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Survive the Coming Collapse .com ^ | 11/22/12 | DAVID MORRIS

Posted on 11/23/2012 7:22:24 PM PST by Kartographer

Survival Diva here to discuss an important, life-saving tactic that too many Preppers leave out of their preparedness plan. We may think we have everything covered for survival, but what if we’ve prepared for six months or a year when a crisis comes that lingers for years? Few of us have the resources to put three, four, or five years of food storage and preparedness goods aside, but depending upon the emergency, we may need to figure out how to make it through a breakdown in infrastructure lasting that long.

As David has said before, the “stuff” that you store up is only there to help you get from one predictable source of provisions to the next. It won’t last forever, but it will give you time to figure out or set up sustainable solutions.

One of the most obvious choices for developing a sustainable food supply is through gardening…specifically with heirloom seed that can be dried and used season after season. In my opinion heirloom seed is imperative for long term survival. We will need a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits to combat appetite fatigue and for good health, especially when food storage begins to dwindle. If you can afford the cost, adding heirloom seed to your bartering goods stash will give you plenty of bartering leverage.

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To: PA Engineer

;-{)


81 posted on 11/24/2012 9:58:21 AM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Mater tua caligas exercitus gerit ;-{)
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To: Jack Hammer

It varies quite a bit, depending on the variety and how it was stored. Somewhere there was a website that had the life expectancy for various seeds, but i can’t seem to find it right now. Some, I believe beets are one, have such a short lifespan that it’s best to assume they’re dead after a year. Others, like amaranth, can sit in the ground 40 years waiting for conditions to be right. There are stories of archeological digs finding seeds in pottery jars that still sprouted and grew after being there for centuries.

Still, most seeds keep best if kept dry and cool. Some keep their seeds in the freezer to extend their life.


82 posted on 11/24/2012 1:35:23 PM PST by Ellendra (http://www.ustrendy.com/ellendra-nauriel/portfolio/18423/concealed-couture/)
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To: brityank

Thanks for the link!


83 posted on 11/24/2012 2:28:35 PM PST by TEXOKIE (We must surrender only to our Holy God and never to the evil that has befallen us.)
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To: Tagurit; Kartographer; All

On another post, I recommended considering being able to care for a wounded/ill adult (as well as children)and the supplies necessary for this.

Bolts of Muslin or soft cotton for bandages, wipes, diapers, bed bath blankets, etc

plastic sheeting for the bed

bedside toilet facilities/bed pans

cleaning supplies

knowledge of simple nursing techniques such as proper bed bath, wound care, etc. (can google these easily)


84 posted on 11/24/2012 2:39:55 PM PST by TEXOKIE (We must surrender only to our Holy God and never to the evil that has befallen us.)
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To: brityank

Thank you - that’s very, very helpful!


85 posted on 11/24/2012 2:45:18 PM PST by Jack Hammer
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To: tiki; outofsalt; Ellendra

Thank you all!

I feel as if I’ve attended a seminar hosted by experts.


86 posted on 11/24/2012 2:51:23 PM PST by Jack Hammer
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To: simplesimon
do you ( or anyone else on the prepper threads ) remember aritcles about Ovomitcare that said OTC meds and health & beauty items would have a special tax on them?

I don't recall any "special tax", but I do recall the Bush regime trying to put OTC meds behind a counter (ala pseudo-ephedrine) so they could charge more. I haven't heard much about it since it was supposed to be imposed. I guess that it and the ban on 100W lightbulbs just went away.

87 posted on 11/24/2012 3:17:19 PM PST by Sarajevo (Don't think for a minute that this excuse for a President has America's best interest in mind.)
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To: rightly_dividing

OK, I am really envious! That is a nice antique!


88 posted on 11/24/2012 3:18:16 PM PST by Sarajevo (Don't think for a minute that this excuse for a President has America's best interest in mind.)
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To: outofsalt
He should have built a hoophouse. Fencing is too expensive (been there, done that).
Of course, he could justify shooting critters as defending the crops from varmints that happen to be good eatin'!
89 posted on 11/24/2012 3:25:49 PM PST by Sarajevo (Don't think for a minute that this excuse for a President has America's best interest in mind.)
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To: Sarajevo

Thank you. Of several that I have, this one is like new, as in almost unused condition.


90 posted on 11/24/2012 4:07:05 PM PST by rightly_dividing (Left behind; 4 Americans in Libya)
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To: outofsalt
In my area gardening is one of the best ways to obtain meat.

I like that, I might have to use that line!

The strip of land that I'm hoping to fence in next spring is a deer highway. Things might get interesting. I'll have to see if the DNR will let me have a "nuisance deer" tag.
91 posted on 11/24/2012 5:47:01 PM PST by Ellendra (http://www.ustrendy.com/ellendra-nauriel/portfolio/18423/concealed-couture/)
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To: greeneyes
BTW, handloading (reloading) ammo is another worthwhile skill. But beware it's a 'gateway skill' to shooting...or vice-versa

(8^D)

92 posted on 11/24/2012 8:34:21 PM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing)
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To: Smokin' Joe

Well, Daddy kinda wanted me to learn to shoot, so maybe I should.


93 posted on 11/24/2012 9:03:39 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

Mind your Daddy, now... He’d be happier if you did.


94 posted on 11/25/2012 3:07:47 PM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing)
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To: Smokin' Joe

I found a gun club located about 45 miles away that has a beginners course, and they will rent the guns to you. Not sure about safety equipment.

I’ll check into it a little more. Maybe I will do it after the winter is over. It’s kinda close to St. Louis, so I don’t want to get stuck there in lousy weather.


95 posted on 11/25/2012 4:21:26 PM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

Safety equipment (aside from your brain) usually consists of hearing protection and safety glasses. If you use corrective lenses they may cover the eye adequately, with contacts you will want safety glasses. It only takes a small speck of crud to mess up your day. Do check into it, you won’t regret it.


96 posted on 11/25/2012 5:46:16 PM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing)
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To: Kartographer

Pfl


97 posted on 11/25/2012 6:14:14 PM PST by RKBA Democrat (Getting in touch with my inner rebel)
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To: Salamander

LOL! And if you can cook, all the better!


98 posted on 11/25/2012 6:28:04 PM PST by Ladysmith (Every time another lib loses its job, an angel gets its wings.)
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To: Smokin' Joe
I've got some of my potential barter stuff sitting on the bookshelf:

http://gingerybooks.com/

99 posted on 11/25/2012 6:53:50 PM PST by tacticalogic ("Oh, bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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To: Kartographer

Shoes.

think about it. How long will he cheap shoes most people have on last?


100 posted on 11/26/2012 7:04:40 AM PST by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitur: non vehere est inermus)
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