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    Boyd - Day in the life of a hillbilly stuck in Michigan..

    I've tried mounds and tires, and this year I tried a long row and hilled it and honestly, I am thinking I like the tire method the best. You can also drive 4 fence stakes, wrap the bottom with wire (think compost bin) line side w/ newspaper or landscape fabric and put in your soil, compost and...
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    Boyd - Day in the life of a hillbilly stuck in Michigan..

    Of course!!! There are only 3 boyd craven's in the Entire united states of America. g'pa, 'pa and of course the trouble making, hippy, straw hat wearing me!!!!! Of course I am the family embarrassment. Finally got my life together after I met the right woman to set me straight!!!
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    Who here has built their own Solar Panels?

    System specifications for: Grand Blanc, MI Utility: Consumers Energy Company Solar Radiance:4.26 kWh/sq m/day Avg. Monthly Usage:1,573 kWh/month System Size:15.33 kW Roof Size:1533 sq. ft. Estimated Cost:$107,330.39 Post Incentive Cost:$-45,455.85 Going off the grid is discouraging..
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    Boyd - Day in the life of a hillbilly stuck in Michigan..

    I have, but with a no power situation I don't see how an external stove works for me. The add on to the furnace is only for a power situation as the blower and ignighter is needed to work. Honestly, the most I am worried about is keeping warm when it's cold. And where i live, it gets -20 on...
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    Boyd - Day in the life of a hillbilly stuck in Michigan..

    I am wanting to integrate a wood stove into the household, but thinking it may be difficult.. .... .. But I am going to try it anyways. Something large enough to cook on with a cast iron skillet or a dutch oven. Also considering getting a multi-fuel wood stove that adds on to my existing...
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    Who here has built their own Solar Panels?

    Curious cuz the more I read on them the more I think I can do this.. Cheaply and within my own skill set.
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    Boyd - Day in the life of a hillbilly stuck in Michigan..

    Hi there SS'ers!!! I have been working up a storm and paying down bills, yet I am trying to prep for what I think is coming soon. I've just finished reading one second after for about the 3rd time and it still scares the hell out of me. I am curious, as a group, as like minded folks, how many...
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    Sunsaver, Livining Off-Grid In Suburbia- Happy Taconight America!

    Hey Sunsaver!!! If you can read this, hoping all is going well for you! Do you think a USB keyboard would fix your issues with your netbook?
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    Food Storage and SHTF Questions

    Look at tractor supply.. Vet. supplies aren't as regulated as stuff used on humans.. and it is the same if you know what you're doing..
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    Sunsaver, Livining Off-Grid In Suburbia- Happy Taconight America!

    depends on the state.. I can make 10,000 gallons of it before I need to report it to the tax man :hide
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    Boyd - Day in the life of a hillbilly stuck in Michigan..

    Today my father and I went to Bass Pro Shops. Apparently he purchased one of those .22/410 combo guns and wanted some specialty ammo! For our rabbit hobby I use a .22 short sub sonics.. Barely louder than a bb gun actually. My dad has rabbits also, so he was looking for some of the same...
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    Ok, Dumb question but.. Ammo?!

    Oh ack, I am a dummy, I already know what those are ;) I work in the electronics industry making circuit boards.. So whatever is good for my drybox is good for my ammo! :weee
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    Ok, Dumb question but.. Ammo?!

    Googling humidity cards. Didn't spend this $$ to loose the product ;)
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    Ok, Dumb question but.. Ammo?!

    a basement in michigan generally keeps 30-40% humidity for half the year and goes up from there :) Average underground temps of about 55 degrees, slightly higher 2 months of the year. So thinking mylar, 02 dessicant would be safe? After finding out my food saver bags leak oxygen after a...
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    Ok, Dumb question but.. Ammo?!

    What's the best way to store ammo long term? I got an incredible deal for my favorite rifle and was able to purchase enough ammo to theoretically last me a lifetime for that firearm. But storage... Dessicant or 02 absorbers in Mylar bags? Going with what I know.. And being water/moisture...
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    Sunsaver, Livining Off-Grid In Suburbia- Happy Taconight America!

    and as far as the still goes.. Pretty easy... for essences or "fuel" alcohol. My experiments have gotten me to 190 proof ;)
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    Sunsaver, Livining Off-Grid In Suburbia- Happy Taconight America!

    Sunsaver, get yerself a usb keyboard... 12$...... Otherwise I can totally send you the link to where you can order a new keyboard for your smacktop.
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    The Great Solar Oven Pound Cake Disaster

    :thumbsup this!!
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    Sunsaver, Livining Off-Grid In Suburbia- Happy Taconight America!

    Red Sonja :th Sorry, I love old 70 and 80's films as much as my old westerns!
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