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Posted: 7/9/2011 12:23:44 AM EDT
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Ordered a Katadyn Hiker Pro to throw into my BOB, need to order a few more things to finish it up.
Also straightening out my finances, saving money where I can (bringing lunch to work instead of buying fast food) and putting it in my savings. Anything that doesn't make it into my savings will go to preps. And I'm saving up to finish building my next AR. I already have my spikes tactical lower finished and just need to save for an ACOG and a decked out BCM 14.5 middy upper. |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 5:19:10 AM EDT
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Sportsmansguide DPMS upper
If you're a club member with a coupon, this upper is a pretty good deal. ($489) Complete w/bolt/carrier The stock can be sold on ebay if you really don't need it. As of last evening, thay had 16 left |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 5:41:39 AM EDT
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Harvested my first bit of honey..they're doing good, but I only took one frame, to try it..it was great. Going to have to make some bisquits today.
Also made a small candle...not really a prep, just to see how it would tuen put..pretty good. Not exactly a work of art, but functional. |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 9:28:49 AM EDT
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Taking my two daughters (8 and 7) on their first camping trip later today.
Packing my truck really demonstrated how much less space I have in the 2007 Nissan Xterra I bought in April, vs. the old 1997 Ford Expedition I traded in.
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Posted: 7/9/2011 9:46:48 AM EDT
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Picked up a Goal Zero solar kit from costco today for $99.00, It comes with the 7 watt panel, battery charger, 4 AA and 4 AAA batteries, USB cable, flashlight, and 12 volt cable end to plug 12 accessories in. I think you will like it because I sure like mine. I bought one at Costco a few months back and I have used it several times charging my cell phone and some rechargeable AAA batteries for my flashlights. It really impressed me with how quickly it can charge batteries. I also like the lights that come with it which will be nice in any emergency. It is very light weight and compact making it a perfect for any emergency scenario like the one where the government finally bankrupts our country and the power goes off. |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 1:12:17 PM EDT
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I bought some canned goods for my SHTF storage
Added two cases of bottled water Added a bottle of Ibuprofen and Benadryl to my BOB Put $10 into my ammo fund Put $375 into my the fund for my next AR build. |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 1:32:29 PM EDT
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Hoe'd (my best guess on spelling) the gardens.
Set up my hammock, and am relaxing on it. It's been a tough week. We're really busy. |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 2:04:30 PM EDT
[#8]
5 33rd mags for the glock
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Posted: 7/9/2011 3:02:00 PM EDT
[#9]
Bought a couple new tarps.
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Posted: 7/9/2011 6:36:25 PM EDT
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Bought a Coleman Trail food pouch lemon bluebery cheese cake for testing 4oz pouch for 1.88
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Posted: 7/9/2011 7:16:58 PM EDT
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Bought some large packs of batteries from Costco.
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Posted: 7/9/2011 9:49:49 PM EDT
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put up more wire for deer deterent
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Posted: 7/9/2011 9:58:14 PM EDT
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Bought an AK-74 with 1480 rds of 5.45 and 3 mags to put away in the safe and a Coleman multi-fuel stove off the survival EE .....
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Posted: 7/9/2011 10:07:12 PM EDT
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Been really busy lately. Joined a Krav Maga class for training and exercise.
Bought an AK-74 and 2100 rounds of ammo for it. Canned up my very first tomatoes and tomato sauce. Sold off some tools that I havent used in 7 years and probably never will. Using those funds for preps. Stumbled across a great local deal on some scepter MFC's and kept 4 for myself and selling the rest for a little extra. Worked on the garage some more for organization. Trying to get my 6.8 rig running it is giving me some fits. Changed scopes on my 5.56 rig that I use for 3-gun and like it a lot better. Tomorrow I need to sight it in and there are about 400 rounds of 9mm that is screaming for me to shoot it. So I get to do some drills tomorrow also which I need. Also with the funds form the tools and a weapon light I sold today. I talked to my uncle about welders and am getting a good one for the amount I have. |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 10:38:13 PM EDT
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Bought a Trijicon ACOG at a garage sale for $20
Put fresh batteries in it and PRESTO, it even worked!!! I don't know what model it is though. |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 10:48:30 PM EDT
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That's an amazing ..deal..what kind of batteries did you use? |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 11:11:14 PM EDT
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2 small Energizer 303/357's
It doesnt have the fiber optic stuff on the top. I cant seem to find any info about it, If it is a fake, it seems like a very good qualtiy fake. It just has a red cross for the laser image. |
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Posted: 7/9/2011 11:18:28 PM EDT
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Been really busy lately. Joined a Krav Maga class for training and exercise. Bought an AK-74 and 2100 rounds of ammo for it. Canned up my very first tomatoes and tomato sauce. Sold off some tools that I havent used in 7 years and probably never will. Using those funds for preps. Stumbled across a great local deal on some scepter MFC's and kept 4 for myself and selling the rest for a little extra. Worked on the garage some more for organization. Trying to get my 6.8 rig running it is giving me some fits. Changed scopes on my 5.56 rig that I use for 3-gun and like it a lot better. Tomorrow I need to sight it in and there are about 400 rounds of 9mm that is screaming for me to shoot it. So I get to do some drills tomorrow also which I need. Also with the funds form the tools and a weapon light I sold today. I talked to my uncle about welders and am getting a good one for the amount I have. What's Krav Maga? Ordered mylar and O2 absorbers. |
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Posted: 7/10/2011 12:57:01 AM EDT
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Put up 200-lbs of red wheat and 70-lbs of assorted beans. Getting there on my long term storage.
