tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post7351882824521906362..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: PEEv2c4James M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-1273858736945230662019-12-23T06:56:39.010-08:002019-12-23T06:56:39.010-08:00Did I say the tool had to be highest quality? I t...Did I say the tool had to be highest quality? I think you are reaching to win the argument. I'm saying use a hammer instead of a rock, not that you have to buy the best hammer. Compared to a rock, a dollar store hammer is priceless. Next lame attempt at dethroning my record of perfection ( I'm kidding! )James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-78737500995112755602019-12-23T04:47:46.557-08:002019-12-23T04:47:46.557-08:00"Some tools seem expensive until you see what..."Some tools seem expensive until you see what an awesome job it actually does."<br /><br />A revelation.<br /><br />Did an alien entity replace James? Jesus, the value and quality argument finally wins out vs. blockhead price point blindness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-1325137785147588032019-12-22T15:18:40.726-08:002019-12-22T15:18:40.726-08:00Some tools seem expensive, until you see what an a...Some tools seem expensive, until you see what an awesome job it actually does. Like a tortilla press, instead of a rolling pin. Just makes life so much easier. Buy them while you can. Seems silly to NOT have a meat grinder if you are going to be preparing one of the above. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-53391912958297618622019-12-22T15:13:55.868-08:002019-12-22T15:13:55.868-08:00Never having pretended to know ALL aspects of surv...Never having pretended to know ALL aspects of survivalism-the stuff I know nothing about outweighs that which I do-and never being of mind to buy a Berky, I really couldn't tell you. I can say you might be on to something. But I'm just wondering, is all plastic the same? Is all construction the same quality? I have no dog in this fight. I'll gladly admit that Katadyn is crap, if in fact it is. I've changed my mind on many products, one way or another. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-38313361771655655662019-12-22T14:25:10.256-08:002019-12-22T14:25:10.256-08:00Katadyn and Berkey constructed with same base. Jus...Katadyn and Berkey constructed with same base. Just side by side compared the two filters and see zero difference.<br /> I think it is an issue that arises when filling top container day after day. Pouring in a few gallons of water levers the long ceramic filter back and forth a bit, putting stress on its relatively small connection point at the base plastic "cup" that is screwed tight to the bottom of the top container. Also when taking off for cleaning the top chamber with filter(s) attached and jostling unit or laying on side probably stresses the attachment point.<br /><br />Back flushing the filter helps diagnose non visible cracks. If when back flushing, tiny bubbles percolate out of the entire surface area of the filter it's good. If there is a crack or separation, this will not happen.<br /><br />But hell, I'm asking you Francis -You're the survival expert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-78366803857238887292019-12-22T13:04:26.209-08:002019-12-22T13:04:26.209-08:00Don't gunk up your Corona grinding wet grain. ...Don't gunk up your Corona grinding wet grain. Dry grain grinders and wet food grinders work differently. Much better to use a manual meat grinder/sausage maker. They are made for the task. As previously mentioned, I have a very old metal one that does a terrific job, but the inexpensive metal ones available these days kind of suck. Sort of like the de-evolution of the Corona. I use the inexpensive <$30 plastic ones and although they look and are relatively flimsy, it doesn't matter much since grinding wet grain generates very little stress on the parts. The loads get a lot higher if grinding meat, so I don't think I'd use a plastic one for that. Its kind of fun grinding wet sprouted grain or nixtamalized corn. Relative to dry grain grinding, the throughput is amazing and its nearly effortless. What a difference. In a pinch, you can even use a more traditional approach and smosh the soft grain between a rock and a flat rock (metate?). Not easily done with dry grain.Nicusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-76144619550973536812019-12-22T09:05:18.130-08:002019-12-22T09:05:18.130-08:00It sounds like it COULD be the brand, British vs S...It sounds like it COULD be the brand, British vs Swiss. Unless, both made in China.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-83714143058726425532019-12-22T07:22:59.264-08:002019-12-22T07:22:59.264-08:00The point is not the brand, but that the candle ty...The point is not the brand, but that the candle type ceramic filters are prone to this and maybe the user is not aware of,the flaw and keeps using.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-19634191380362145332019-12-22T06:12:07.561-08:002019-12-22T06:12:07.561-08:00Isn't doing corn that way running wet through ...Isn't doing corn that way running wet through the grinder? Not sure I'd trust thatJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-45576738563656993062019-12-22T06:10:17.335-08:002019-12-22T06:10:17.335-08:00I KNEW Berkey's sucked, I just wasn't sure...I KNEW Berkey's sucked, I just wasn't sure whyJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-91845906396983884792019-12-22T06:09:14.783-08:002019-12-22T06:09:14.783-08:00So is a concrete bunker atop a hill, full of HK...So is a concrete bunker atop a hill, full of HK's, hookers, and blow :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-63912533944980512082019-12-22T06:08:10.308-08:002019-12-22T06:08:10.308-08:00Too many farmers markets are just jobbers buying o...Too many farmers markets are just jobbers buying off the same truck as SafewayJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-88212339320911328192019-12-22T06:07:01.783-08:002019-12-22T06:07:01.783-08:00Commies know how to make weapons, we know how to m...Commies know how to make weapons, we know how to make profitJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-31658158875125049502019-12-22T06:05:28.701-08:002019-12-22T06:05:28.701-08:00Have it on paper, somewhere. Hopefully with it on...Have it on paper, somewhere. Hopefully with it on the Kindle I'll get around to reading it. