Practical Prepping Protocol even if Poor

Well, a world without rule of law by definition would not require any license but having a ham license now means that you get to use your equipment and practice how to make it work for you.

For those of you who have radios that can listen to the ham bands, AmRRON is holding a training event the weekend of August 6-8. It's open to all ham operators that would like to participate but I invite those of you who want to know what amateur radio can do in a grid down situation to listen in.

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For those of you not familiar with AmRRON, they also sponsor a Ch3 project which bridges amateur radio operators with their local CB, FRS and MURS stations.

Found this video helpful on saving potato flakes and powdered food stores.







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I think I wrote on this once but I came across it as a new posting elsewhere today. And it is better then 'in passing' knowledge.
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Cheerio!

Corn starch!

I guess I never thought of it as a prep...but corn starch & water is the thickener to make gravy or cream soups.

I guess you could use flour & water...but it down't work as well.

- MC

* doesn't

Corn starch also works well as a tenderizer for stir fry beef or chicken. I marinate the meat for a few minutes with sesame oil, corn starch and a little soy sauce.

I have been monitoring scanners (sometimes 3 at a time) for over 30 years. I recently began dabbling in GMRS. It does require a license, but shares some frequencies with FRS.

There are several GMRS repeaters in this vicinity and many of the regulars are ARES and CERT volunteers. Some are ham operators as well. Great for receiving and sharing information during fires, floods, etc.

I'm hoping the Admins don't just delete all my posts as they have done to other posters in the past. If they do, I hope you have written down at least some of the stuff I have posted over the last years.
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Biscuit/Baking Mix
24 Baked Goods That Last For A Long TimeThe dry mix for biscuits or pancakes can last a fairly long time in your pantry. You can portion off the baking mix into separate vacuum-sealed bags so that the mix stays as fresh as possible without continuously reopening the box. If a biscuit recipe calls for 2 cups of mix, portion your bags into 2-cup packages.

Biscotti
This twice-baked cookie is a dry, sweet treat that often includes dried fruit or herbs.

Biscotti is known for being very dry, making it a great cookie to keep for a long time. Be sure the package stays closed for maximum lastability.

Related: DIY Poor Man’s Cookies

Cake Mix
24 Baked Goods That Last For A Long TimeYou never know when an emergency will strike, but having cake mix in the pantry brings back a sense of normalcy.

Celebrating small wins with a cake is simple when you keep boxed cake mix around! This stuff lasts about 6 months as per the package date, and even longer when kept in a cool, dry place.

Bread Crumbs
When kept in an airtight container, bread crumbs can last longer than you think. It’s also helpful to keep breadcrumbs on hand for breading meats and thickening sauces.

Store-bought bread crumbs are longer lasting than freshly made bread crumbs.

Breadsticks
The crisp, long, and skinny packaged breadsticks are awesome for your food pantry. Many come in interesting flavors such as sesame or garlic.

These are perfect for serving alongside a meal and last a while when kept in an airtight container.

Related: 22 Ingenious Hacks to Make Food Last Longer

Canned Soup
You may think that canned soup is not a baked good, and you might be right.

24 Baked Goods That Last For A Long Time

However, ever since the Great Depression, people have been using canned soups as baked casserole starters.

Toss a can of soup with some canned chicken and veggies before baking. The result is a flavorful and filling casserole using just a few ingredients!

Canned soup lasts almost forever and you may have lots of it in your pantry right now.

Cereal
Although milk is not a long-lasting ingredient, cereal is. Little baked nuggets such as Cheerios or Shredded Wheat can last 12 months when unopened.

Cheez-Its
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Ask A Prepper has an article on 24 baked goods that last a long time!

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I had no idea.

Thanks for the tip Crunch!

Corn starch also removes the itch from a sun burn. It doesn't help or hurt the sun burn but it absorbs any sweat on the skin which help stop the itching.

I put some in a hanky & used it like a powder puff. I'd "puff" my back about every 20 minutes.

- MC

Wow! Thanks I have a boefang and a guy programed it for me but have no clue how to use it.

Tarps. I think I need more of them.

I have a couple but they come in so handy & make a great little shelter if the need should arise.

I think I'll run out tomorrow & pick up a couple more.