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Posted: 7/10/2011 4:41:44 AM EDT
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Bought a Trijicon ACOG at a garage sale for $20 Put fresh batteries in it and PRESTO, it even worked!!! I don't know what model it is though. They use batteries now? |
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Posted: 7/10/2011 8:13:33 AM EDT
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Bought a Trijicon ACOG at a garage sale for $20 Put fresh batteries in it and PRESTO, it even worked!!! I don't know what model it is though. I don't think ACOG's use batteries. Just sayin'. |
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Posted: 7/10/2011 9:09:04 AM EDT
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Ordered a Camel back and some other things to go with it.
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Posted: 7/10/2011 9:12:55 AM EDT
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Quoted: put up more wire for deer deterent How? do you string it up in the trees around your property? |
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Posted: 7/10/2011 10:52:15 AM EDT
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Bought a Trijicon ACOG at a garage sale for $20 Put fresh batteries in it and PRESTO, it even worked!!! I don't know what model it is though. I don't think ACOG's use batteries. Just sayin'. I don't use red dots or holo sights. I don't know anything about them. I took a chance on it, I can't find anything about it, even when I google "ACOG clone" , It seems pretty decent quality, I am thinking I will try it on my Marlin 60 It looks just like this, so it must be a clone. http://aa-ok.com/red-green-dot-1x-trijicon-acog-clone.html |
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Posted: 7/10/2011 10:57:45 AM EDT
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Quoted: Bought a Trijicon ACOG at a garage sale for $20 Put fresh batteries in it and PRESTO, it even worked!!! I don't know what model it is though.  |
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Posted: 7/10/2011 1:54:13 PM EDT
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I bought a Maxpedition Jumbo thanks to the input from this forum, especially from Thomas Jefferson.
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Posted: 7/10/2011 6:03:33 PM EDT
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Harvested bit more honey..not sure I'll take more this fall..maybe a bit for some mead and a few Christmas gifts.
Went for a hike in the state game area, learning about foraging. Then shot 100 rounds pistol at 25 yards. |
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Posted: 7/10/2011 6:11:26 PM EDT
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Bought a Yamaha inverter generator and 500 rds of 7.62 x 39.
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Posted: 7/10/2011 8:55:33 PM EDT
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Bought 2 cases of MRE's and couple cases of propane cylinders
"Freedom isn't Free" Another great site worth checking out: Survival Forum |
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Posted: 7/10/2011 9:21:46 PM EDT
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Got a Honda EU3000is generator this week. Today I went on a hike in our nearby state park in Hellinoise. It was a 105 degree heat index with the humidity so high it was hard to breathe. I hiked 5 miles with about 40 lbs. of pack and gear. I carry 3 canteens of water and a camelbak insert. I drank the entire contents of the camelbak. It took me three hours to do the hike. I looked like I had jumped in a pool when I was done. I am now going to start to prepare some 6.8spc cases for reloading. Till later fellow roughnecks!
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Posted: 7/10/2011 9:29:32 PM EDT
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Got 5 lbs of great northern beans . 20 lbs of white rice . 200 rds. of federal xm193 5.56x45 ammo, and added 30 gallons of water to the stock.
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Posted: 7/10/2011 9:42:52 PM EDT
[#32]
Packed 3-5 gallon buckets of wheat stocked up the water supply.
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Posted: 7/11/2011 3:20:52 AM EDT
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Working on getting some berries going in the back yard.
Blueberry Blackberry Raspberry Also planted a couple tomato plants. |
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Posted: 7/11/2011 2:27:04 PM EDT
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Over the weekend...
