THE Prepping thread - a new beginning :)

jk0

jk0 wrote: »

Oh, here's something interesting...


I found a nail causing a slow puncture in my car tyre. I have not yet had a garage agree to repair one, so I thought I would have a go with my emergency repair kit, and see how long the repair lasts.


The kit is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NVKSYT0/ref=asc_df_B00NVKSYT054680649/?!!!!!googshopuk-21&creative=22110&creativeASIN=B00NVKSYT0&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231999013088&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8466049162253459421&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007241&hvtargid=pla-422195343545&th=1&psc=1


I prepared the patch strip in the needle, as instructed, and smeared it with rubber solution. Then I had to make the hole bigger with a reamer! Air was really gushing out now, and I jammed in the needle, holding the collar while I withdrew it. So far, so good. I will leave the glue to set before reinflating to correct pressure.


I'll let you guys know if that seems to be a permanent repair. BTW, if anyone is buying a kit like above, they might want to add a small pair of side cutters for pulling out the nail.

FTA: One further thing you might need is a Stanley blade to cut the patch flush with the tyre. I see Amazon actually do sell a more expensive kit with pliers & a small knife included. This one might be better still:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M4J8JB8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01M4J8JB8&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=4e9e4514-4dde-46ee-97c2-44451b168c2e&pf_rd_r=J84SPTH8FNK3XVT301K1&pd_rd_wg=4kcXS&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=zHhED&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=28db2fc4-9cca-11e8-9ba8-19314edb20f2

maryb

Capella, I know potato pastry could have a reputation for being a bit heavy. I think it might depend on the variety of potato you use - some are more "floury" and might work better

Elona_2

I tried potato pastry from a hairy dieter's book and they suggest floury potatoes and very little butter and flour. I try to roll it as little as possible - get it into four inch squares and "patchwork" it as a topping.

GreyQueen

Hello and welcome to nannywindow, good to have you aboard the good ship preptastic.


I know what everyone means about running down stocks, I even feel a little bit odd when emptying out water carriers (I have three) as part of the water rotation. Reminds me, I must check out the CampingBarnPlace (chain store) to see if they have any on sale. I have come to the conclusion that 10 litre camping containers have the maximum flexilibility in terms of stashing (fit behind sofa etc), and portability (I can lift them easily as opposed to the 25 litre ones whichI can hoist with great difficulty).


We've had a lot of rain in the past 48 hrs which I have been delighted about but I know that all the weed seeds on my allotments which haven't germinated in the bone-dry soil will have germinated now or be about to do so, so so Cold Steel (the hoe) will have to be deployed as a matter of urgency.

Witless

I think 10 litre ones are probably the better all round option, though I've also gathered in a few 5 litre ones: like you say portability is a consideration.

Cheapskate

Morning chaps and chapesses, and anyone else who's not replied yet (as an old teacher of mine was wont to say)

I'm at the start of a drastic simplification of all matters Chez Cheapskate, in order to prep ourselves for any eventuality, if that makes sense! . This week, the littlies have pruned Mount Ironmore if the front room, and half filled a bin bag each for the chazzer, I half filled a bin bag of carp from the dining table and one stationery drawer, haven't spent much on food shopping so it makes me shop from the cupboards (I've nearly fallen off the OS wagon of late :eek:), and have begun checking old books agains Mu$ic M@gpie to see if I can get a few pence for them (so far, 3 books = 77 pence! :rotfl:).

The car boot is half full of carp pruned from the stuff stored at DH's workplace since the building work 2 years ago, ready for the tip. Over the weekend, we're going to try and finish the stuff down there, so that what's left we know is coming back home, when we've created space for it. DB has a storage unit, where's he keeping stuff he wanted of mum's until he moves; hoping I can put some of her stuff we've got until we've space for it here as well! Now I've finally bitten the bullet, I feel a tad calmer about dejunking the house - each pile is slightly easier than the last to decide about (keep-chuck-CS-sell) - I just want to do it faster now, but health issues frustrate the speed at which I can operate!

Got up early to go to parkrun, it was lovely and quiet for 10 minutes, and then DD (8) appeared and is currently making Scotch pancake mixture for breakfast for herself, DS, and DH - little [STRIKE]horror[/STRIKE] cherub! :rotfl:

A xo

Karmacat

Arranging the storage properly is so important, isn't it ... I'm just off to do a little bit of food shopping before the main mass gets going, and then I'm gong to push around the jars and bottles hiding behind the books in my living room - some are full, some are the same nice big jars completely empty - I can't help thinking they're a great size to have for dried foods or anything else come to that.

DigForVictory

Not quite sure if this counts as Prepping, but son startled me with stressed need for a Nice Present imminently.
The joys of storecupboards mean I have sorted matters with a rather spectacular birthday gift bottle, Christmas card (the lady is a fan of the season) & wrapping papers without having to buy Anything as I did that all in previous years. (How I will look her father in the eye is a slightly trickier issue. Still, the young have to learn to deal with alcohol sensibly.)

Petrolhead4

Afternoon all - room for a newbie? I've finally started stocking up in the last couple of days after thinking about it for aaaages. This seems like a nice friendly place to chat about it and get some tips!

Supplies-wise I'm starting with meds for my DS, but the big push is an emergency savings fund. I have nothing so redundancy would floor me very quickly!

Looking forward to getting to know you all PHx

Nargleblast

Welcome Petrolhead4, always room for another!