Fire

I am still woefully inept at the bow and drill method of fire starting.

Ankles

If you don't have high quality work boots why not?? Most folks don't spend a lot of time walking on uneven surfaces unless they are hunters or hikers. Your ankles may not survive a trip on a tree root.

Ferguson

With the probability of Violence after the Grand Jury decision , be prepared for Stupid in every city in America. From old school civil rights folks to the president the stupids are being encouraged to protest and the protesters WILL be used to create violence and death. If U are white U will be a target, if U are black and not participating U will be a target. Be careful friends and stand with your neighbors .

Shopping

I always thought I was a decent shopper. I've learned that I am really " not". 

Working on saving money I've gotten more for my dollars.  

The dollar store and dollar general and Aldis have helped me stock a few things and save enough to stock a few more. 

Wounded

Between the MS and all my stupid injuries , I am forced to find new ways to do anything and everything. 

It may be smart to consider how and what you can do if your arm or leg or back is out of service. I often smile when a right handed person can't use their right hand. They can't even brush their teeth . How will you function???

Bandaids

Had a blast booboo foot for a few days. Can't believe the number of bandaids changes I needed. 

Must get a lot more put back. I will put them in small food saver bags with first aide cream to preserve them.

Folks

So how do you choose folks that will join your group?? 

I use a common belief rule. The importance of agreeing on moral issues will help solve small issues that arise. 

Home

Relaxing a bit and getting my thoughts together. Next week I will start organizing preps and taking inventory. I need to add some canned food and fruit for sure. Maybe buy some peaches and put the dehydrator to good use.

Water water

Crossed the Mississippi on my way home.

End

Last night at the cabin. This weekend was a huge blast. Shooting practice and a bit of hunting. Scouted and worked a new trail to the east stand.

Knives

I would love the New Mora Bushcrat knife to show up in the mail.

No it's not a $600 autographed, tree felling, grizzly killer. But I just used one and it is one heck of a nice tool for the less than $75 price tag. That's with shipping.

Trapping

I like the " figure 4" trigger for snares. I have been carving a couple and learned that Hickory makes nicer triggers than does oak. They are crisper and splinter less. In our bags I carry 100lb test line for snarewire and large fishing swivels meant for salt water fishing. This is inexpensive and very light.

SC

3 shots of southern comfort mixed with cottonwood bark tea will make you sleepy: goodnight.

Tea

Fresh , new growth , cottonwood bark tea when made really strong is a good pain reliever. It is also as a tincture or extract.

Soap

I will experiment with different soap recipes this winter. I'm looking for one that rinsed out easily so I can conserve my water.,

Has anyone considered what they will do now that Ebola has been officially in the country?? Time to prepare our medical knowledge and supplies.

Be safe

Beans.

Carrying beans in a BOB or GHB is problematic. They need to soak before U cook them AaaaRRRRGGGHGG. 

I grind them into powder add onion and garlic powder and other spices , then grab a Soam Single. Put it in a food saver bag and take along. Add boiling water and chop up the spam and I have refried beans.

Travel

Does anyone besides me have a BOL a. Long way from home??? How many routes do you practice using?? I try to use 5. Of course my return to Florida trip this year will be Solo and I must eat the Whole box of Twinkies by myself.

Pain killers

Are u going native?? 

What do you do after the Tylonal runs out?? 

I make cottonwood bark tincture and same with willow bark. The willow seems to have better anti inflammatory properties but the city wood bark is stronger for pain. 

In the spring just strip the new growth bark( green) and chop it up and stuff s jar then fill in with Vodka. Let sit at least 60 days. Keep it under the cabinet out of the sunlight.

Pad

Mr Mike came to visit and he brought the needed stuff for my deer hanging thingy pad. We now have a pretty place to hang deer. Then he fixed the ATV and put up some lights and helped me frame a porch addition. Ha Ha I have a well organized Tornado in a human body for a friend and you all don't.

How big is your supply?

Do you store toilet paper? How about general stuff like soap and salt , sugar and spices. 

 How much do you save back?