The spouse is in that program. She gets some really good deals. Our freezers and the daughters (next door) are so full we have to start eating out some space.
Keeping the 3 fridges up and running is a primary in a SHTF scenario.
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The spouse is in that program. She gets some really good deals. Our freezers and the daughters (next door) are so full we have to start eating out some space.
Keeping the 3 fridges up and running is a primary in a SHTF scenario.
Thanks for the tip. They aren't a store we normally frequent but will certainly make a trip today. Been feeding our usual stores to the GIANT children and trying to cycle through the older stuff, we're about to the point of having the room to fill the pantry back up. Perfect timing for a good sale...
For anybody not familiar with how the 10 for $10 deals work at Meijer - https://www.meijer.com
They have tons of items priced at $1 each and you can mix and match. Once you get to 10 items you get an 11th item free. Again, you can mix and match. It doesn't have to be the same as anything else in the cart as long as it's one of the program items.
Also, I really recommend the mperks program. I use the Meijer app to view the weekly ads. You can then add items directly to a shopping list and even search for coupons related to items on your list.
They have more than 400 manufacters coupons each week which you can combine with stuff on sale to save even more. Amd they have cash back type offers that give you a month to earn. Example: spend $100 over four weeks & get $2 off your next trip. Or spend $25 in toiletries, get $5 off your next trip. You don't even have to enroll. Mperks keeps track of it automatically and you can track your progress in the app.
They also have started sending me coupons in the mail based on things we buy all the time.
I can't say enough about Meijer mperks. I have saved close to $350 this year and I don't even put all that much effort into it. If I spent more time finding manufacturer's coupons I'm sure that number would be much higher.
They have tons of items priced at $1 each and you can mix and match. Once you get to 10 items you get an 11th item free. Again, you can mix and match. It doesn't have to be the same as anything else in the cart as long as it's one of the program items.
Also, I really recommend the mperks program. I use the Meijer app to view the weekly ads. You can then add items directly to a shopping list and even search for coupons related to items on your list.
They have more than 400 manufacters coupons each week which you can combine with stuff on sale to save even more. Amd they have cash back type offers that give you a month to earn. Example: spend $100 over four weeks & get $2 off your next trip. Or spend $25 in toiletries, get $5 off your next trip. You don't even have to enroll. Mperks keeps track of it automatically and you can track your progress in the app.
They also have started sending me coupons in the mail based on things we buy all the time.
I can't say enough about Meijer mperks. I have saved close to $350 this year and I don't even put all that much effort into it. If I spent more time finding manufacturer's coupons I'm sure that number would be much higher.
This year we have canned meat.I get worried about having all my eggs all in the freezers.My son and I are going to rack 20 gallons of wine this evening.Next Saturday is sausage day.We will make about 120 lbs.(12 Pork butts) for 3 families.Mainly Polish....but I like Sage and Fennel so my share will be the hardest to make.Mine is a cross between Italian and Polish.Ummmmmmmmm!
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Complete tear down and rebuild of the car bag. I dont think of it as a get home bag anymore and more of an any adventure out there bag. Checked stocking cap and gloves, added heavy goretex jacket to back of car and just getting ahead of winter this year.
Organized kids hats & gloves, they're set x3 so donating the excess to clear out space and help people stay warm.
Continue to dry fire several times a week.
Bought a Sig M17 literally for no other reason than it's what the Army is going to and I want to be able to handle one well. First sig of my life and so far so good. Then again I havent dropped it yet either so theres that.
Put a new scope on my 22lr trainer. I have plates at 100yds, 150, 200, 250, & 300yds so I'm trying to get more consistent.
Swapped rings on my precision bolt gun and adjusted spacer in stock length. Much better fit now and added a stock pack full of anything I'd need for that gun.
Organized kids hats & gloves, they're set x3 so donating the excess to clear out space and help people stay warm.
Continue to dry fire several times a week.
Bought a Sig M17 literally for no other reason than it's what the Army is going to and I want to be able to handle one well. First sig of my life and so far so good. Then again I havent dropped it yet either so theres that.
Put a new scope on my 22lr trainer. I have plates at 100yds, 150, 200, 250, & 300yds so I'm trying to get more consistent.
Swapped rings on my precision bolt gun and adjusted spacer in stock length. Much better fit now and added a stock pack full of anything I'd need for that gun.
Thanks teddy. I need to address both the GHBs in the vehicles.
I've been lax on running the generators. I need to address that with winter coming.
