Survival & Self Reliance Forum | grannyj smith | Activity https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/members/grannyj/activity/ Activity feed for grannyj smith. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:57:39 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=4.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 dd6057c28dd8b69a998353f2f855847b grannyj smith replied to the topic The JUNE 2020 Check-In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-june-2020-check-in-thread/#post-29407 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:03:32 +0000 Took the last ham bone and cut it in half, now I have two ham bones, one half I am using today to make a large pot of beans, the other half back in the freezer for later use.  Guess I am getting more into homesteading and learning how to make due and conserve on things.

My storage building is coming Tuesday so I get to started cleaning and…[Read more]

]]> 6f2c9657f70f83554164647f75485a30 grannyj smith replied to the topic The JUNE 2020 Check-In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-june-2020-check-in-thread/#post-29269 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 15:19:46 +0000 I have so many bags of dried beans and peas that was given to us a month or so ago and one was split peas which I have never seen or tasted, so I looked online on how to prepare them.  I found a recipe for split pea soup that is made with ham.   I had a ham bone in the freezer I had saved from Easter and followed the recipe and made the soup,  it…[Read more]

]]> 7258eafa6b25922af60894509c6a4f80 grannyj smith replied to the topic The JUNE 2020 Check-In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-june-2020-check-in-thread/#post-29123 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:59:40 +0000 It has been cool here at night so we have been sleeping with the bedroom windows open instead of running the ac.

My goodness families go from trying to stay safe from the pandemic to riots, don’t even want to think “what next”.

DH finally got tired of the farm house having so much in it that we ordered a portable building for storage, but it…[Read more]

]]> 19f64ca972b0763d1b42ba36dcf7434c grannyj smith replied to the topic The MAY 2020 Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-may-2020-check-in-thread/#post-28784 Mon, 18 May 2020 16:13:40 +0000 DH got the new motor on the tiller and it is working great and my little garden area is tilled and ready for planting those vegetable seeds I found in the pantry.  Planted the potatoes in a split plastic barrel and in about seventy days I will find out if it gives potatoes planting them that way.

Need for dh to finish up the new chicken house…[Read more]

]]> 630379be0b259f97e916e7e07f019b07 grannyj smith replied to the topic The MAY 2020 Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-may-2020-check-in-thread/#post-28726 Sat, 16 May 2020 14:06:49 +0000 namelus

Thanks

]]> b742cfd287fe3f96b8044fa145f9918d grannyj smith replied to the topic The MAY 2020 Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-may-2020-check-in-thread/#post-28712 Fri, 15 May 2020 19:57:19 +0000 namelus

Is it the food grade diatomaceous earth that I use to dust the chicken pen and chickens?

]]> 0ec223de52ae3b28db7307f17d554f30 grannyj smith replied to the topic The MAY 2020 Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-may-2020-check-in-thread/#post-28679 Thu, 14 May 2020 22:38:44 +0000 Is there a natural products that can be used to treat mites on my chickens.  They are pecking each other and when they peck each other some of their feathers are pulled out leaving bare skin.

Thanks

]]> cdb56c487b5a85fc56335ddb14b728af grannyj smith replied to the topic The MAY 2020 Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-may-2020-check-in-thread/#post-28510 Fri, 08 May 2020 21:11:57 +0000 Soup and honey cheddar cornbread has become our favorite food lately mostly for that is what I have ingredients for in the pantry and the kids seem to like it.  I think ingredients for soup will be what I stock because it’s easier to find those ingredients and it cost less.

I found another ham in the freezer that I will be baking along with a…[Read more]

]]> d7c8dbb854211272b6375bd87247f9ae grannyj smith replied to the topic The MAY 2020 Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-may-2020-check-in-thread/#post-28443 Wed, 06 May 2020 16:02:39 +0000 I had some ground beef that was used to make tacos and had some left over, so today I took the left over taco meat and added tomato sauce, chili powder and a few extra things and made hot dog chili out of it and it taste really good.  Meat when I find it is limited to only a few packages, so I have to come up with ways to use what is left…[Read more]

]]> a952b00310a8c9946924a169f4a570e7 grannyj smith replied to the topic The MAY 2020 Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/the-may-2020-check-in-thread/#post-28228 Fri, 01 May 2020 20:08:06 +0000 Went shopping yesterday and today trying to get enough food for the month and found things very limited and costing more than it did last month.  One manager at the grocery store told me she didn’t know if they would have meat much longer and didn’t know about the rest of staple food.  I did find hot dogs and a few boxes of mac & cheese, some m…[Read more]

]]> ec38ef61d64335121ee349d6be9a9056 grannyj smith replied to the topic April 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/april-2020-check-in/#post-28137 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:48:29 +0000 Are things ever going to be restocked again, I am so tired of needing things only to find it out of stock when ordering online and in the grocery store.

The school has been bringing the kids lunch on Tuesday and Friday and they put little bags of baby carrots in their lunch and the kids will not eat all them,  so today I added those carrots with…[Read more]

]]> ae62cefef6f09e9ab59e1a420b7cfaaa grannyj smith replied to the topic April 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/april-2020-check-in/#post-28087 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 16:16:07 +0000 Another round of severe weather came Wednesday with tornadoes that took three lives and destroyed many homes,  then last evening a major hail storm hit. The noise on this tin roof was so loud I was afraid it was going to knock holes in it, thankfully about twenty minutes it was gone, no damage as far as we can tell.

I am going out today and get…[Read more]

]]> 409fbbd5db22b678f7b2bcdca0f242fe grannyj smith replied to the topic April 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/april-2020-check-in/#post-28063 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:03:38 +0000 Such a funny story, thank you for posting it.

I am in need of canning help.  CDC says prepare for another wave of this virus to hit during flu season this year, so I have decided to start canning a little each week.  Daisy posted some canning recipes that I am going to do and was wondering if you’ll have some favorite meals you’ll put up in c…[Read more]

]]> 63c106b864ef58605aac6c39e85a45e6 grannyj smith replied to the topic April 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/april-2020-check-in/#post-27764 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:11:13 +0000 In the old barn we are making a floor for the chicken house out of pallets that was given to us by the ag barn at school and we will cover the pallets with plywood and hopefully will keep foxes and other animals from digging under and getting to the chickens.

Today I am taking the other two chicken breast and putting them in the crock pot with…[Read more]

]]> 84039d18ec1688c4baa61972e858d45f grannyj smith replied to the topic April 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/april-2020-check-in/#post-27715 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:35:04 +0000 After storms hit with high winds, heavy rains and tornadoes Easter morning we still had a blessed day because we were spared any damage only power outage that we used as an excuse to nap and rest most of the day.  The kids had their egg hunt then their meal before we gave them their chocolate candy to enjoy.  I want to keep things as normal as I c…[Read more]

]]> f515e7aa048b1ee6838f3fc9fe594187 grannyj smith replied to the topic April 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/april-2020-check-in/#post-27603 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:38:54 +0000 Today I had to go out and pick up some extra milk, bread and eggs before this virus gets in the town where we shop.  DH is having hissy fit because I put the extra milk in the freezer and he is saying it will be no good, I don’t know for sure but I think I read somewhere where milk and cheese can be frozen.

I purchased ten baby chicks while I…[Read more]

]]> 1e79ab202be1c6138808b6e4c492c79c grannyj smith replied to the topic April 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/april-2020-check-in/#post-27462 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:29:36 +0000 I found some pancake mix that only requires water, a canned ham and a large can of macaroni pasta online at Walmart that I will add to the pantry.  I have lots of beans,rice and oatmeal in the pantry and if worse comes to worse maybe could be used for bartering.  I have a feeling many people stocked beans and rice for this crisis thinking as I d…[Read more]

]]> 9430a9821e5e2642650c1aaca57dc693 grannyj smith replied to the topic April 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/april-2020-check-in/#post-27417 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:02:26 +0000 Today I am roasting the last turkey from the freezer left from the extra ones I purchased on sale at Christmas and I have some fresh sweet potatoes, so it gong to be turkey sandwiches and sweet potato pie.  Family is beginning to complain about the food being served, but if you can’t get out to the store or the store doesn’t have what you need…[Read more]

]]> 6f9ed99a9781bda00338cadb82de3084 grannyj smith replied to the topic April 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/april-2020-check-in/#post-27352 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:53:47 +0000 I finally found one gallon of bleach and spray cleaner with bleach at the dollar store and am glad for I was running low on bleach and cleaner.

Our meat market states they don’t know how long they will have fresh meat so they are limiting how much one person can purchase, few eggs in the stores, empty shelves of toilet paper, paper towels and…[Read more]

]]> 53b3cef35fed126c71def19893162215 grannyj smith replied to the topic March 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/march-2020-check-in/#post-27086 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:12:15 +0000 It is almost impossible to find fresh meat here in our area, so what I have I have to be careful in how it gets prepared in order to feed everyone.  Today I have two chicken breast that I will make chicken & dressing out of one breast and chicken spaghetti from the other breast and have left overs for supper and maybe lunch Sunday.

Finding that…[Read more]

]]> 319ee14033f0f504262935d86ff1d39b grannyj smith replied to the topic March 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/march-2020-check-in/#post-26923 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:27:57 +0000 Hello everyone, looks like we’re in for a long ride with this virus.  Here we are able to get out of the house since we have no close neighbors, so we can do things outside and get fresh air.

Today I am making hamburger goulash, black eyed peas and pineapple peach cobbler, it’s making do with what I have and learning to make things work when I…[Read more]

]]> 76e1627cfded82678ac33f2c524a538b grannyj smith replied to the topic March 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/march-2020-check-in/#post-26684 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:36:00 +0000 I ordered vitamins and Elderberry syrup for dh and myself to try and get our immune system up for they say older folks are more at risk for this virus.   We have kids in school so isolating ourselves during this virus is not an option unless the school closes, wish they could find a way to stop it from spreading.

Been wearing gloves when I have…[Read more]

]]> c21312564be9b2563fc71b0b96042742 grannyj smith replied to the topic March 2020 Check-In in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/march-2020-check-in/#post-26518 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:12:23 +0000 Winds from a storm this morning loosen some tin on the roof of the farmhouse, have to get the storm shelter ready for it will not be long before we will have to use it due to storms.

Trying to come with casserole recipes that uses canned food so I can stock and not worry about loosing food when we have no electric and now have to worry about that…[Read more]

]]> 2edf6b8242600289ed2c28e5eea0bc50 grannyj smith replied to the topic February 2020 Check in thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/february-2020-check-in-thread/#post-26450 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:38:45 +0000 Finished up laundry today in hopes of keeping the weekend free in order to work on other projects that need to get done.

I don’t know what to think about this new virus because there are many conflicting stories, some say be concerned, others say be more concerned about the flu,  I don’t want either so we are staying in,  keeping the farmhouse w…[Read more]

]]> 8eedd97e9cb664bf2cde1d97669b6a9c grannyj smith replied to the topic February 2020 Check in thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/february-2020-check-in-thread/#post-26141 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:56:23 +0000 Guess I haven’t done much to post about this month, except everyday household chores.  I did get the freezer moved from the other house down to the farmhouse and organized the pantry as best I could.

I have canning jars in the pantry I need to wash and pack away to get extra room on the shelf, but have to wait till I get more bubble wrap.  For t…[Read more]

]]> 8c48aef933bddc11ec3803c43469b288 grannyj smith replied to the topic January 2020! in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/january-2020/#post-25932 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:54:03 +0000 Last week while organizing the farmhouse pantry I found a small plastic box and in this box was a sealed metal can and labeled “seed vault”,  the picture on the can states these vegetable seeds are heirloom.  Don’t know if I should open this can to start some seeds indoors or leave the can unopened and save them in case things go bad l…[Read more]

]]> 180e54b0a2cf77d3e67d44485a2511ff grannyj smith replied to the topic January 2020! in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/january-2020/#post-25708 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:52:20 +0000 I am ready for it to warm up and the sun to come out for I am tired of staying in the house and I want to start building some raised garden beds and get the barn cleaned and ready before Spring so I can get some baby chicks.

DH says he thinks he made a mistake by moving us into the farmhouse and is thinking of moving back to the other house, but…[Read more]

]]> e6957e0222d8fd11deff4685ec31bcdb grannyj smith replied to the topic January 2020! in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/january-2020/#post-25434 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:00:17 +0000 The baby is doing well now, considering days ago he was fighting to breathe, now he is eating, taking his bottle and playing,  thank you all for your prayers for him.

It is warm days here to be January and there is so much I could outside.  I know I just need to be patient with myself and know I can and will get my chores done on my to do list d…[Read more]

]]> 0a349ae847b9bbd33a06aeba71f20a8d grannyj smith replied to the topic January 2020! in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/january-2020/#post-25287 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 20:15:31 +0000 We ended 2019 with flu and began 2020 with flu and RSV. We wiped everything down in the house from door knobs to remotes and has not stopped this flu from getting to everyone except dh.

The doctor did prescribe extra albuterol for breathing treatments on the baby and we have been doing them every four to six hours along with cough syrup, but it…[Read more]

]]> b3fafd78c352fa239bc98d035c8f840b grannyj smith replied to the topic December Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/december-check-in-thread/#post-25158 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 16:53:29 +0000 Friday and Saturday were spent in the emergency room with the babies, one has RSV, the other flu,  we have not had time or made time to get our flu shots, so praying we or the other kids don’t get it.  I am just so tired and unorganized here lately with moving, Christmas and taking care of these two little ones.

I am going to make time to start a…[Read more]

]]> 1685be3efa3d4ffbbab1f99d804f249b grannyj smith replied to the topic December Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/december-check-in-thread/#post-25078 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:22:11 +0000 I really feel my age doing Christmas this dinner and taking care of these little ones, as dh tells me “the ole grey mare aint what she used to be”.  I also pray for all you on this forum to have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year and let the problems each of us face be resolved in a happy ending. Thank you Daisy and a Merry Christmas.

]]> 05224be4765d945e02a80b0468ae4942 grannyj smith replied to the topic December Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/december-check-in-thread/#post-25057 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:19:54 +0000 Merry Christmas from Texas

I have many cans of applesauce that was given to me about a few months back so I decided to make an Applesauce cake for Christmas and the smell of that cake baking with cinnamon and spices went all over the farmhouse, dh says it smells like Christmas. Baking the turkey, ham and dressing will really make the farmhouse…[Read more]

]]> ceef69d6226e10f4bcdfb1b8cc6ba6b9 grannyj smith replied to the topic December Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/december-check-in-thread/#post-24976 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:18:02 +0000 Doing things like that doesn’t cost much money which there never seems to be any extra money at the end of the month, but the kids will enjoy it..

I am worried how things will go in America in the coming months for I don’t understand everything that is happening.   I read Jose’s stories on how bad things are in Venezuela and see the homelessness…[Read more]

]]> 4d9f0563ee19a63f7dbd9b8b63f1e458 grannyj smith replied to the topic December Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/december-check-in-thread/#post-24957 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 01:10:09 +0000 We have been in the farmhouse since last Friday when tv and internet service was moved there and dh wouldn’t  stay in the other house without tv or internet so he moved the beds and us in.  It is difficult to keep the babies from getting into things for they want to explore every room and every thing, especially the Christmas tree since the g…[Read more]

]]> 30be41e69d1da7413ce5ebcdc4aba8bf grannyj smith replied to the topic December Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/december-check-in-thread/#post-24742 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:06:12 +0000 We put wood in the wood stove and started a fire only to see smoke coming from the top of the stove, now dh wants to take the stove out and replace it with a propane stove.  The pipes run through the wall instead of through the roof and a man at the hardware store told dh it doesn’t matter which way the pipes run.  I think they should be changed t…[Read more]

]]> b432b0735f9c51c1f326f200267d2d62 grannyj smith replied to the topic December Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/december-check-in-thread/#post-24710 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:45:28 +0000 Christmas will be here and gone before I get to enjoy it because of this move. Things are just so busy and everyone has someplace to go or something to do instead of helping me.  The outdoor Christmas lights and decoration are not put up outside and still so much more to move.  I thought I did a good job of going through things, but after moving s…[Read more]

]]> 5117244e39f7442d2a9bf317e543687a grannyj smith replied to the topic December Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/december-check-in-thread/#post-24650 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:05:40 +0000 I got a Christmas gift from Walmart today.  I went to get my layaway out today and it was paid off plus they gave me a little money back, enough that I was able to get the baby a nice toy for his birthday, what a blessing that was,  I was then able to use the money that was suppose to pay off the layaway and buy extra food.

Family members think w…[Read more]

]]> 95685d16432a551df00ecd5a2be63928 grannyj smith replied to the topic December Check In Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/december-check-in-thread/#post-24619 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:00:39 +0000 Ordered two large children’s rugs for the babies room hoping to make it not so cold on those floors and give them something soft to sit on while playing. I have done a little gift buying online this year instead of going out to the stores and the gifts I chose are things that are needed for staying warmer this Winter, so I guess that could be…[Read more]

]]> 1795a5bd16b6e794e9f090f5139ee906 grannyj smith replied to the topic November Check in Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/november-check-in-thread/#post-24583 Fri, 29 Nov 2019 20:55:39 +0000 I made it through Thanksgiving and so glad everyone went home after the meal for dh and I are still feeling bad from this virus that has a second phase to it and makes breathing difficult.  The baby is seems better just fussy and wants to be held most of the time, which makes for not getting much done.

We had Thanksgiving at the farmhouse and I…[Read more]

]]> 3afbf03c9508804bb69147b396faebff grannyj smith replied to the topic November Check in Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/november-check-in-thread/#post-24436 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:59:03 +0000 The one baby is still sick coughing and stuffy nose but hopefully in a few days he will start to get over this mess, dh and I are feeling better now just have the cough so maybe soon that will be gone.  One week of cold weather and everyone gets sick, not looking forward to winter if this is what winter will be like for us.

