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by tanstaafl
Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:20 am
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: Suggest an EDC Pen
Replies: 39
Views: 18136

Re: Suggest an EDC Pen

I've looked at these..... http://www.amazon.co.uk/True-Utility-TU246G-Telepen-Gift/dp/B00O558YEA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459452798&sr=8-2&keywords=true+utility+tu246+telepen+keyring and I might get one as a 'spare' but its not really an every day pen that you'd lend to someone or use on...
by tanstaafl
Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Anyone want some kefir grains?
Replies: 16
Views: 8276

Re: Anyone want some kefir grains?

Kefir is a tasty, yoghurt-like probiotic milk drink. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir I have a kefir colony that needs splitting - happy to post out grains for the price of the postage. Once you have them, it's like having your own probiotic pet in the kitchen. If you have any left , I would lik...
by tanstaafl
Sat Mar 19, 2016 7:47 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Prepping for Poverty???
Replies: 44
Views: 14350

Re: Prepping for Poverty???

No tethering would not work for you if you are using 10gb pm now , the limit is 4gb for tethering.......... Just as an aside tethering is easy , just go into your phones menu usually something like settings>wifi or networks and it will be labeled tethering or wifi hotspot, simply switch it on (eithe...
by tanstaafl
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:04 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Prepping for Poverty???
Replies: 44
Views: 14350

Re: Prepping for Poverty???

The £22 I mentioned was on mine only it will be different for everyone, but there should be 3 figures..... 1) what you are paying now 2) what they recommend you pay which may be the same figure and 3) the minimum..... It will change from time to time (helps to put regular meter readings in) and will...
by tanstaafl
Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: The Hum
Replies: 10
Views: 4143

Re: The Hum

Yep had it a few months back , really annoyed me , I thought it was a streetlight or somesuch, put music on quietly on my tablet that I use as a clock in the end.......... But downloaded some 8 hour "Theta Wave" music from youtube and use that now, I dont know if it works but am sleeping w...
by tanstaafl
Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Prepping for Poverty???
Replies: 44
Views: 14350

Re: Prepping for Poverty???

Gas is cheaper, honestly chuck the lecky fires away............ £500 odd quid a year is about right for a 2 bed modern build..... Google it but using your central heating in a new build is really the cheapest option, switching off (and closing the doors) the bedroom rads will save a little, but in a...
by tanstaafl
Sat Mar 12, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: A UK friendly specific EDC gadget thread!
Replies: 294
Views: 55261

Re: A UK friendly specific EDC gadget thread!

I picked up a bunch of those too, really useful also picked up a few of these which were the same price 99p with free shipping. http://i.imgur.com/kkuliCw.jpg Their about six times as big and have an integrated bottle opener and flathead screwdriver. Much thicker steel and better pocket retention. ...
by tanstaafl
Sat Mar 12, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Prepping for Poverty???
Replies: 44
Views: 14350

Re: Prepping for Poverty???

Mostly all been said really , but I second Money saving expert as a great site..... (especially now I am unemployed, just kicked off ESA as considered fit for some work, which was interesting as to claim UC you have to be fit for all work) ;) Food.... well I am lucky , a local meat factory has a fac...
by tanstaafl
Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: I thought I was prepping
Replies: 35
Views: 15290

Re: I thought I was prepping

Okay, this concerns me a teeny little bit :oops: its a hobby horse of mine, so my apologies in advance. While you're paying down debts, can I advise you to go to http://www.moneysavingexpert.com? There are plenty of ways you can make your money work for you more efficiently, and you'll find them al...
by tanstaafl
Wed Mar 02, 2016 4:29 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: New EDC Rucksack
Replies: 7
Views: 4275

Re: New EDC Rucksack

Nice , I have a 5.11 Rush, brilliant rucks.......

You might be right to swap out the Swisscard because as silly as it seems its technically got a fixed blade knife in it , :o