http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:52:09 +0000 MyBB http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1842 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:37:55 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1842 I understand that it is illegal to grow hemp. ( please understand that Hemp is NOT the same as a pot plant)

My understanding is that the underlying reason that Hemp is illegal is because the cotton lobbies of old did not want to have to compete with a superior product.

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However, after SHTF i would certainly think hard about growing it as a survival resource.

It has many benefits to include:
Fibers that are many times stronger(and abrasion resistant) than cotton.
Easily grown requiring little to no fertilizers.
EDIBLE! ( high in protein) (Note for vegetarian preppers)

I am looking into hemp fabrics as I have a terrible time finding cloths that are built to last ( I am currently putting a pounding on the lifetime warranty Duluth trading fire hose pants and they are holding up rather well ,,, not hemp,, but good)

Perhaps someone more knowledgeable in the subject can help round out the information here.

Where to gets seeds? Illegal to have seeds? Growing techniques?
am I full of it?]]> I understand that it is illegal to grow hemp. ( please understand that Hemp is NOT the same as a pot plant)

My understanding is that the underlying reason that Hemp is illegal is because the cotton lobbies of old did not want to have to compete with a superior product.

******

However, after SHTF i would certainly think hard about growing it as a survival resource.

It has many benefits to include:
Fibers that are many times stronger(and abrasion resistant) than cotton.
Easily grown requiring little to no fertilizers.
EDIBLE! ( high in protein) (Note for vegetarian preppers)

I am looking into hemp fabrics as I have a terrible time finding cloths that are built to last ( I am currently putting a pounding on the lifetime warranty Duluth trading fire hose pants and they are holding up rather well ,,, not hemp,, but good)

Perhaps someone more knowledgeable in the subject can help round out the information here.

Where to gets seeds? Illegal to have seeds? Growing techniques?
am I full of it?]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1839 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:02:49 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1839 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1837 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:21:07 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1837
First, what are the stars for under my user name? I currently have 3 stars under "member"

Second, for some reason the time on my posts dont jive with the actual time the post was made. I figured i simply set up the wrong time zone when i started my account, but i cant seem to figure out how to change it now.

Thanks
Brian]]>
First, what are the stars for under my user name? I currently have 3 stars under "member"

Second, for some reason the time on my posts dont jive with the actual time the post was made. I figured i simply set up the wrong time zone when i started my account, but i cant seem to figure out how to change it now.

Thanks
Brian]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1836 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:52:03 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1836
When it was all said and done we ended up with almost a cup of syrup. It was funny how it went from a really green wood smell at the beginning to a really sweet smell and taste as it "cooked" down. We'd need a bigger setup if we were going to put up a decent amount to use in the future, but it was a neat experiment.]]>
When it was all said and done we ended up with almost a cup of syrup. It was funny how it went from a really green wood smell at the beginning to a really sweet smell and taste as it "cooked" down. We'd need a bigger setup if we were going to put up a decent amount to use in the future, but it was a neat experiment.]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1834 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:55:52 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1834 http://www.gv2020.org/index.php


It's a guy who invented glasses that are actually adjustable as to focus. The premise is that a person, without an eye exam, could put theses on and attach a syringe to a built-in reservoir of plain water. Depressing or retracting the syringe increases or decreases the pressure on the lenses thereby changing the focus. With little instruction one can adjust each lens to suit their vision's focus, remove the syringe and see as if they were prescription lenses.
The idea came about in his doing work in third world countries and finding so many that had imperfect vision that was hindering an already tough lifestyle.
I'm posting this because I wonder if there is a way to get some of these to put away for a long-term SHTF scenario? There is a "distributors" link on the site but it appears to be geared towards organizations with global outreach aspirations. An angle that could be tried would be to sell them at low cost to prepper communities for storage OR branch out and find a church organization that could distribute them to Appalachian folk or something like that. Income from the glasses sold to preppers could be diverted back to the organization to produce more glasses...
Is this even practical? I know there are OTC magnification type glasses available cheap, but I'm not sure they are good for your eyes long-term..Thoughts?
I could send a proposal via e-mail..]]> http://www.gv2020.org/index.php


