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Post by remnantprep on Jan 10, 2014 10:04:32 GMT 10
1) Yes I am the one at the supermarket with tin in hand checking the contents, calories and date of said item! 2) If you look in my trolley there will be items that I have ten each of! 3) Can be heard to exclaim "Wow this will be great to store!" 4) Have gone from "Does this house have a good kitchen/bathroom?" etc to "Yup this has water tank and wood heater, and wow look at the size of the yard!" 5) Whenever we are going for a drive I am constantly looking for water sources along the route we are driving in case we ever have to head that way! 6) While out for bush walks am constantly checking for possible areas that we can Bug out in. Try to spot food sources such as wild yam (these can be poisonous if not prepared properly) and water sources! 7) Always thinking how different objects could be used and adapted during SHTF! 8) Constantly checking news! 9) Cheer when a family member says they have started their emergency box! 10) And last but not least log into this forum everyday! What about you? Please let me know your particular prepping give aways!  |
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Post by wolfstar on Jan 10, 2014 13:53:37 GMT 10
the fact that i ask every store out there for old food safe buckets with lods XD lmao, oh and every time i buy certain products on special (rice, beans etc) "one for me, one for the stash" XD lol and obsessively compulsively checking here, lol (and Nerdrage can attest to, even half asleep its the first place i head to, lmao)
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Post by remnantprep on Jan 10, 2014 18:55:23 GMT 10
Haha wolf!
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Post by shinester on Jan 11, 2014 23:13:00 GMT 10
1. I'm the guy who buys 8 large bags of rice when on special, and then goes back 2 more times to different registers keeping OpSec
2. I'm the guy who grabs scrapped/thrown away PVC piping for my aquaponics
3. I'm the guy who's always grabbing brass at the range if nobody's around even when I don't have that caliber. Might be good trade, I might need it eventually!
4. I'm the guy who's buying a few too many bags of frozen vegetables just so I can dehydrate them for the stash
5. I'm the guy with too many spreadsheets with info
6. I'm the guy prodding friends with "What you would do in a zombie apocalypse?"
7. I'm the guy who works out the cheapest way to eat for a year ($500 if you want a balanced diet)
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Post by SA Hunter on Jan 11, 2014 23:41:38 GMT 10
I'm the one no one notices building my stash!!
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Post by remnantprep on Jan 12, 2014 8:57:04 GMT 10
1. I'm the guy who buys 8 large bags of rice when on special, and then goes back 2 more times to different registers keeping OpSec 2. I'm the guy who grabs scrapped/thrown away PVC piping for my aquaponics 3. I'm the guy who's always grabbing brass at the range if nobody's around even when I don't have that caliber. Might be good trade, I might need it eventually! 4. I'm the guy who's buying a few too many bags of frozen vegetables just so I can dehydrate them for the stash 5. I'm the guy with too many spreadsheets with info 6. I'm the guy prodding friends with "What you would do in a zombie apocalypse?" 7. I'm the guy who works out the cheapest way to eat for a year ($500 if you want a balanced diet) No1 HAHAHA! So 24 bags of rice I think people may notice! |
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Post by shinester on Jan 13, 2014 4:16:01 GMT 10
Well it's not my normal store and I payed with cash  Oh and they've still got rice for $10 for 10kg in some Coles, I think I've got enough for now, trying to balance the 'stash' out currently. 24 bags is enough energy from the rice [in KJ] for almost 400 days  |
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Post by Jason on Jan 13, 2014 19:49:51 GMT 10
Fantastic idea remnantprep!!! 1) I'm the bloke that has to have a full tank of fuel in all 3 of our cars (even though only 2 are used) at all times 2) I'm the bloke that even when just grabbing milk and bread has a tin of Spam or Harvest and a BIC lighter in the shopping basket 3) I'm the bloke that dreams about buying a ex-army Land Rover and property in the middle of nowhere if I won the x-lotto rather than a yacht, convertible and mansion 4) I'm the bloke that always brings up the latest disaster or government crack down at the dinner table 5) I'm the bloke that has cold showers to save money for preps and to get used to it just in case 6) I'm the bloke that always has a band aid, panadol, anti-histamine, sewing kit, duct tape for minor "office emergencies"  7) I'm the bloke that wishes instead of all the crap I bought as a young lad (CD's, alcohol, stereos etc) Id bought guns, bows and preps (and practised) 8) I'm the bloke that wished I had stayed in my manual jobs/trade rather than listening to my dad when he said "Get an office job, you will be better off in the long run!" 9) I'm the bloke that cant go to a garage sale or auction without thinking what can I grab that might be useful later - 25m of barb wire - sure, beat up old kero heater - yeah I need that! |
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Post by Nex Socius on Jan 16, 2014 18:16:34 GMT 10
I'm the weirdo who is so excited over a 10kg bag of rice, she gets her sis inlaw to take a photo of it on her shoulder, while in the Coles meat department!
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Post by shinester on Jan 21, 2014 3:11:08 GMT 10
I'm the weirdo who is so excited over a 10kg bag of rice, she gets her sis inlaw to take a photo of it on her shoulder, while in the Coles meat department! Coles still have them around. If they're stored in an air-tight, no oxygen [pop in some steel wool and burn a candle] sealed container [put silicon around lip] it can last up to 30 years. |
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Post by remnantprep on Oct 3, 2016 20:22:07 GMT 10
This is an old thread but I want to restart it for all our newer members.
