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by DarkAngel
Wed Feb 03, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: ice cards and emergency information
Replies: 11
Views: 4490

Re: ice cards and emergency information

I'm a biker so I carry two ICE crash cards, one inside my helmet under the lining, I also have a green dot on the side of my helmet to let the medics know there is a crash card inside. I also carry one in the pocket of my hi viz vest. Having two will help identify that my head should go on the corre...
by DarkAngel
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: How does the stock market affect me?
Replies: 24
Views: 10434

Re: How does the stock market affect me?

Like with everything else, I think the more you have then the more you have to lose. Bumbling along with your head down growing food, using cash, and being careful might limit the exposure and damage... Agreed, being sensible with your money and having a bit set aside wherever possible is going to ...
by DarkAngel
Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:17 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: The last time you used your EDC?
Replies: 34
Views: 8596

The last time you used your EDC?

I am often refferred to as the 'girl who has everything' in work. Need a pair of scissors? I got you. Forgot your wallet and can't buy lunch? I have spare microwave meals in my desk. Need a set of spanners to sort your car? In my bike's tool kit. When was the last time you used an item from your EDC...
by DarkAngel
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:01 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Generator
Replies: 19
Views: 4991

Re: Generator

Also invest in security as they are a big draw to criminals as they sell fast. Seconded. We had a couple stolen from the Marina (not ours thankfully), stick a decent chain and padlock through the handle and chain it to something fixed and immovable. Also it might go without saying but keep your pet...
by DarkAngel
Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:40 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Generator
Replies: 19
Views: 4991

Re: Generator

I have to vote for the Honda, we have 2 suitcase generators. One that is over 5 years old and still runs great after a service and a new spark plug, though it is a little bit noisier than the newer one. It is not silent but about 40 meters from ours and you can't hear it. As mentioned previously the...
by DarkAngel
Thu Dec 31, 2015 12:59 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: New prepper
Replies: 7
Views: 1518

New prepper

Hi there! :D I am a 25 year old female teacher from Manchester. I guess I have been prepping in one way or another since my early teens, Dad is ex army and our family has always lived by the 6 P's - Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. I have lately been looking into putting some more soli...