Thanks from me too for the reminder on the car bags, teddy.
Thanks from me too for the reminder on the car bags, teddy.
I was thinking about the genny's last night. With the extended hot weather it just never came to mind as that is a spring and fall deal.
Again....thanks.
Our PW sleeps in the heated shop. One less issue to deal with. I do put fresh treated fuel in it and change the oil.
Again.......I need to get on this.
Picked up a used Troy-bilt 5500 watt generator from a coworker today for $300. It looks like new and starts up on the first pull. I need to install a transfer switch so I can disconnect from the grid when I have to use it. I feel better knowing I can keep the well and furnace going if need be.
After all the talk on hear about getting things tuned up for winter I had the generator and snowblower out the other weekend. The generator fired up and I let it run for hours. The snowblower..... not so much. I put engines to bed for the year by putting some stabilized fuel in them and apparently whatever I did last year I didn't do it right because it was locked up. Last night was the first time I've ever pulled a carburetor off of anything and actually I was pretty surprised at how much easier it went than what I thought it was going it. I didn't go far enough, and after watching a youtube video last night I know what I missed. Tonight we have a scheduled rematch on small engine repair. I'm looking forward to it. Best part was spending the time with my son while he kinda (6yr old) helped.
After I get all of this done, I'll be making an effort to cycle out my stored gas. Pretty amazing how it seems like just yesterday that I filled them up, but it's been a year or so already. Might as well cycle it out while it's still convenient to do so.
Took the night visions equipment out, and fine tuned the IR laser's zero. It's sort of a pain to zero IR equipment, and I'm going to look for ways to improve at it, but it's done for now.
Also, probably going to buy an additional carb for my snow blower for no other reason than a replacement was only $15 shipped on ebay for a brand new one.
After I get all of this done, I'll be making an effort to cycle out my stored gas. Pretty amazing how it seems like just yesterday that I filled them up, but it's been a year or so already. Might as well cycle it out while it's still convenient to do so.
Took the night visions equipment out, and fine tuned the IR laser's zero. It's sort of a pain to zero IR equipment, and I'm going to look for ways to improve at it, but it's done for now.
Also, probably going to buy an additional carb for my snow blower for no other reason than a replacement was only $15 shipped on ebay for a brand new one.
I need to study up on the generator stuff. Took mine out of the box a couple weeks ago, in the dark. I've only had it for 6 years. 
Now that it's run and has fuel in it, I hear there is some maintenance to be followed?
Need to dedicate some cords and switching and stuff to the project also. Maybe make a good solid spot for it to rest on the ground while running? It was annoyingly loud, running on the wooden deck. Wonder if I shouldn't drive a ground rod for it too?
Looks like now may be a good time to stock back up on fuel also. I let the cans run dry when the prices were higher and cash-flow was slow.
Now that it's run and has fuel in it, I hear there is some maintenance to be followed?
Need to dedicate some cords and switching and stuff to the project also. Maybe make a good solid spot for it to rest on the ground while running? It was annoyingly loud, running on the wooden deck. Wonder if I shouldn't drive a ground rod for it too?
Looks like now may be a good time to stock back up on fuel also. I let the cans run dry when the prices were higher and cash-flow was slow.
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I was hoping to swing a whole house genny, but we have been spending money like it is going out of style. The new house remodel is costing a lot.
Instead I plan to stop in at the new Harbor Freight and grab one of the quiet genny's they carry. The new place is on a better grid, so losing power shouldn't happen as often, but I want a different generator, or at least an additional one.
That does remind me that I need to make a plan for a switch at the new place as well.
Instead I plan to stop in at the new Harbor Freight and grab one of the quiet genny's they carry. The new place is on a better grid, so losing power shouldn't happen as often, but I want a different generator, or at least an additional one.
That does remind me that I need to make a plan for a switch at the new place as well.
Back when I had the debate about a whole house generator vs a portable gas powered generator I had to keep in mind that I live within a 10 minute drive of my inlaws. For example, If they loose power and we haven't they may come over. If they loose power and we didn't, then I can deliver my generator to their place and they stay there, as in..... not a my place.... as in not bringing their little dog the size of a chicken nugget that likes to pee and poo in my house when not trying to eat the carpet. Just saying there may be a few other things to consider when thinking about a generator.
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Arranged to pick up a "back-up" generator in case the back-up generator goes out or someone else needs one.
Good thoughts there, except for the mutt being allowed in your house. Nobody is bringing pets in here, especially ones that have control issues.
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