tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post3794841534319727292..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: penny a wattJames M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-7382511670329290442019-03-21T06:54:37.455-07:002019-03-21T06:54:37.455-07:00GS-hundreds. Now I am REALLY impressed.
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Dingo-l...GS-hundreds. Now I am REALLY impressed.<br />*<br />Dingo-let that be a lesson to you. Stock for decades, not years. Also, never use your stockpile. Always buy new for replacement. Granted, on a few things you simply cannot, eventually. You see so much focus on Oz's desert, it is easy to forget you guys are barely more than a stones throw from one of the nastiest jungles around, Papua New Guinea. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-73971282916596122592019-03-21T06:48:04.870-07:002019-03-21T06:48:04.870-07:00Good point, trying to Right Think. Did I mention ...Good point, trying to Right Think. Did I mention I hate people?James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-11453102976015282192019-03-20T20:39:22.357-07:002019-03-20T20:39:22.357-07:00In defence of the stresses that millenials face. I...In defence of the stresses that millenials face. I put it to everyone that they're at the end of their tether. Those things they mention are just convenient things to blame in part because it doesn't hurt anyone's feelings. Not like saying "lots of foreign people around me make me feel nervous about my safety"<br /><br />Think of it like the Serbian who killed Arch Duke Fernidand sparking off WWI. In of itself that shouldn't have started the biggest bloodbath ever recorded. Everyone wanted that war. The assassination was just the excuse to kick things off.Dingonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-12144777696178995132019-03-20T20:34:56.868-07:002019-03-20T20:34:56.868-07:00Alpha strategy - I had stocked deodorant so deep t...Alpha strategy - I had stocked deodorant so deep that when I ran out I called the manufacturer asking where I can buy more (after months of frustration looking for them). The chick on the phone promised to call back when she found out what was going on and when she did she was perplexed and told me "We stopped making that two years ago"<br /><br />But worst one was a powder I used to treat crotch rot. Yeah, it's humid here. Anyway I couldn't find any after my stockpile ran out. Same story - stopped making it two years ago because they couldn't BF*** paying some gov fee. NOTHING ELSE WORKS. I Tried every effing product on the shelf. F*&# A-holes. I've got stuff that does work but it's expensive and it comes with side effects. F&*( those guys. Dingonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-47828339931838637342019-03-20T19:08:08.928-07:002019-03-20T19:08:08.928-07:00"I love how you stockpile."
I'm a s..."I love how you stockpile."<br /><br />I'm a sucker for anything that lights up that I don't have to plug into the wall. Got hundreds of flashlights and other light producing aparatuses using from button batts to 18v versions. I got a deal on a dozen solar battery chargers ($15/ea) a few years ago and tested all and they do work, but slowly. So, after collapse I will package 2 LED lanterns, 4 AA batteries, and 1 solar charger for $100. Nah, make that $200. Gotta keep a few rigs for myself.ghostsnipernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-14438254105325486632019-03-20T18:22:05.145-07:002019-03-20T18:22:05.145-07:00Well, sure. I was thinking more about deep fryers...Well, sure. I was thinking more about deep fryers, 60" TV's and FLIR scope recharger, but a horn would be a bonus :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-14742687427870673812019-03-20T18:20:24.923-07:002019-03-20T18:20:24.923-07:00Hmmm, never thought past the "solar panel and...Hmmm, never thought past the "solar panel and 12v auto fans. Good call.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-74226209632513752052019-03-20T18:18:48.173-07:002019-03-20T18:18:48.173-07:00Didn't see the study, but at least we know the...Didn't see the study, but at least we know there are still Whites left in the country. You know, 'cause "White People Problems" :DJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-80993266922524546832019-03-20T17:59:43.265-07:002019-03-20T17:59:43.265-07:00Did you happen to see this study of which things c...Did you happen to see this study of which things cause millennials to "stress out" these days?<br /><br />https://www.studyfinds.org/survey-millennials-life-more-stressful-than-ever-before/<br /><br />From the list:<br /><br /># 6. Slow WiFi<br /># 7. Phone battery dying<br /># 10. Forgetting phone charger<br /><br />If these are that high on the list in "grid up" times, I wonder how these folks will fare in "grid down".