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Items for your emergency kit

wh7lh — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:09:14 +0000

What are some things that should go in your emergency kit?

Emergency Power Generator
Power Cords
Cell phone with charging Cable
Flashlight w batteries plus spare set (1 x person in family)
Radio w batteries plus spare set
Tent
Water
Gas for Generator
Oil for Generator
Oil / Gas Mixture for Generator
Ham Radio and accessories (repeater freqs)
Food
Dog Food
Medicine
Personnel Hygiene Kit
Toilet Paper
First Aid Kit
Candles
Matches
Compass
Umbrellas or Parka
Extra Cloths
Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags.
Tarp
Water Filter
Water canteens and containers
Knife, Personnel
Cooking utensils
Forks, Spoons, Knife
Plates
Folding Chairs
Magnesium / Flint Fire Starter
Rope
Wrist Watch
Carrying Case
Back Pack
Axe
Shovel
Saw, Hand
Mosquito Repellant, bug spray
Work Gloves
Full Tank of gas in all vehicles
Money
Hand gun or rifle with Ammo (Thanks to Jim)
Spare hoses for vehicles, etc.

Tomatoes

wh7lh — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:27:12 +0000

I’m trying to get my tomatoes to turn red. They are growing big but not turning red. Not enough sun! I put some artifically light on them today, we will see if it works.