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Post by remnantprep on Aug 27, 2014 12:18:48 GMT 10
Great thread idea! Today I am grateful that I was able to take off from work to enjoy the beautiful summer day (haha ) with my family. We ate some Texas brisket with tater salad and homegrown green beans. I'm also grateful that my girl is an excellent cook! Sounds yummy! Its lunch time here and I was going to have yoghurt with something in it buuuuuttttt........then you come along with your brisket and tater salad!
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 27, 2014 11:53:42 GMT 10
I thought I would start a thread about gratefulness! Anyone can post what they may be especially grateful for today, as tomorrow it could all be gone! It is cold and raining here today and as I was lighting the fire I thought about how good it is to have a fireplace. So today I am grateful for the warmth of the fire and staying dry!
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 26, 2014 17:12:47 GMT 10
Why I decided on these items:
SEWING KIT
Mending, Safety pins and needles for fishing hooks, Buttons and thimble for bobber, Thread for tying or securing or lures(?), Thread possibly used for fishing line if strands are twisted together, tape measure for tying or tourniquet, small scissors will be handy for many things!
WATER BOTTLE
Drinking, will be used to procure more water!
GARBAGE BAGS
Shelter, Poncho, Carrying items in, Ground covering, Wrap around shoes to keep them a little drier!
TISSUES
To wipe me bum,(they were only $1), To wipe me nose, Make rope, Tinder!
MATCHES
Basically to start fires!
NOODLES
Food (can be eaten without cooking), Bait for fish (would that work?)!
STOCK CUBES
Flavouring of edible weeds like dandelion and thistle etc, Hot soothing soup!
TAMPONS IN TINS
Obvious use, Tinder, Water Filtration, Strings on them can be tied together for longer string, Nose bleeds and wounds etc, Tins will be useful!
ALFOIL
Signalling, Making pots to boil water in, Wrap food to cook in fire (all that fish I will catch with sewing kit - haha), Make reflector oven to cook food from heat of fire!
UTILITY KNIFE
Didn't want to spend over $10 on a knife but needed something to cut with and to descale and gut all that fish I will catch? HAHA
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 26, 2014 14:40:20 GMT 10
Was just having fun with sons entry! Haha no he said he didn't want to smell bad, I don't think he thought about it too much, but he has picked some useful items. Not sure what he thought the corkscrew, bottle opener thing was! I think he may have thought it was a can opener! HAHA
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 26, 2014 14:02:55 GMT 10
Ok shall block it out! Not that it worries me that much.
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 26, 2014 13:44:27 GMT 10
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 26, 2014 13:43:03 GMT 10
My buys and receipt! I was over by .5c, didn't tally it correctly! Everyone is welcome to ask me why I chose those items. Attachments:
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 26, 2014 10:51:53 GMT 10
I am going to make my 18 yo son do this challenge too and will post both his and my choices. We will just be doing this for fun though not for prizes!
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 26, 2014 10:31:42 GMT 10
I have a few spare items to add to prizes like a parabolic fire starter!
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 22, 2014 13:13:07 GMT 10
I would like a bag that comes in two parts that attach with a zip. The top half would be for my EDC (as I am a woman I carry a large handbag with my EDC) and then when I need to cart my Bug Out Bag with me I can attach the EDC to the top of bag. The EDC part would still need to be of fairly large size and the straps at back would need to be detachable from top part! Would also need a carry strap on the top that can be attached or detached. Attachments:
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 21, 2014 9:43:45 GMT 10
Even if Australia is not invaded directly, all the conflicts occurring in the world, Asia, Middle East, Europe, USA, will cause issues with our export and import business. Think of all the cheap clothing we get from China etc. I think we would be fairly food self sufficient but other items may be an issue.