- MC

WTF is going on: 4 ships off UAE in Gulf of Oman warn they've lost control

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- MC

I had one of these growing, but wasn’t able to bring it the last move. It gives your mouth sort of a tingly feeling if you bite it. Good stuff to have on hand. I think cloves actually help with toothaches too, right? Also handy in case a crown plops out are those little kits at Wallyworld or the drugstore to hold your crown in temporarily. Baking soda is handy to have for tooth brushing too.

I'm in north Idaho. I bought a seedling starter of basil and it's doing fine. I also planted a half dozen seeds and one of them made it and is doing fine.

Thanks for the info.

I found out it was the place I bought the seedlings from...all their basil plants had blight...but it was on the under-side of the leaves so it was hard to spot.

- MC

MAN it was an all prepping week.

2 grocery store runs...the bank...the hardware store...gas station...I even got my lawn mowed

- MC

Sounds like my week.. prep prep prep.
Finally able to get a dehydrator to add to my supplies :)

And I finished off the week weeding my garden, bees swarmed me & I got stung 4 times on the right arm

Oh well, atleast I ain't allergic.

- MC

This is very valuable information on the difference between Queen Anne's Lace and Poison Hemlock.
Spectrum nails it!~





Pinning for this importance of information.

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I'm in Missouri, so different climate, but when I grew basil in my garden I had volunteer plants coming up in the yard for several years after.

You should also discuss how to live without things, like I gave up toilet paper years ago because it causes hemorrhoids. I shower after my morning poop.

How to greatly reduce your electric bills, like a much smaller hot water heater on a timer. Your typical hot water heater element is 4,500 watts, so use cold water as much as possible. You can also shut off your hot water heater and wash up with a pot of hot water heated up on a wood stove, which I have done.

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Thing is...you don't have to roll over...death'll find you.
You could be taking your morning shit or battling the devil himself...makes no difference.

God helps those who help themselves.

Getting "right" with God is a part of my preps (it also has nothing to do with preps)...yet I still prep.

Prepping opens options to me that I may not have otherwise (like hunkering down because I have food & water...or being able to flee because I never let my gas tank fall below half).

More than anything my preps will allow me to avoid suffering. I know death will come for me some day...but I'd rather not suffer right up to that point!

- MC

Was reading about amaranth.

We threatened to cut the natives hands off who grew it back in the day.

Must be good shit.

Looks promising~

Amaranthaceae- beats, quinoa, spinach and Swiss chard
Good family all around.

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Amaranth grains were a staple food for the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilizations. Amaranth has a long history in Mexico and is considered a native crop in Peru. Amaranth was a major food crop of the Aztecs. Amaranth is believed to have been domesticated about 6,000 to 8,000 years ago. The Aztecs didn’t just grow and eat amaranth. They also used the grains as part of their religious practices. Many ceremonies would include the creation of a deity’s image that had been made from a combination of amaranth grains and honey.

Today, in many South American countries, you can find amaranth sold on the streets, most often having been popped like corn. In India, Mexico, Nepal, and Peru, it’s a traditional ingredient for breakfast porridge. In Mexico, a favorite treat is dulce de alegria (“alegria” is the Spanish word for joy), a sweet candy-like confection made from popped amaranth mixed with sugar or honey. A true Mexican Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead celebration will have an amaranth seed skull. Amaranth can also be eaten straight up. Its flavor runs from light and nutty to lively and peppery, making it a popular ingredient in cereals, breads, muffins, crackers, and pancakes.
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Another good read (it mentions Organic Gardening mag)
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Now, OGmag and several other similar magazines were doing trials back in the 70's for crops that could replace wheat, and corn. They determined that quinoa and amaranth were superior in every way. Known as 'green-grains' both are drought resistant once established are are very light feeders (compared to corn which is nutrient demanding).

I was walking down the boardwalk a afew days ago and noticed in the garden strip that there were many amaranth plants...lol...if my son was here he'd be coming home with handfuls to add to salads. Both are beautiful plants to grow. 'Stunning' some of them. Most of the amaranths are cultivars of the weed known as 'pig weed'. Funny how people pull weeds out of their gardens that are more nutrient dense then most of what they are growing!\
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In all reality you could seed bomb vacant lots and out of the way places with quinoa and amaranth seeds and see what you get out of them!
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Luckily, if you have a minimum of skill, you will only buy seeds for either once. They produce so many seeds per stalk that you will be giving them away since most people won't be focused on the grain so much as the greens.
N.B. I've mixed quinoa and amaranth together because...you can really!