2009 - What have you done to Prepare this week?

[hotfarmboy1]

Bought another 250 rds of 45 acp fmjs, 40 rounds of 230 gr hydroshocks, 200 rds of wolf 22 match, 70 rds of 12 ga 00 buckshot, 2 boxes of maximags, 1 box of mini mags, 2 boxes of 30-06 rem umc fmjs. Then today stocked up my freezer some more, and bought a bunch more ramen noodles. Next week or so I'm gonna try to get some more 5 gal water jugs, an adapter for refilling disposable propane bottles with a 20 lb tank. Gonna try to stock up on some more canned goods and basic non perisable foods. Trying to get dad to buy a big tank for storage of gasoline, and prob gonna try to get a hand pump for the well too. Also need to work on the generator and make sure it runs good.

 

[Beau]

Realized this week that I need to prepare. Have started checking out preparedness sites for ideas.

 

[PwrCruz]

Just bought another AR also picked up 1000Ft of parachute cord.

 

[Cpt Caveman]

Found 2, 4 pound containers of hotel size bar soap at a yard sale today.

 

[Dr Falken]

Bought a used rotortiller. Getting some more NATO fuel cans in an hour. Bought materials for livestock fencing...that's it for this week!

 

[Coach]

I planted the garden, and have the chicken count up to 15 from 5.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

I picked up some bottled water from Kroger , watched Utube vids on making MRE's at home .

Anyone made their own ?

 

[DHolder]

Put out some stuff in small garden. Moved the 5 hens outdoors, I still need to build the coop, clip their wings before they can roam the yard. Been real busy doing Spring maintance stuff, doesnt do any good to try and buy ammo, none around thats affordable. I did sight in a rifle for the upcoming Appleseed at Cloverdale next weekend. Looking forward to some Farmers Markets to start doing some canning, straw berries should be ready soon, momma makes some mean preserves.

 

[Pamcake]

Attended the MSG3C campout & learned:
how our tent works;
how to use a blast match;
that splitting wood takes practice & talent;
what a 4-foot harmless black snake looks like;
that you can cook bacon & eggs in a paper sack over the fire;
that there are other people out there like us!!!

 

[longbow]

today

rotating alot of stuff-some is ok, some is trash and some will be burned.

time to head to sam's and bulk up on the big stuff again.

there was this smell in the basement.....and when I went to find the source....I found a spot the cat liked alot..........the cat was using a empty box as a litter box. The litter material was dried poop.

I replaced the box with another litter tray and all should be good.....

Kids are all home from school and summer chores can start.......

 

[Cpt Caveman]

NO CATS INSIDE!!!

 

[Bull13]

monitoring garden. Still brushing up on those green thumb skills. Purchased a gravity fed camp water filter, gamma lids for dry storage, picked up a woodland camo 3 in 1 patrol bag, ordered more 9mm, couple of throwing axes, ordering more later this week.

 

[smokingman]

stocked up on more food stuffs today at GFS. They have #10 cans of corn,green beans,and pork and beans for $3.37 a can. Since it is something we eat already we picked up quite a few.The storage life should easily be 5-10 years,longer if kept cool.Also picked up some bulk salt(4 something for 25lb bags)and some bulk drink mixes.

 

[bft131]

Just ordered 500 rds of 9mm, bought 2 cases of bottled water, had the kids help move stuff downstairs to show them what Mom and Dad were doing in case of a "bad storm"

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

I bought a few boxes of 50 pack match books , a few bottles of eye drops , a few bottles of aspirin , a can opener and some more can goods .

 

[TheDude]

More ammo,
More water,
Spent more time with my family

 

[briand212]

picked up some 4-10 slugs / 600 rds of 22lr stingers
100 223 projectiles
worked the garden ( put down newspaper under about 2 inches soil to stop weeds

 

[Sailor]

The best prep is a healthy body. Re-committed to fitness. P90x all week long. Added a heavy bag to the man cave. Went on bug out ruck in the rain. AAR here https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/ingo_events/39739-aar_bug_out_hike_6_11_09_a.html

Practiced making fire in the rain.

 

[agentl074]

Planted the garden a couple weeks ago Have 40 gallons of cider and will press about 70 more this fall from the trees. Just put a half a steer in one of the freezers - gotta love those big freezers hehehe. Everything is shooting up good - especially with all the rain we had
As for ammo, I've been saving mine lol. If I shoot, I use .22. I wonder if the price of ammo will ever go down We need some ammo factories in Indiana

 

[GhostofWinter]

Planted the garden a couple weeks ago Have 40 gallons of cider and will press about 70 more this fall from the trees. Just put a half a steer in one of the freezers - gotta love those big freezers hehehe. Everything is shooting up good - especially with all the rain we had
As for ammo, I've been saving mine lol. If I shoot, I use .22. I wonder if the price of ammo will ever go down We need some ammo factories in Indiana

Even .22 ammo is scarce. That and if you do find it it's for an arm and a leg. That's part of the reason I haven't been out shooting in a while. First of all money is tight due to being laid off, and second the prices of ammo is outrageous. I can promise you that when prices level off where they SHOULD be and I am back to work, I intend to stock up on ammo to where I don't EVER have to worry about this again. (also getting into reloading for the same reason)

Greg