/pmwiki.php?n=Forum.AnInfestationOfFlies on August 9.
Toenail clippers and fingernail file. Even though we have these items, the other day our toenail clipper broke. I thought… man… wouldn’t that be a drag to be in the middle of a mess without toenail clippers. I got extras. I also have bought extra toothbrushes, brushes, combs, scissors and Qtips.
EnoughAlready – at 01:01
Good list. I agree with it and have added a manual hair trimmer (like the ronco haircutting devices advertised on late night tv), too. Someone said a while back that we’d emerge from this with either long hair or bad haircuts. I agree, but still wanted a way to keep it trimmed back other than hacking with scissors. Long hair may be a pain to care for and especially to keep clean.
Blackbird, some of us are also planning that if a pandemic occurs, we are going into a pandemic with blond hair and we are coming out on the other side of it with blond hair. It’s important to have priorities. ;-)
KimT – at 18:58 I have a bad reaction to bees, I keep benadryl on hand and it puts me to sleep too.
//////////////////// Get a prescription for an Epi-pen. May save your life in the future, as the anaphylactic reaction gets worse each time you are stung.
Meat tenderizer applied to bee stings helps. Also, tobacco.
One thing not to forget if you have an elderly relative staying with you is hearing aid batteries. I would hate to spend the entire pandemic screaming at my mom.
Something I haven’t seen listed in anybody’s preps is Jell-O gelatin. Not for making gelatin desserts, but for hot drinks. It’s not nearly as full of sugar as Kool-Aid or other powdered drinks. We used to take it with us when we went camping as kids. In the cool/cold evenings, we’d just boil some water, pour it into a cup, and add a tablespoon of whatever flavor Jell-O we had with us! Great way to warm up, and at night, better than coffee or hot chocolate for the kids…
BB - also soothing to sip warm when recovering from gastro-intestinal upset of some sort and just trying to keep liquids down
Ange D – at 14:38. Priorities are important. ;-)
Bronco Bill – at 15:31. I wouldn’t have thought of Jell-O, BB. Thanx for the suggestion.
We have a cat and a dog….This past weekend I saw one flea in my son’s room. I had been lax in putting the latest dose on our cat and was able to go get our last two doses of topical flea treatment for the pets. But…wouldn’t it be horrible to be SIP and get a flea infestation or a pet with worms? Ugh…I will be going to 1800petmeds!
Another thought…my nieces cheerleading group just had a case of lice in many of the kids. While SIP should eliminate the possibility of catching them..what if you did not have access to the local pharmacy for such treatments?
I was getting ready for work the other night, put on my watch,and realized that it had quit.
Drats, pay $3.00 for something 5 years ago( Wally World special), and it done stops. Don`t get nuttin of value theses days.
But, did make me think. I don`t own a wind up watch anymore.Think that maybe I should go look for one. Are they still made? I dunno, will let you know.
I had the same thought a few weeks ago and have been looking for a wind up watch since. They are hard to locate. I think I’ll try secondhand shops and antique stores soon.
CKNS – at 06:47
We fought head lice for 6 months (YES 6 MONTHS!!) I tried everything I could get my hands on. Everything over the counter and scripts from the doctor. NOTHING worked. Then I remembered that lice like clean hair. If the hairs aren’t clean they can’t attach thier eggs to the hair shaft. So I would part thier hair and spray hair spray on the roots. Making sure to get every strand wet. That and covering thier heads in olive oil to sufficate the little buggers is the ONLY thing that worked.
Annoyed Max @ 9:39 - I’m sorry for the pain you endured, but you really made me laugh so thanks a bunch.
Angie D - I continued laughing after I read your post. My hair went prematurely grey long before I turned thirty years old so I became a blonde by default. Gotta have that rinse.
History Lover - And what are your plans if TSHTF? Do we go gray (ugh) or keep up the hair dye until it runs out? What’s your prepping level of dye? (I think I’m at 6 months because they’ve been having good sales on my brand.)
CKNS - Lice are fairly resistant these days, plus over the counter stuff is just poison on your childern’s head. One small jar of mayonaise per person (more if hair really long) cover completely from root to tip, clip hair on top of head and cover with a shower cap - must leave on for 24 hours. This can get pretty nasty, but works. While doing this you must wash all linens, and throw away or boil in water all combs, brushes, etc. If girls have stuffed animals on beds put them into airtight bags for several weeks. All family members must be treated at the same time! If mayo does not work petroleum jelly applied same way is a SURE thing, but much harder to get out of hair (mayo usually works).
Mari - I don’t have anything put up in my preps yet so I’m just planning to tell people that it’s a new look - whitish blonde is so in!
