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Post by ygidorp on Aug 2, 2016 11:41:19 GMT 10
This is why I approach a lot of prep websites with a grain of salt. Some really good ideas mixed in with really bad ideas. A few thoughts: Plastic bags over the bottom half of your legs would tear so fast on walking, it wouldn't be viable. The second idea of sealing your shoes/boots would be much better, imo. I'd have to see it to believe it. I've used a lot of duct tape while DIY renovating, and I wouldn't imagine it to be strong enough to hand wet clothes up, let alone food. Unless someone else had contrary experiences, I'd put this in the BS basket. You'd need a LOT of duct tape for this. As a side note, don't do it without an internal padded layer, as you will cut off circulation. I have used duct tape in conjunction with other tape to stabilise digits prior to grappling. This is a TERRIBLE idea. Duct tape can be broken down very quickly on anything resembling a corner. The only thing worse is when people think cable ties are equivalent to flexcuffs. They're not. Unless you mean like this, which is OK:
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Post by ygidorp on Jul 22, 2016 12:09:16 GMT 10
Quote: "Frostbite, I believe I have remarked on your water availability before and I am still envious of it but getting it to where it can/could be used after a SHTF event is going to be a challenge." I'm not preparing for a total collapse, but if I were then the narrow rapids on my boundary might make a good place for a water powered pump. The river bank here is quite low and we can drive right up to the rapids, so the pump wouldn't have much height or distance to pump to, say, a 1000l tank on a wheeled tray, pulled by my daughters horse to where it is needed. The paddock along the river bank has been used for feed crops for sheep and cattle, that's where my food production would go Holy crap, 1000L is one metric ton! I didn't know horses could pull that much! Impressive.
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Post by ygidorp on Jul 21, 2016 17:57:29 GMT 10
Sad state of affairs. Although the story is fictional and paints a worse case scenario, it has been quite disappointing that the overwhelming consensus even amongst those more educated in the defence industry that Australia is not well prepared.
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Post by ygidorp on Jul 21, 2016 11:03:14 GMT 10
Haha wow I didn't even vote for myself! Cheers guys, I had totally forgot there was a comp aspect to it!
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 29, 2016 11:16:15 GMT 10
Hmm leader of home owners society will be a hard one to topple. Apart from taking her out the back and putting a bullet in her, the next best option is to hold an election of sorts with all leadership positions up for grabs, from leader, security/sheriff, procurement etc. And a meeting called for a chance for all those nominated to stand up and tell their experiences about the roll they are running for and why they should be voted for. Regardless of differences in opinion, committing murder in a group attempting to hold together will instantly put you on the outside and either get you executed as a danger to the group or expelled.
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 29, 2016 11:12:27 GMT 10
Directly challenging someone is generally the best way to start a fight, even in everyday life. Not something you want to do.
Going around and canvassing support can also be seen as attempting a coup behind someone's back. Not a good impression for those you want following you, and not likely to be well received by the existing leadership in question.
Before attempting to say what is wrong, have a very good idea of how it should be done right. Hindsight on the other hand is 20/20 - you don't want to be THAT "I-told-you-so" person. You want other people to say "Gordon was right", without having to prompt them.
Thus: 1/. Pre-empting the bad outcomes of a decision and suggesting alternative courses of action. Make it clear while you are doing your best to support the current leader, there are other viable options. 2/. Be the positive and pro-active person. Don't just come up with your own ideas, be inclusive of other peoples' ideas and support them wherever possible. This will build support for you as a leader. 3/. Especially in a leadership issue, having other people fight your battle for you is the most effective way of gathering support. Refer #2. 4/. If your ideas ARE better, you will naturally gather support. If you do not gather support, it's time for a reality check on whether your alternatives are actually better then the status quo. 5/. Have an exit strategy (diplomacy, strategic, tactical) at all times in case the existing leadership goes in a direction you are unable to follow.
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 29, 2016 10:58:13 GMT 10
Yep, I had to import those via eBay as well!
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 29, 2016 9:06:03 GMT 10
Hi folks
Just wondering where you guys source your mylar? I bought some recently on eBay, as I couldn't seem to find any local suppliers. The prices were quite exorbitant once you include shipping.
Anyone got some good sources?
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 27, 2016 17:54:06 GMT 10
Probably. Call me a goody two shoes, but I usually declare organic matter just in case. I don't want to mess it up for Australians relying on grown produce just because I wanted to to eat/grow something different. That said, it's usually candy and chocolate I'm declaring.
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 27, 2016 13:04:33 GMT 10
Its funny how angry they are at the older generations, no respect for the fact that the older gen have voted more times and seen more world affairs, and may actually know a thing or to! Same crowd is the one screaming the property market is too hard to break into, yet can afford trips to Europe, daily take out coffees and lunches, and the latest iPhone.
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 27, 2016 10:24:13 GMT 10
Quite sad. I expect something similar would happen in Australia under the same circumstances.
Not hating on millennials as by definition I am one. But sadly the viewpoint is consistent of what I have observed of my peers.
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 27, 2016 9:52:54 GMT 10
Odd. Last I checked AQIS would remove anything with viable seed matter and destroy it. Unless they don't pose a threat ie are already grown in Australia maybe?
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 27, 2016 9:51:08 GMT 10
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 17, 2016 11:46:04 GMT 10
Just remember that while it will santize the water, it won't purify the water. There can still be toxins in it, even if the bacteria, viruses, etc are dead. Also be careful not to add too much salt or the water will be too salty to drink, or you'll have the problem of its return from chlorine to salt happening too quickly. It can be an effective way of making a mild bleach solution if there's enough salt in the water and enough electricity passing through, although it's a very unstable bleach solution and will have a shelf life of probably minutes at best. I believe his intent was to create a weak salt solution -> create bleach solution -> pour into container with larger volume of water. Might beat a stockpile of iodine tablets in that sense, keeping in mind iodine also doesn't remove the toxins (and doesn't kill off all micro-organisms to begin with). I do agree that distillation would be the gold standard, though it may be hard to produce large quantities in a pinch. Interesting idea to play with nonetheless.
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 17, 2016 9:42:19 GMT 10
I is for Iodine Tablets.
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 17, 2016 9:40:22 GMT 10
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 15, 2016 21:45:06 GMT 10
Z is for Zombies! Ok ok... I'll have to come up with something better now...
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 14, 2016 17:11:31 GMT 10
L is for Low Profile Preps
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 14, 2016 16:20:03 GMT 10
J is for jerry cans
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Post by ygidorp on Jun 9, 2016 13:14:39 GMT 10
Whilst this can be applied to some smaller units like canned food, I like the idea of sealing away some units for long term storage. This means a fixed reserve that isn't at risk of being depleted eg by laziness when stocks are low. At the moment, this sealed stock comprises rice and pasta. I'm looking to get some beans as well. I understand when stored in mylar with O2 absorbers, these items will last up to 30 years. I'm intending to open them at about the 20 year mark to rotate them out.
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