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PS. You can filter a lot of water with a 50 gallon drum filled with sand topped with gravel, but you need bleach to avoid having to boil the water.
1 posted on 10/30/2016 4:35:44 AM PDT by CharlesOConnell
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Ping.


2 posted on 10/30/2016 4:41:43 AM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: CharlesOConnell

Here is the article:

Bosnia War Survivor Warns of Things to Come in Collapse of America

www.thesurvivalistblog.net/bosnia-war-survivor-warns-collapse-america/

America is not going to collapse.

Will there be disruptions? Of course.

After November 8, 2016? We shall see.


3 posted on 10/30/2016 4:52:03 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: CharlesOConnell

Interesting.


4 posted on 10/30/2016 4:53:41 AM PDT by OldNewYork (Operation Wetback II, now with computers)
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To: CharlesOConnell

We lost power for 14 hours last week. It’s amazing how unprepared we are. And I can’t convince the head of the household to prepare.


7 posted on 10/30/2016 5:31:54 AM PDT by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: CharlesOConnell

http://shtfschool.com/

Selco survived the Bosnia conflict and has a lot to say about how he did...

Worth a look...


11 posted on 10/30/2016 7:09:36 AM PDT by elteemike (Light travels faster than sound...That's why so many people appear bright until you hear them speak)
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To: CharlesOConnell

So did you actually find the list?


29 posted on 10/30/2016 8:46:21 AM PDT by Freedom56v2
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To: CharlesOConnell

Use pool filter sand for best results and better re-use after back washing.

For emergency rain water collection also take a look at the Intex smaller inflatable pools such as the Intex Clearview Aquarium Pool. Holds 120 + gals, costs less than $30 and comes in a box only 12”x14”x3-3/4”, easily stowed most anywhere.

Had warning last summer that major water main work would have us without service for several days. Filled that pool for washing and sanitary needs with a visqueen cover stretched over 1/4” loose plywood over to minimize falling leaves etc. and along with a cup of bleach kept it free of algae and bugs. Damned handy and life went on as usual except for bucket carry.


30 posted on 10/30/2016 8:53:22 AM PDT by Covenantor (Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern. " Chesterton)
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To: CharlesOConnell

We don’t have to worry so much about that carry permit. Missouri has always allowed gun ownership and transport with out a carry permit, but you couldn’t have a concealed gun like in your purse or pocket without the permit.

IIRC, our Republican legislature just passed the right to concealed carry without a permit over the Governor’s veto.

We have electrical shortages all the time, and often get through without much to do. I make coffee with a sterno stove and melnita drip cup. Cost a little more than 10 bucks on Amazon.

We do have a couple of generators, which we used several times when my Dad lived with us, because he had to have oxygen, and the backup tanks don’t last that long. One August we were out about a week, and we bought a window air conditioner to put in his room, as he could not have taken the heat.

Ran a freezer, two refrigerators, his oxygen, air conditioner, TV, and several fans. Hubby has them for his construction jobs that sometimes last after dark, or are too cold for comfort.

However, I agree that having lots of edibles that don’t require cooking is a smart thing. I keep lots of home canned beef, pork, turkey, chicken veggies, fruit etc.


47 posted on 10/30/2016 9:49:44 PM PDT by greeneyes
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To: CharlesOConnell

I was just thinking about this guy the other day. Nice to find the thread and give it a bump. Also was hoping for some advice. We just took down our large VHF/UHF/FM rooftop antenna. People keep telling me there is a market for these. Any advice on how or where to sell it?


66 posted on 07/20/2017 3:52:10 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Law and Order and that includes Natural.)
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