Preparedness for when

Helen2k8

Dung beetle in a pinny brandishing a rolling pin with a pet brain on a paracord leash?



I think it's time I went to bed...

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Evening!

I did wonder why Clegg grovelling apologies was top news, along with Kate's breasts.



I have

ownership of a paracord bracelet or similar ([STRIKE]a ball of string or an elastic band is a perfectly acceptable alternate[/STRIKE])
[STRIKE]a stock of at least 4 toilet rolls in the house[/STRIKE] (or the shed or garage or car)
[STRIKE]a manual tin opener[/STRIKE] (and use of same)
[STRIKE]basic first aid knowledge [/STRIKE](such as being able to dial 999, find a blanket, know where the plasters are)
[STRIKE]ability to read through the lines[/STRIKE] (essential)
UHT and dried milk (even if dairy intolerant)
shop at ald! and or pound1and (receipt acceptable if storecupboard is not accessible)
a camping stove (preferably several with different fuels)
[STRIKE]grab bag (or at least a mental list of what would be needed evne tho you'll probably never put it together)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]safety pin functionality [/STRIKE](preferably with a pin stashed about your person at all times)
homemade cake consumption (baking skills a definite advantage)
[STRIKE]a love of tea (or coffee, or diet coke,[/STRIKE] or any other beverage except water which needs to be preserved for in the event of emergency)
[STRIKE]pinch of salt [/STRIKE](key element to survival in all eventualities)
[STRIKE]toothbrush[/STRIKE] (sharpened if possible)
kevlar suit (to fend off backstabbing)
a blind eye (turnable)


Is an intimate knowledge of ukulele chords of any use to the team?

prepareathome

Thanks everyone, I have quite a lot of unsalted butter in the freezer (cooltrader 250g@79p) so going to have a go making some ghee. I just want an option in case power goes down.

prepareathome

the challenge:
to consistently defend the right to prepare for every possible disaster scenario including but not limited to the zombie apocalypse

proof positive of membership (must be able to demonstrate at least three of the following):

ownership of a paracord bracelet or similar (a ball of string or an elastic band is a perfectly acceptable alternate)
Have all 3 hubby collects the rubber bands the post man drops and told him he collects them so now a pile is left daily on the wheelie bins, we have a rather 'large' ball and I not only have paracord but waxed string:p that is only used when nothing else will do as my stock is going down, need to find a source for more.

a stock of at least 4 toilet rolls in the house (or the shed or garage or car)
Only 40 at the moment,hope to correct this next week

a manual tin opener (and use of same)
Have usual manual and old fashion type, with pointed end, a few of both.

basic first aid knowledge (such as being able to dial 999, find a blanket, know where the plasters are)
Admit cert out of date now but have done minor surgery course, had a chance years ago to learn this, my very neat almost invisible sewing gave me the edge on that course, but never given an injection, something I want to learn, but no problems with blood, not even my own. I shocked surgeon when I had mole removed from my leg when I propped myself up to watch, did you know the have very long root, very interesting, also had chance to observe surgery I will not go into details of that:rotfl:

ability to read through the lines (essential)
Do that all the time,second nature

UHT and dried milk (even if dairy intolerant)
Yep and soya and rice milk in case anyone is

shop at ald! and or pound1and (receipt acceptable if storecupboard is not accessible)
Not got to aldi yet and poundland pop in now and then but never been a fan

a camping stove (preferably several with different fuels)
Yep and my Ghillie Kettle

grab bag (or at least a mental list of what would be needed evne tho you'll probably never put it together)
I have fishermans vests with lots of pockets plus bags

safety pin functionality (preferably with a pin stashed about your person at all times)
Always have them on my person


homemade cake consumption (baking skills a definite advantage)
You have not seen the size of me

a love of tea (or coffee, or diet coke, or any other beverage except water which needs to be preserved for in the event of emergency)
Tea for me

pinch of salt (key element to survival in all eventualities)
Yep take everything with it

toothbrush (sharpened if possible)
Got one that has a sharpened end as useful for cleaning

kevlar suit (to fend off backstabbing)
Sadly no but I have broad shoulders and tough skin

a blind eye (turnable)
Learnt to aquire on years ago

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Oh I bought a 1960 copy of Scouting for Boys, wanted one for years and managed to buy one on ebay for £5 other day. I wanted a older copy as modern ones, which I have are very tame all the health and safety.