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-73683871246844192942019-12-22T04:44:39.178-08:002019-12-22T04:44:39.178-08:00Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon is an excell...Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon is an excellent book. Good now and when times are very difficult. How to cook with the most nutrition following the old-times ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-9110237799131062192019-12-21T22:28:31.772-08:002019-12-21T22:28:31.772-08:00I have heard that the Lancer magazines are pretty ...I have heard that the Lancer magazines are pretty good stuff. Someone told me once to get some HK mags.Pfffftttt JFC! is that a typo?$$$$ I like the USGI ones, especially with some of those green or grey followers for an upgrade when needed. I think Brownells carried those at one time, and they sold a nice generic USGI style magazine too. I am spoiled by the robustness and reliability of com-bloc AK 47 magazines. When I hold an AR magazine it doesn't instill confidence but I know it'll probably work, like a flip-top box of Marlboro 100's right?<br />4hawkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762716860432842881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-28668480638509842302019-12-21T20:55:29.622-08:002019-12-21T20:55:29.622-08:00Produce at any of the major markets like Safeway e...Produce at any of the major markets like Safeway etc. is indeed ass nowadays. Produce at Whole Foods might be marginally better but is overpriced. I'm not sure what to do if you can't grow your own. Farmer's markets can be a good source of produce (and they throw away a ton at the end of the day so if you're on a budget....) or ethnic markets are best. alex carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458022111793552536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-88670952208810679412019-12-21T20:45:15.922-08:002019-12-21T20:45:15.922-08:00Copper washers or brass washers are cheep. McMaste...Copper washers or brass washers are cheep. McMaster-Carr will sell 'em to you. alex carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458022111793552536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-14745527986952588272019-12-21T20:44:13.303-08:002019-12-21T20:44:13.303-08:00I think the hippiez were more about making their o...I think the hippiez were more about making their own bread, period, not about getting other things than Wonder Bread. Roman Meal bread was the default in my middle-class family before everything went to shit. <br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Meal<br /><br />It just cost, like any store-bought bread is going to cost, a lot. <br /><br />Ran Prieur mentions sprouting wheat before making bread for two reasons: Firstly, it uses up enzymes in the wheat that make it rather undigestible, and secondly, it makes it a lot softer and easier to grind. <br /><br />The brown minions of our soon to be Asiatic overlords grow corn (in fact they created corn as we know it) and "nixtmalize" it before using it, which not only makes it more vitamin-rich and keeps them from getting pallagra, but it also makes it child's play to grind. alex carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458022111793552536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-5462115722943892942019-12-21T18:57:39.675-08:002019-12-21T18:57:39.675-08:00I've experienced premature Berkey filter failu...I've experienced premature Berkey filter failure 2 times due to the ceramic portion separating from its plastic cup base.<br />This separation can be difficult to detect visually and can allow unfiltered water to pass into the lower collection vessel.<br />Turtle Island<br />Anyone else notice this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-38437727525325614192019-12-21T18:51:14.516-08:002019-12-21T18:51:14.516-08:00In one of the Little House,on the Prarie books the...In one of the Little House,on the Prarie books they were grinding wheat in a coffee mill. This was during a famine/lean time between harvest or something. The family had very little energy and took turns holding the mill and turning the crank for a little flour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-35877021773215204532019-12-21T18:39:29.691-08:002019-12-21T18:39:29.691-08:00Stepping off the frugal-farm for a sec...
If anyon...Stepping off the frugal-farm for a sec...<br />If anyone has a creek, even seasonal, I highly recommend using it to your advantage. I have the Country Living setup running motorized. Grid down gets alternator in creek for recharging LiFePO4 battery bank in winter while panels recharge bats in sunny weather. Year round creek is ideal. You dont want the typical alt from vehicles but rather ones designed to run all day at full tilt.<br />Yes it's a spendy setup but well worth it if one can afford it.<br /><br />TSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-87024919543680595922019-12-21T18:07:19.509-08:002019-12-21T18:07:19.509-08:004:54-yeah, five minutes seems to be the minimum wi...4:54-yeah, five minutes seems to be the minimum with the thermos. Which is pretty much why I got a pressure cooker-same time to cook, without the thermos. Of course, I also have back-up thermos'James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-88720151280849640342019-12-21T18:04:46.853-08:002019-12-21T18:04:46.853-08:00Thanks for the heads up, I'll go there next fo...Thanks for the heads up, I'll go there next for my copyJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-4571248177475486112019-12-21T18:02:02.172-08:002019-12-21T18:02:02.172-08:00Granted, on the Victoria. The only thing keeping ...Granted, on the Victoria. The only thing keeping me grinding is my inability to spend $4 for a bag of flour at the store. Highway robberyJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.com