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Post by Fractus on Dec 13, 2014 7:43:00 GMT 10
A drum to put on a trailer for spraying weeds. Ahhh nother project!!
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Post by Fractus on Dec 12, 2014 13:42:31 GMT 10
I found a place nearby in mt Martha that is selling 200 litre metal drums for $20. They originally contained olive oil. He also sells 200 litre blue plastic drum that originally contained various food oils. Another (ferntree gully) who sells 200litre blue plas that contained sorbitol sugars which are far easier to clean than the oil drums I have used them for water and it tastes of nothing after several cleans. Although he has them irregularly. Uses... catch rain water from chicken shed in half long ways for animal troughs cut in half other way for planter ie potato or tomato. $10 for a big 100 litre weather resistant pot. if the rains really come strap a few together to make an ark. or strap a few together to make a fishing pontoon on you dam half drums to store bits and pieces and also hide ammo in the bottom and cover with pipe fitting or such. I'd like to hear any other ideas for them any one interested I will give both no.s
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Post by Fractus on Dec 12, 2014 10:26:32 GMT 10
6wd Polaris. I can only dream already at 4k so will e so far out of my reach.
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Post by Fractus on Dec 11, 2014 20:39:47 GMT 10
I would like the answers to all those question too. What is known to be a good fox whistle?
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Post by Fractus on Dec 11, 2014 14:27:48 GMT 10
It would be better if the states bought the land back as they would pay even less than the Feds who are bound by the constitution "The acquisition of property on just terms from any State or person for any purpose in respect of which the Parliament has power to make laws:" States can just change their laws to suit. (Almost) please no lawyers jump on me.
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Post by Fractus on Dec 10, 2014 23:26:27 GMT 10
I think it's useful to look at history -- recent history at that! -- to see what can happen when money becomes worthless. Germany post-WW1 is a prime example. Argentina is another recent example of how not to manage a country's economy.
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Post by Fractus on Dec 8, 2014 23:02:09 GMT 10
Looks a bit like sweet potato. But the flowers are not exactly the same.
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Post by Fractus on Dec 7, 2014 10:34:54 GMT 10
Also I think the bugs are already in the product so will grow whatever container you use unless they are deaded first
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Post by Fractus on Dec 7, 2014 10:32:50 GMT 10
The freezer is always my go to plan. Usually 48 plus hours but not sure if that is the perfect but seems to keep bugs dead.
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Post by Fractus on Dec 6, 2014 18:58:36 GMT 10
Archery is great. Cheap and can be practiced any where. I like instinctive archery as it is closer to primitive and is able to be replicated in a genuine shtf. Like throwing stones the more you practise.....
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Post by Fractus on Dec 5, 2014 17:15:49 GMT 10
A simple recipe. You can use your dried red kidney and canelli or use canned. I did a mixture. 2 cans Aldi 5 bean mix 75c 6 cans aldi crushed tom. 59c for Italian. Aussie about 1$ 3 cans or equivalent dried cannelii 75c 4 cans red kidney dried or equivalent 75c I used dried for red beans 3 or 4 rasher bacon or equivalent type of flavourful meat. Next time I will try chorizo. 2 onions garlic. tsp chilli tsp of paprika cook dried beans after soaking or drain canned beansetc. fry onion garlic and bacon in big pot. Add all the tomatoes and drained beans , spices and cook. salt to taste makes about 5 litres 1 litre gives 3 medium meals and of course can be extended with pasta or rice. i also added some dried peas to absorb some liquid as I was too impatient to render it down. i pressure canned 4 litres and we ate the rest.
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Post by Fractus on Nov 29, 2014 11:36:36 GMT 10
Sadly bees are very susceptible to sprays. Orchardists rely on bees for pollination but often forget to tell the beekeeper when they are about to spray for pests like codling moth and really hurt the local hives.
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Post by Fractus on Nov 27, 2014 21:56:12 GMT 10
Goodluck all, looking forward to the next brain teaser. Thanks admin team Thinking further about scenario has made me realise some of my planning shortfalls. Thanks good fun!
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Post by Fractus on Nov 25, 2014 21:14:06 GMT 10
Years ago I remember hearing a defence minister (can't remember who) say any country that was intending to attack Australia would be identified well before they were ready as they would have to build fleet of troop ships or that was the gist of it.. So maybe building in plain site is the best camo and the ground work is set if ever required.
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Post by Fractus on Nov 24, 2014 6:09:28 GMT 10
I started bee keeping about 10 yrs ago so I could make mead. Never made it. The honey was so popular I kept selling it all. Lost interest after about five years. Work required did not equal gratification. My next DIY is simple sheep yards with some bought sheep handling equipment as I am not as strong as used to be and don't relish the wrestle.
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Post by Fractus on Nov 22, 2014 22:18:09 GMT 10
Not sure if it is true but I heard they have a lot of parasites that make it a bit risky if the aren't caught alive and de wormed.
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Post by Fractus on Nov 22, 2014 13:18:07 GMT 10
Dogs would be my biggest fear. Packs of dogs could destroy a whole flock of sheep. Need to re think my defence strategy for the livestock. Could be very cold at night sitting with the sheep awake all night. Maybe the barn strategy mentioned on the what animals do you have thread would be viable
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Post by Fractus on Nov 22, 2014 13:09:24 GMT 10
Maybe one of the aldi type wind up torches. I read about them on a thread here so went and got a couple for myself.
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Post by Fractus on Nov 22, 2014 8:48:02 GMT 10
Would milk goats be an alternative to cows as they are not as big and scary. I assume the skill to milk would be the same but a mistake with a goat will probably not cost you your life. I received a glancing kick from a heifer and it was very painful. Does anyone know if dairy goats are good for eating or are they bags of bones like their big bovine sisters?
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Post by Fractus on Nov 21, 2014 17:48:37 GMT 10
Here is why you should use birdshot with prejudice!
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