Posted on 06/26/2019 11:20:39 AM PDT by ransomnote
Ingenious bandage seals up wounds without stitches, promotes scar-free healing
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/clozex-wound-closure-device/
I like it.
I had a gruesome and yet, God forgive me, a quite satisfying thought. What if Iran assassinates Kerry for the bad information he gave them.
I haven’t had time to research yet so I’ll just drop off preparation suggestions that have floated aimlessly through my head in the last 12 hours.
Food pantries - if you or those you love do not have the resources to buy and set aside extra food, food pantries are the place to go. If you are prepped but your friends, neighbors, or family members are not (and/or cannot afford to), you can collect food on their behalf.
In my area, food pantries distribute non-perishables and those operated by churches provide them freely, without asking for proof of need etc. All are welcome at church food pantries - atheists and those of other faiths are warmly provided for without hesitation.
Many different faiths operate pantries and so it is possible to visit more than one food pantry each month if you need to set aside food for more than one family member or friend. In the event of emergency, these are the same resources that would be distributed to the public - by planning ahead, you help reduce the demand for volunteers or first responders to distribute food during times of actual need. Time-released support which benefits all.
Water
I lived in a remote countryside growing up with access to temperamental electricity. With outages, our area was last to have power restored. Without power, our little water pump would lose pressure in less than a day. While there was water in the well (and it was not open for bucket access) there was no water pressure to make it available. For those not living in remote locations, I’ve always read the estimate of 3 days of water pressure in urban areas, but I don’t know if that’s true anymore. In the 1989 earthquake living in an apartment, we lost water pressure on day 2.
If the power went out, we had no way of knowing how long the outage would last. After about 15 minutes, my parents and other families scattered miles apart, would give the signal to a)set water aside and b) conserve water.
So at the 15 minute mark, with the power still out, we would troop to the restrooms to fill the bathtubs with water. Bathtub water could be used to flush toilets, brush teeth, bathe etc.
In the kitchen, we would fill the coffee pot reservoir, the carafe and any pot of sufficient size for water to use in preparing food, drinking, and with the aid of a BBQ pit, washing pans/pots in heated water. We filled every available container of size because food preparation (rice, oatmeal, noodles etc.) can take quite a bit.
Laundry was out of the question so some people would fill their top loading washing machines with water. I’ve often read that you can line a garbage can with a plastic garbage bag (shown in the diagrams is usually a 50 gallon rubberized trash container) to provide alternative water - pets, washing etc.
Storing water was “the big deal” we addressed first. Important to have portable water (thermos, bottled etc.) if you have to leave the house or are away from home.
Conserving water
We kept supplies of paper plates, plastic cutlery, plastic cups etc. for use in outages because we didn’t want to expend the energy to heat water or to use drinking water for washing dishes.
(Ironically, many of the stored foods kept for such emergencies require significant amounts of water (e.g., rice, noodles), so canned soups and vegetables etc. are a strategic addition to food stores.)
Bathing was limited of course. For women, washing hair was VERY limited because it uses so much water. It’s possible to buy “Rinseless Shampoo” from beauty supply stores (Sally’s) or medical supply stores as it is used to wash the hair of patients lying in hospital beds and does not require rinsing with water.
If you’ve ever worked in humid areas where one shower per day is just not enough, you’re probably aware of towelettes you can buy to swipe away perspiration until your next merciful shower (unscented baby wipes in a pinch - scented if you’re feelin’ fussy).
There are various brands disposable towelettes to remove makeup but there are many brands which bill themselves as “facials” to simply cleanse the face. Though they are marketed for women, scientific experiments have proven time and time again that many men do not dissolve on contact should they use them.
Obviously, hand sanitizer is another great water saver, too.
We would continue to use water while pressure lasted until pressure became weak and then stopped before it ran out because we wanted to avoid air in the lines. When the power returned, and with it, water pressure, we “used up” the stored water (if any) on watering plants and pets, flushing toilettes (i.e., used up bathtub water), food preparation etc.
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I keep decorative led-light candles around the house which have timers and operate on rechargeable batteries. The automatically illuminate at night. Prepping for me includes charging the batteries anew so they can function as room lights if needed.
