Because likker is quicker... and infinite.
Posted on 04/28/2010 6:13:34 PM PDT by ChocChipCookie
Damn, I’m never in the right place for those opportunities. If you’ve not tried it, pick up a bottle of Cruzan Black Strap rum - I think it makes as nice a “Dark n’ Stormy” as the Gosling. Cheaper, too - almost underpriced right now. Stashing a few bottles is definitely worth considering.
never hurts to be prepared
THX
Thanks for the ping!
Well Sam, we have stocked rice, beans, flours, grains, oil, dried veggies and dries meat, canned tuna, etc. But I come from a family that makes tons of wine. We have grapes ahoy and my brother in law makes lots, I mean gallons upon gallons. I have also bought my first wine kit and am going to make a few gallons myself. We also freeze juice and we have gas run generators. WE have done pretty much all we can do. God will do the rest. Make sure also that you have at least a 30 day supply of shampoo, soap etc. the essentials basically. The rest as I said, is up to our God. and frankly I trust Him to bring those of us who know him, through what is coming. My prayers and blessings I send to you and I mean it. CO
Heck, maybe I should start using that kind, doctor says I’m low on most minerals, including selenium.
bttt
Actually, the little 3 lb blocks are more useful - Stored in a waterproof zippy bag individually, one is able to distribute them easily. Keeping all one's eggs in one basket is unwise.
1000 silver dollars = 62 pounds.
You might be better off with a few gold coins and a couple hundred silvers.
Because likker is quicker... and infinite.
Useful for what, distributable to who, and how much do they cost?
I like the 50 pound blocks because they are so cheap and easy to store, once you have your normal, survival salt stored, then you can add one or two of the 50s as an almost free, deep storage bonus.
Great place to do research and buy especially when they have their sales.
Believe it or not the Mountain Home freeze dried food is really good especially in an emergency situation your family would be eating like a king.
They have pre-packed kits for different situations most of the items are really good, I would upgrade some of their flashlights, box cutters, etc but they certainly would work fine in a short-term situation.
Also good for sterilizing wounds! Vinegar can be used to treat bruises, sunburn, some stomach ailements and cuts.
Stock up on TP! it might be worth it’s weight in gold. LOL
Salt with iodine, ground pepper for basic seasonings. Veggie seeds too. Store in dry place.
Shampoo, bar soap, laundry soap are the biggest price climbers here recently. Bleach is a must for killing germs, both on surfaces and in water.
Razor wire is available here.
http://www.fencing-online.com/razor_wire_3_ctg.htm
I ordered mine 3 weeks ago. If you order 10 rolls shipping is free.
Useful in that the portion is such that it is distributable.
Distributable into caches, rather than having one's entire supply in one block in one place. "Distributed" in smaller, separately packaged (waterproof) pieces reduces the chance of spoiling the whole lot, even if one is relying on a fortress mentality (which is a mistake IMHO).
As an example, your shelves are compromised and fall down. a portion of your kerosene supply ruptures in the accident, and spills upon your salt store.
One or two range blocks open to the kerosene damage would spoil the whole lot - But the equivalent in 3lb blocks, individually packaged in a water-tight fashion... You might lose some (torn packaging), but it is very unlikely that you would lose them all.
and finally, smaller portions can be used as barter. Now, I don't deny that one can do the same thing by chopping up a range block into smaller portions, but the difference in cost is minimal between the two form factors.
I don't know what they cost off hand, but it is negligible - Their purpose is exactly the same: A livestock salt block, available at any feed store... The smaller package is for the purpose of putting it into individual feed trays/mangers (think stalls in barns), rather than a shared range block (what you have).
Yes. It also comes in 100 proof, which is 50% alcohol. Absolut and Stoli both offer this.
I use them to make tinctures. When making tinctures, you should use the highest % alcohol possible, as the alcohol is what solubizes the active ingredients and makes it liquid-borne.
I make a tincture of elderberries for flu season; it cuts down on the length and severity of the flu by limiting the body's production of cytokines.
I also have made a marijuana tincture, but that's a whole 'nother thread!
We bought a three month food supply and just received it Monday....and were pleased to see that - for whatever reason - they discounted it by 15% and charged my card accordingly.
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