stocking up - cheap stuff

[Maid Marion]

Saw fishing line listed here but here's another use for it. Small gauge line and a curved needle can be used for stitching up a wound in one heck of a hurry. Fisherman's knot at the end will keep the stitches from unraveling.

[61BRAVO]

1. GALVANIZED TUBS FOR HEATING DISH WASH WATER ON A CAMPFIRE
2. AXES, HATCHETS, MACHETES.
3. HAND WARMERS BY PETERSON
4. FIT OVER SUNGLASESS
5. WASH BOARDS
6. VASELINE, BABY OIL, LOTION, SUN SCREEN.

[tarheel]

Vinegar and/or apple cider vinegar. Hundreds of uses...

[Pearl]

Vinegar and/or apple cider vinegar. Hundreds of uses...

Absolutely true, however make Certain that the cider vinegar has the "Mother" in it so you can make more
after you squeeze the juice/cider from next years' apples to replace the vinegar you used canning/pickling
this year...

My personal addition would be pounds and pounds of spices and herbs.
All those ready to use spice mixes in the baking and soup aisles at the store, all those just add water rice and
pasta or potato meals and soups those are the kind of things that I'm stocking in my use and barter storage.

You'll love me at the barter markets. Just another way to avoid Appetite Fatigue, when the fields are worked
with animals or by hand no one will want to spend all day cooking or be happy to eat another pot of beans out
of the firepit...

Of course my spice paks will also be ones to make those beans taste wonderful too.

[Gus14]

A big +1 on the spices. Dollar stores and discount stores are great places to get a lot of spices cheap. While they are not usually as good as the higher quality stuff, having some lemon pepper seasoning for your fresh trout (for example) is a great thing. We buy them by the case for around $10 and there are anywhere from 16-24 jars in them.

[MustangGal]

The Mexican Foods area is a good place to get cheap spices too.

[rockriver]

slop jar or chamber pot... a pot kept under the bed to save a trip in the night to the outhouse.

[JUSTIFIED]

Saw fishing line listed here but here's another use for it. Small gauge line and a curved needle can be used for stitching up a wound in one heck of a hurry. Fisherman's knot at the end will keep the stitches from unraveling.

Another useful tidbit but I hope I never have to use it! LOL

[rockriver]

cooter hull. (country name for a safari type hat)
i used one today in the cold rain to do some work in the creek that is flooding. worked great at keeping me dry.

hats, rain gear, waders, clothes, socks, heavy coats.
warm weather and cold.
i think i'm going to the consignment shops.

rr

[wwdnet]

Flour sifter (I vacuum pack my flour and it has to be sifted for baking)
Large over-the-pot strainer (for blanching, steaming, straining the lumps out of my gravy)
Cheap set of nested funnels (for transferring all kinds of liquids)
Canning funnel (for transferring dehydrated crushed herbs and dry goods to canning jars or other containers)
Soap-making ingredients: Red Devil or other brand lye (vacuum seal it so the can doesn't corrode), shortening (any brand), plastic soap molds, wooden spoons
Campfire coffee pot

I do some traveling for business and save all the little shampoo bottles, soap, pre-pack coffee, and shower caps (don't know what I'm gonna use them for but something). I bring my own shampoo and soap, and grab coffee in the lobby.

[sniper69]

A big +1 on the spices. Dollar stores and discount stores are great places to get a lot of spices cheap. While they are not usually as good as the higher quality stuff, having some lemon pepper seasoning for your fresh trout (for example) is a great thing. We buy them by the case for around $10 and there are anywhere from 16-24 jars in them.

You can also get bulk spices through Amazon.com. I buy herbs and spices this way. They usually come in a 1 lb. quantity in a thin mylar bag. There are even organic selections if one wants organic. Last 1lb. bag of organic oregano leaf (this is a lot of oregano, lol) cost me $10.39 with free shipping. They even have a killer deal on McCormicks brand chopped dried onion in a 3 lb. container. Buying herbs and spices this way is definitely a money saver over the small plastic containers that are sold in stores.

[Freebirde]

Whole herbs and spices last longer than pre ground. Have several small spice/coffee grinders for herbs, spices, and seasoning. Many herbs can be grown as house plants or in pots.
If you like flavored coffees and teas but don't like the prices, make your own. Like mocha, add some cocoa powder to the coffee before you brew. In the baking section of the store you can find vanillia extract, almond extract, hazelnut extract, and many other flavors. You will have to do some trial and error to get the blend you like.
Our Ace Hardware has strike anywhere matches in their oil lamp section.
Many useful items in the accesory section of fabric stores. Two overlooked items are small oilers and cans of compressed air. The compressed air can be use in cleaning and drying many things from machines to dental cavities.
When I lived in town I would check in the fall for potted plants set at the curb for trash pick-up. The contents would go into the compost and the pots would be cleaned for reuse.

[rockriver]

blister stuff.
i went on a trip where it was necessary to use dress shoes and huge amount of walking.

bad blisters started developing.
i learned about mole skin and a small patch for blisters that looked like an inner tube patch.. dr. sholls blister patch
pain stopped. damage stopped.
my first experience with mole skin.

we will be buying a large box of mole skin and and blister patch.

[rockriver]

1. summary..so far..fishing, gardening, clothes.

a friend just got my attention with economy stuff going bad soon comments..
what do you do? me... i hope he's wrong!! but maybe i should stock up on a few items. making a list and heading to walmart/dollar store/other! wait a minute... obama is gonna care for me.. i just need to sit on the porch! hmm.

fishing
line
seine net
trout line
hooks
bobbers
weights
multi tool

gardening
rake
hoe
shovel
canning jars rings and lids
freezer bags
fertilizer
round up
sevin dust
seeds
contractor bags
baling wire
nails
pickling/canning chemicals


clothes
socks
gloves watch caps
thermal u/wear
knitting needles/material
zippers
belts
shoe goo
tennis shoes
fabric
sunglasses
hats
raincoats

enough for this post!
rr

[rockriver]

2. summary so far.

well maybe friend is wrong. our country is going to work together, grab our boot straps, cut our spending,
and honor the One True God and his commandments. hmm. as some would say "prolly not!" so

shooting
gun oil
patches
cleaning kit
bore snake
bb's, ball bearings, and wrist rocket/sling shot


hunting, camping,
glow sticks
kevlar thread
snares
rope/line
string
tent stakes
tarp
sun block
salt block
matches
lantern
pocket knife
tarps
lighters
hatchet
machete
flints/wicks
para cord
duct tape
butane lighters
knife sharpener
flashlights
animal traps
wet-ones
compass


vehicle machines tractor
oil and fuel filters
oil
hyd fluid
bicycle tires/tubes/pump/chain
antifreeze
diesel/gas fuel
funnel
2 cycle oil
chainsaw bar oil.
" bar and chain
tools critical for machine.


kitchen
alum. foil
vinegar
veggie/olive oil
condiment packs
charcoal
fill propane tank
candy
honey
spices/herbs
flour shifter
pot strainer
canning funnel
soap molds and chemicals
borax
coffee pots


enough for this post... gettin "jittery"

hmm. so the debate continues with some friends... God will take care of me... i trust in the Lord..they say.
or God has given us a warning so, we should fill our lanterns with oil!! the good part is... in the ole
U.S.A. we each get to choose a path... your choice!! ...

rr