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by Exonian
Wed Sep 17, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: hi from Devon
Replies: 7
Views: 1062

Re: hi from Devon

Hi Tim,

Welcome back to the site.
by Exonian
Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hi new member
Replies: 9
Views: 1852

Re: Hi new member

Hi Sarah

I am fairly new to the site as well and live in Devon. What made you decide to start prepping and what are you prepping for? I am happy to offer the limited amount of information I have if it helps!!
by Exonian
Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar Power
Replies: 9
Views: 2654

Solar Power

Hi everyone Feeling very pleased with myself as I have just completed my first Faraday Cage following loads of internet/forum advice and using an old metal filing cabinet. In this first one I have several small and large torches, head torches, lots of spare batteries, a solar/wind up radio, several ...
by Exonian
Tue Aug 19, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Pees and Poos!
Replies: 5
Views: 1920

Re: Pees and Poos!

Thanks everyone - not really much room in back garden for compost toilet but am going to check it out. Just found on Amazon that you can buy (quite cheaply) plastic buckets complete with toilet seat lids. Wish I knew about them whilst camping last year cause I spent more time going back and forth to...
by Exonian
Sat Aug 16, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Keeping warm without power
Replies: 42
Views: 23902

Re: Keeping warm without power

Thanks for all your really good advice. I had better add knitting to my list of to do's!!
by Exonian
Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:35 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Pees and Poos!
Replies: 5
Views: 1920

Pees and Poos!

Me again! I have decided I will set up 2 buckets with lids. One for No 1's and one for No 2's.! For No 2's I will line the bucket with plastic bags and use sawdust (courtesy of guinea pigs) to cover offending items then bury bag in garden when fullish up. But, what about No' 1's? Would I still need ...
by Exonian
Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Keeping warm without power
Replies: 42
Views: 23902

Keeping warm without power

Hi from sunny Devon!

I have decided to hunker down and bug in but my house is totally reliant on gas and electricity with no open fires. Have been thinking of getting a portable calor gas heater. for me this is quite a big expense so wondered what does anyone think?
by Exonian
Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hi from Devon
Replies: 4
Views: 806

Hi from Devon

Hello!

Have been prepping for a few months - so much to learn and think about! Hoping to pick up lots of ideas and advice plus make contact with any other members in my area.