Posted on 02/09/2009 12:36:11 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny
Yahoo ran an interesting article this morning indicating a rise in the number of survivalist communities cropping up around the country. I have been wondering myself how much of the recent energy crisis is causing people to do things like stockpile food and water, grow their own vegetables, etc. Could it be that there are many people out there stockpiling and their increased buying has caused food prices to increase? It’s an interesting theory, but I believe increased food prices have more to do with rising fuel prices as cost-to-market costs have increased and grocers are simply passing those increases along to the consumer. A recent stroll through the camping section of Wal-Mart did give me pause - what kinds of things are prudent to have on hand in the event of a worldwide shortage of food and/or fuel? Survivalist in Training
I’ve been interested in survival stories since I was a kid, which is funny considering I grew up in a city. Maybe that’s why the idea of living off the land appealed to me. My grandfather and I frequently took camping trips along the Blue Ridge Parkway and around the Smoky Mountains. Looking back, some of the best times we had were when we stayed at campgrounds without electricity hookups, because it forced us to use what we had to get by. My grandfather was well-prepared with a camp stove and lanterns (which ran off propane), and when the sun went to bed we usually did along with it. We played cards for entertainment, and in the absence of televisions, games, etc. we shared many great conversations. Survivalist in the Neighborhood
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FBI: Texas drug cell trains on own ranch
Houston Chronicle ^ | May 19, 2009, 7:53PM | DANE SCHILLER
Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 4:31:11 AM by cbkaty
FBI is advising law enforcement officers across the country that a Texas cell of Los Zetas — an increasingly powerful arm of the Mexican Gulf Cartel drug trafficking syndicate — has acquired a secluded ranch where it trains its members to “neutralize” competitors in the United States.
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What’s with all these sweets recipes? You know abour my terrible sweet tooth!! Lucky I’m so busy outside, neither hubby or I are cooking. Only necessities or I wouldn’t be able to fit through the door to get outside.
Never could garden with gloves. Good intentions-start out with gloves but I always reach a point where some small seedling needs to be separated or some similar delicate operation, the gloves come off and don’t get back on.
>>>What’s with all these sweets recipes? You know abour my terrible sweet tooth!!<<<
Granny got me with that too... All night I was thinking about sweets. Woke up about 5 and just had to go downstairs and make a big batch of Cinnamon Rolls! (Before I hit the garden)
Mmmmm Mmmmmm Good!
I never thought about growing peanuts. But I love ‘em, so why not?
Sounds like you’ve been extremely busy! I hope your aches and pains from yesterday have diminished. And had a good rest last night after all your hard work.
Those recipes looked scrumptious! Thanks Granny!
Thanks for the welcome- I have only posted a couple of times on this thread- but fairly regular lurker. It is a great thread.
I suspect you ARE a tad younger than I. I am about your father’s age and hubby has several years on him. We both enjoy fairly good health and hate being inside, so our life pretty much revolves around outdoor activities. Just had lunch on our porch. The wild and cultivated apple trees are in full bloom. Lilacs also and the lily-of-the-valley along the river. With all these wonderful scents wafting up to my porch rocker, how can I worry about what Obama is dreaming up next? On the other hand, how can I not worry?
>>>I never thought about growing peanuts.<<<
I planted those Jumbo Virginias - Love to smell them when they are roasting, then making a mess for my wife as I shell and eat them... (yes, she will tell me about it.) LOL
Horse liniment did the trick... Works for everything even the knees (at least temporarily)... Only got to sleep for about 4 1/2 hours though - had to make those cinnamon buns I was craving.
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What’s with all these sweets recipes?<<<
Do you want the truth?
I was always a baker, hated cooking dinner, most of the time.
But never saw a baking recipe that was boring.
Gloves?
Sure I remember them, they were what we wore to Church to hide our damaged hands, that got that way, for not wearing gloves in the yard.
Granny got me with that too... All night I was thinking about sweets. Woke up about 5 and just had to go downstairs and make a big batch of Cinnamon Rolls! (Before I hit the garden)
Mmmmm Mmmmmm Good!<<<
The Mormons teach that one should store some things that are for being “plain ole good”, LOL, and to me that is baked goods.
And you are so easy to tempt.
Thought that I knew your name, but I never rely on my memory of names, for it fails me ,,, often.
Post anytime and lurk if you want, but it is more fun joining in.
This thread reminds me of the first day you go to the beach, until you finally plunge in, you won’t get wet, or hooked on the thread.