It's a guy who invented glasses that are actually adjustable as to focus. The premise is that a person, without an eye exam, could put theses on and attach a syringe to a built-in reservoir of plain water. Depressing or retracting the syringe increases or decreases the pressure on the lenses thereby changing the focus. With little instruction one can adjust each lens to suit their vision's focus, remove the syringe and see as if they were prescription lenses.
The idea came about in his doing work in third world countries and finding so many that had imperfect vision that was hindering an already tough lifestyle.
I'm posting this because I wonder if there is a way to get some of these to put away for a long-term SHTF scenario? There is a "distributors" link on the site but it appears to be geared towards organizations with global outreach aspirations. An angle that could be tried would be to sell them at low cost to prepper communities for storage OR branch out and find a church organization that could distribute them to Appalachian folk or something like that. Income from the glasses sold to preppers could be diverted back to the organization to produce more glasses...
Is this even practical? I know there are OTC magnification type glasses available cheap, but I'm not sure they are good for your eyes long-term..Thoughts?
I could send a proposal via e-mail..]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1833 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:43:57 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1833 Bordered by 360 acs forrest on the east, 51 acres on the west, and 101 acres on the south. Other preppers already live in this community. Price is fantastic for now, under $4700/ac for good land. Visit ; Landandfarm.com, go to Maryland, then to Dorchester County and hit search. That will show the land on that site. Neighbor already has a wind turbine, receiving free electric to his home, and even selling overage to the electrical grid of Delmarva Power.
It is perfect land for a Preparedness Community. One way in, one way out, and full of game. Price is not negotiable. Its a great price already, so do not look a gift horse in the mouth. This one has all its teeth.]]> Bordered by 360 acs forrest on the east, 51 acres on the west, and 101 acres on the south. Other preppers already live in this community. Price is fantastic for now, under $4700/ac for good land. Visit ; Landandfarm.com, go to Maryland, then to Dorchester County and hit search. That will show the land on that site. Neighbor already has a wind turbine, receiving free electric to his home, and even selling overage to the electrical grid of Delmarva Power.
It is perfect land for a Preparedness Community. One way in, one way out, and full of game. Price is not negotiable. Its a great price already, so do not look a gift horse in the mouth. This one has all its teeth.]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1832 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:22:53 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1832
So here are my first 2 questions

• I'm going with raised beds on a slope, so they will be terraced. Everything i read says to stay away from treated wood for the raised beds. What other cost effective options do i have? I was thinking rough sawn lumber from a local saw mill may work well, but i dont know how long it would last in direct contact with the ground
  

• The area I live in is infested with deer. My neighbors and I killed 23 of them this year and didn't even scratch the surface on thinning the heard. What type of barrier can i put up that will be affective and look nice at the same time. Appearence is important since the garden will sit in my side yard
  

Thanks
Brian]]>
So here are my first 2 questions

• I'm going with raised beds on a slope, so they will be terraced. Everything i read says to stay away from treated wood for the raised beds. What other cost effective options do i have? I was thinking rough sawn lumber from a local saw mill may work well, but i dont know how long it would last in direct contact with the ground
  

• The area I live in is infested with deer. My neighbors and I killed 23 of them this year and didn't even scratch the surface on thinning the heard. What type of barrier can i put up that will be affective and look nice at the same time. Appearence is important since the garden will sit in my side yard
  

Thanks
Brian]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1830 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:29:28 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1830 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1829 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:58:53 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1829 http://mayberry-keepitsimplestupid.blogspot.com/ ,
Hybridlight
Thar offering 20% off and free shipping, with a coupon code.
Got mine today, very happy with it.Looks like a good addition to your kit.]]> http://mayberry-keepitsimplestupid.blogspot.com/ ,
Hybridlight
Thar offering 20% off and free shipping, with a coupon code.
Got mine today, very happy with it.Looks like a good addition to your kit.]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1828 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:15:45 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1828 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1827 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:32:53 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1827 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1825 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:53:02 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1825 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1824 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:14:31 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1824
The battery and tool case/cart



Battery in case/cart



The inverter



Cables run to the battery and out of the case



Cables exiting case



Crimping tools for 2 awg cable



All wired up and charging



Pump plugged in and unit working

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Parts list:

Rolling toolbox - Sears
100 AH SLA deep cycle battery - local battery wharehouse
Inverter - Zantrex 1000, (1000W, 2000W surge)
2 awg battery cable - cable supply house (welding shop or auto stereo shop)
2 awg cable terminal ends - local battery wharehouse or auto stereo shop
3 prong grounded plug - big box hardware store
6' power cord - big box hardware store
misc screws, washers, nuts - big box hardware store


