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[logcabinmama]

This is where I will post all the News Letters.
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SUMMER OF 2005 ISSUE:

Just to let you know we are starting the Mrs. Survival News Letter
again. It may not be like the old ones, but that is ok. Everyone and
everything changes from time to time. I think we may be a little less
formal as for the structure of the news letter this year. I had
written a family news letter for 8 years and it was never the same.
First page changed from time to time. This is probably the way it will
go here since I am not a formal person.

To start with, I want to say just a few things about Mrs. Survival, we
will be saying Mrs. 'S', since that is what everyone knows this site by.
I will probably be adding my own thoughts and the and such as I do a
lot of that in my posts.

We will start off with something about 10 of the 20 public forums and
the next news letter will be of the others. That way, each forum will
have equal time.
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I: The Sunporch is where we have introductions, we just love hearing
about all of you. We have a lot of other things happening here too. We
have birthday parties and also just anything you want to put there.

You will also find 'The Basic User Information' post here. Cat has put
a lot of information about how to use this site in this post. I'll put
just a bit here.

I've had questions from people confused about how to use this board.
Hey, if you don't ask, we can't help!

You can read posts even if you're not registered. You can't *post*
messages if you aren't registered. Registration is free, and easy to do.

(If you want to *fudge* on your birthdate, just make sure that you
make it at least 1984 or earlier... otherwise the board will lock you
out for registration for a while because you're *too* young!! )

When you are registered, you can mark a place at the bottom of your
"log in" for the board to remember you each time you visit. That means
that you don't have to log in each time.

If the button says "logout" towards the upper right of your board
(just above the forums), you're already logged in, and should be able
to post.

If it says "login", you'll need to log in again.

Go through the buttons around the site. The "FAQ" (frequently asked
questions) might answer something you've wondered about. Or you can
ask here on the board, or privately, using our PM (private messaging)
system.

PM is found in "My Home", again above the forums. Click on "send a PM"
and fill in the boxes.
"My Home" is also where you'll find a place to *1 edit your personal
information, email, password, etc., *2 edit your display preferences,
number of shown threads, languages, colors, etc., and *3
subscribe/unsubscribe from receiving forum posts by email, change
message notifications, etc.
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You need to read the rest in the post.
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II Reporting is one of the newest forums on Mrs. S. This is a forum
about our service people, no matter if they are in a foreign land or
here at home. They all need our support. Here is something I feel is
so good, I think it needs to be read by all reading this news letter.

HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES

Author: Army Captain John Rasmussen

It was raining "cats and dogs" and I was late for physical training.
Traffic was backed up at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and was moving way
too slow. I was probably going to be late and I was growing more and
more impatient.

The pace slowed almost to a standstill as I passed Memorial Grove, the
site built to honor the soldiers who died in the Gander airplane
crash, the worst redeployment accident in the history of the 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault).

Because it was close to Memorial Day, a small American flag had been
placed in the ground next to each soldier's memorial plaque. My
concern at the time, however, was getting past the bottleneck, getting
out of the rain and getting to physical training on time. All of a
sudden, infuriatingly, just as the traffic was getting started again,
the car in front of me stopped.

A soldier, a private of course, jumped out in the pouring rain and ran
over toward the grove. I couldn't believe it! This knucklehead was
holding up everyone for who knows what kind of prank. Horns were
honking. He was getting soaked to the skin. His Battle Dress Uniform
was plastered to his frame.

I watched-as he ran up to one of the memorial plaques, picked up the
small American flag that had fallen to the ground in the wind and the
rain, and set it upright again.

Then, slowly, he came to attention, saluted, ran back to his car, and
drove off.

I'll never forget that incident. That soldier, whose name I will never
know, taught me more about duty, honor, and respect than a hundred
books or a thousand lectures.

That simple salute --- that single act of honoring his fallen brother
and his flag --- encapsulated all the Army values in one gesture for me.
It said, "I will never forget. I will keep the faith. I will finish
the mission. I am an American soldier."

I thank God for examples like that.