VJsmum

I would ask to join but don't think I qualify

Because

I don't even know what paracord is or why you would need it :o

wondercollie

VJsmum wrote: »

I would ask to join but don't think I qualify

Because

I don't even know what paracord is or why you would need it :o

Is it like a bungee cord that you use to rope things together??

But do I get to join if I'm a qualified nurse and the OH is one of those sneaky types with a balaclava and allowed to kick down doors whilst armed??

I only have 96 toilet rolls, and some MRE's that the OH and one son have brought home from exercises, oh, and 109 litres of bottled water and nine sacks of kibble for the collie.

Cheapskate

Can I join the platoon, too?

the challenge:
to consistently defend the right to prepare for every possible disaster scenario including but not limited to the zombie apocalypse

proof positive of membership (must be able to demonstrate at least three of the following):
ownership of a paracord bracelet or similar (a ball of string or an elastic band is a perfectly acceptable alternate) Plenty of string & elastic bands
a stock of at least 4 toilet rolls in the house (or the shed or garage or car) In short supply, only about 12
a manual tin opener (and use of same) Check
basic first aid knowledge (such as being able to dial 999, find a blanket, know where the plasters are) Check
ability to read through the lines (essential) Born doing it! :rotfl:
UHT and dried milk (even if dairy intolerant)
shop at ald! and or pound1and (receipt acceptable if storecupboard is not accessible) A regular, the till girls know us by sight!
a camping stove (preferably several with different fuels)
grab bag (or at least a mental list of what would be needed even tho you'll probably never put it together) Ongoing project
safety pin functionality (preferably with a pin stashed about your person at all times) After 5 kids, what do you think?
homemade cake consumption (baking skills a definite advantage) Won 1st & 2nd place in local WI comp!
a love of tea (or coffee, or diet coke, or any other beverage except water which needs to be preserved for in the event of emergency) Check
pinch of salt (key element to survival in all eventualities) Of course
toothbrush (sharpened if possible) Yes, plus about 12 spare
kevlar suit (to fend off backstabbing) Sorry, no, does a healthy layer of own blubber count?
a blind eye (turnable) Well, half blind already, so...

Personal extras include having been taught by dad to fashion a bow and arrow from elder, and make and use a basic fishing rod. DH was an army cadet so has useful skills, too. DS can butcher meat and fish. Can we have a family membership,please?

A xo

vanoonoo

VJsmum wrote: »

I would ask to join but don't think I qualify

Because

I don't even know what paracord is or why you would need it :o

it's ok - I didnt know either until it was mentioned here! it's nylon type cord made up of multiple strands in a "sheath" of other multiple strands and is useful for many functions due to it's multi strand nature and high "holding" power - it can support a lot of weight considering its own diameter and lightweight construction. and you can get bracelets made of a long length so that you can wear some about your person at all times should the need to assemble a hammock or a fishing line or abseil down a building ever arise.

vanoonoo

C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z members so far: (password TOPSECRET OLDSTYLE PARANOID DUNGBEETLE MAD MUTANT ZOMBIE EEGITS. Emergency alternate password brrraaaaaaiiiiiins)

#13 vanoonoo - founding member and complete loon
# 2 2tonsils - international roving reporter
# 3 ginnyknit - camp stove coffee drinker
# 4 rosieben - head sharpener
# 5 GreyQueen - can do attitude
# 6 Helen2k8 - bunny boiler & string saver
# 7 craigywv + OH - Norn Iron splinter group co-ordinator + OH = On Hanger
# 8 bupster - potential undercover member
# 9 annie123 - head of defence
#10 D&DD - marketing manager
#11 elona - shopkeeper
# 1 prepareathome - baker, premium prepper (hence member #1), topic keeper
#12 meme30 - rough, camp, batty
#14 maryb - rolling in it
#15 joolzred - potential slippery member aka marg
#16 Softstuff - riding shotgun
#17 Jojo the Tightfisted - Head of Entertainment
#18 VJsmum - Chief novice
#19 wondercollie - highly trained secret medic
#20 Cheapskate - Head of Hunting (family membership co-ordinator)

ok so I have popped in from work but not sure if I can get on again today but I didnt want to leave new members stranded and feeling unprepared.

off to find some fruit tea to drink now. can you make fruit tea out of dehydrated fruits dya think?

maryb

Noonoo
Given the title of this thread could I please have another title than "Rolling in it"?

Pretty please?:rotfl: