New Member Introductions - Questions

[Hinotori]

Welcome to the group Dreamz

 

[Hinotori]

I don't think there are enough active members to have state threads.

 

[Hinotori]

We have people from all over. One from Alaska who still has it snowing occasionally.


We have threads on specific topics. Like the gardening one.

https://www.sufficientself.com/threads/what-did-you-do-in-your-garden-today.16992/

 

[frustratedearthmother]

We learn a lot from each other - even being from different places. I'm south of Houston and am well into the summer garden. Others in the group haven't even planted yet - or are just beginning to. It's interesting hearing challenges and rewards of other gardeners in different regions!

 

[Britesea]

Hi, I'm in the Cascades on the dry side of Oregon- just short of a mile high. We only have a 90 day garden season (if we're lucky- it was starting to look like the Fimbulwinter, but it's warmer this week). I spend a lot of time looking for crops and varieties that can handle less water, cooler summer temps, and/or can handle the cold.

 

[Dreamz]

Y

i'm in mid-Michigan and there's a few others about who are from the north.

do you like beans?

Yes, I love beans! Red,pink,white,black,lol

 

[flowerbug]

Y

Yes, I love beans! Red,pink,white,black,lol

great! there are a lot of bean lovers on TEG too so you should have plenty of ways of getting some that will grow for you. if you've not found your local libraries that have seed libraries i suggest searching for those and seeing what's available, plus it is always great to meet local gardeners as they may have seeds already adapted to your soils and climate.

 

[Dreamz]

There are a couple active members in WI with similar climate. Are you near the lake? My family vacationed along the lake in SW michigan. We drove around the lake. SW Michigan was fantastic. I want to go back! The fresh peaches were amazing!

I guess I am. I am north of Muskegon in the New Era area but in Oceana county.

 

[murphysranch]

My husband has mites on his eyelids. He keeps them under control with Demodex, which is ordered from A. Works for him.

 

[Hinotori]

1. What state/province/country are you in and what is your climate like? Southern illinois, as for climate, we are known to have all 4 seasons in a week.
2. Who or what inspired you to become more self sufficient? I have never liked to depend on anyone and pretty much the reason, that and my step dad at a young age made me a survivalist.
3. In what ways are you self sufficient now and in what ways would you like to learn more? We do the best we can with what we have, if something breaks i fix it if i cant fix it, usually we either go without until i can obtain another one. We did a small animal farm for a while, didnt have problems with that until the coyotes came through and killed everything, that was close to the end of it .
4. Are you interested in stocking up for future needs? We already do. Mostly dry goods though..
5. Do you make crafts or useful items? Would you want to teach others how to do these? We do make craft items, I do leathercraft, make jewelry and a few other things, my wife does crochet, sewing and a few others as well.
6. Can you legally keep livestock where you are at? Do you have any? What kinds? We could but don't, too many wild predators here, especially coons and stray cats, if we did it would probably be chickens and rabbits again.
7. Do you like to garden? If so, what do you enjoy growing?our garden has been crap the last 3 years.
8. Do you fish? Bait or explosives?yes, we use bait, usually hotdogs, minnow or lures.
9. How much space/land do you have or rent? City? Country? Right now dry docked on about 1/2 acre with probably 1/3 of that usefull.
10. What is your self sufficient specialty? Or what one would you like to learn?
11. Do you do wood work? Framing, finish, cabinet? Some wood work but not cabinetry.
12. Are you interested in herbal medicine? Yes, I mostly do teas but have made a lot of tinctures this past year.
13. If you could live any place you chose, where would it be? Probably somewhere closer to a lake, river or the ocean.
14. Do you use a wood stove for heating or cooking? No, currently we use propane but im seriously thinking about an oil burner heater made from an ammo box.
15. Do you like to cook? Are you interested in whole foods and natural foods? Raw milk? Farm fresh eggs? I do cook, mostly from scratch, but my wife now has a gluten allergy, we was doing organic which helped but sometimes it sets her off too, so now we use gluten free mixes.
16. Do you forage or hunt for part of your food needs? Sometimes, the state put a hamper on it when they kicked us from the state park where things are more prolific.
17. What skills do you have that help you be more self sufficient? Im a handyman that also does leather work and can weild.
18. Do you have solar panels? Plans to use solar energy? Had plans but ran out of extra money for it.
19. Have you ever lived completely off grid? Would you like to? No, but that was the plan, currently the only power power consumption is an ac unit in the summer, 1 lightbulb, a fan, our phone chargers and a coffee carafe for coffee in the morning
20. Do you make things yourself to save money? Yes, rather its something simple as to be a tool or something mere complex like off grid washer . I have a video on it.
21. Has trying to be more self-sufficient changed your attitude or habits about money/spending? Not really, we dont spend so much except to live and some hobbies

Welcome.

I'm just trying to offer some ideas that might help with the gluten issue. My Mom is allergic to wheat. The anaphylaxis type if she eats it. The wheat harvests a mile or more away give her hay fever like you wouldn't believe and she has to use her nebulizer a lot.

Asian grocery stores carry rice flour that is silkie smooth so you can actually use it for making your own baking mix. Glutinous (texture not protien) rice flour and tapioca flour are some of her go to ones because she has to be careful of the gums in the mixes.

If you want to flour and fry something crispy, sweet potato starch is awesome.

The asian groceries also carry non-wheat noodles with several options. Glass noodles are made with bean starch and effect blood sugar less than others.