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by Bilbo
Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello from North East England
Replies: 8
Views: 1363

Re: Hello from North East England

Hi mate,

Welcome from another northerner ;)
by Bilbo
Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Shopping Data
Replies: 16
Views: 2874

Re: Shopping Data

Metatron, I agree everyone can buy what they want and at the moment the government isn't interested. My point was (bearing in mind our food stocks are limited for profit reasons) if society breaks down and food runs out would the the government track down anyone who had stocks and procure them for d...
by Bilbo
Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: First attempt at growing veggies in pots
Replies: 33
Views: 6101

Re: First attempt at growing veggies in pots

Hi, I'm also going to grow some veg in containers I bought this book http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0572034946/ref=pe_217191_31005151_dp_i3 and its quite good. Some tips for you: Carrots - short root variety are best such as "Palmex" best grown in troughs or large pot. Sow Apr-June, Harvest Ju...
by Bilbo
Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Shopping Data
Replies: 16
Views: 2874

Shopping Data

Apologies if this is posted elsewhere. I was just thinking if there was a breakdown in the food chain be it that the powergrid is down for long period, or its a SHTF event etc and people run out of food. Could governments obtain shopping data from supermarkets, in particular data on those that could...
by Bilbo
Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Recent Snow - what have you learnt?
Replies: 30
Views: 4840

Re: Recent Snow - what have you learnt?

just put some weight in back,also dont have tyres over pressured,an dont gun it too much with revs.

cheers Moocher

I know how to drive in snow I always gear up etc but my car is soo light and rubbish in snow, I never thought about adding weight so i'll try that thanks for the tip mate.
by Bilbo
Tue Jan 22, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: wind-up torches, radios etc
Replies: 8
Views: 1497

Re: wind-up torches, radios etc

Forgot to mention its waterproof as well. ;)
by Bilbo
Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:29 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Recent Snow - what have you learnt?
Replies: 30
Views: 4840

Re: Recent Snow - what have you learnt?

Ha, we have been cursing our own cat for pooping on our lawn until we caught the cat from a few doors up unloading :evil: it was mid job so just turned round and stared until finished then ran off the little git!! I've realised I'm not prepared for snow! i've got a small 2 seater rear wheel drive ca...
by Bilbo
Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: wind-up torches, radios etc
Replies: 8
Views: 1497

Re: wind-up torches, radios etc

Hi,

Bought this one and its really good. Small & light, can be used as a torch or lantern. 8hr battery on full charge and decent return on physical charge. Has brightness settings.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0038Q9L9Y/r ... 51_3p_dp_1

Cheers
by Bilbo
Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Nakura 13" Apache Tatical Knife
Replies: 11
Views: 2562

Re: Nakura 13" Apache Tatical Knife

Hi, these two may be worth looking at then.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_B0SRsP_ag Schrade SCHF 9

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mM-Z_k1buM Ka Bar Becker 2 Campanion

:)