What have you done this week to prep?

[churchmouse]

Lehman's has assorted sizes of wick, 5 in a pack. Less than a buck apiece. Plus shipping.

Perfect. These lamps have some wick in them but extra's are good to have.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

I just put the oil lamps on the mantle. Found them stores away in some old boxes I got from my dad when he passed. Great lamps. I need to find some wicks for them.

I'm thinking that I got some flat oil lamp wicks at Walmart, or maybe at Rural King.

 

[churchmouse]

I'm thinking that I got some flat oil lamp wicks at Walmart, or maybe at Rural King.

This reminds me, I need some mantles for the colemans as well.

 

[teddy12b]

It's been over a week since the family has changed eating habits and started going to the "Y". I'm already down a few pounds with more to go.

The gun collection has grown some, and the wife even knows about most of it.

Got a pair of "muckboots" artcic pro's. One thing I noticed from the pathfinder school was that all the instructors were using those boots. Once I got a pair on my feet I understood why. I'm not quite sure how they'd work for a long distance hike, so I'll have to try that out and report back. Good quality footwear for the winter is a big deal to me.

 

[dusty88]

Speaking of "muckbooks", what are the good quality overshoe type these days? I always had waterproof boots when I worked on livestock. I mean the kind you pull on over your shoes, probably were synthetic rubber, and you could hose them off.

I would like some now for taking care of my poultry in the mornings without getting mud on my shoes. I might as well pick up some that last a while. Any suggestions?

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I just put the oil lamps on the mantle. Found them stores away in some old boxes I got from my dad when he passed. Great lamps. I need to find some wicks for them.

I buy mine on Amazon in 6 foot rolls. They store easily. Come in different widths so be sure to get that part right.

 

[armedhoosier451]

More water, more kerosene, food, ammo, and a couple ammo cans!

 

[Lee11b]

love the muck boots!!! bought a set of "air feet" insoles, they are awesome!!!! their a little weird to adjust to at first (about a week) but afterwards, your feet aren't 'tired' at the end of the day

 

[Iroquois]

More diesel for the tractor, hopefully tomorrow, premium gas for storage, and kerosene. All the ammo I ordered came in. Waiting on lanterns.

 

[churchmouse]

More diesel for the tractor, hopefully tomorrow, premium gas for storage, and kerosene. All the ammo I ordered came in. Waiting on lanterns.

Do you feel the premium gas stores better????

I cycle out the stored fuel as I can.

 

[teddy12b]

Tested out new gear last night on a couple mile walk. First new item the list was the muckboots. After a third of a mile the bottoms of my feet were on fire. Slipped them off and put on my old brokeN in boots and all was well. Those boots won't work for what I plan on for them. Gave them to my dad when they stopped by today. That's done.

Next item, blade tech owb holster for g19. Mile after mile of awesomeness. Love it.

Blade tech double mag belt pouch was great until about 1.5 miles in. At that point it just really stared digging in. I think it'll be fine for range and soft use, but for miles on end, no good.

Part of the walk was by night vision. Nothing fancy, just trying to get some time in with it. Part of that was using the IR laser. Seeing how well itd show up at distances around my area.

Part of the walk was with a haversack, then half way through I put on my backpack to see how much of a difference it made.

 

[armedhoosier451]

Brought home six Rhode Island Red chicks last night, settled them in, plan on having fresh eggs this summer!

 

[Lee11b]

sorry to hear that about the muck boots on the hike, teddy12b. Look into airfeet.com, for awesome insoles!!! I've been wearing them for 4 months now; last 2 have been in my muck boots. They do take a week to get used to, but man what a difference!!! I get off work after 12 to 14 hours of being on my feet, walking, and driving; I still have a spring in my step. Their like walking on air!!! I do have flat feet, and I just slip them over my orthotics. Which in 35+ years of wearing orthotics, I've never used any kind of insole with the orthotics, with any success, BUT these air feet are heaven!!!

 

[Meister]

Nothing. It's been a few weeks of not being able to procure, train, top off or build. Recovering from a long needed surgery. Should be back at it in a couple weeks. My newest batch of SOE fuel tanks need filled.

 

[littletommy]

I've been putting a lot of time in the last few weeks on getting in shape again. Lot's of time on the elliptical, I'm up to 25 minutes on it, and quite a few long (3.5 miles+) walks. In a week or so, I plan on taking a 40 lb loaded pack on walk. Lot's of weights and pushups, as well, and I'm down 11 lbs since I started all this. Starting to feel better about my odds if I ever have to hoof it.

 

[Iroquois]

Ended up buying 89 octane, 30 gallons. Should get me through the ice storm season. That's when we lose power. I heard on the radio today that premium gas is at the biggest price gap over regular ever. Since it all has ethanol, I guess stabil will have to be enough. All my fuel storage is tagged and dated....
Also welded a Crack in the front loader on my tractor. Guess I over did it.

 

[WETSU]

Worked out, fought Redman, practiced my knots, dryfired.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Moved another cord of wood into my breezeway. I think I've burned 3 cords so far, and I'm hoping this one will be the last.

 

[Meister]

Built my 13yo son his own GHB to keep when he goes off on trips and such.

Got released from the doc to start rebuilding my arm strength since surgery.

doubled my income at my instructor gig.

Purchased some more gunsmithing tools.

Reading more books on self sustaining lifestyles.

5 lbs of banana chips in the stores.

Dry fire session to rebuild my grip strength.

 

[irishfan]

I splurged on the most important prep to me and got my eyes fixed. It was expensive but being able to see without glasses is a huge asset