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  1. Sure do miss you cookie!

  2. PLEASE...keep this thread alive! It's so refreshing to have a good laugh at honesty! Hugs!

  3. PLEASE...keep this thread alive! It's so refreshing to have a good laugh at honesty! Hugs!

  4. Sure miss you Cookiejar! You're the one who got me started here!

  5. Miss your posts...not everyone has the Coastal Perspective to prepping...

  6. Miss you, cookiejar. :)

  7. Miss ya!!!!

    pppbbbbttttt!!!!!!!1

  8. Hey Cookie! Where are you? Hope you find us soon!

  9. Originally Posted By: babysteps Originally Posted By: Homemaker You really would rather have your husband get you a load of manure dumped in your yard than jewelry for your anniversary! Or a load of concrete blocks to make a new raised bed... Or a grain mill... Or a greenhouse... Or a dehydrator... Or some goats... Or... ahem. Sorry. Honey, I hope you're reading this! I love that! *Ahem* You have a lighter in your purse and you don't smoke. (Showing my age) You'd win the $100 from Monty Hall on Let's Make A Deal because of all the gear you carry in your purse/day bag. If you could weed whack a meal If you've ever tried to figure out a way to put a gun rack on something other than a truck. I.E.-A motorcycle, Bicycle, ATV, Wheel Barrow, etc.,etc. If you've coveted a rider lawnmower or tractor the way a teenager does a race car. If you can work a discussion on goats, chickens, or gardening into a holiday dinner table conversation.
  10. Guilty!!!! You've used Google Earth to find alternative water sources in your area...just in case. Your house would light up like Fort Knox if an intruder walked on your property. I.E. Motion detectors, guard dogs, etc. Clicking of weapons. Hey!! I'm bumping this up for the new people!! I know you newbies can relate to some of these!
  11. Originally Posted By: indianawahm Thank you for this. I sometimes feel like I am just getting no where when it comes to getting prepared. But when I do take stock I am actually getting my family prepared pretty well, we still need a wood burning stove though. Welcome chica!! BTW I read your blogspot and it's really good. I see you getting that stove with the preserverance you've shown. It's common to see more holes in your preps then the gains (wholes!) you've made. I'm glad you like this and like it here. All of us had to start somewhere. Even just coming out here to peek is a start. That's why this thread is here, to let new people know it's okay to ask questions and they might have more than they know. That it's not as overwhelming as it sometimes feel. Very few are lucky enough to have been born into either a ranching/farming life or a family of preppers. Many of us had to have something happen to wake us up to the need to prep. or even, (dare I say )just learning to conserve and pinch pennies. To reuse, to rethink, to unlearn bad habits, to embrace a lifestyle that looks at everything we have and use in a new contructive way. That can see just putting supplies/goods/$$ aside is a prudent plan for the future. Sometimes simply to just *make do*. To learn and count our blessings no matter how small. Even the rawest and most timid newcomer usually has some wonderful pearl of wisdom to share. It amazes me how many people lurk, sometimes years before hearing that one question, that one subject they know about and just haveeee to post! My favorite line to see is,"I've lurked for months but, I just happen to know about _____. (insert nugget of knowledge). Knowledge is power, remember? So to you chica, and all our just looking-around, welcome! You've found home.
  12. If you started out on these post for the humor and ended up creating a new list of ideas and things to buy/try Raise your hand if your guilty! If melted candles/candle wax would never make it to a trashcan (so many other uses!!!). Add points for Birthday candles saved. If you exercise by walking in case of TEOTWAWKI Add bonus points if you use the *exercise* to spot possible medicinal plants, edible critters, good field of fire and/or any other useful item. Double bonus if you smile and wave at the neighbors in a I'm-just-harmlessly-working-my-gluts way. If you've dempsty dumpster dived (Oh hi Officer, I thought I'd recycle for the environment!)
  13. I've asked before and I think in light of our current economic status, that it would be good to brainstorm again. I'm shorter with funds then usual. So, to keep from fretting (and taking advice from fellow preppers), I did some NON-$$$ prepping. My example is: I reorganized my garage. Redid and cataloged my food preps. Pulled out my non-food preps like space blankets, rope, tools (etc.,etc.etc.) and arranged them by use and area. Set up the start of my container garden which was a gift from before. Aired out my thicker winter bed linens. and did a little private *count-your-blessings* list to remind me how much I do have. How do you Non-$$$$ prep?
  14. Originally Posted By: onepoormomma I verbally abuse the chickens. I think they like it;?) But, seriously, I try to collapse and rest if I hit overload. I visualize the chickens all bunched up in one corner going,"IT'S HER!!!!!!"
  15. Look, Things have been hairy scary lately: Our economy, prices, lay-offs, the Elections, increasing crime. All of these things can take a toll on your family, on your health basically on you. I know it's not quite the proper topic for Urban (but I don't care! ). Many would say,"I upped my PREPPING!!!!!" But, let's face it, prepping itself can be pretty stressful, and with the economics and our tiny spaces, down right daunting. How do you regroup? Do you garden? (Not just fret over producing enough food). Knit? Paint? Yoga? Take in movies? Go to the park/beach/mountains? Do you camp? (Not just SHTF practice). Got a hobby? Do getaways? What do you do to escape a bit? Are you a re-enactor? Do theatre? Go dancing? Do photography? Do crossword puzzles? Haunt the hobby lobby? Play games? Cards? Do you write stories? Poetry? Sing? Play an instrument? Pray and meditation can be included but please...no sermons . Here's a little of me-sometimes. when I need to be brainless and regroup...I videogame-RPG. I have several hobbies, but when I need to let it all go, I videogame. Yup. I'm either Walloping monsters with my sword or blowing things up with a bazooka. I get it all out of my system, I guess.
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