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| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Dec 11 2010 : 5:45:52 PM
Are any MJF'ers survivalists at all? I'm sure most of us have some things stockpiled, but I was just wondering what everyone has done/is doing.
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| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Feb 23 2011 : 10:28:23 AM
If laying in supplies - don't forget about salt. Salt is important to preserving things and really hard to find a viable substitute.
Blessings, Sheri
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Feb 23 2011 : 10:04:21 AM
I too have been trying to learn self sufficiency skills like making butter, cheese, grinding my own flour, learning to can and hopefully this year learn to use the pressure canner so I can preserve even more foods! Over a year ago when ammo prices went through the roof because of different political things we stocked up too. If anything at least I know my yard will be free of varmints :) It's nice to know you have a supply of anything handy "just in case". I'm not talking about just hoarding because after those supplies run out, then what? Skills are needed too. I have dabbling in foraging for food too and found a few patches of asparagus and leeks but this spring I want to hold a mushroom hunt! I think it needs to be a balance of learning skills and having a good stock of resource. That is in my opinion though :) It is so nice to know there are so many other ladies out there with the same interests! It is really hard finding people with non-conventional interests!
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| Celticheart |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 08:38:46 AM
Jennifer,
Sent you an email with info about a couple of websites.
Marcia
"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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| Alee |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 9:11:40 PM
Remember to practice immaculate food safety when canning for long term storage, write dates on cans and rotate! I think learning how to deal with "whole" foods is also important. I saw an add for a 50lb bag of whole oats for $8 and I thought "Hmm... That is a lot of oats and if needed that is something we could do!"
TJ here in Montana recently got a pressure canner and has invited me to come can with her. I am very excited. I am going to invest in a much bigger supply of jars and plan on making more of my apple tree this year. I also saw lots of apple trees losing apples to waste around here. I think I am going to get over my shyness and knock on doors. The worst thing the could say is "no".
Alee
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| Woodswoman |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 6:30:30 PM
The recent jump in food prices has me thinking more about preparedness in general. Can anyone recommend any good books on the topic?
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
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| natesgirl |
Posted - Jan 17 2011 : 1:41:56 PM
We have learned to make our own bread and noodles and such. We also have managed to scrounge up a small wood cook stove that is safely tucked away in our basement. We are finally on even ground, so we will begin stockin up on a few things in the next few months.
Are you girls aware you can get milk that is vacuum sealed in plastic bags and don't require refridgeration? My DH wants a few cases of that since we don't have room for a cow.
We bought a generator a few years ago, so we are prepared on that front.
We are pluggin away at our supplies and equipment a little at a time. We also have a big garden and some fruit trees and bushes, so I think we'll be okay. Maybe not as comfortable as we'd like, but we'll survive.
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 17 2011 : 11:08:43 AM
I am right there with you on stocking up ammo and practice shooting. Looting, stealing, robbing will be a problem if it gets worse. People are already stealing corn burners around here.
I am learning to an meat, and everything else, to avoid the fridge/freezer.
We are really learning how to survive without water and electricity, by stock piling wood, corn, water and other items.
Pretty much learning to do everything I/we can by ourselves, by hand, and from scratch.
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| City Chick |
Posted - Jan 17 2011 : 05:37:02 AM
We've always stockpiled food. But hubby & I are talking about doing more. With 2012 coming - not that we think the world is going to end - but others do, so we want to be prepared for that. Not having to leave the house to get food if there's nonsense going on. They loot when a major sports team wins something around here. I do not want to have to get milk while people are losing control.
I plan on using my dehydrator to stock some foods. Considering buying a generator. just in case of power loss. I'd hate to lose all my meat in the freezer.
Canning a lot from my garden this year. I was bad last year and didn't put up as much as I could have. Expanding the garden as well.
Living on less too.
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| chicken necker |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 12:19:21 PM
My STBX called me a "hoarder"  but I consider myself well-prepared  !
I grew up on a farm and was taught to fend for myself and the family when my father left us. We were dirt poor and learned how to stockpile when we could. As an adult, I kept the same habits even when living in the "city". I have a huge pantry full of ingredients, foodstuffs, cleaning supplies, fem products (2 teenage girls), matches, candles and oil for lamps, extra water, you name it. Last estimate would probably be two months at least. Where we live now, there is at least 4 cords of wood cut and a gas generator.
I'm not a fearful stockpiler, but I am comfortable and reassured that we'll be fine in an emergency.
FarmGirl Sister #123
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| Countrysidegirl |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 1:32:14 PM
This is so me. When I moved 2 years ago (1/2 across the country) I had to diminish my well stocked pantry and I'm just now back up to almost a full month on most things. Of course we rented almost a full year before buying the house we are in right now. I live within the city limits but practice my countrygirl skills when I can and have a small library on the rest. I have books on old timer skills and books on survival. I subscribe to Countryside, Backwoodshome and Mother Earth News magazines and have LOTS of back issues. I have several Tom Brown books, a couple different wild edible and herb books for identifying, and a couple dozen on herbal remedies.
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| staci860 |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 11:08:11 AM
I am trying to stockpile canned goods - just need to get my family to quit raiding the supplies. : )
I'd like to garden more and scavenge for better bargains etc. I am also trying to use less electricity.
I need to relearn canning and jelly making...
Hi Danielle - just noticed you're in Aspers - we're PA neighbors.
Blessings, staci FG# 973
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| tatersgirl913 |
Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 1:37:35 PM
I'm right there with Diane. I have started to stockpile some things. I too am learning how to can, make butter, yogurt, whey, etc. We are increasing our garden this coming spring as well. I think that one day the skills essential to survial in the "Little House on the Prairie" days will be essential once again.
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart;.." Jer 1:5a
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Dec 12 2010 : 06:24:44 AM
Megan,
My DH is a prepper and is stockpiling weapons, ammo and bug out kits. I am more of a hope for the best, prepare for the worst kind of person. I am trying to become more self-sufficient and learning old time skills. I grow a large garden and preserve the harvest, bake bread and read all I can about homesteading. We are looking for a small hobby farm or some land. Some day would like to be off-grid and have our land and animals supply most of our needs. Until then, I will continue to pray, hope and store away food and supplies. No matter what happens, I am looking forward to a slower, simpler way of life...eventhough it includes lots of hard work.
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