If this has been posted before. please ignore. WD-40, and any oils needed to mixw/gas for your chainsaw and weedwacker, etc..
Vinegar- white and cider. Great cleaner for everything from windows to doors- mix with a little baking soda to clean drains. Cider vinegar in a cup of hot water with a little honey- good for the body.
That new non-salt “salt” to melt winter ice off the back sidewalk. Hot water bottle- placed on the feet wil help warm you up if the power’s out.
Wind up alarm clock
Extra garlic tablets- swallowing one a day has solved my lifetime battle to avoid being eaten by mosquitoes and Oklahoma buffalo gnats- they used to just love my blood and ring a dinner bell when they saw me coming, but no more as long as I keep up the garlic.
Bronco Bill – at 15:31
I’ve just about got a case of Jell-O and am working on my supply of unflavored gelatin such as Knox.
Did you know that you can make any flavor Jell-O you want by taking a package of unflavored gelatin and adding a package of koolaide? <grin>
I have a friend whose son is on a special diet and one of the things that he has to avoid as much as possible are food dyes. Koolaide makes this clear flavor and she adds it to knox for a really cool looking “clearish” kind of Jell-O. The kids all think it rocks. LOL!
‘Nother thing … think about Dream Whip. It makes a good substitute for cool whip type stuff. You don’t have to chill it to make it work, though cooler is better.
And along those lines, it never hurts to have a couple of good whisks in the kitchen. They make mixing and cooking a lot easier.
1. Razor blades, singles, in boxes of 10, several boxes (there are places where scalpels are not sold to laypeople). Useful to cut many things (be careful with them though), including, after thorough boiling sterilization, cutting the umbilical cord of a newborn, if there is no help (WHO recommendations for developing countries)
2. I am not going to debate on the virtues or faults of vaccination, but in the case of a pandemic involving widespread Grid failure, I would get those 2:
3. Get typhoid vaccination (typhoid is caused by salmonella), it’s good for 3 years. CFR 10–30% in untreated cases. The bacterium is resistant to many antibiotics. If energy fails at various points of the distribution chain, you could catch salmonella. It would be ironically stupid to die because of salmonella poisoning when you are trying to find the best ways to feed yourself during a famine to survive bird flu.
3. Get tetanus vaccination for would-be food gardeners. Check the validity of your tetanus shots (good for 10 years) as contamination is easy with rusted objects or soil. The illness is still deadly, CFR 5% in US, between 30% and 60% depending on the country. It requires intensive care for the most severe cases, hospitalization for the mild ones.
check watches at pawn shops!
Frenchiegirl, excellent point about the vacdinations. When my kids came of age (18) I figured the only thing I could do to protect them when I wasn’t around was to have them vaccinated, so I took them down to the traveler’s vaccination clinic and said, “Fill ‘em up”. We travel a lot and ANY disease avoided is worth much more than the few bucks expended on a vaccination. With global warming and the probable breakdown of public health, lots of tropical diseases will creep up to places where they used to range free, i.e. most of the U.S. and Europe. Yellow Fever, a NASTY hemoragic virus, should be one shot to get. Also, Hepatitis A & B. Polio is still out there, killing and crippling, in lots of bird flu areas. Although there is no shot for it, malaria was once endemic in much of the U.S. and Europe, and could be again. Keep your windows screened and your screens patched. Screens also help stop all the mosquito-borne diseases — the encephalitises, West Nile, etc. And, obviously, get a seasonal flu shot, too.
this is a bit mundane following the suggestions ref vaccinations, but extra toothbrushes will be nice when the others go flat.
Re: vaccinations, esp tetanus. I have been planning on updating my tetanus this fall but now will probably go a little different route. They have just released an updated combo vax for tetanus, diptheria and pertussis made especially for older children and adults. Instead of the DTap, this is the TaDP.
The TX state health dept is currently doing a big promo on it because of increased cases of whooping cough. Of course, the promo started the week after we found out one of our daughters was intensely exposed to whooping cough/pertussis (at asthma camp, of all places!) and had just been given one of the older-style boosters (and a triple-round of antibiotics). This leads me to believe that you may have to ask specifically for the newer version.
But I figure if I’m going to get a tetanus shot anyway, I might as well cover a few other bases (especially with a disease that had our household quarantined for half of August!)
cactus AZ…about ago I went looking for a wind up watch and couldn’t find one..I did find a wind up pocket watch at Walmart, complete with chain. I think it was about 29.95. Looks pretty and keeps really good time. My husband also bought me a Citizen brand Eco watch..solar powered. Works great too, and I have never had any problems with it. I also have a wind up wall clock, which runs about a week on a good wind up. That way I can reset my pocket watch, when I forget to wind it up within 24 hours. ;)
snowhound:
Thanks for the tip, I know waht to ask for Christmas this year(yes, I am being optimistic!)
