Preparedness for when

siegemode

"THEY" would definitely be ok and look after themselves. They seem to have one rule for them and another for us. Most recently I have been looking into organic food stuff and hate the idea of GM, but whilst the H of Commons has banned GM it seems they are determined to push it apon the masses despite possible risks.
With so many cuts and discontent brewing I doubt "THEY" will be there to do as the masses expect and I think many will be up a creek without a paddle.

I havn't been great this year and not planted anything or done much in our small garden. Need to get the fence repaired and relay the patio and then get some raised beds sorted. Have had people round to quote but received no quotes back. Obviously the job isn't big enough for them. Anyway I'm gathering bits and pieces to make a start properly for next year. Got some potato bags from sainsbobs half price and then read here that some have used the bags for life with good results.

Had loads of pages to catch up and it has made me think about replenishing my cans. Had to buy a new netbook and eat the stocks for a few weeks whilst I did a bit of financial juggling. Now the dreaded brown envelopes have arrived I guess stocking up and going into siegemode will continue until we know the outcome of the forms in September. I'm fearful but fingers crossed. Really need a win on the lottery, then we can have our dream of life in the country off grid and money worry free. Keep getting £2.50 wins but we live in hope.


Congrats Mr and Mrs Nuatha and Happy Bday D&DD.

Right off to look for more bargains online and get the tea.

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SIEGEMODE you are tuned in to the potential problems that may arise in the future, you may not have been able to do very much prepping of late for various reasons but you have taken on board the possibility that you may NEED to prepare and this puts you streets ahead of most of the population of the western world. I think that gives you a much bigger chance of living a viable life if there are ever problems of a big enough magnitude to affect our normal lives. It's the complete lack of comprehension and the total acceptance of commercial living that will be the danger for most people, if you have at least thought of the possibility that 'normal' life might not carry on as is forever and a day, you are in a much better place to cope with whatever does ensue!!!

rosiepup2000

It might be worth mentioning that anyone with a condensing tumble drier may have an emergency supply of clean water in the water drawer. Mine holds about 5 litres or so when full (although obviously it's not always kept full). As this water is condensed from steam I would imagine it's drinkable (tastes ok, anyway!), and even if not it might be useful for washing, etc, thus saving bottled water supplies for drinking.

MrsBartolozzi

rosiepup2000 wrote: »

It might be worth mentioning that anyone with a condensing tumble drier may have an emergency supply of clean water in the water drawer. Mine holds about 5 litres or so when full (although obviously it's not always kept full). As this water is condensed from steam I would imagine it's drinkable (tastes ok, anyway!), and even if not it might be useful for washing, etc, thus saving bottled water supplies for drinking.

My condenser TD's water container explicitly says the water isn't safe for consumption. (mine smells of soap powder/softener so there's probably traces of the chemicals in it)
Obviously if TSHTF and there's absolutely nothing else it would be better than nothing, but I'd not drink it unless no other option.

maryb

I was going to say the same thing, plus I'm a baaad housekeeper and my tumble dryer water container needs a good clean

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jk0 wrote: »

In view of this, I have three water butts connected to the guttering downpipes. I wouldn't want to drink this water, but it would serve very well for flushing the WC if necessary.

You could use a Sawyer Squeeze Filter System, to make the water drinkable.

On the subject of storing potable water, you could always put one of these in your pantry.

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Butterfly_Brain wrote: »

I don't usually need it because the metformin I take empties you out quite violently at times :rotfl:

You've not experienced a real s**t, until you've had Picolax.

daz378

limped to my day off , got some supplies on way home from work, bought tinned hamburgers from farmfoods called wistlers just bought one to see if i like , then may add few as prepps...... see how the political consensus as agreed austerity is neceessary ... maybe , maybe not , seems future pensioners are in the line of fire.... prepping may become increasingly necessary

spanishlivinginUK

SIEGEMODE, where are you? If near us I could ask OH to have a look and design those raised beds, it's just a hobby of his but he is very good.
That would also be a favour for me, he is itching to use his new mitre saw that o got him for his birthday. We are thinking of doing the kitchen but cannot afford it right now, but I fear I will come back home one day to find kitchen destroyed and no money for a new one....

ALIBOBSY

lillibet_dripping wrote: »

Hi Ali,
The field outside our back gate has been an absolute picture of yellow loveliness this year as the farmer has planted rapeseed there. As happens, some has grown in my garden and I have, without meaning to:o, let it run to seed.

Can I harvest the seeds and somehow press them to get oil or are we talking a large scale operation? Are they any use at all - there are probably 4 - 5 plants which have grown about 5' tall.

Ta muchly
Lilli

I was thinking from a point of view of simply eating the pods of turnips etc whilst still at the "soft" stage to directly get the fats and oils in the diet. Not sure any of us would have the room to grow enough to make oil extraction worthwhile. However looking online you can buy small scale presses so it may be worth considering. Thinking about it sunflowers take up little horizontal space and each head produces a lot of seed, so might be more productive.

I am not sure if you can eat rapeseed raw so to speak as I believe there is an acid contained in the raw seed that isn't that good for you, but strains have been bred to reduce this and it ends with little amounts in the oil.

Ali x