<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-6162309227350891482019-03-20T16:22:20.781-07:002019-03-20T16:22:20.781-07:00I am not that smart, but there is probably a math ...I am not that smart, but there is probably a math formula for the diameter versus the run length versus the amount of cfm desired to move versus the cubic foot dimensions of the targeted cooled or heated space. Solar fans cfm at an under estimated instead of their claimed numerical amount should be calculated. A windmill with gearing like an old well pumper may be applicable. Captured slaves chained to and turning a crankset is a good plan 'b'. Good ideas all around folks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-56272966308348773192019-03-20T16:12:28.889-07:002019-03-20T16:12:28.889-07:00Good one too Jim. Your a smarty pants for sure. Yo...Good one too Jim. Your a smarty pants for sure. You'll have that big freight train horn on top to blow loudly every morning for compound reville. NICE! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-88411401259923664872019-03-20T12:18:53.782-07:002019-03-20T12:18:53.782-07:00Don't forget 'Ol Remus' diesel locomot...Don't forget 'Ol Remus' diesel locomotive retreat power generator :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-62600306501645892282019-03-20T12:16:59.961-07:002019-03-20T12:16:59.961-07:00I don't get out much, granted, but everyone...I don't get out much, granted, but everyone's casual attitude I encounter leaves absolutely no understanding of their "necessities" only being luxuries. "Moving off grid" is worse than discussing religion or politics with them. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-61089976216651610352019-03-20T12:15:04.462-07:002019-03-20T12:15:04.462-07:00I love how you stockpile. Way out of proportion t...I love how you stockpile. Way out of proportion to what you need, but full retarded NOT to as it is too cheap to meter the cost. I try to do the same with as many items as possible. Since the last time I bought Whitey Tighties the cost has gone up 50% ( I finally needed to replace my 2-3 year long used set as the fabric was ripping ). I have other packs squirreled all over but I just keep buying. Let this be a good lesson on the Alpha Strategy, other minions.<br />*<br />It is my understanding that sewer pipe ( 8 inch? ) is the largest pipe you can get before you approach contractor/specialty item cost increases. Not sure above galvanized verses plastic. The extra cost would be worth it for extra performance, obviously, since it is one-off. But perhaps all ones money went to the back-hoe. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-72879107266696621072019-03-20T10:54:25.550-07:002019-03-20T10:54:25.550-07:00Dollar General has small LED lanterns (2 AA) for $...Dollar General has small LED lanterns (2 AA) for $3 that cast a fair amount of light 360 degrees. They are about 3" in dia and about 6" tall. Sit the lantern on a shelf on the wall with a mirror behind it. I buy a couple of them almost every time I go there - have about 30 currently. I use Eniloop or EBL rechargeable batteries in them. If you are lacking in mirrors to set behind the lanterns you and split a can from top to bottom, after removing the lid and bottom, and spread the wings out for a similar reflector. <br /><br />For the large off grid recluse design I mentioned here before, we are using 24" dia PVC in the geothermal project. There will be (4) 250 foot runs, down and back, down and back, pushed with solar powered air pumps and convection. The pipes will be 10' below grade. ghostsnipernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-75347066613784693452019-03-20T09:49:46.501-07:002019-03-20T09:49:46.501-07:00True, anyone over 10 years old can no way adapt to...True, anyone over 10 years old can no way adapt to a no grid power scenario or live without a 30 thousand dollar Yuppie Idaho Unicorn Bunker solar array system to power the 3+ thousand square foot cushy retreat house. expect freak out tantrums like opiod withdrawals, the only effective antidote would be a bullet to the head behind a woodshed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-76522883138376982122019-03-20T09:42:10.294-07:002019-03-20T09:42:10.294-07:00The l.e.d. lights have a place but throw a differe...The l.e.d. lights have a place but throw a different light spectrum, i.e. not full color or easy on eyes. Some eye doctors refuse them as they distrust the possible negative vision health effects. Green house l.e.d. grow lights would be good for your underground stealth asparagus farming. Jim's Nevada is going to bone everyone in the arse vigorously on future power rates. The ballot measure that was passed by popular vote (theres your sign) mandates 50% of ALL grid power in the state come from renewable sources. (Thanxs to those progressive freaks) All the wind and sunshine and farting geothermal possible does not at all nearly equate cost effective electricity to satiate the gorged out unicorn people's demand requirements. Keeping my eyes open for a misapproppriated self contained nuclear powered energy unit like on ships or satelites. Mine will be the only glowing, functiong compound in the night time post collapse. Ha! