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Post by trailboss on Apr 6, 2024 19:59:42 GMT -5
I dunno… but he plans critical needs we all rely upon, and has the resources, therefore I am not a doubter.😉
I don't think his needs would require constant power, more of an on demand situation.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 6, 2024 20:26:30 GMT -5
I dunno… but he plans critical needs we all rely upon, and has the resources, therefore I am not a doubter.😉 I don't think his needs would require constant power, more of an on demand situation. If he's in the mountains he doesn't need AC, and probably not heat, or much of it. If he has backup batteries they can keep freezers and stuff running for days run the generator to charge them and run for a week or more. It's doable. If it's not summer I can get by with very little. |
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Post by urbino on Apr 6, 2024 20:28:59 GMT -5
After many delays, finally about to get on the road to visit the folks.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 6, 2024 21:13:55 GMT -5
After many delays, finally about to get on the road to visit the folks. Be safe and have a great visit. |
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Post by NJDan on Apr 7, 2024 7:14:26 GMT -5
It clears the mind most admirably when you live where the weather can kill you, and often seems to be trying to. Of course, that’s actually true everywhere – since we’re all just insects to Mother Nature – but most people in urban America don’t think much about it. This is very insightful. I grew up in an urban area, and it isolates you quite a bit from the workings of the natural world. I’m much closer now to severe weather and need to take weather, wind and moon into consideration more than I ever had to be aware of those things. There’s only so “remote” one can get in the highly urbanized east coast, but there are little isolated pockets still left. I can only imagine the preparations folks in truly remote areas must make. I hope all goes well for you with this round of weather. |
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Post by toshtego on Apr 7, 2024 8:25:24 GMT -5
After many delays, finally about to get on the road to visit the folks. Safe travels, Urbino. Enjoy the time together! |
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Post by toshtego on Apr 7, 2024 8:34:02 GMT -5
It clears the mind most admirably when you live where the weather can kill you, and often seems to be trying to. Of course, that’s actually true everywhere – since we’re all just insects to Mother Nature – but most people in urban America don’t think much about it. This is very insightful. I grew up in an urban area, and it isolates you quite a bit from the workings of the natural world. I’m much closer now to severe weather and need to take weather, wind and moon into consideration more than I ever had to be aware of those things. There’s only so “remote” one can get in the highly urbanized east coast, but there are little isolated pockets still left. I can only imagine the preparations folks in truly remote areas must make. I hope all goes well for you with this round of weather. When I lived in NYC I would escape to rural western Massachusetts and Vermont to maintain mental health. Never made it up Maine way. I should have as my mother's family settled in Maine after the Revolution. I guess Boston became too crowded for them. When Maine became too crowded (LOL), some of them headed west to Minnesota. Then came the War Between the States. Rural folks tend to be preppers to one degree or another. I know some here who could last for years on what they have in their bunkers and storehouses. I am not that serious about it. I could last for a few months. Here, water is the key variable. While it flows in a creek here in the warmer months and is potable to some extent (tested by the State every few years). Winter means chopping through the ice. If were a real prepper I would have a Berkey filter tank. Generators are handy, too but require fuel which will not last long. I have been meaning to add one to my tractor and use that good Cummins diesel for power. |
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Post by NJDan on Apr 7, 2024 9:02:35 GMT -5
This is very insightful. I grew up in an urban area, and it isolates you quite a bit from the workings of the natural world. I’m much closer now to severe weather and need to take weather, wind and moon into consideration more than I ever had to be aware of those things. There’s only so “remote” one can get in the highly urbanized east coast, but there are little isolated pockets still left. I can only imagine the preparations folks in truly remote areas must make. I hope all goes well for you with this round of weather. When I lived in NYC I would escape to rural western Massachusetts and Vermont to maintain mental health. Never made it up Maine way. I should have as my mother's family settled in Maine after the Revolution. I guess Boston became too crowded for them. When Maine became too crowded (LOL), some of them headed west to Minnesota. Then came the War Between