And on this Memorial Day, I will remember all those who paid the
ultimate price for my freedom, and one private, soaked to the skin,
who honored them.
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III Where The Heart Is, is the forum where we tell of our problems and
we tell of our joys. We cry and we laugh together here.

We have a 'Memorial to Fran' here also. Fran was one of the first on
this site. She was a friend to everyone. Her death was a very
emotional time for most of us here on Mrs. S.
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IV Are You Really Ready is a forum to help us all learn about the
things we need to do and the things we need to be ready for.

One of the threads asks us about what we have done to prepare, this is
a very good question. What would you do if you were without
electricity for a few hours, a day or several days??? What would you
do if you found yourself in the middle of a hurricane or tornado??????

This forum is very good reading.

Do you know the first 100 things that would be gone first?? Here is a
list which you can find in this forum.

First 100 That Disappear First in a Disaster

1. Generators
(Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves;
maintenance, etc.)

2. Water Filters/Purifiers (Shipping delays increasing.)

3. Portable Toilets (Increasing in price every two months.)

4. Seasoned Firewood
(About $100 per cord; wood takes 6 - 12 mos. to become dried, for home
uses.)

5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce,
stockpile ANY!)

6. Coleman Fuel (URGENT $2.69-$3.99/gal. Impossible to stockpile too
much.)

7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots
8. Hand-Can openers & hand egg beaters, whisks (Life savers!)

9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugars

10. Rice - Beans - Wheat (White rice is now $12.95 - 50# bag. Sam's
Club, stock depleted often.)

These are the first 10, for the rest you can go to the site and read
about them.
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V I n The Kitchen there are many ideas and recipes you are able to ask
questions and whoever can help you will post what they think.

Here is just one that caught my eye since July is almost here.

4th of July Pie

3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
3 tbsp. corn starch
1 pkg (4 serving size) strawberry jello
1 cup each blueberries and strawberries
1 Keebler graham cracker crust
whip cream, ( I use the canned whipped cream)

Mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in water
until smooth. Stirring constantly cook on medium heat until mixture
comes to boil. Boil one minute, and remove from heat.
Stir in jello until completely disolved. Cool to room temp.
Stir in berries.
Refrigerate 3 hours until firm. Serve with whipped cream.
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This sounded so very good.
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VI Crafter's Alley is a good forum to learn how to make things the old
fashiond way. In other words, you will be able to find out how to sew,
how to make quilts, how to knit as well as making candles and all
kinds of things you might be interested in. We also do exchanges on
this forum. We just had our Spring Fling Secret Pal exchange and will
be doing something else very soon. You will want to keep your eyes
open for the new ideas.

The latest 'how to' is how to put a zipper in. This is one of the
hardest parts about making dresses there is.

Please be sure to check out all the posts at this forum you are
interested in.
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VII Within These Pages forum is for those who are book readers. This
is one thing I am not, so I leave this for those how enjoy reading.
They read a book and then have a discussion about it. Or just tell
what book they are reading.

Some of the books people are reading or have read since the first of
this year are: 'Mists of Avalon', biography of 'John Adams' , Seed
Catalogs of course, '4th of July' by James Patterson, 'No Place Like
Home' by Mary Higgins Clark and 'The Rising'.

If you do any reading, please let us know what you are reading.
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VIII Pinching Pennies is a great forum to learn how to save money and
who isn't wanting to do that.

One of the newest posts is about 'Free Meals', and this really is good.
You need to read this one for sure.

You can learn how to make your own soap and baby wips here too.

There are so many things we can do to pinch our pennies.
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IX The Family Tree forum is a forum for those who are interested in
genealogy. There are posts about how to start looking, where to start,
and how to fill out your forms.

We have names here that could help you discover your own ancesters.
There could be someone there in your genealogy, so you might want to
take a look at some of those posted there. We have names from Allen to
Young, with a lot more inbetween.

I will put just a little about getting started and you can read the
rest in the forum.

First steps in Genealogy

Step 1 -- The first rule of genealogy is to start with yourself and
work back! Talk to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or anyone
else in the family who is older than you are. Ask questions like the
following questions and have charts which you can make from the
internet, and fill out as you ask the questions.