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I worked for an employer who required all employees to function as first responder support in an emergency. Our phones were registered to receive emergency instruction on where to report to help out in an emergency.
We were required to keep a bag in our car containing sufficient supplies to be away from home for 24 hrs minimum. A change of shoes, clothes, food bars, water, medications, spare glasses/contacts, makeup, toiletries etc.) I continue the practice as it makes sense.
When I first loaded the bag, I put it in a prominent (annoying) place in the living room for about 2 weeks. During that time, whenever I came across something that I thought would help, I tossed it in the bag. That bag has wheels in case I have to traverse flat terrain. I stuffed an empty backpack in it in case there isn’t wheel-friendly terrain and I want to transfer essentials. I think back packs are probably the best universal solution for peeps - keepin’ it packed and ready. I’ve added a sleeping bag and pillow to the trunk.
That’s all for now.
I still think Rosenweasel is a weasel. He should have known the DoJ/FBI guidelines to terminate someone. Still smells.
I forgot to add in my post re water, that we undertook water storage (bathtubs, coffee pots etc.) during an outage to supplement traditional stored bottled water supplies. I don’t mean to imply that we waited to see if ANY water needed to be stored. :)
I will.
“Pete Buttigieg - He has ended Beto O’Rouke’s campaign by edging him out “
I see what you did there whether you meant to or not.
Q
My well is 220(!) ft. deep. Will a solar pump work, or am I stuck making sure I have 250 ft of good rope and a well bucket?
A few years ago a Kartografer (not sure on the spelling) had a prepper ping list that was informative. There were lots of good posts on lots of subjects.
There is also a book written Richard B. Bryant, who I believe is also a freeper called When There Is No FEMA. I have found it to be very helpful and recommend it to anyone wanting to be more self sufficient.
“am I stuck making sure I have 250 ft of good rope and a well bucket?”
You can get a old fashioned hand pump at a plumbing supply store for about $40. Unhook the incoming pipe in your basement and hook up the hand pump. Just keep a gallon of water handy to “prime” the pump.
Good point about having a small 12V power inverter for the car.
A couple things to consider.
If you intend to use it to recharge laptops, or other
lithium Ion battery devices, be sure to spend a bit more
and get a “Pure Sine Wave” version. The modified
sine wave inverters are MUCH harder on rechargeable
batteries, and can ruin them in short order.
Also, if you want to be able to plug it into your normal
12 volt accessory socket, 150 Watts is likely the maximum
inverter size you will be able to run that way. Larger units
can be connected directly to your car battery. 80 to 100
watt units will work with most lower power accessory plugs.
A 10 amp accessory socket only gets you around 120 watts.
For charging devices that can be charged from USB ports,
there are many quality charging accessory plugs that plug
into your car’s 12 volt socket, and provide a couple good
smart USB charging ports. Look for the “Smart” ones that
can do 2.1, or 2.4 Amps in both ports at once.
I did research about solar well pumps and I can’t remember the details. I will ask DH. There is a hand/solar pump called, I think, Simple Pump, but it was very expensive. Our solar pump was around $6-700 and we had a solar panel already. It’s not set up. It can be installed along with the regular well pump side by side, which is a good idea. I’ll talk to DH about it and find the name of the pump.
I just asked DH and said ours only goes down to 100 ft, there’s water at 90 ft. He will get brand name for me later, also depends on diameter of pipe being used. The pump he got is 3/4 HP so more HP can go deeper.
http://www.solarpondpumps.org/reviews/shurflo-solar-pumps/
Perhaps more important is the depth to the water level. I have a 200' well, but the water level is 60'; I set the pump at 100' depth for now. I have used the Shurflo pump {24 VDC} for a few years - as an emergency backup for city water.
The delivery stats at each level at operating DC voltage is listed on the linked page.
Such 'pitcher pumps' will only pump from about 20' depth. Deep well hand pumps are quite expensive - and you need a really super strong arm. Commonly those types of pumps are hooked up to windmills - livestock watering.
Back in the day...
Fred Thompson wont raise hand at debate - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0cVS1bsK7Q
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