tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post1431573794319188223..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: cheeseclothJames M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-35084140160785661392014-07-22T06:42:47.199-07:002014-07-22T06:42:47.199-07:00Thanks! If I'm renowned for nothing else, I w...Thanks! If I'm renowned for nothing else, I want to be the best ever on run-on sentances. I don't know why. I'm easily amused by my own antics?James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-62453679672891622992014-07-22T06:39:16.535-07:002014-07-22T06:39:16.535-07:001 lb a day is 1500 calories=365 pounds a year. Ro...1 lb a day is 1500 calories=365 pounds a year. Round up to 400. Easy peasy.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-54958180774587979212014-07-22T06:31:12.290-07:002014-07-22T06:31:12.290-07:00Better for squeeters than bridesBetter for squeeters than bridesJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-73136500484374816422014-07-19T11:49:47.990-07:002014-07-19T11:49:47.990-07:00For straining water and as an improvised mosquito ...For straining water and as an improvised mosquito netting you might want to get some basic bridal veil fabric (the nylon kind, not the more expensive cotton or silk material). Last time I bought some it was around $1 per yard, and it can be had in widths up to 108" - that size makes a dandy mosquito net for a hammock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-51670002817584728312014-07-18T19:14:51.625-07:002014-07-18T19:14:51.625-07:00How many pounds of wheat is recommended for one ad...How many pounds of wheat is recommended for one adult male per year? I have seen several conflicting reports... I am of the opinion that the quantity is simple : MOAR!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-58510298024664737482014-07-18T18:26:48.928-07:002014-07-18T18:26:48.928-07:00Lord Bison, that was the most magnificent run-on s...Lord Bison, that was the most magnificent run-on sentences I have ever had the pleasure to read in the first paragraph. True Bison writing talent. We are not worthy. I'm serious. Very entertaining. Thanks.Nightshifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813021166769576750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-11155239192649395622014-07-18T11:02:11.849-07:002014-07-18T11:02:11.849-07:00Sunday's article-thanks!Sunday's article-thanks!James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-37034259265768361342014-07-18T11:00:14.626-07:002014-07-18T11:00:14.626-07:00Excellant! I'm thinking it might be gravy nig...Excellant! I'm thinking it might be gravy night soon.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-44695898958099616202014-07-18T10:05:19.262-07:002014-07-18T10:05:19.262-07:00Cheesecloth wouldn't be the best for straining...Cheesecloth wouldn't be the best for straining water -- the weave is too loose. It would let a lot of things go through. You would be better off using a clean sheet or t shirt. <br /><br />On a side note, we use pantyhose over our rain barrels to keep bugs, leaves and other stuff out. Tie a knot down by the crotch and cut off the leg portion. Stretch the body part over your rain barrel. Try to get size C or above because skinny girl panty hose don't stretch enough LOL.<br /><br />Cheese cloth is great for making and pressing cheese. It is also used to make jelly.<br /><br />For mosquito netting, folks should just buy some through your Amazon link. It's fairly cheap. I think the stuff I bought was around $10. Cheese cloth is more expensive than mosquito netting. We have some over all our beds. I sometimes get bats in the house and I can sleep better if I know they won't get me : ) <br /><br />Regarding gravy, the secret is to mix your cold milk/water with the flour into a slurry before you add it to your hot drippings. My mom use to shake the flour and liquid in a jar along with salt and pepper and then empty it into the pan. I usually just stir with a fork. <br /><br />Also, a wire wisk is your friend. Cheap at a thrift store. Use the wisk to stir your gravy and it will keep it from being lumpy.<br /><br />Regarding cheese, I have successfully kept the better brands of cheddar (like Tillamook) in my root cellar for 12 months. The temperature ranges from 33 in the winter to 55 in the summer. It got slightly sharper over time. The packaging needs to be shrink wrapped with no pin prick holes. I keep mine in a plastic tote in case of mice. <br /><br />Idaho HomesteaderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-8078873920393626892014-07-18T07:14:39.125-07:002014-07-18T07:14:39.125-07:00Lord Bison of hairy renowned, would you be so kind...Lord Bison of hairy renowned, would you be so kind to make a post about the quantities of stuff you recommend for a full blown apocalypse, pretty please ?<br /><br />Ideally how many Enfields, ammo, water and food ?<br />I'm finishing my preps for WWIII and I want to see if I'm Bison compliant ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com