Let's talk about prepping.

[elkguide]

We used to spread our used oil on our farm roads be the greenies started to protest because it was so "environmentally unfriendly," so we had to stop. Now I usually take it to a local garage where he burns it in his old waste oil furnace.

 

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[Montecresto]

We used to spread our used oil on our farm roads be the greenies started to protest because it was so "environmentally unfriendly," so we had to stop. Now I usually take it to a local garage where he burns it in his old waste oil furnace.

That’s probably harder on the environment.

 

[elkguide]

That’s probably harder on the environment.

WAY harder but most of the greenies here function only on emotion and the out of sight - out of mind theory.

 

[Montecresto]

WAY harder but most of the greenies here function only on emotion and the out of sight - out of mind theory.

Lol right. I have no problems with environmental conservation, I’m just glad my ranch is in rural Oklahoma where nobody’s looking over you’re shoulder.

 

[Ragnar406]

I had heard the shelf life rumor a few years ago. I had also heard something to the effect of traceable ammo. I don't know how they'd go about doing it as I'm no chemist but I'm sure they could figure it out. Otherwise, I don't think it'd be cost effective nor much of a reality at this point. The Ammo I have come across in the past as having a shelf life was due to poor quality manufacturing especially old surplus ammo like Yugo 8mm or Pakistani .303. I don't mess with either caliber anymore although both the Mauser K98's and Lee-Enfields were and still are awesome rifles. I've owned a number of each in the past and both were great rifles. Remington declaring bankruptcy just recently may put something of a shortage out there eventually but I just cannot say for certain. Go Go Gadget M1A...

Yea, some of that ammo you mention is iffy new lol. I know it is matchable - ideally when you are loading your self defense ammo into your carry gun (as example) you would make a note of the gun and date on the box of self defense ammo. This way if you were ever in a self defense shooting the ammo could be referred to should the shooting go to court. Characteristics of even factory ammo change from lot to lot so the ability to show what you shot can help in court. It can be used to recreate the scene to help determine distance from, who could have fired etc.

As far as being traceable - they have to have something to compare what they are trying to trace. I am sure you can take a bullet that has been fired and narrow down the manafacturer of the bullet, have the case and narrow that even more... probably even come close to telling what brand gun it was fired out of by the rifling on the bullet(assuming barrel not modified). We already know they can match a bullet to the barrel if they can test the barrel and the rifling has not been changed. Would be hard to trace it to find a person but you could match it back to something you already have.

 

[Ragnar406]

I had heard the shelf life rumor a few years ago. I had also heard something to the effect of traceable ammo. I don't know how they'd go about doing it as I'm no chemist but I'm sure they could figure it out. Otherwise, I don't think it'd be cost effective nor much of a reality at this point. The Ammo I have come across in the past as having a shelf life was due to poor quality manufacturing especially old surplus ammo like Yugo 8mm or Pakistani .303. I don't mess with either caliber anymore although both the Mauser K98's and Lee-Enfields were and still are awesome rifles. I've owned a number of each in the past and both were great rifles. Remington declaring bankruptcy just recently may put something of a shortage out there eventually but I just cannot say for certain. Go Go Gadget M1A...

I actually had not thought about the ammo impact from Remington..... I just thought of their firearms... may have to Pick up a few boxes.

 

[100Acre]

Could build a rudimentary flame thrower....
WASTE OIL shop heater...
if it were flammable enough, it could be used to run Hit'n Miss engines...
One can even use it to attract wild hogs apparently...
Seal wood from rot and insects...
Can be used for Barter...

 

[100Acre]

In a grid down scenario, short of having some type of centrifuge to spin waste particulates out and having many drip filters available, I'd seriously consider using denim to filter waste motor oil. For those who don't know, don't mix waste veg and motor oil together as it tends to clog filters.
Can run a Deuce and a half on waste oil.

 

[BigOL3]

How do you get through Louisiana mud in a SHTF scenario? To me every step I take just adds more to my growing shoe size. Mom lives in New Iberia, just south of Lafayette. Missin me some Boudin!

haha ...... New Iberia (south La.) is different than SE La. They have what we call 'gumbo mud'. Yep, it sticks to your boots until it looks like you are walking on stilts! Are you FROM La, or just your Mom moved here. Wonder if you were a crawfish fanatic?

 

[BigOL3]

Bridge Game floor, Ravine, River or Gully Crossing, Ship's Bridge, Spaceship Control room? If its a bridge bridge, Is it a covered bridge? How far is it?

I treat my oak trailer floors about twice a year with burnt motor oil, mixed with a little diesel. Also paint/treat my creosote fence with it. Todays creosote aint crap compared to 50 yrs ago.

 

[BigOL3]

We used to spread our used oil on our farm roads be the greenies started to protest because it was so "environmentally unfriendly," so we had to stop. Now I usually take it to a local garage where he burns it in his old waste oil furnace.

You must have some awful noisy neighbors!

 

[BigOL3]

I actually had not thought about the ammo impact from Remington..... I just thought of their firearms... may have to Pick up a few boxes.

My understanding is they are NOT out of business, just reorganizing via bankruptcy court.

 

[Montecresto]

Seal wood from rot and insects...

Love that one, I do that to the top of wood fence posts.

 

[elkguide]

Lol right. I have no problems with environmental conservation, I’m just glad my ranch is in rural Oklahoma where nobody’s looking over you’re shoulder.

I live in "Bernie land!" So things really aren't real!

And yes, everyone is looking over your shoulder!
Only have 350 acres and way to many nosy, trespassing neighbors.

 

[100Acre]

haha ...... New Iberia (south La.) is different than SE La. They have what we call 'gumbo mud'. Yep, it sticks to your boots until it looks like you are walking on stilts! Are you FROM La, or just your Mom moved here. Wonder if you were a crawfish fanatic?

Not me personally but mom is. Mom's side of the family owns the oldest family run plantation in the country. Yup, Sugarcane. 1791 to the present. Freakin love mudbugs!
Got Sugar?

 

[Ragnar406]

My understanding is they are NOT out of business, just reorganizing via bankruptcy court.

That is my understanding as well,

 

[BigOL3]

Not me personally but mom is. Mom's side of the family owns the oldest family run plantation in the country. Yup, Sugarcane. 1791 to the present. Freakin love mudbugs!
Got Sugar?

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Well when you come south to see Mama and get some crawdads, let me know!

 

[Kellvallon]

I was recently given this book on preparedness in the event of a societal collpse and found it very comprehensive. Survival Thoery : A preparedness guide. By Jonathan Hollerman.
Some of it I was aware of some I was not. The author did a very comprehensive job of covering equipment in detail and ways to prepare on different budgets. It was far more practical than I expected.

 

[100Acre]

Orchardizing by the Weary Farmer...Over the past two days I got 435 tree saplings potted in preparation for planting at a later date. Then later this afternoon I received my shipment of an additional 500 trees, shrubs and vines, which are all fruit and nut yielding. Plus they're all high in antioxidants and cancer fighting properties. I also started planting seeds for the garden. Busy days....Yes, trees do come in boxes. Especially when shipped from Washington state.

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[JTW]

Bridge Game floor, Ravine, River or Gully Crossing, Ship's Bridge, Spaceship Control room? If its a bridge bridge, Is it a covered bridge? How far is it?

This kind.. 125’ built in the mid 1860’s