“granny and DelaWhere have posted some extremely interseting links on the survival thread this past week. Worth a look.”
Well I’m trying to keep up, but this is our normal “busy season” (g) with the added pressure of back and forth trips.
(Rising gas prices are *not* helping, but “it figures” ;)
We’re trying to figure out what we can take now, (we never make an empty trip :) as opposed to what we will still need here for awhile. For example: Seeds and starting equipment can go; canning supplies need to stay. :)
Anyway, I apologise for appearing to have “gone away”. I’m here, as time permits, reading along, just usually too pooped to post. (g)
To granny: Again thanks for being the “glue” that holds this list together. I gain weight just reading your recipes and your helpful hints remind me of just how much I’ve forgotten over the years. :) If I’m right, and you don’t know how much I pray I’m wrong, we’re gonna need every bit of that knowledge in the not too distant future. :(
To delawhere: Yes, I spent many a fun time at Jackson’s Mill, a lifetime ago. ;) When were you there? We may even have met once upon a time, or at least passed each other in the dining hall. (boy howdy, those ladies could cook! :)
To appleseed: yes, I’m reading the pings you send and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate them, as the “responses” on those threads are quite illuminating. ;)
In general: Sure enough, I went “down home” and found the trees I want at a small nursery (right in the middle of town, no less :) at less than half the price I was quoted up here. ;) We’re going down again this weekend and if I get a chance I’ll get them then. OTOH, I keep forgetting I’m not as young as I used to be and usually plan to do much more than I actually get done. :)
The garden is coming along, but it’s been a rather cool and wet May/June and I’m behind on the weeding as it’s tough to get a dry couple of days in a row. :) Not to mention being “gone” half the time when it is dry enough. ;) I’m sure glad I cut back on what I planted as it’s going to be job just to keep up with this much.
How long we’ve got here still continues to be the big question, but at last my husband is coming to realize that it may not be as long as he’d hoped. The parallels between the new management and what’s happening in the national govt. are astounding to us, but we don’t have the time to peruse the cause. Whether it’s some sort of “master plan” or just colossal ignorance from generations of “dumbing down” is irrelevant at this point. The outcome will be the same. :(
In the meantime, thanks to all who have the time and wherewithall to post here. You’re doing good work here. :
Again, if I’ve forgotten to address anyone personally, please forgive me as “my mind is mush” these days. :)
Thanks for the update. Dang, doesn’t sound like there’s enough hours in the day for all that you do.
Anyway, I apologise for appearing to have “gone away”. I’m here, as time permits, reading along, just usually too pooped to post. (g)<<<
Please be careful and do not get run down.
The pig flu is still out there and his hitting groups and schools still, or even more so than in the beginning. If you are run down, it will be harder to survive.
Thank you for the encouraging words, it is good to know that many feel the thread worth reading.
Take care, you will make it.
That is best comment of the day....:o)
>>>Yes, I spent many a fun time at Jackson’s Mill, a lifetime ago. ;) When were you there? <<<
A lifetime ago too... I would have been there between ‘54 and ‘59.
You are sure right about the cooks... Great food. Beautiful Area, Great people, I have nothing but the fondest memories of Jackson’s Mill!