Posted on 11/08/2012 6:17:46 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
For heat, we’re going to have to use the old wood stove method & we have access to wood. Our big problem is AC - my dad has health issues and if it’s over 80 degrees, he has trouble breathing and if it’s humid, it’s deadly for him ..... fans don’t cut it.
Yup, I’ll give you a referral on the pump!! ;-)
Very useful information and I think especially useful for those new to prepping.
It can be overwhelming for someone just starting thinking about prepping for the zombie apocalypse but this is manageable.
Maybe do a half dose once in a while or regularly, if you can.
I am on a new anti-histamine and now that allergy season is over, I find I don't need as much as usual so do a half dose and keep ordering as if I'm doing a full dose.
I DO know that's not feasible for some conditions.
I have a fireplace too, and a small woodpile .. will just have to keep adding to it and then scrounge the countryside for deadfall if it comes to that.
Still can't believe we're even having to seriously discuss crap like this for any reason other than the occasional power outage !
Tuesday is like a waking nightmare .. just about the time you're thinking about 'normal' stuff, the reality of what's happened comes screaming in out of nowhere.
Angry doesn't even BEGIN to cover it, ya know ? !
Btw, you might wanna have look at this thread.
The title sounds off topic, but there are some really smart guys posting on it who might have some ideas for you re the AC situation for your dad.
I'm about to try to redneck an old lawn mower into a generator, and they haven't laughed at me yet or nothin' ;-)
Anyway, cheers, if such can still be had !
Thanks for the heads up on the thread - I’ve made a note of it for future reference. My brother would probably be interested ... 90 year old dad, not so much, just can’t deal with it.
‘Rednecks’ (to the horror of most Leftists) for the most part are going to be the ones who survive the coming years .... they mostly have common sense, know how to ‘make’ things, know how to live off the land. Survival of the fittest .... something that does make me smile just a little.
I had a brand new still in the box franklin stove stored at the family place only to find out a relative sold it. Never will forgive that one.
Your survival plan should be in layers
Home
Vehicle
Afoot or bicycle ...
We also store a spare truck and Fifth Wheel RV about a hundred miles from our primary home. Understand not all folks can do such but thinking along such lines will let you go from power out to last resort bug out situations.
Under the seat of my truck or trunk of my car is a pelican suitcase bolted to the floor with a long term survival pack inside. Food, water and all needs addressed if forced to abandoned our home for the short term. Tools, supplies and food stored within a easy days bike ride from home.
Layer your plans, redundancy in depth per se.....
Stay safe .
Is there a basement he could live in during the summer months? That would take advantage of natural cooling.
No basement, unfortunately.
An average war period for this nation seems to be about 4 years, with a min/mix between 3 and 8. Three months is way too short.
Revolutionary War: 8 Years.
War 1812: 3 Years.
Civil War: 4 Years.
WWI: 4 Years.
WWII: 5 Years.
The basement in our house is good BOTH in the summer and in the winter. There is never more than a 10 - 12 degree difference regardless of what the outside temperature is. Insulation is the key.
Water: Is 12,500 gal pool, good source of water? I have Brita filters for shower water and am working on obtaining a filter that backpackers use. Good one costs over $100.
Ha Ha Hank Williams Jr “Countryboy Can Survive”
Agree - so can country girls! ☺ (Redneck girl: "Her hands are calloused but her heart is tender")
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