Comments for alwayswithme, a Weblog http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com where I keep my thoughts together Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:03:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Millennium Ark: 100 Items That Disappear First in a Disaster by bendra comstock http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/millennium-ark-100-items-that-disappear-first-in-a-disaster/#comment-248 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:03:18 +0000 http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/?p=1666#comment-248 Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 – 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice – Beans – Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY – note – food grade if for drinking.
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk – Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {“Strike Anywhere” preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, “No. 76 Dietz” Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)
49. Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles…Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. “Survival-in-a-Can”
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress’s
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Livestock

]]> Comment on Burlap Curtains — Life to the T by Helen http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/burlap-curtains-%e2%80%94-life-to-the-t/#comment-227 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:38:18 +0000 http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/?p=1601#comment-227 So … I’d put the stitch-witchery around the edges of the same-sized lining fabric and then sew it on?? (sorry, not too crafty!)

Also, what ratio do you suggest for the burlap-to-window width measurement? 2.5 to 1, for instance??

Thank you — !

]]> Comment on Burlap Curtains — Life to the T by trish http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/burlap-curtains-%e2%80%94-life-to-the-t/#comment-226 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:16:48 +0000 http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/?p=1601#comment-226 I would use the stitch-witchery to pieces cut to match the size of burlap. Make sure to turn under your edges so it looks finished.

]]> Comment on Burlap Curtains — Life to the T by alwayswithme http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/burlap-curtains-%e2%80%94-life-to-the-t/#comment-225 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:43:24 +0000 http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/?p=1601#comment-225 I completely agree. :)

]]> Comment on Burlap Curtains — Life to the T by Helen http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/2010/01/22/burlap-curtains-%e2%80%94-life-to-the-t/#comment-222 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:25:28 +0000 http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/?p=1601#comment-222 Not being overly creative, how would I make some sort of lining for these? They look wonderful!

]]> Comment on About by alwayswithme http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/about/#comment-220 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:04:35 +0000 #comment-220 Oh really? That is great news Courtney, but we probably shouldn’t eat the whole box at one time right?

]]> Comment on About by Courtney http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/about/#comment-218 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:30:08 +0000 #comment-218 I looked up the Macaron calorie info for you. I was told they are super low fat since they’re made with egg whites.
2 cookies are 90 calories and 2 grams of saturated fat.

Now I can eat the whole box guilt free!!

]]> Comment on I’ve Been Away by alwayswithme http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/ive-been-away/#comment-216 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:00:13 +0000 http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/?p=1708#comment-216 Hi Staci,

Finally getting around to replying. Hope you are having a nice Valentine’s Day.

]]> Comment on Community Service Idea for Autism by jess http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/community-service-idea-for-autism/#comment-215 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:32:08 +0000 http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/?p=1913#comment-215 Thanks so much for sharing.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

-Jess (the mom from Diary of a Mom)

]]> Comment on I’ve Been Away by staci @ teaching money to kids http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/ive-been-away/#comment-214 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:53:24 +0000 http://alwayswithme.wordpress.com/?p=1708#comment-214 I have been surprised by how much I have in common with complete stranger, too. Which of course makes sense, cause we have more than just location in common. But it has been fun.
Well, its been nice meeting you.
I am having Give Aways for the whole month of February. Come check it out at http://teachingmoneytokids.blogspot.com
Staci

]]>