the States. Rural folks tend to be preppers to one degree or another. I know some here who could last for years on what they have in their bunkers and storehouses. I am not that serious about it. I could last for a few months. Here, water is the key variable. While it flows in a creek here in the warmer months and is potable to some extent (tested by the State every few years). Winter means chopping through the ice. If were a real prepper I would have a Berkey filter tank. Generators are handy, too but require fuel which will not last long. I have been meaning to add one to my tractor and use that good Cummins diesel for power. Our ‘main’ house is inland in Salem county, farm country mostly although Amazon seems intent on turning it mostly into warehouses. We have a Generac whole house generator there with enough propane in storage to run things for a couple weeks. But I don’t know how far you can take prepping in a place with such dense population. That’s an interesting family history. My father’s family had a similar trajectory, landing in 17th century Connecticut and migrating through Pa, upstate NY, Indiana and Iowa. My grandad was from Keokuk and met my grandmother when he was on leave in Cape May NJ, and settled back here after World War I. Western Mass and Vermont is beautiful country, I can see how that gave you respite from the craziness of NYC. |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 7, 2024 9:39:16 GMT -5
My place is a rarity in western Nebraska: year-‘round sweet flowing water. The creek that runs through it passes something like 5-million gallons of pure Ogallala Aquifer water every day on its way down to the Platte. There’s also a sustainable deer herd that provides us with meat year by year. But I assume that in the event of a total disruption of “civilization” these blessings would result in considerable outside pressure. The thin crust on which we all live is just micro-seconds away from a return to a medieval life situation, or worse. But probably not so cataclysmic here as what would happen in heavily urban areas. Temporarily anyway.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 7, 2024 17:32:06 GMT -5
My place is a rarity in western Nebraska: year-‘round sweet flowing water. The creek that runs through it passes something like 5-million gallons of pure Ogallala Aquifer water every day on its way down to the Platte. There’s also a sustainable deer herd that provides us with meat year by year. But I assume that in the event of a total disruption of “civilization” these blessings would result in considerable outside pressure. The thin crust on which we all live is just micro-seconds away from a return to a medieval life situation, or worse. But probably not so cataclysmic here as what would happen in heavily urban areas. Temporarily anyway. People don't seem to understand how much we have to lose nowadays, or how little it would take to make it happen. |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 7, 2024 17:55:49 GMT -5
My grid here is wide open. Sub-stations are scattered around in isolated locations, no oversight, no security. How many of these “fit young military age men” — of whom we now have many thousands — would it take to reduce them to rubble? Whether they be Chinese, Russian, Syrian, Iranian, Venezuelan, etc?
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Post by trailboss on Apr 7, 2024 18:12:40 GMT -5
Saw this on Facebooks United Pipe Clubs Of America, this pipe smoker's dad went into an assisted living facility, and they are liquidating his stuff...some nice things indeed, for fair prices...Joliet Illinois. Everything looks super clean and in fantastic shape. I wish it was closer to me. I believe that you will need a Facebook account to view it.
www.facebook.com/jeffrey.greenberg.7771
Hey guys, we are clearing out items from my Dad’s house ( he got moved to aged care) and he is no longer in need of these items and he is glad to have the extra money for other expenses on coming holidays. We have a truck and can deliver at a small extra fee. Send a Dm if interested in any item.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS!
Sorry, I'm not home till Tuesday.
But I'm not promising to hold on to them for you till then
Well, if you pay a deposit now, I won't open talk with anyone else about it and mark it sold on your name. So when I'm home, you can come and check it. If you like it, you will “”pay the balance and take it, if you don't, I will refund the deposit you paid
Open Trailer $1000
Tractor $1500
Enclosed Trailer $1000
2013 Ford F-150 FX4 $4500
Honda Generator 7000EU $700
4 wheeler $2400
Hot tub $1000
Golf Cart $1500
Refrigerator $500
washer and dryer - $500
Zero turn $1000
Lawnmower $1000
Sectional couch - $500
Black leather Love Seat - $200
Honda generator 3000eu $300
Make up Vanity with 6 light- $200
Grey dresser - 300
Freezer 150
Vanity 200
6ft Farmhouse table and chairs - 300
Yard gazebo - 1000
Outside kennel 10x20- 200
Outside kennel 10x10-150
Dog Crate - 200
Water slide-800
Treadmill - 300
Bunk bed - 300
Camp full loft bed(with mattresses) - 300
King bed frame (with mattress) - 250
Prices slightly negotiable.
