Preparedness for when

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annie123 wrote: »

:rotfl: no good for me then I'm a veggie

Me too.

Besides, it's not a sardine tin.

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Perplexed_Pineapple wrote: »

That's one of the BCB kits, isn't it BB?

It is.

Tbh I don't see the point of carrying one of those with you at all times. <snip>

Due to the space that was left in it, when it arrived, I added a few extra items, one of which is the aforesaid Space Blanket.

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annie123 wrote: »

What's in it?

All the regular kit, plus:-

A metal signalling mirror.

A proper candle (in place of the tealight, which, due to its shape, was wasting a lot of space).

Two strips of fabric plaster.

A cigarette lighter.

A space blanket.

daz378

my dad said he might be buying some candles if the lights go out , with him being 80 i migt buy him some l.e.d.s and batteries as back up... might treat myself to an hour and half heating on before going to work for a late
shift.... hope alls well with you all

mardatha

Or a solar lamp daz ? Need him to stay safe.

thriftwizard

mardatha wrote: »

Or a solar lamp daz ? Need him to stay safe.

Solar lamps are excellent for the elderly; my parents have two of the IKEA Sunnan lamps now that sit on the windowsill all day charging, then come over to their armchairs for the evening. No trailing wires, excellent task lighting that doesn't glare in their eyes.

mardatha

We were just talking about getting one of these TW - would it give enough light to knit by??

fuddle

A mammoth catch up successfully completed.

I'm very sorry to read of ChocClare's passing. So very sad

Having lived in a house all my life and with the prospect of communal flat living I've been experiencing some anxiety along the lines of what armyknife brought up. I am concerned about how others' negligence with candles, poorly maintained boilers, gas storage etc can very well effect my family's well being. I'm going from complete control to an environment where I have to trust those attached to my dwelling aren't doing anything silly. I'd be lying if I said I was able to cope with these feelings. It's proving very difficult indeed.

All my preps are packed. My whole prepping life will be stored away from 26th oct, not to be accessed again til late November. It's very unsettling and I feel exposed and alone in the big bad wide world. Extreme? Try living with anxiety fuelled by safety of loved ones and loss of home.

Prepping is my crutch and I suspect I won't feel relief until I'm unpacking those boxes at the end of next month.

westlothianlass

Hi all
Thanks for the info on your manual kitchen implements Mrs LW I had been looking for a manual sieve a while ago but had forgotten all about it but have just found one on fleabay after reading your post so very happy .
The recipe for apple butter looks lovely Thriftwizard ty, think i may have to have a play with that too.
Craigwy wow youve been a busy girl, im very impressed, ive been planning and thinking about making stuff but not got myself into gear today:o.
Didn't realise that snow had arrived up north, but it certainly feels like it's on its way here too, been blooming baltic the last few days.
I washed all our gloves, hats etc the other week and I think everyone thought I was mad as it was a gloriously sunny day but I could feel it in my bones :rotfl:.
Have a lovely weekend all
WLL x

BessieBooBoo

cornishchick wrote: »

Hi, love the sound of the apple butter, but I don't have mouli or that cone shaped sieve,, would a normal sieve Work? Or I have a potato ricer:)

I wondered about that too....:)