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-45235899899054197212019-03-20T09:25:21.702-07:002019-03-20T09:25:21.702-07:00Beware kids. Those snot sucking hormone buckets w...Beware kids. Those snot sucking hormone buckets will use electric with zero concern for system drain, or damage, or cost. Be ready with a whipping stick. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-64601559312304765732019-03-20T09:22:31.123-07:002019-03-20T09:22:31.123-07:00If anyone anywhere offers you a buy-out to retire,...If anyone anywhere offers you a buy-out to retire, grab it and go! Don't be the last man standing that doesn't realize this suckers going down. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-46305586640037548092019-03-20T09:19:45.617-07:002019-03-20T09:19:45.617-07:00It doesn't make perfect sense to spend $50k ho...It doesn't make perfect sense to spend $50k housing $2k worth of furniture? :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-45455910716964173722019-03-20T08:42:33.905-07:002019-03-20T08:42:33.905-07:00one of the smartest things I did when building the...one of the smartest things I did when building the retirement home, well actually there were 2, one was moving way out into the country and the second was to build an ICF wall polyurethane insulated roof house. It cost me more but in the last 10 years the cost savings have more than paid for the added expense! I used the then new squirly fluorescent bulbs but have now changed over to LED bulbs. Not only do they give you cheap light they do not add all the heat to the living space. The home is to large but the wife wanted room for all of the existing furniture.sjfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529005584879037582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-76380064864964214732019-03-20T08:06:32.875-07:002019-03-20T08:06:32.875-07:00The earth tubes intrigue me. But every time I’ve l...The earth tubes intrigue me. But every time I’ve looked it up, it looks like it would be a right pain in the ass to implement. And do you need two different types for heating and cooling? I honestly don’t know, but I seem to recall that in my previous browser entries, that two different search options came up. I plan on earth sheltered, so in my case, I doubt that I would go with the tube set up. Even if I go with the sod house, with 2’ thick walls, those suckers stay pretty cool in summer, and require a very small heat source to stay warm in winter.<br /><br />Here in Commiefornia, high power rates are a reality, and are going to become an even bigger one very shortly, I’m guessing. PG&E (Our power monopoly) is in big trouble from a financial perspective (Chapter 11). Apparently, they’ve got that Erin Brockovich bitch hot on their trail again :D This time it’s over the transformers that exploded and set half the f’ing state on fire. <br /><br />I got a chuckle out of the fat, hillbilly, affirmative action, PG&E chick that we know. She was whining about how things were going down hill at work, and that she’s thinking of leaving. Right. More like your fat ass sees the writing on the wall, and would rather leave before they decide to cut out all of the dead weight, which this chick is plenty of :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-16038463146861151362019-03-20T07:41:34.162-07:002019-03-20T07:41:34.162-07:00Following. To dovetail a bit of reply info into so...Following. To dovetail a bit of reply info into some commentary chat (and thinking) amongst Minions. There needs to be a lot of "lifestyle" and daily routine changes to detox from the very much modern excess energy hog habits. (Myself, though frugal, would have to cut to the bone too) excluding after dark daily employment start tasks and children rearing tasks there needs to be a curfew and rationing of all those power "conveniences". I invested in a cache of kero lanterns and fuel cans with a starter supply. These will be for complete grid down and blackout use, as well as interim use to stave off use of any grid power or - intermittent service disruptions. (will happen) flashlights and battery lanterns are for safety and security tasks and super short task accomplishments only. If a Minion has spouses and snot kids that are not on board NOW, or quickly adaptable come crunch gametime there is a failure point within their own domicile / compound that is detrimental up to and including a fatal fail internal discourse and adaptability possibility. (Stepkids stab you in your sleep from deprivation withdrawal symptoms?) That math has to be written into one's scratch sheet calculation of wattage use, renewable source capability, storage capacity etc. Those whom are grid tied for whatever reason may consider paying an extra amount forward to carry a surplus balance amount on the utility account. A few months (6+/-months@) will provide an economic shock cushion for income loss, emergency expenses needs, or wild flux kilowatt or power costs. (Third leg of a supporting stool?) This prep element is high up on that list of things (guns, ammo, food, thermodynamics, etc) that can make or break survivability possibility. Keep at it Jim, good stuff. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com