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 20, 2014 22:41:16 GMT 10
Really great questions firestorm! I think we would be like the resistance, I don't think we would lay down and take it. We would become like the Australian version of the Viet Cong, guerilla warfare type of thing! I am preparing for this exact situation, and as for our possessions we need to loose our attachment to them! Besides if we don't kill them our animals will! haha
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 20, 2014 18:43:41 GMT 10
At home at the moment! 4 to 5 months worth of food FAK stocked Vitamin and medication shelf full Bug out bags ready Lots of candles, torches (hand crank and battery powered includes radios) Ways to cook food and start fires, fire pit, dutch oven, billy cans and metho burners with fondue set! Also thermoses Clothing for child Tents x2 fit two people and lightweight Water tank
Lacking good power source (hasnt really been a priority for me) Security needs work. Need more water stored inside. Have drunk most of the wine (this is very difficult for me to store)
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 20, 2014 17:38:23 GMT 10
Yes it can be hard to get them behind it but you really do need to, as it can make homeschooling even harder for you!
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 20, 2014 13:37:56 GMT 10
Thanks Rem ^_^ Now to see if I can get P.P behind it. ... lol Thats fine wolf! Let me know if I can help out.
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 20, 2014 13:24:33 GMT 10
As a product of American public schooling I can say that I believe home schooling is a great thing. From time to time our school would get a new student who had been home schooled. They were always lightyears ahead of the regular students. Their one weakness was social skills. They always seemed a bit shy or odd. That trait is a result of parenting rather than education IMO. This is a great topic that is rarely discussed. Yes some homeschoolers can seem a bit odd, but that is only because society has decided what is normal! A lot of homeschoolers are normal though, my little one has never been in daycare etc and spends a lot of time with me, yet is very sociable when we are at dance class etc. I also find that many kids in schools don't have good social skills either!
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 20, 2014 13:19:29 GMT 10
P.P said that the govt is trying to crack down and stop many parents from doing h/s, is that right? Regardless is still prefer her out of that system. She is in year one atm but I wouldn't start until next year anyhow. Also will be easier then as I'll have my license then and will be able to take the girls on day trips out to different museums etc And thanks ^_^ I really do appreciate that you'd take the time to do that ^_^ No it is perfectly legal to homeschool! What they do is make registration a bit harder than need be to discourage applying for homeschooling! Many homeschoolers just don't register, I have done both, not registered and registered but I was in QLD at the time. In QLD they have the HomeEducation support unit which helps parents with the process and will also keep records for you. Not sure yet in NSW if they have similar. This link www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/parents/pdf_doc/home-edu-info-pack-13.pdf is from the Registration for Home Schooling in NSW – Information Package, and the intro states: Introduction Under the Education Act 1990, home schooling is recognised as a legitimate way of providing for the educational needs of children in NSW. Parents who choose to home school their children do so for a variety of reasons. Successful home schoolers demonstrate a high level of commitment, time and energy in providing for their children’s education. In NSW, parents who decide to home school their children must have the approval of the Minister for Education or the Minister’s delegate. Approval to home school is through registration. The Office of the Board of Studies is responsible for administering the home schooling registration program and has been delegated the authority to register children for home schooling. This information package identifies the requirements to be met in order to be registered for home schooling and describes the processes for assessing applications for home schooling registration. Information and resources for parents can be found on the Parents Page on the Board of Studies website <www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/parents/home-schooling.html>. Questions about home schooling registration may be directed to the Home Schooling Unit on 02 9367 8149 or email <homeschooling@bos.nsw.edu.au>.
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 20, 2014 10:42:33 GMT 10
Yeah sure I have the outline all mapped out but not all the details! What year is she in and I can see if I can plan one? If you do go down this route then be prepared for a lot of work and commitment! There are many styles of homeschooling from following the state program to what is called unschooling! many programs to choose from. Then you need to decide to register them for homeschooling or not (many people don't although you are legally required to)! If your children have been in school then they are already part of the system so registration is the better option. You will also need to decide this as a family as it will make your life easier! In saying all this it can be a very rewarding family life to homeschool, you are free from the constraints of a system and you all can develop yourselfs at your own pace.
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 20, 2014 10:31:15 GMT 10
The program I am doing based on the NSW board of studies?
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Post by remnantprep on Aug 20, 2014 10:21:28 GMT 10
Yeah heard of them but never used it! We tried the ACE program once it was terrible for us but I found KONOS worked well and my own programs that I created. Am working on one for my almost 5 year old based on the NSW board of studies outcomes!
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