What's your full name?

When and where were you born?

Where did you grow up?

When and where were you married?

Whom did you marry? What is his/her full name?

How many children did you have? What are their full names?

What were your parents' full names?

When and where were your parents born?

Where did your parents grow up?

When and where did your parents marry?

What do you know about your grandparents?

Do you have any family Bibles, papers, or photographs?

It may be helpful to tape record the people you talk to in addition to
writing down their answers. Keep the tapes for future reference. Be
sure to ask perrmission before taping someone.

Also, I feel that if there is something medical that should be known,
it should be told. How many out there have someone in their family
with or has had cancer?? Or diabetes, or have heart problems or have
had stokes or even bipolar problems. This is something that should be
noted for future needs.
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V Our WWW forum is a great forum when you have questions to ask about
your computer. There are tips and a lot of information. Here is just
one tip you will find there.

TIPS-1-Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup

Disk Cleanup and defrag...these must be done about once a month to
maintain hard disk drive and file integrity. Most window users will
find these tools under the Start... programs----accessories----system
tools.
The defaults settings you will see are ok for now. My suggestion is to
run the Disk Defrag under SAFE MODE....you can get to SAFE MODE by
tapping the F8 key on the keyboard as you turn the computer on and
then select SAFE MODE option from the startup menu (win98 and winME)
or Advanced options menu (winXP) then Start...
programs----accessories----system tools---disk defragmenter.....it may
take a few hours to complete the defrag so you may want to do this
when you are not needing the system.....
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Our next issue will be about other forums.

http://www.mrssurvival.com

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[logcabinmama]

MRS. SURVIVAL FALL NEWS LETTER

http://www.mrssurvival.com/

The time is here for our Fall Issue of the Mrs. Survival News Letter. We talked about 10 of the forums in the Summer Issue so we will be talking about the other 11 public forums this time. Yes, there are now 21 public forums, there has been a new one added after the last news letter. Take a look and see if you can guess which forum it is.

This is written by Snowmom, who is a moderator on Mrs. Survival and has been with Mrs. Survival since 1999.

There has been a lot happen since the first of July and we will only touch on a small portion of what we have at Mrs. Survival. You can come to Mrs. Survival by clicking on the following url. This will get you directly to the forums.

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?Cat=

The first forum we are mentioning this time will be Streams In The Desert then we will continue from there.


I....... STREAMS IN THE DESERT: This is a forum where you can go to post prayer requests and also post religious posts. We are able to pray for others when they post here. We have things in here that are funny as well as those that are not so funny.

Here is a post that Ginger made on Aug. 30, 2005.

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The Grand Canyon Within
copyright@2005 by Donna Partow

Lots of people choose Bible names for their children, hoping that their child will be inspired to emulate the wonderful qualities of his or her namesake. I named my oldest daughter Leah because I liked the sound of it. The biblical Leah always struck me as a rather pathetic figure; sort of the fifth wheel in Jacob and Rachel's otherwise romantic marriage. God has another view of her. Leah claimed that if only she could have a son, she would be content. Guess what? God was faithful. He sent her four sons, but she wasn't content. She played the game of giving her servant girl to Jacob, so she could vicariously have more sons. Then she stooped as
low as you can go. She hired her husband like a gigolo:

"That evening as Jacob was coming home from the fields, Leah went out to meet him. "You must sleep with me tonight!" she said; "for I am hiring you with some mandrakes my son has found!" So he did. And God answered her prayers and she became pregnant again, and gave birth to her fifth son. She named him Issachar (meaning "Wages"), for she said, "God has repaid me for giving my slave-girl to my husband." Then once again she became pregnant, with a sixth son. She named him Zebulun (meaning "Gifts"), for she said, "God has given me good gifts for my husband. Now he will honor me, for I have given him six sons" (Genesis 30:16-20).

