Posted on 07/02/2012 8:39:25 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s
Nothing wrong with that. I have a propane grill, Coleman stoves and a generator. The government probably knows we got that stuff anyway. I just hope to be home when they come to try to take it away.
That's like putting salt and Tabasco on open wounds.
I bought a new pick up back in 1980. Driving it home, I noticed 55 was highlighted in the speedometer. I couldn't black that out fast enough.
I think your reasons are very sound. Living in earthquake country can cause lengthy disruptions in public utilities too.
I’m curious though, this thread got me thinking about solar water distillers. Are there any good commercially available solar distillers?
Very good question. I'd like to find one of those. SHTF scenario means water will be a serious problem. I have a pond, but its water would take some heavy duty purification.
Also those of us living near sea water would find a solar distiller possibly helpful.
The reverse osmosis system is what ships use, they can be expensive and require power to operate that may not be available in an emergency.
I saw this one water purifier that is used in the 3rd world, you have to burn fuel, but according to the video, it is extremely efficient. But it didn’t distill, so no good for sea water.
I’ll have to go back and look for it.
Seriously, you've gotta try poaching salmon in the dishwasher just once.
It comes out perfectly & makes for quite the conversation piece at a dinner party.:)
Personally I don't actually add dishes & soap to the cycle but hey...that's just me.
I love fresh salmon but can’t eat it. It makes me have weird dreams all night long and I mean all night long.
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