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by Magenta16v
Sun Oct 28, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Using an old fridge as storage
Replies: 2
Views: 587

Using an old fridge as storage

I have just been given a 6 foot fridge fridge from the mother in law. I am thinking of putting it in my shed to store canned food inside.
It is just a fridge , no freezer .
It will be used unpowered
Should I do anything with it before storing anything in it ?
It is already very clean
by Magenta16v
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Quick Heads Up
Replies: 6
Views: 1163

Re: Quick Heads Up

What are the expire dates ?
by Magenta16v
Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: 100 that will Disappear fast
Replies: 24
Views: 4069

Re: 100 that will Disappear fast

Also saw this As food prices continue to skyrocket, having a bulk supply of food is a great investment. But it also provides security and peace of mind against potential emergencies. By now most people should be aware that grocery stores only have about 3 days of food in stock when crises strike. So...
by Magenta16v
Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: 100 that will Disappear fast
Replies: 24
Views: 4069

100 that will Disappear fast

Saw this online...not quite sure if I agree with alot of them .. 1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.) 2. Water Filters/Purifiers 3. Portable Toilets 4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses. ...
by Magenta16v
Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:05 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Strange Looks from the checkout Girl
Replies: 22
Views: 3638

Strange Looks from the checkout Girl

Well last night at around midnight I stopped at Tesco on the way home to buy some water and have a browse for any offers Anyway brought 10 cans of American style Hotdogs ( half price 62p .. exp Sep 2015 ) yummy 10 tins of Spam ( again half price to £1 exp july 2015 ) .. the good make which also had ...
by Magenta16v
Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Trial Bug Out
Replies: 10
Views: 2040

Re: Trial Bug Out

God, I would love to do something like that ...
It the only way to learn really when you think about it ...

Imagine a scenario where nobody knows each other and all meet up ... just like if something really happened
by Magenta16v
Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:02 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week
Replies: 5086
Views: 718595

Re: What Preps are you doing this week

Well this week brought a portable stove and a quanity of gas cyinders foe home use ( next week I will be buying an fold up type for camping )
A couple of 15ltr collapable water bottles
by Magenta16v
Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Any good websites showing good sales at the moment
Replies: 1
Views: 572

Any good websites showing good sales at the moment

Having seen a few people mention about some sites/shops having good sales because winter is coming , can anybody point me in the direction please . I can't seem to find anything.

Looking for tents / cooking stuff / general outdoor survival gear
by Magenta16v
Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: My first month
Replies: 5
Views: 1486

My first month

Well, I have been a member for nearly a month. So far I have brought a Crossbow Other small camping bits ( that's what I tell the wife ) 60 cans of food that my family DO eat , baked beans , soups , rice puddings that sort of thing. All branded as luckily all on offer so did not cost too much Some w...
by Magenta16v
Fri Oct 12, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Good deal on baked beans
Replies: 1
Views: 358

Good deal on baked beans

Morrisons. 6 cans for £2
Time to stock up