What have you done this week to prep?

[flagtag]

Took oldest daughter (30yrs.) to gun show today, she bought her first pistol. Taurus PT-22. Fits her hand to learn control and basics. She will buy a larger pistol when she gets the basics down. I bought her some ammo and cleaning supplies and showed her how to load, unload, clean and store her weapon. She is stoked!!!!!!! Can's wait for summer to take her out. Youngest just texted, now she wants one just like it to learn on... She is 24yrs, already has her Lifetime permit, oldest still waiting on her permit. If this isn't good prepping, don't know what is....

Great job!! Congratulations.

 

[Car Ramrod]

Picked up a couple more pistol mags and Streamlight TLR1-s for a deal.
Bought more medical supplies and nitrile gloves for the house.
Bagged up another 10 pounds of beans.
Bagged up about 300 tea bags.

Working with some friends of mine to get plans and training together.

 

[LoriW]

... she bought her first pistol. Taurus PT-22....

Yay! That was my first handgun and I still have it. Fun little gun to shoot!

 

[commonality]

Stocked up on bird seed before the coming snow storm to please a lady. We can't have the birds starve can we?

 

[Meister]

Range day 2 weekends ago, storage shelving build this weekend, next weekend is a full storage audit and rotation for spring.

 

[glockmeister]

Attached a sling to my Marlin 336. Not much, but better than carrying it in my hands...might need those for something else

 

[Car Ramrod]

The more I think about everything, the less prepared I feel. blah

 

[jbdhere]

Scouted my bugout location.
Building on location could house 20+ out of the weather.
Fresh water close.
Lots of game.
Miles from paved road.
PM me if you want on the list.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Son and I came up with a fastening system that is quick, easy.

Can you share it, CM?

 

[longbow]

Purchased a table saw with lots of goodies. Now I can make some more stuff.

 

[Exodus]

Trading my "sports" car in for a jeep!

 

[Meister]

The more I think about everything, the less prepared I feel. blah

I get the same way. Stick with the plan and you will make it there. Just think how much farther along you are than most.

 

[churchmouse]

Can you share it, CM?

We are counter sinking holes at equal distance around the edge of the 3/4 in. plywood we are cutting to size. The trim is hand made Oak around the windows so we do not want to mess it up. The holes will be spaced so with a pilot hole and the proper length screw it will secure the wood to the studs around the window frame. We feel this will be the strongest way to secure them and make it just that much harder to get inside. Not bullet proof but not easy either. Plus it will cancel any light in the house from being seen outside....Gray

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Cool. Thanks!

 

[Car Ramrod]

I get the same way. Stick with the plan and you will make it there. Just think how much farther along you are than most.

Oh, I know what you mean. I'm much further along, but it's thinking about all the other small things you take for granted now. Need new socks? Go to the store and get them. Need to wash your clothes? Buy laundry detergent and throw them in the washing machine. Need another blanket? Go to the store and get one. Shirts, pants, soap, plates, cookware, toilet paper, etc. Sewing supplies to fix the clothes you can't replace. And then you have the need for shoes and boots. The list of stuff you will want/need, but may not be able to procure easily is never ending.

 

[churchmouse]

Oh, I know what you mean. I'm much further along, but it's thinking about all the other small things you take for granted now. Need new socks? Go to the store and get them. Need to wash your clothes? Buy laundry detergent and throw them in the washing machine. Need another blanket? Go to the store and get one. Shirts, pants, soap, plates, cookware, toilet paper, etc. Sewing supplies to fix the clothes you can't replace. And then you have the need for shoes and boots. The list of stuff you will want/need, but may not be able to procure easily is never ending.

We struggle with this as well. Wife handles the food and such and i do the rest. Now with the twins (grand daughters) we have to spread or budget in this direction. The parents do prep but they are a bit overwhelmed right now. The young ones are why we prep in the first place. The thought of keeping them fed and clothed is over whelming.
I can make do. So can the wife.

 

[flagtag]

Ordered another 72 Hour Kit to add to the others that I have. Adding to my larger stores.

 

[LoriW]

Trading my "sports" car in for a jeep!

Jealous!

 

[teddy12b]

I'm trying to think of how I'm going to break the news to friends and family that they're not welcome at my house post shtf if they don't start taking it serious now. I've got a lot of fair weather prepper wannbe's who think that when things get nasty that they're just going to be coming over over to my place and it's be a majical safe haven. It's something I've had to think about for a long time now.

I'm still trying to build up a team and I think a few of my neighbors are going to be the best candidates. One's definately a prepper country boy with gear, food and chickens. Another is a former medic who's not a prepper at all, but has a great skill set.

 

[Meister]

I'm trying to think of how I'm going to break the news to friends and family that they're not welcome at my house post shtf if they don't start taking it serious now. I've got a lot of fair weather prepper wannbe's who think that when things get nasty that they're just going to be coming over over to my place and it's be a majical safe haven. It's something I've had to think about for a long time now.

I'm still trying to build up a team and I think a few of my neighbors are going to be the best candidates. One's definately a prepper country boy with gear, food and chickens. Another is a former medic who's not a prepper at all, but has a great skill set.

None of my family knows. If they did find out and decided they were going to invade my AO. I'd be sure to inform them that humans make the best fertilizer for tomatoes. I really like tomatoes.