The Prepping Thread - A Newer Beginning ;)

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I haven't seen anyone wearing a mask since this pandemic began mind you we walk out rather in to the village and don't pass many folks anyway but in all the weeks we've been on lock down no one  has passed us wearing any protection of any kind.

Onebrokelady

mothernerd said:

MingVase said:

I'm sorry MN I seem to be missing pages or something, I saw Pollyanna's as the last post.

I posted earlier in response to elaine asking was she paranoid in her preparations. I went away to do something else and came back to a somewhat intemperate post which called me a troll. I was upset and would not want to cause offence to the regular posters, so I immediately deleted the post (I also unbookmarked the page). I then read on and lots of people said nice things about me, gave evidence in support of the figures I quoted and then elaine came back to say had she imagined the long post as she was going to read it later and I have just attempted to recreate it.
It was originally after elaine's post on page 373.

Well I'm glad you came back and reposted, your post contained every thing I am worrying about, I've worked through the whole thing and so far travelling to work hasn't been too bad because there was hardly anyone around,I can't drive so don't own a car so it's buses for me,I get the bus to work and walk home if I can, I can't walk both ways because of Fibromyalgia and working a 12.5 hour shift it's just too much, walking takes me an hour and it's up and down hill all the way

As for the schools opening I think it's madness and if I had young children I wouldn't be sending them, my two grandchildren did go to nursery today but only because their parents both have to work, they are normally cared for by a combination of nursery,me and their other gran but obviously we can't do that at the moment 

I think the only thing I sort of agree with is being able to meet one other person outside,this will be really god for people who are on their own so long as they are sensible about it

Sadly some people are already flouting the new rules, I took my dog out this evening and walked past a group of four young lads who were on the phone arranging to meet up with others,I overheard them asking what time the party started 😡 

Onebrokelady

MrsLurcherwalker said:

We walked earlier this afternoon, much more traffic flow on the lanes but everyone slowed to pass us and we did as we always do and get as far off the road to the hedges as we could, all drivers raised a hand in thanks.  We came home along the footpath into the arboretum and saw no other walkers on our way on either road or path.  It is cool and breezy today so perhaps folks aren't out because of that or perhaps they all headed into the high street in the hope that more shops would be open or possibly to meet their friends.  Not as bad walking as it might have been so we're OK. How has it been where all of you live?

My neighbourhood appears to be the same but I haven't ventured far today, I did overhear a group of lads arranging to go to a party though, they all got in the same car and drove off  😟

Greenglockenspiel

I haven’t been out today but over the past few occasions there have always been maybe 30-40% wearing masks around here I would say (excluding allotmenteers/joggers). I was planning on tying a scarf over my face when I next go to the shops on Friday. I said to my OH yesterday I foresee people not following the rules so instead of going out more as lockdown eases I’ll switch to less!

daz378

In work tomorrow   8am   till 2pm   not too bad    i have to take my temperature and my clients   , which can be tricky   with an person with learning difficulties...have ppe   which has to be signed for...  ordered 2 cotton masks from a manchester firm  24 quid...a bit worried how busy the bus will be though.....people seem to be adjusting to the   " new Norm"   but im  still shopping a few times  a week on way home from work......need to be preparing for potential future shocks. Stay safe

singlestep

I go for a walk every morning around 7 (it started off as 5:50 and is getting later and later...).  We aren't back to work yet but I have noticed over the last week the 7AM joggers are getting more numerous.  Might just be that stage of C25K, though   The traffic is a little busier, too. I wasn't delighted to see a collection of glass bottles left behind at the local row of shops this morning.  Looks like a group of people have been drinking there.