So now she has five sons, not counting the children her servant bore. Do you think she's content now? I doubt it. What's interesting to me, however, is not only that she's discontented after
God gave her what she claimed she wanted, what she thought would fulfill her. There's something more here. Watch this:


A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:
Abraham was the father of Isaac,
Isaac the father of Jacob,
Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,
Judah.... (Matthew 1:1-3 niv)

We don't need to go any further than that. Judah was part of the line of David. Leah was one of the grandmothers of Jesus! With the birth of Judah, she had fulfilled God's primary purpose for her life. I didn't say it was her only purpose. Nor am I saying that women have no other function other than giving birth. My point is: We like to tell ourselves that if God would give us some profound assignment, if only we had a sense of purpose, then we'd be content with our lives. Yet Leah had accomplished what God had in mind for her, but she didn't even recognize it. She had a houseful of children--the very thing she prayed for--but it was never enough to fill the emptiness within her. I think, more than anything else, she was looking for her husband's approval. God had set his approval upon her. He had answered her prayers and chosen her for the highest privilege anyone can have. Unfortunately, God's approval wasn't enough for her. Some of us are like Leah. We have a hole in our heart the size of the Grand Canyon, so we hand our husband a bucket and say, "Here, you fill it." Or we hand it to our church, our friends, or what have you. We fail to realize that filling that hole is something only God can do. And he can only do it if we will let him. Don't get me wrong. I think it would be nice if your husband met your needs. It would be nice if your church met your needs. It would be nice if your kids would get with the program. But if God is to us all he wants to be; if he is our all in all; if he is meeting all of your needs according to his riches in glory, then it's really not necessary. As long as we think we'll be happy when we have "God AND," we'll never be able to glorify God. We'll never be able to give an
accurate reflection of who he is. How can the world see God's reflection in a mud puddle? Our lives need to be so filled with God, so filled with that Living Water, that we show forth a brilliant
reflection of his glory.

The message God has been speaking to my heart over the past year has been simply this: "I'm enough for you, Donna. Let me be enough." You don't need God plus financial security. You don't need God plus a great marriage. You don't need God plus anything. God is enough. Will you let him be to you all he wants to be? If you answer yes, he offers you a promise:

God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more, so that there will not only be enough for your own needs, but plenty left over to give joyfully to others. (2
Corinthians 9:8)

When you allow God to meet your needs, you won't need a mere human to try to meet them. Then, rather than dealing with others out of your neediness, you can deal with them from a place of abundance.
As you pour forth out of the abundance God gives, he will be glorified and you will be fulfilling the very purpose for which you were created.

Dear Heavenly Father, I acknowledge that I am much like Leah. I look to other people to fill that place inside my heart that only you can fill. Empower me, today, by your Holy Spirit, to drink deeply of the Living Water and be satisfied. Amen
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II....... SIGS: If you've been browsing around our forums, you'll see that many of us have a unique signature that is special to just us...If ya wanna jump in and express yourself with a unique signature too, THIS is the forum to request one...
Moderator: Lois and Caveman

Just ask and let them know what kind of picture you would like to have as well as the colors you like and such.

Here is where you can go to get your Sig.

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...&Board=Sigs
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III...... DAILY DIARY: The days of our lives, over time, add up to weeks and months and years...come join us and see, no matter what part of the world we live in, how we all move through time.

We talk about the weather, what we have done the day before and/or what we plan for the day ahead. We sometimes tell about some of our problems and ask for prayers here too.

Here is just the starter for one of the days some of us talked about and you can find it at:

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...amp;Board=UBB15.

Beautiful Thursday
#62704 - 09/15/05 06:45 AM Edit Reply Quote



Not only is if going to be beautiful outside, it is going to be "beautiful" because I have the day off

I have to go south and take my mom to her surgeon appointment. They are just monitoring her for a spot they found when she was in the hospital. It hasn't done anything in 9 months and the surgeon already told us he doesn't think it is cancer, but they will continue to follow it every three months for two years... he said if it didn't do anything in that time frame, more than likely it wouldn't ever. Anyway, I get to spend the day with mom Tomorrow is her birthday so we'll be going out to lunch/dinner and I bought her a dozen yellow roses...her favorite.

Boy I have been enjoying the Sunporch here lately... what a hoot. Even DH reads it and laughs... of course he thinks we're all nuts.

