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  1. Mattemma

    What seeds last long?

    What seeds would be good to stockpile? Is there a list somewhere that shows the germination rate of seeds after a few years?
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    Anyone make and use BIO-DIESEL fuel?

    I watched the movie FUEL the other day.Got me thinking about buying a diesel car and making my OWN fuel. Has anyone tried it? Anyone watch the movie? Taught me a lot of things I did not know,and there is a lot I want to look into now. Kids watched some too. I want them to seriously consider all...
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    Movies FRESH and COLLAPSE

    Just finished watching Fresh and Collapse. Enjoyed them both. Good to show the kids where their meat(and formerly) eggs come from. While they did not watch Collapse(all talk) I did talk to them about how oil is not just about gas,but directly related to all stages of mass food production.Oil is...
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    General meds and antibiotics?

    I do a rotation of OTC meds. I just wonder how I can stock up on antibios. I can not get scripts from the doctor unless ill. How do you get your antibios for a possible SHTF time when supplies are low to none? Would antibios specifically for animals be an option? Perviously we got a bunch of...
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    Harbor Freight Stove?

    Has anyone used this stove? Like or dislike? http://www.harborfreight.com/cast-iron-boxwood-heater-stove-32058.html
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    Emergency pack for car?

    Does anyone have a pack in their car? I was putting together a food pack with drinks.Adding some blankets. A few years ago in PA people were snowed in on a highway for days. Rare,but it could happen.Lol, I try not to even go out when there are flurries! Recalled the issue with water accidents...
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    Wood burner with 55 gallon barrels?

    I clicked on this thinking it was an old type wood burning stove like my grams had. Just barrels but might be good for heat. Anyone build one of these? http://youngstown.craigslist.org/grd/2789633379.html
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    Canning questions

    I got a book on preserving foods.Started looking online. I was reading this one page and it says you need a pressure cooker to kill a bacteria/spore for low acid foods... http://www.canning-food-recipes.com/canning.htm Do you really need a pressure cooker to kill off that stuff? Would a squirt...
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    Distance of Posts for cloths line?

    Hello! I bought some 8 foot posts to make a cloths line. I was wondering what is the maximum distance between the posts? If it makes any difference on the distance I am debating making a T cothsline line that will have 2 or 3 lines on it,or I will just drill a hole into the post to tie one line.
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