Also, after we had a bout with something gastro, this weekend, Desitin (sorry if someone else has mentiones in the past)!
Melanie, so many uses for super glue (like duct tape) - and you can use in an emergency to seal wounds! (i’m not going to include links, because you really have to research and I’m not qualified to provide medical advice) BUT please look up first, you can’t use on deep wounds, and many other precautions - Emergency use, only!
More and more wasp spray - we were away for a few weeks and came back to nests all over the place (they like to build in quiet places and our house was plenty quiet). amazing how fast and big they got in no time.
Also, more lighters and matches. We had a “new” lighter that ran out quickly after trying to light some damp sparklers for the kids. We were left with no light to start the grill for dinner!
History Lover on August 2nd My son was born with Down Syndrome and later diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut. We went through a year of absolute hell with 100+ seizures/day, multiple anticonvulsants . . . . We later found out (through a naturopath) he was allergic to gluten. He has been gluten free and seizure free for 3 years now. Good luck. My apologies to everyone else for posting off topic . . . . .
Kathy in FL–at 16:15 --- I knew Knox made clear gelatin, but never knew about clear Kool-Aid. Uhm, what does clear taste like? ;-) (that’s supposed to be a rhetorical question, but I guess clear would have to have some flavor!)
My name is BB, and my favorite color is clear
I’m thinking I will probably be doing alot of fishing, hunting, and gardening.
There a copperheads (poisonous snakes) all over the place.
Preps includes snake proof boots, pants, and a snake bite kit.
Thanks BB…I needed that giggle!
My suggestion = fuses. They blow at the most inconvenient times.
JJF
Does copperhead meat taste like chicken ?
I`ve eaten rattlesnake, quite tasty. Might be a way to increase protein intake while you make your corner of the world a bit safer.
blackbird – at 14:08, scissors sold for cutting fabric (and then never used for cutting paper, ect)can cut hair without “hacking”.
Bronco Bill – at 00:38
It tastes something like a strawberry/kiwi flavor. I have to look for it because I keep finding that the mom’s of kids that have dye sensitivities/allergies usually pick it up as soon as it is put out on the shelf. <grin>
You might be able to order online, I’ve never checked.
Also, more lighters and matches. We had a “new” lighter that ran out quickly
Be careful of the “grill lighters” being sold in the stores now…you know—those long ones with the pistol-like trigger? Last summer, I had found a great deal on a package of 6 for $5 at one of the dollar stores. Of course I bought them…what would you do?
Anyway, sitting out on the deck, we were having a nice little BBQ and enjoying the evening, when all of a sudden, B A M !!
The lighter, sitting all by it’s lonesome self on the table, decided to ‘splode. No flames, but it just burst open and sprayed little parts all over the deck. No…it was nowhere near the grill, and no, it wasn’t sitting in direct sunlight…as best as I can figure, somewhere along the way before I purchased it the package must have been bumped against something and maybe cracked the lighter slightly.
Moral of the story is this: if you have these lighters, keep them away from any combustibles, ‘cuz if they burst open they MAY ignite!!
Preppiechick at 12:30 - mentioned Desitin as a good prep item. Desitin or any generic zinc oxide ointment is great for reducing/preventing anal irritation from diarrhea. I’ve used it on my kids when they had intestinal bugs and it worked like a charm. It does not take long to get a very sore rump from diarrhea. I was also debating getting some adult Depends-type products just in case a member of the family succumbed to BF and had diarrhea. It might be too much to expect them to make it to the toilet if they have problems with weakness, delirium or whatever. Might be a lifesaver in a pinch and save on laundry, not to mention humiliation!
CCJach @ 23:18 - I am so happy that your son was able to overcome his seizure disorder. You are obviously wonderful parents. And I don’t think it’s so off-topic to discuss our family members who have special needs, whether they are children, spouses or the elderly. We’re going to have to make extra special preps for them. Good luck to you too.
Jewel at 12:25, I have two pkgs of generic adult Depends for just that reason. I have some leftover Pull-ups and GoodNights for the kids, too. And I saved a nearly-full pkg of puppy training pads because I figured they’d be good under someone in bed, if need be.
We have a supply of store-brand A&D ointment since it also works on burns. A bit of Desitin in the house but since it doesn’t work well with cloth diapers I don’t use it too much, though it is great if you need to protect skin from moisture because nothing gets through (which is why it doesn’t wash out of the cloth diapers!)
