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by G.B
Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Fishing rods/ kits
Replies: 9
Views: 2774

Re: Fishing rods/ kits

This subject interests me greatly as I am a mad keen angler. Now most people who don't fish visualize anglers sitting in the rain next to a canal or river catching very little, this is often true inland but its a different story when it comes to sea fishing. History tells us that many civilizations ...
by G.B
Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: 5 POUND PREPS
Replies: 102
Views: 31070

Re: 5 POUND PREPS

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have you tried mashing in to a pulp then using this with some sauce to make your own ravioli..... fun and tasty :d[/quote]

No I have not but I will give it a go thanks.
by G.B
Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:21 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Gloves
Replies: 12
Views: 3258

Re: Gloves

As a Rigger (secondary trade) I naturally use rigger gloves for all sorts. I buy mine from Screwfix as the site issue ones are generally complete pants. http://www.screwfix.com/p/mechanical-hazard-ultimate-rigger-gloves-red-yellow-large/11953# and the cheaper ones (superior) for civil work as they t...
by G.B
Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:48 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: 5 POUND PREPS
Replies: 102
Views: 31070

Re: 5 POUND PREPS

It'd be a good idea to open some of the stuff you buy and eat it so you can see what it tastes like. There's few things worse than being in the S and having to eat your food stores only to realise that most of it is ghastly, it's not good for morale. Buy what you eat, eat what you buy (as has been ...
by G.B
Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Out of the closet before the shtf
Replies: 42
Views: 10023

Re: Out of the closet before the shtf

Seems to be a lot of respect going out there... I suspect it's because nobody wants to be seen to be any different. PC and all that. I'd like to convey my absolute disrespect to you. You have a wife; who you are still with - weird. Anyway, maybe you should have sorted out all your personal stuff be...
by G.B
Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Out of the closet before the shtf
Replies: 42
Views: 10023

Re: Out of the closet before the shtf

Well here we are 1 year on. Its been strange and sometimes very stressful. But the wife and I are still together and optimistic about our near future. Have not told the kids yet but that can wait until they are older. Told me Mam and she was more than surprised and a little confused that she didn't ...
by G.B
Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Top skills
Replies: 38
Views: 8225

Re: Top skills

Metalworking is my trade and woodworking is one of my hobbies. Fishing and Hunting I consider myself advanced. I consider myself able to put my hand to most things though expert in only a few. Post SHTF I have a book/manual for many crafts, trades and skills. But I would like to be skilled before ha...
by G.B
Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Out of the closet before the shtf
Replies: 42
Views: 10023

Re: Out of the closet before the shtf

Thank you all for the kind words (and virtual hugs) and the sense of encouragement and positiveness. Its good to know we are not the only couple who have gone through this whilst still thinking of the future in a prepping sense also. As stated in previous posts the most important thing is to stay po...
by G.B
Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Out of the closet before the shtf
Replies: 42
Views: 10023

Re: Out of the closet before the shtf

Thanks for the positive wishes. Like we all say it will be stressful enough in tough situations without carrying unnecessary baggage.
by G.B
Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Out of the closet before the shtf
Replies: 42
Views: 10023

Out of the closet before the shtf

After realizing that changes may be on the horizon for how we live I felt the need to tidy up my emotional and mental state in case of a shtf scenario as it was bogging me down. The biggest thing to do was to come out to my wife. It was not a bolt out of the blue as she kinda knew I was half way the...