900 rounds Federal tactical .223 3 Adventure Medical Ultralight Watertight First-Aid Kits When putting a first aid kit into one of my bags, I noticed a zipper had come off track. Voodoo Tactical 3 day assault pack failure!!! Never fielded, don't buy! |
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Posted: 7/11/2011 2:43:19 PM EDT
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More spare parts for my firearms.
double ammo pouch for my AR Another $50 in med supplies (quick clot, israeli bandages exc...) hand tools An axe & shovel Bought a spare gas can with a whole spare whopping 5 gallons of gas, (Its better than nothing) |
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Posted: 7/11/2011 3:49:57 PM EDT
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1. extra food...
2. checking the garden...only 95 today..like winter  here
3. cleaned the wife units weapon... 
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Posted: 7/11/2011 6:44:43 PM EDT
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organized some of my gear and checked batteries
"Freedom isn't Free" Another great site worth checking out: Survival Forum |
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Posted: 7/12/2011 4:34:29 PM EDT
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Got me a Berkey... Organized some gear picked up some more wheel weights more five gallon buckets |
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Posted: 7/12/2011 8:17:45 PM EDT
[#39]
Took my walk, with an increased percentage of running thrown in.
Stocked up on some more rice and pasta. I was shocked and dismayed by how canned goods have gone up. People in the store aisles seem dazed when looking at the prices. |
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Posted: 7/12/2011 8:18:31 PM EDT
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7 oz silver
Set up an appointment to look at a house in the country with a couple acres and fireplace Started bartering some goods for services Got a roomate to off set a couple bills Found some canned chicken, beef, and pork to try Found some cash I didn't know I had in a pocket Trying to get my capt to approve a combat medic class for me and my shift Shotgun training Attempting networking Preparing for the black expo to get out of hand this weekend as I work downtown and it seems to get more violent every year Going to the dr to get my knees and cest looked at Filing for VA disability Cashing out TSP to have emergency cash |
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Posted: 7/12/2011 8:44:05 PM EDT
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The wife and I went on a two mile walk. Hope to keep it up, to get back in shape.
Read the tread from disco_jon75 ( which was very informative ) and I think he made up my mind on boots. The Danner Ft. Lewis. I know there heavy, but I have been searching for boots that would hold up to 350 miles. That's the distance I travel with my wife for our side business at times and if we had to walk a major part of it we would need something that could take it. Now to decide on a good pack. |
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Posted: 7/12/2011 9:26:36 PM EDT
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7 oz silver Set up an appointment to look at a house in the country with a couple acres and fireplace Started bartering some goods for services Got a roomate to off set a couple bills Found some canned chicken, beef, and pork to try Found some cash I didn't know I had in a pocket Trying to get my capt to approve a combat medic class for me and my shift Shotgun training Attempting networking Preparing for the black expo to get out of hand this weekend as I work downtown and it seems to get more violent every year Going to the dr to get my knees and cest looked at Filing for VA disability Cashing out TSP to have emergency cash Shotgun with Tom and Trek? Made a list of 30 plants that either grow wild or that are not typically used as food, that grow on my properrty. |
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Posted: 7/12/2011 9:28:16 PM EDT
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Traded in two free propane tanks for filled new ones
Received a partial order from TNVC Did a little work in the garden. Prepped a bunch of brass. (Sized, de primed and re primed.) |
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Posted: 7/13/2011 10:03:15 AM EDT
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Pressure canned 9 quarts of chili.
Bought a Sam's membership and stocked up to the tune of $300. Took my wife shooting. She was checking out the Auguson Farms kits on Sam's website too! 
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Posted: 7/13/2011 10:29:26 AM EDT
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Ordered some moisture wicking T's and socks.
Picked up some Sta-bill from HD Talking with electricians about setting my house up for a generator. Picked up some odds and ends for my DARC class next week. |
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Posted: 7/13/2011 3:57:24 PM EDT
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buck paklite
Half gal of 70% alcohol and Hydrogen peroxide 100 bandaids: 1 box 30 steri strips: 1 box |
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Posted: 7/13/2011 8:47:14 PM EDT
[#47]
picked up some Barnes bullets
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Posted: 7/13/2011 8:57:23 PM EDT
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Added 4 rolls of aluminum foil and a roll of trash bags to the preps.
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Posted: 7/14/2011 8:54:56 AM EDT
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Bought a new CRF450X trail bike. |
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Posted: 7/14/2011 5:46:45 PM EDT
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We didn't grow tomatoes this year, and the wife won't pour pasta sauce (she says "gravy") out of a jar. Fortunately, there's a killer buy 1 get 2 free deal for Tuttorosso tomatoes. We should be good for the year, easy...
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