Masks - only a couple wearing them outside, both appearing to go in to the local shop.  When I go shopping about 50% of us seem to be wearing cotton masks and it is going up.  I ordered some from *tsy a couple of weeks ago for myself and for the family members who wanted one.  I rely on public transport for commuting and have so far been lucky enough not to have to go in to work but I won't be short of coverings and gloves for when that has to happen.

cuddlymarm

We’ve got a collection of stretchy tube type scarves because OH is a motorcyclist that work quite well. I’ve also rooted out some of my flimsy scarf collection to try but some are too silky and don’t stay put. I think it’s a matter of trying to see what suits you and remembering to take them with you.
Our local garden centre reopened on Wednesday and we badly needed weed killer so we ventured out. They were really glad to see us and really well organised. I’m not sure how they will manage when it’s really busy but baby steps.

elaine241

mothernerd said:  As for the squirrel, I have been looking speculatively at the wood pigeons that visit our bird table (as in I've checked that they are not endangered, numbers are rising and they are wood pigeons).
The wood pigeons that visit my bird table are now on the endangered list in my garden!!
As for masks, I have been wearing one in supermarkets from day one along with blue nitrile gloves and an antiviral spray all bought well before the pandemic and part of my preps! :-) I would say about 25% of people are wearing masks. I find wearing one reminds those around you to keep their distance from you. Or maybe its the glare they receive when they get too close! I have downloaded a sewing pattern for face masks and I am making several so that I always have one in the car or farm truck. The gloves came from the farm supplies store and are supposed to be used for lambing, they are the same as vets/docs use . I don't use them as when I have to help a ewe I find I need to be able to use my sense of touch to figure out which way the lamb is and whether there are two legs etc
 Being out in the sticks, cars are a necessity not a luxury, public transport is OK from the main road but you have to get to it first! 
As its colder here I am tackling the paper work and filing sorting everything I ignored during sunnier warmer times. My runner beans, squash and tomatoes are fine with minimal frost damage despite being outside. French beans are literally climbing out the poly tunnel so I may plant them at the weekend. 
I feel more relaxed knowing I'm not running things round in my mind and blowing them out of proportion. I am going to list everything I have in the pantry ( I maybe some time!!) and then list where I want to be by the autumn. I will then know what I have to buy bit by bit each week to get there. SImples!!

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Morning prepperdom, wood pigeons are a useful resource because you don't have to pluck them, although pigeons are easy to deal with as the feathers are soft and easily plucked.  The only useful meat is on the breast so you just pull off enough feathers to expose the sternum and give yourself clean cutting areas and then split the skin over the bone and take off the two breast fillets.  The only real use for the rest of the carcass is as stock but for that you have to skin it entirely and lose wing tips and feet. Squirrel, rabbit, hare, even deer are not just useful as meat but for skin/hide as well which can be cleaned and processed and used for many things.  Rabbit fur hats, gloves and scarves were made in the last war and deer hide for moccasin type slippers too. Take a step further and deer sinews make good cordage also gut (I know gross) makes cordage too as well as sausages. Deer antlers can be knife handles, buttons/toggles, walking stick handles etc. waste not want not eh?

elaine241

MrsLurcherwalker said:

Morning prepperdom, wood pigeons are a useful resource because you don't have to pluck them, although pigeons are easy to deal with as the feathers are soft and easily plucked.  The only useful meat is on the breast so you just pull off enough feathers to expose the sternum and give yourself clean cutting areas and then split the skin over the bone and take off the two breast fillets.  The only real use for the rest of the carcass is as stock but for that you have to skin it entirely and lose wing tips and feet. Squirrel, rabbit, hare, even deer are not just useful as meat but for skin/hide as well which can be cleaned and processed and used for many things.  Rabbit fur hats, gloves and scarves were made in the last war and deer hide for moccasin type slippers too. Take a step further and deer sinews make good cordage also gut (I know gross) makes cordage too as well as sausages. Deer antlers can be knife handles, buttons/toggles, walking stick handles etc. waste not want not eh?

Sorry, with the rabbit fur comment I had a mental image of Carry on Caveman! Wearing the furry loin cloth! Just thought I would share that image! LOL