Thread: TIME TO START LEARNING HOW TO SURVIVE

mk I wanted to report them to WeHireAliens but was unsure how to word it so as to remain anonymous to my employer. I can't just say, "I'm the payroll specialist at the franchise at such and such address". This is a national franchise and I know two of them have been reported on WeHireAliens and there may be someone in corporate who monitors things like that. Or maybe not, since they are the ones who recommend all franchises use ADP for SS# checks. ADP does not verify names unless it is a deceased person and that is EXACTLY why corporate recommends them. Hope I don't go to Hell for my part in any of it. I would like it to at least be for something fun.

My husband has hunted all his life, but he said he'll take it a little more serious this year. He has his elk tag, so I guess we'll have plenty of elk meat. I would rather have elk than beef or venison. There is absolutely no fat in it, so it's healthy. And the taste is wonderful.

My wife and I have the Berkey light also and it's great. If you're serious about water filtration, you should by a system that works without electricity. These systems are known for being top notch too. I hesitated buying mine a couple years ago, but realize now what a great investment it really was for my future. http://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com

Well last year I made $7017.39 and I've been living on game and fish for years. I like it better than storebought meats. I know how to can things, and can grow the h-e double hockeysticks out of vegetables. The entrails and things from the fish and game make great fertilizer. I just dig inbetween the furrows.

For folks who are apprehensive about growing your own food, it's really not that complicated. What helps with organizing it, is to use stakes and strings to mark off your edges, and along the seedlines where you plant.

Things like peas that grow on a vine, I place stakes about 3 to 4 feet apart, about 3 ft tall, and run 4 or 5 strings along the stakes from the ground up to the top. Snow peas are easier than sweetpeas, since they need no shucking.

What I do, is organize it so I'm growing colder weather plants in the early spring, and warmer weather plants are seeded in in mid to late May, or early June, so they can benefit from the warmer waether they thrive in. That way I get the maximum use out of the land available, and can keep the ground turned and soft, so the fertizer as it decays is spread throughout the garden area.

Hope it helps those who are a little unsure on what to do, and how to do it.

Originally Posted by April

Originally Posted by cayla99

Originally Posted by nntrixie

We have been living like that for a very long time. When my pantry gets low, I'm uncomfortable.

We usually try to keep enough food for at least 6 months, longer if we stretch it. We don't really do this conscciously, that's just the way it works out.

Some of that just comes from being raised on a farm, when you always had food canned or salted down. Then we raised our kids with our own homegrown food - so it's just a natural thing.

Also, we've never been truly down and out, but we've been in very tight spots before, and food, and other necessities, put back is a very nice feeling.

OK, true confession time, I'm an accumulator. I have enough fabric, thread, buttons, zippers, etc., to clothe a small town for a year.

OK folks, here is the plan, when all goes to hell in a handbasket, we all move in with nntrixie

Sounds good, I will bring a pantry of food. I have been stocking up. Can goods, peanuts, peanut butter, saltines, tuna, oysters, vegetables, and soups.

Originally Posted by April

Originally Posted by nntrixie

Cayla and April

Come on down. We'll do some canning, can you sew? I only have one treadle machine, though.

vmonkey I didn't understand, about the pillowcase.

Now water might be a problem, if the city can't provide it, but we are seriously working on getting a well. This is the first time in decades we haven't had a well, though - and I confess to feeling vulnerable.


There's a creek nearby.

You are not allowed to kill any squirrels, unless it really gets bad and no, not, never the wild rabbit that lives under the storage building.

Lots of doves, though.

YOU ROCK nntrixie, I am sure with you, we would be great survivors!

I second that.

Originally Posted by nntrixie

The 'wild' taste or 'gamey' taste takes a little getting used to - and it's kinda new to me. The soaking in milk overnight did tone it down a lot.

Now for chili or sausage, I didn't soak, and I didn't notice it at all.

Try soaking in buttermilk instead of regular milk. Soak overnight, rinse well, cook and enjoy!

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