Thank you ❤️
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Post by trailboss on Apr 7, 2024 18:19:28 GMT -5
My grid here is wide open. Sub-stations are scattered around in isolated locations, no oversight, no security. How many of these “fit young military age men” — of whom we now have many thousands — would it take to reduce them to rubble? Whether they be Chinese, Russian, Syrian, Iranian, Venezuelan, etc? Needed to adjust for inflation... |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 7, 2024 21:13:35 GMT -5
Removed because it was inappropriate for this thread. Sorry.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Apr 7, 2024 22:42:35 GMT -5
No one in the government is following their oath. Why even have one. These people are traitors. Please, don’t make sweeping generalizations which are not true. My wife is an elected government official and follows her oath. I know you didn’t intend to insult my wife, but you did. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 7, 2024 22:48:46 GMT -5
Removed as it was a response to a comment on a post I shouldn't have made.
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Post by lizardonarock on Apr 7, 2024 23:10:33 GMT -5
Hold on the train has left the track.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 7, 2024 23:23:13 GMT -5
Hold on the train has left the track. It's all cool. |
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Post by urbino on Apr 7, 2024 23:30:04 GMT -5
Home from visiting with the folks. My older brother is staying another day to take in the eclipse (they're in the totality path). I had to get back for work, tomorrow.
I'm stuffed with fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and strawberry pie.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 7, 2024 23:36:44 GMT -5
Home from visiting with the folks. My older brother is staying another day to take in the eclipse (they're in the totality path). I had to get back for work, tomorrow. I'm stuffed with fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and strawberry pie. Sleep well my friend. |
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Post by urbino on Apr 8, 2024 0:31:00 GMT -5
Home from visiting with the folks. My older brother is staying another day to take in the eclipse (they're in the totality path). I had to get back for work, tomorrow. I'm stuffed with fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and strawberry pie. Sleep well my friend. Thanks, Ron. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Apr 8, 2024 3:14:27 GMT -5
I'm stuffed with fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and strawberry pie. Now that's some good eatin'. |
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Post by urbino on Apr 8, 2024 3:18:22 GMT -5
I'm stuffed with fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and strawberry pie. Now that's some good eatin'. Yessir. 'Twas. Haven't had fresh strawberries in a good crust in ages. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Apr 8, 2024 7:29:48 GMT -5
Hold on the train has left the track. It's all cool. Yup all is good. |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 8, 2024 9:56:27 GMT -5
I have just learned of the passing of my last close friend in Ireland. It’s true: the older you get the more dead people you know.; Another link has been broken.
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Post by lizardonarock on Apr 8, 2024 10:34:48 GMT -5
Glad you could unwad your panties after getting upset over nothing. Very noble of you!
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Post by johnlawitzke on Apr 8, 2024 11:20:19 GMT -5
Glad you could unwad your panties after getting upset over nothing. Very noble of you! Excuse me? Your rudeness is unwarranted. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Apr 8, 2024 11:25:51 GMT -5
I have just learned of the passing of my last close friend in Ireland. It’s true: the older you get the more dead people you know.; Another link has been broken. My condolences to you on the loss of your Irish friend, Bob. |
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Post by toshtego on Apr 8, 2024 11:46:51 GMT -5
I have just learned of the passing of my last close friend in Ireland. It’s true: the older you get the more dead people you know.; Another link has been broken. Sorry for your loss of an old pal. Always hard. |
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Post by toshtego on Apr 8, 2024 11:47:59 GMT -5
Home from visiting with the folks. My older brother is staying another day to take in the eclipse (they're in the totality path). I had to get back for work, tomorrow. I'm stuffed with fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and strawberry pie. Perhaps my favorite meal. Glad you enjoyed yours. |
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