I ordered some…[Read more]

]]> 80898f3b7876967821e0fec72692f569 grannyj smith replied to the topic November Check in Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/november-check-in-thread/#post-24360 Sun, 17 Nov 2019 15:46:11 +0000 We spent the better part of Saturday in the emergency room with the babies and after the test for Flu, RSV, and Strep. The doctor comes in and ask if we want the bad news first or the good new, of course I chose the bad news.  The doctor stated the bad news was there was no medicine he could prescribe for the babies for it was a virus and I would…[Read more]

]]> bf99a2ca42ba5a844fb58824b0dd6a93 grannyj smith replied to the topic November Check in Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/november-check-in-thread/#post-24293 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:57:02 +0000 The forecast says we are going to thirty to forty degrees colder this winter and propane is already higher than gasoline so I look for propane to go higher this winter.  I think dh will have to go looking for trees that got knocked down when storms came through in the Spring to use in the wood stove to cut back a little on propane use.

We have…[Read more]

]]> 14c14f754b5533976d2e158808f6192d grannyj smith replied to the topic November Check in Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/november-check-in-thread/#post-24218 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:00:16 +0000 It is cold here today and a hard freezes coming next with the possibility of freezing rain.  Redoing my weekly menu for breakfast and dinner for meals that has a few more calories and considered comfort food that we need and like during colder weather.

Was planning on moving a few things Saturday to the farmhouse but I don’t think anyone wants…[Read more]

]]> 5cb58d8709cd9e2ae0fc88c109aa362d grannyj smith replied to the topic November Check in Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/november-check-in-thread/#post-24125 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:06:52 +0000 No storms, but yet we had a power outage this morning and I was really scared because I have three turkeys in the freezer and can’t afford to loose them, finally after an hour it came back on.  I really need to be more prepared for power outages, when the power goes out my sense of well being goes out also. I start thinking what could or would I…[Read more]

]]> 27f851f7a5e50fd97b8303f4b5d7937c grannyj smith replied to the topic November Check in Thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/november-check-in-thread/#post-24086 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 01:41:03 +0000 I went grocery shopping today and now have three turkeys in the freezer and may pick up a few more for turkeys goes a long way in feeding a hungry crowd and at sixty four cents a pound it’s hard to beat that price.  I went to HEB to get the organic chickens that I needed for some making meals this week and they were out, but I found extracts…[Read more]

]]> b0f8beb0a39f892782279face8cd2fb4 grannyj smith replied to the topic October chceck-in thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/october-chceck-in-thread/#post-23998 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:03:11 +0000 I am going to try my hand at repairing some old handmade quilts by resewing them on my electric sewing machine,  so any advice from those who have done this before.  Truth is I don’t sew much, but these quilts can’t be used until they are mended so they can get washed.

Thanks

]]> 9e1f0d91b12bdad1be89da329842b4a0 grannyj smith replied to the topic October chceck-in thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/october-chceck-in-thread/#post-23948 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:40:30 +0000 We were in Walmart a couple days ago and turkeys were $1.48 per pound and dh wanted me to go ahead and get the turkeys, but I wanted to wait a week and I am glad I did for this week HEB put turkeys on sale for .64 cents a pound with a twenty dollar purchase, so I plan to divide my groceries into three separate checkout orders of twenty dollars…[Read more]

]]> 493e827f20b793a08653fb801736e26e grannyj smith replied to the topic October chceck-in thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/october-chceck-in-thread/#post-23869 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:28:30 +0000 I think you could store them in your shed as long as there is not an open flame heat source around.  The reason we don’t store ours in my dh shed is no room.  I like the thirty gallon tanks, I feel they are the better buy and I have a couple thirty gallons tanks and a couple twenty gallon ones and they are stored behind the shed at the f…[Read more]

]]> 51c37f8597a9a2b0886495b31b42e127 grannyj smith replied to the topic October chceck-in thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/october-chceck-in-thread/#post-23863 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:40:23 +0000 Mama Cando prayers for you and your grandchildren for everything to work out for you.

It’s really chilly and rainy here so no going to the farmhouse today to do any work.  I love fall but not when it gets to cold, first frost will be Halloween night.

I am going to try buying an extra propane tank each month and having them filled and store back…[Read more]

]]> 33af2c36b4aba2f13dfcdbba9bcfd711 grannyj smith replied to the topic October chceck-in thread in the forum Prep Every Day Check-In Threads https://forum.theorganicprepper.com/topic/october-chceck-in-thread/#post-23819 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:17:04 +0000 That looks amazing, what delicious soup are you making to go with it?

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