One more to add to my list!
Im the one who collects the dryer lint in the house.
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Post by shinester on Oct 3, 2016 21:08:13 GMT 10
You're a prepper when
- you have more uninterrupted power supplies than power sockets
- you could live out of your car for 4 weeks with what's in it.
- you have folding shovels
- your favorite shows are Apocalypse shows and you ask where they get their food from
- you have a years supply of seed in your fridge
- you could not shop for food for months
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Post by Joey on Oct 3, 2016 22:40:10 GMT 10
That's me rem, got a big glad bag sitting on top of the dryer that all the lint goes in when cleaned out lol.
I'm the guy who buys 4-5 bags of rice at Coles when it drops to $6/bag.
I'm the guy who's wife hates that fact there is cans of baked beans in the cupboard and enough tins of crushed tomatoes and pasta sauces to make 10 full size spaghetti bol cookups
I'm the guy who's wife who gets pissed because I collect the hotel soaps/shampoos and puts them in a cereal container in the back of the cupboard.
I'm the guy with more AA/AAA batteries then you know what to do with.
I'm through who has a gainers making BOB's for forum members.
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Post by ziggysdad on Oct 3, 2016 23:32:30 GMT 10
I'm the guy who buys matches and/or Bic lighters every trip to the store and I don't smoke.
I'm the guy who has two years worth of Ezygel (liquid gel methanol - chafing fuel), but doesn't even own a chafing dish.
I'm the guy who pretends to have a restaurant to justify shopping at a restaurant supply store buying giant cans of refried beans and kilos of instant mashed potatoes.
I'm the guy who has cases of baby wipes in storage and we don't have a baby.
I'm the guy who has a minor freak out when my wife opens the UHT milk with the March 'best by' date when there are 16 litres dated December-February.
I'm the guy who has two years worth of toilet paper stockpiled, but still buys 48+ rolls whenever it is on sale.
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Post by remnantprep on Oct 3, 2016 23:33:51 GMT 10
That's me rem, got a big glad bag sitting on top of the dryer that all the lint goes in when cleaned out lol. I'm the guy who buys 4-5 bags of rice at Coles when it drops to $6/bag. I'm the guy who's wife hates that fact there is cans of baked beans in the cupboard and enough tins of crushed tomatoes and pasta sauces to make 10 full size spaghetti bol cookups I'm the guy who's wife who gets pissed because I collect the hotel soaps/shampoos and puts them in a cereal container in the back of the cupboard. I'm the guy with more AA/AAA batteries then you know what to do with. I'm through who has a gainers making BOB's for forum members. "That's me rem, got a big glad bag sitting on top of the dryer that all the lint goes in when cleaned out lol." I shove mine in a small plastic jug and then put it into a bag with a zip until i collect enough of those kinder egg plastic things. They are great for sticking dryer lint in and keeping it dry. "I'm the guy who's wife who gets pissed because I collect the hotel soaps/shampoos and puts them in a cereal container in the back of the cupboard." LOL Thats hubbies job in this household, as well as all the tea, coffee and sugar and also tissues and toilet paper! He actually asks for more too, they must wonder how often we wash our hair while we are there. |
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Post by remnantprep on Oct 3, 2016 23:45:55 GMT 10
I'm the guy who buys matches and/or Bic lighters every trip to the store and I don't smoke. I'm the guy who has two years worth of Ezygel (liquid gel methanol - chafing fuel), but doesn't even own a chafing dish. I'm the guy who pretends to have a restaurant to justify shopping at a restaurant supply store buying giant cans of refried beans and kilos of instant mashed potatoes. I'm the guy who has cases of baby wipes in storage and we don't have a baby. I'm the guy who has a minor freak out when my wife opens the UHT milk with the March 'best by' date when there are 16 litres dated December-February. I'm the guy who has two years worth of toilet paper stockpiled, but still buys 48+ rolls whenever it is on sale. We have loo rolls stacked in a space in our bathroom. Its funny the comments we get, one friend said "I have never seen so much toilet paper in my life, you'll be right in the collapse!" I just blink and said "Oh no hubby he is on to us!" He isn't a prepper so its funny! |
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Post by Peter on Oct 4, 2016 13:58:27 GMT 10
I shove mine in a small plastic jug and then put it into a bag with a zip until i collect enough of those kinder egg plastic things. They are great for sticking dryer lint in and keeping it dry. The plastic containers used for old camera films are great for this if you can get your hands on some. |
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Post by perthprepper on Oct 4, 2016 14:22:45 GMT 10
Been clearing up crates from my garage and found about 5 of those old film canisters. Amazing how useful they are.
Just out of curiosity, what's the lint for? Fire kindling?
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Post by Joey on Oct 4, 2016 14:39:38 GMT 10
Pretty much, especially cotton lint
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Post by PlanZ on Oct 4, 2016 14:51:59 GMT 10
I'm the weirdo who is so excited over a 10kg bag of rice, she gets her sis inlaw to take a photo of it on her shoulder, while in the Coles meat department! Coles still have them around. If they're stored in an air-tight, no oxygen [pop in some steel wool and burn a candle] sealed container [put silicon around lip] it can last up to 30 years. do you still recommend this method of making a storage container oxygen free? Can you elaborate on this? Also curious about the aquaponics - are you still doing this? |
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Oh and they've still got rice for $10 for 10kg in some Coles, I think I've got enough for now, trying to balance the 'stash' out currently. 
