THE Prepping thread - a new beginning :)

DigForVictory

Rushlights are traditionally held in 'nips'
[photo to follow, new glasses & mobile a challenging combo - aha! The cones hold traditional candles.]


Meanwhile, it seems Surgical Spirit is a subtle blend of distilled water & isopropyl alcohol. My husband is somewhat peeved - we have both these fluids by the 10 litre jug full & yet he has been buying the little B.P. bottles at exorbitant prices per millilitre.
Better finances through applied chemistry!

herbily

DfV, thanks for the photo - will keep an eye out in junk shops/ antiques-type places.


On a different prepperish note, the EU published its list of American goods with new tariffs imposed (or "rebalancing" as they're calling it), and the list includes American rice, as well as sweetcorn and cranberries. It also looks like they've put 50% on Kindles (page 15 of a 19 page document here: http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=1858 )


The new duties start in July, so if there's anything on that list you're worried about (not too fussed about American eye make-up and lipstick) then now would be a good time to stock up.

monnagran

maryb. have you managed to get on to NatWest online banking yet. I had no trouble yesterday but today I am being told that my privacy has been compromised. Is that what you had?

maryb

Monnagran, no problems today thankfully. I've been having trouble for a couple of weeks downloading statements though, which is irritating

DigForVictory

Herbily, it may sound daft but you may do better buying from a museum shop - the antiques folks know these things can go for £20 plus & are the devils own job to date (not least as nearly every one you see in a cadw castle has been copied from an original by the smith at St.Fagans - it's part of the cadw conservation policy to include replicas on display)
Which is why when we say him making a heap of them & were bickering over at which castle we'd seen "the original", he explained. So we watched over one, & escorted it to the St Fagans gift shop & bought it - we know exactly when it was made & by whom and patterned on which original (which Himself had admired in the reserves.) In short anything under £25 if you've seen it made, and otherwise be stingy!

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And just what have you lot been about while I was away??? I come back on Saturday and find that the end of the world is predicted for tomorrow??? I blame MAR, that usually explains things like this!

mardatha

I never did it! SNOT ME! I havent et any elephants for ages!

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Well my little Scots pal, Hefferlump, being from Forn'parts is quite likely to be one of the many items that go up in price fairly substantially after we leave the Common (as in not refined) Market and just think how much import tax they'll charge because of it's size!!!

Cappella

Alas - elephants cost QUITE enough as 'tis. Prospect of further price hikes scary:eek:

Digforvictory - rush light info fascinating. My class years ago made roman oil lamps based on replica from Houseteads museum shop. This was many, many, many years ago before heath and sillyiness took over and banned unqualified staff from using kilns in primary schools - and just try to find out how the heck you get that particular qualification?? Not 100% authentic though because we used sunflower oil and bought wicks.

Question Does anyone here have any information about the bread most commonly eaten by peasants/serfs/commoners in Medieval Britain? I know it's not a prepping question, but it does have links so I'm hoping you may be able to help. My history group are planning a medieval food evening and I'm supplying pottage and bread but I'd like it to be as authentic as possible and I know that oven access and fuel were possibly limited. I was thinking wholemeal flat or pan breads - bit like chappattis - but am struggling to find much information. Help please?

mumf

Cappella wrote: »

Alas - elephants cost QUITE enough as 'tis. Prospect of further price hikes scary:eek:

Digforvictory - rush light info fascinating. My class years ago made roman oil lamps based on replica from Houseteads museum shop. This was many, many, many years ago before heath and sillyiness took over and banned unqualified staff from using kilns in primary schools - and just try to find out how the heck you get that particular qualification?? Not 100% authentic though because we used sunflower oil and bought wicks.

Question Does anyone here have any information about the bread most commonly eaten by peasants/serfs/commoners in Medieval Britain? I know it's not a prepping question, but it does have links so I'm hoping you may be able to help. My history group are planning a medieval food evening and I'm supplying pottage and bread but I'd like it to be as authentic as possible and I know that oven access and fuel were possibly limited. I was thinking wholemeal flat or pan breads - bit like chappattis - but am struggling to find much information. Help please?

Would this help?http://www.medievalists.net/2013/07/bread-in-the-middle-ages/