jansman wrote:We are continuing to salt down runner beans, freeze tomatoes and turn them into chutney. My ten gallons of plum wine are fermenting like billy-oh. In a short while I am going to set 5 gallons of dark stout on the go. Christmas brew that one-for all the thirsty folks that seem to visit then.
Looked up how to make plum wine (we have plum trees) and came across this: "Boil the water and chop the raisins. Put the plums in a sterilized plastic container and mash them up with a sterilized baseball bat ..."
There are many recipes out there. I cut the plums in half and soak in cold water for two days(all in a sterile brew bucket), then after that time wash your hands and arms, and squeeze the plums and mash 'em up in the water. Strain off into another clean brew bin and add pectolase. This means the end result will be easier to clear. Add yeast nutrient and a general purpose wine yeast. Set to ferment. And wait...
All the 'chemicals' can be obtained from Wilkinsons /Amazon/or local home brew shop.
In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: It goes on.
Robert Frost.
Covid 19: After that level of weirdness ,any situation is certainly possible.
I havent been doing much prepping wise due to life getting in the way so popped into asda on ny way how and added some food. I got
12 tins of peaches
12 tins of oranges
12 tins of meet balls in tomato sauce
4 tins of corned beef
The meat balls with some pasta make a quick and tasty meal what I call student food. Wife won't eat corned beef but I love it a bit of cheese in a toasty mmmmm
One point note always check dates on cans before picking up as first corned beef I was 2015 can beside it 2017 gues which I lifted. Ok maybe a case of teaching your granny to suck eggs but worth remembering
Not planning for the end of the world just to survive till normality resumes, while sticking to the scout moto be prepared!
Still considering do I want to survive the end of the world or deck chair on the front lawn with a cold beer?
Final week of training for the great north run this Sunday!
Will be my 15th time taking part.
Over recent years I have let my fitness levels drop, never been so unfit. Since my son was born a few years ago it's been increasingly harder to find the time or motivation to get fit, however, since he has multiple disabilities and as he is getting bigger and heavier, getting fit is now a necessity to be able to cope.
After the run on Sunday keeping fit will be one of my constant preps.
jansman wrote:We are continuing to salt down runner beans, freeze tomatoes and turn them into chutney. My ten gallons of plum wine are fermenting like billy-oh. In a short while I am going to set 5 gallons of dark stout on the go. Christmas brew that one-for all the thirsty folks that seem to visit then.
Looked up how to make plum wine (we have plum trees) and came across this: "Boil the water and chop the raisins. Put the plums in a sterilized plastic container and mash them up with a sterilized baseball bat ..."
This is the time of year I really start thinking about winter so plenty to be done indeed.
Got some large sealed tubs to store my grit so I will be transferring the grit over from bags to tubs in the next few days as I am expecting plenty of snow and ice this year.
I am a stickler for people clearing up Snow in the winter, People love it at first but when that snow polishes up and turns into ice our pavements are like a death trap.
I honestly think if you are physically capable of clearing the snow from outside of your home then you should because if everybody did it. Life would be so much easier for everyone when it snows.
People look at me like I am crazy when I do our paths, pavements and a few elderly neighbours gardens but I truly think it makes sense and it reduces the risk of accidents by tenfold.
Is it just me who thinks like this.
(sorry I went off on a tangent then)
Been looking at a few bits online recently that I would like to get. So the never ending prepper shopping list is forever growing it seems.
Been Practicing my first aid quite a bit recently as its something I like to keep up to date with.
Recently bought the new First Aid manual and have been brushing up on some basics.
Been restocking my many first aid kits as well which I must admit is by far my most satisfying prep to maintain.
I cant remember the exact survey or even where I read or watched it but it said somewhere along the line of 40% of households in the UK don't have a first aid kit.
I wish I could remember where I saw it now, It said most have a little pot of plasters and some out of date cough medicine but that is about it.
I guess when you think about how dependant we are on the NHS and the trivial things we go to our GPS about its hardly a surprise.
My Brother in law's family are a prime example, If they so much get a headache or cough they are in the doctors picking up a prescription.
Ok I always ask for advice while on these forums so today is no different.
Fire Extinguisher in bug out bag.
Yes or No
Because I have not got a clue.
Having food,water and shelter are not a right.
They are a responsibility.
My soup maker was ok for making soup, but not quite on the money when it comes to soya milk and tofu. I am obsessed with tofu because I am afraid of what happens if I end up sh@t out of luck in terms of money again and how am I going to be well nourished and living off rice again really doesn't appeal.
All I would need to make some fake meat is some lemon juice and some soya beans and then hey presto.... something that actually tastes like a luxury food item and costs as close to squat as you like. have that with rice and tomato puree and I have a basic macro nutrient dense meal.
Worrying about being out of money at some point is a big thing for me and it seems that you can only weather times without money if during times with money you make a few infrastructure investments and practice skills.
Once I have tested the machine and have made sure it does its job, I will be ordering a 5Kg bag of dry soy beans to store somewhere nice and safe.
Saw a second hand proper soy milk maker going on ebay and at a decent price point and have it on order.
Have received my hexi stove and my charcoal rod hand warmer.
So I am almost there with what I think I will need. Still have my shoe ice spikes so thats sorted incase.
reperio a solutio
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Tolerance, what sort of fire extinguisher is it? You can get car safety packs from Road User that contain a small fire extinguisher, hazard triangle, life hammer and torch.
@ Tolerance - I hear what you're saying re the ice /pavements, but when I lived in Derbyshire on a country lane, my neighbours would do a 'part clearance' - often this involved chucking some boiling water over a section of path, or sometimes they would sweep a bit. The end result was always a sheet of ice across the path making it a whole lot more dangerous than the deep snow was. If everyone cleared their bit and did it properly it would be great but I think a lot of people don't really know what they're doing.
Thanks for the reminder though...I always get some grit /cheap salt in. There is a lot less snow down here in Cornwall (usually) but even a small amount is enough to slip on.
DD....getting to the age of falling on ice phobia!