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Administrator Fugate And Gen McKinley Meet To Discuss Partnership And Preparedness
Release Date: May 20, 2009
Release Number: HQ-09-053
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator W. Craig Fugate met today with the Chief, National Guard Bureau, Gen. Craig R. McKinley, to discuss working together on issues of partnership and preparedness as the 2009 hurricane season approaches.
The meeting was a helpful exchange of ideas, lessons learned and best practices as the two organizations work to synchronize efforts on behalf of the American public. In the coming weeks Fugate will hold similar meetings with local, state, tribal and federal officials to build relationships and increase the nation’s focus on preparedness.
“In one of my first actions as FEMA Administrator, I was happy to meet with Gen. McKinley and the National Guard,” Fugate said. “In the event of a disaster, the National Guard represents our nation’s immediate responders, and its important for FEMA to not only hear first hand their needs but for us to continue this important working relationship. During my nomination hearing, I said that I would improve FEMA’s partnership with state and local governments, and I also promised that I would call for the Agency to focus on preparedness and a coordinated response from the federal government for the next disaster. Today’s meeting was an important step toward that end.”
“The National Guard’s number one priority is the security and defense of our homeland, at home and abroad,” added McKinley. “It is a natural and essential relationship for the National Guard and FEMA to work hand-in-hand to help protect America.”
The best and most effective response occurs when every level of government works together in a unified and coordinated way. Disasters may start and end at the local level, but we all have an important and often critical role to play in a coordinated emergency management response and the effectiveness of that response ultimately depends on teamwork. History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. June 1 marks the beginning of the 2009 hurricane season.
Emergency preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone should have a personal response plan for a disaster, everyone should know who their first responders are at the local and state level, and everyone should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least the first 72 hours.
FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.
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Listening Session Launches Food Safety Working Group
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I can identify with you Granny. How much fun it is to knead bread or mix cake batter or roll out cookies, and how boring to make spaghetti etc. Although pasta is sooo good.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090521/ap_on_re_us/us_temple_plot
APNewsBreak: 4 arrested in plot to bomb NYC temple
By TOM McELROY, Associated Press Writer Tom Mcelroy, Associated Press Writer 1 hr 28 mins ago
NEW YORK – The FBI arrested four men Wednesday in what authorities called a plot to detonate a bomb outside a Jewish temple and to shoot military planes with guided missiles.
Officials told The Associated Press the arrests came after a long-running undercover operation that began in Newburgh, N.Y., about 70 miles north of New York City.
James Cromitie, David Williams, Onta Williams and Laguerre Payen, all of Newburgh, were charged with conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction within the United States and conspiracy to acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
continued [Afghanistan connection]
and how boring to make spaghetti etc.<<<
I think that it goes back to when I was a kid, I took over all the cooking the year I was 9 years old, we didn’t bake bread or cakes except on special occasions, so it was all a mystery to me.
Biscuits were simply made in the top of the flour sack, make a hole, add the stuff and mix until you had a dough.
Cornbread was even rare.
So cookbooks with all those fancy things that one read about in books and saw sometimes in a movie, always interested me.
We will not mention that i like sweets.
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May 20, 2009
09-20
RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: FOODS - CLASS II
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PRODUCT
Pimento Cheese Spread packaged in 5 pound plastic tubs, 2 per case, under the following brands: St. Clair, Sysco Classic and Ron’s Home Style Foods. Recall # F-234-9
CODE
5/1/2009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
St. Clair Food, Inc. Memphis, TN, by telephone and e-mails on January 12, 2009. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Product is manufactured under insanitary conditions, which can lead to micro-contamination.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4,040 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION
TN, TX, AR, KY
RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: FOODS - CLASS III
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PRODUCT
Harvest of Eden cut green beans, net wt. 6 lb. 6 oz, Product of China; UPC 1930351300. Recall # F-232-9
CODE
Case codes 08111011789M, 08111011789B, 0812132064C, 08110711786M, 08110711786D, 08110911788H and 0812142065P. The can code information is not available, but all cans imported into the U.S. are included in this recall.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: McFarling Foods, Inc. Indianapolis, IN, by email and telephone on March 20, 2009.
Manufacturer: Zhangzhou Tongfa Foods Industry, Co. Jiaomei Town, China. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
There may be dead worms mixed in with the product.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
269 cases
DISTRIBUTION
IN and KY
Meanwhile, I'm out in the garden, gloveless. Works for me!! From the 1st of April til fall, I keep my nails just as short as possible, scrub, scrub and scrub with a nailbrush and still am embarrassed when handing money to clerks in a store.
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