DB]]>
The battery and tool case/cart



Battery in case/cart



The inverter



Cables run to the battery and out of the case



Cables exiting case



Crimping tools for 2 awg cable



All wired up and charging



Pump plugged in and unit working

---

Parts list:

Rolling toolbox - Sears
100 AH SLA deep cycle battery - local battery wharehouse
Inverter - Zantrex 1000, (1000W, 2000W surge)
2 awg battery cable - cable supply house (welding shop or auto stereo shop)
2 awg cable terminal ends - local battery wharehouse or auto stereo shop
3 prong grounded plug - big box hardware store
6' power cord - big box hardware store
misc screws, washers, nuts - big box hardware store


DB]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1822 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:36:09 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1822
ENEMIES A History of the FBI by Tim Weiner

Excellent read]]>
ENEMIES A History of the FBI by Tim Weiner

Excellent read]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1821 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:29:16 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1821 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/grd/2853849457.html


I have live cultures of mesophilic yogurts and water kefir grains.

Mesophilic means they are made at room temperature unlike store bought yogurt that is thermophilic, which means needs heat to be made.

I have Villi, Filkolk, and Matsoni. You will get a heaping tablespoon in a cup of milk (optional, you can bring your own).
This will make a quart of yogurt in 12 hours, then after that you can then make gallons if you want.
$4 each, or all three for $10.

..."How it works: as a mesophilic yogurt culture, Viili, Filmjolk, Matsoni yogurt starters cultures at room temperature. To prepare a batch of homemade yogurt, my tablespoon is simply added to pasturized milk, stirred and then allowed to culture on the counter for 12 hours before being placed in the refrigerator. In order to make a new batch a small amount of the current batch of yogurt is then used to make it and so on. Unlike regular store bought yogurt, it never weakens, and you never need to buy starter cultures again if you properly take care of it. "
..."I also have lots of water kefir grains, very lively and very healthy. $4 for two heaping tablespoons.
That's enough to make a quart of water kefir every 24-36 hours. The grains usually grow quickly so you may have enough in a week to make 2 or 3 quarts in the same amount of time.
Water Kefir is a delicious carbonated pro-biotic drink. If you don't know anything about it, definitely look it up online. It's one of the best things you can do for your health...."]]> http://baltimore.craigslist.org/grd/2853849457.html


I have live cultures of mesophilic yogurts and water kefir grains.

Mesophilic means they are made at room temperature unlike store bought yogurt that is thermophilic, which means needs heat to be made.

I have Villi, Filkolk, and Matsoni. You will get a heaping tablespoon in a cup of milk (optional, you can bring your own).
This will make a quart of yogurt in 12 hours, then after that you can then make gallons if you want.
$4 each, or all three for $10.

..."How it works: as a mesophilic yogurt culture, Viili, Filmjolk, Matsoni yogurt starters cultures at room temperature. To prepare a batch of homemade yogurt, my tablespoon is simply added to pasturized milk, stirred and then allowed to culture on the counter for 12 hours before being placed in the refrigerator. In order to make a new batch a small amount of the current batch of yogurt is then used to make it and so on. Unlike regular store bought yogurt, it never weakens, and you never need to buy starter cultures again if you properly take care of it. "
..."I also have lots of water kefir grains, very lively and very healthy. $4 for two heaping tablespoons.
That's enough to make a quart of water kefir every 24-36 hours. The grains usually grow quickly so you may have enough in a week to make 2 or 3 quarts in the same amount of time.
Water Kefir is a delicious carbonated pro-biotic drink. If you don't know anything about it, definitely look it up online. It's one of the best things you can do for your health...."]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1820 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:31:23 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1820
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/...66543.html

Boil water notice since October, that's four months.]]>
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/...66543.html

Boil water notice since October, that's four months.]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1818 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:03:30 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1818
The idea is that folks could post step by step instruction and picks on projects they have done.

DB]]>
The idea is that folks could post step by step instruction and picks on projects they have done.

DB]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1817 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:37:12 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1817 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1813 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:31:58 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1813
http://www.sunfrost.com/composting_toilets.html

Thoughts?]]>
http://www.sunfrost.com/composting_toilets.html

Thoughts?]]> http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1812 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:53:55 +0000 http://mdpreparedness.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1812
Thanks!]]>
Thanks!]]>