An easy but effective rash treatment is also to mix liquid Maalox (or equivalent) with cornstarch (I usually adjust amounts until it’s thicker than syrup but not a heavy paste). Works great for diarrhea rashes. I’ve also added Neosporin to the mix when there were fissures (and Monistat for yeast rashes, but check w/dr first).
Petticoat Junction - at 13:19
Thanks for the tip on the Maalox rash treatment. I like to add these tips to my prep/emergency information folder. I was also going to add some “Chux” type pads to my preps but knew they would be expensive, the puppy training pads sound like a good substitute and probably cost a lot less!
Jewel – at 13:36
Exactly what we all need: prep/emergency information folder!! If you don’t have one, get one (Toy Story, it’s a classic) I’ve been working on mine slowly for a couple of weeks. Kathy in FL’s recipe file, caring for flu patients, water filtering and purification, which rabbits are the easiest to skin :−0 It intensified when the wiki was down and I thought about all the good info that I didn’t have access too. Oh my, made me start printing!! I too will file the tip for maalox and cornstarch!!
The best thing I have found for rashes or sores is Beudreux’s Butt Paste! The name sounds funny but it works like a charm. Wal Mart used to carry it, now only Walgreens has it.
Hmm, a prep/emergency folder, complete with suggested sections. Sounds like a wiki page in the making. Should we start a new thread to that end??
How’s this for a Preps and Emergency Folder thread?
Our power went out today and I discovered that having a manual timer would have been handy. I was using the timer on the stove, which went away when the electricity did.
I’m going through a lot of my old kitchen equipment and deciding what to keep and what to toss. I’ve purchased a couple of new things … an old-fashioned hand juicer, a garlic press, a non-electric timer, an “hourglass” style timer, and a lot of new strainers and such.
I’ve also added a few new clothes baskets and more old-fashioned clothes pins.
Funnels of all shapes will be useful.
I will also add a couple of brooms, dust brooms, and dust pans … especially dustpans as many of them also make good scoops.
And speaking of scoops, I’m going to get a set of scoops that I can use with my bulk items.
crfullmoon – at 07:27. Thank you, that’s good to know. “Hacking” has more to do with technique (or lack of it) than the tool used with which to hack. :-) Come the pandemic, my hair goes short for multiple reasons.
I am not aware of all your previous postings so i may be repeating but incase i am not here is a good one especially for pets and any younger children below understanding age.A letter rack to catch anything posted through your doors such as letters etc.Always treat as infected and handle accordingly best wishes
Had an ah-ha moment last night. We received one of those outdoor fire-pits as a gift. I wasn’t thrilled because my son burned himself on someone else’s once and they are a safety hazard with young children. But, dh got the idea to set it up last night and roast marshmallows with the kids. Besides the fun factor, I started realizing how useful this thing will be if TSHTF. It has a grill top so we could cook on it (and it’s much easier to use for cooking vs trying to do it in our fireplace!) and it’s quite deep and large so I think we could saefly burn garbage as well. Ours has a spark cover as well to prevent large embers from escaping. Cool.
LauraB, I was reading in a hurry & thought you said you could safely burn your GARAGE as well, & I thought you were being sarcastic about how dangerous it would be, then I went back & saw that you’d typed GARBAGE and realized that you have hit on a really good idea there!! I may be off to Big Lots or WalMart to pick up one of those rascals too!
Well, added to my “don’t forget” list is a couple of vegetable peelers. The handle on my “regular” one broke last night and my back-up was dull as dishwater.
not sure if anyone mentioned these yet…
Don’t forget replacement light bulbs for your flashlights. I always have lots of batteries, never thought of the bulbs until one blew when I really needed it. Learned that one the hard way.
Black electrician’s tape to repair split cords, etc. Extra little plastic caps to safely cover wire ends are nice to have on hand too
Basic plumbing tools and supplies like a pipe wrench, extra washers for your taps, a new wax toilet seal, some silicone sealant (the kind that will work in wet conditions)…and a manual or a good friend to show you how to use it all.
A new door handle, hardware for each of your exterior doors and tools to replace for each of your exterior doors, they break at inconvenient times(like in the middle of a blizzard:-). The directions are usually on the box (and if I could figure it out with 2 toddlers attached to my leg, anybody can:-)
A roll of heavy guage plastic sheeting, hammer and nails, narrow pieces of wood, a saw and duct tape for emergency window repair. Not pretty but effective.
…and to go with all of it one of those headlamps is nice to have so your hands are free while making repairs in dark places and bad weather.
I dont know if you have this one it is quite handy.Dry shampoo if anyone is ill or water is too short.we have it here in mobility-Disabled sites
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