Well, everyone, have a great, blessed, beautiful day.
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IV.... SO, WADDA YA THINK?: Here is where we discuss current events...What If...In My Humble Opinion...I Believe...I Was Always Taught... Always be respectful of other people's opinions and beliefs.

You can find it at:

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...&Board=UBB3

One of the latest things that is being discussed is:

Seen any mice lately?
#62722 - 09/15/05 12:33 PM Edit Reply Quote


Plague-Infected Mice Missing From N.J. Lab

Officials Say the Health Risk to the Public Is Low

Sept. 15, 2005 — The FBI and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the disappearance from a New Jersey research lab of at least three mice carrying a deadly strain of plague.

The rodents have been missing for two weeks.

Sources say FBI agents and bioterrorism experts are interviewing and polygraphing employees at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, N.J., the location of the lab run by the Public Health Research Institute, a leading center for research on infectious diseases.

There are no indications of terrorism.

"The FBI responded to the matter, and we dedicated a great number of agents as well as a large number of resources to the investigation, which is still ongoing," said Special Agent Steve Siegel, a spokesman for the FBI's Newark field office. "We're satisfied that there is no public safety risk and there doesn't seem to be any nexus to criminal activity or terrorism."

New Jersey officials also are downplaying the health risk. They believe the infected mice probably died quickly.

However, some government officials are deeply concerned about what the case says about security of some of the most deadly, infectious disease projects and research labs.

One source admitted that while officials are saying there is minimal health risk, no one can be entirely certain.

ABC News' Pierre Thomas, Richard Esposito and Michael S. James contributed to this report.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=1128953
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V.... HUMOR ME: Come on in and share your jokes and funny stories. Please add a caution in your subject line if you think your joke might be offensive to anyone.

There have been a lot of jokes in here, as well as some games.

You will find this forum at:

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...amp;Board=UBB23

One of the latest thing posted in this forum is the following this is only what the first person wrote.

Joys of Having Boys
#62422 - 09/12/05 01:15 AM Edit Reply Quote

Found this floating around..

Written by an Anonymous Mother in Austin, Texas

Joys of Having Boys

Things I have learned from my boys (honest and not kidding)

1. A king Size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2,000 square foot house four inches deep.

2. A 3-year old boy's voice is louder then 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.

3. If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42-pound boy wearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape. It is strong enough, however, if tried to a pain can, to spread paint on all four walls of a 20-by-20-foot room.

4. You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on. When using a ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way.

5. The glass in a window (even double pane) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan.

6. When you hear the toilet flush and the words "uh-oh", it's already too late.

7. A six-year old boy can start a fire with a flintrock even though a 36-year-old man says they can only do it in the movies.

8. Certain Legos will pass through the digestive tract of a 4-year old boy.

9. Play dough and microwave should not be used in the same sentence.

10. Super glue is forever.

11. No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool you still can't walk on water.

12. Pool filters do not like Jell-O.

13. VCR's do not eject "PB&J" sandwiches even though TV commercials show they do.

14. Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.

15. Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driving.

16. You probably DO NOT want to know what that order is.

17. Always look in the oven before you turn it on, plastic toys do not like ovens.

18. The fire department in Austin, Texas has a five-minute response time.

19. The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earthworms dizzy.

20. The spin cycle on the washing machine will, however make cats dizzy.

21. Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.

22. Eighty percent of women will pass this on to almost all of their friends, with out without kids.

For those with no children this is totally hysterical.

For those who already have children past this age this is hilarious.

For those who already have children this age, this is not funny.

For those who have children nearing this age, this is a warning.

For those who have not yet had children, this a birth control.
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VI.... NATURE'S PERSCRIPTIONS : Years and years ago, our ancestors learned to rely on the many health benefits that could be derived from plants and herbs that are native to Mother Earth. It's in our best interest to educate ourselves about the endless benefits of taking care of our bodies naturally. DISCLAIMER: Please remember that this information is not meant to substitute for a consultation with your physician, or another health care professional. Speak with your doctor if you have questions about primary care, or about any medical problem.

This is our newest forum and it is moderated by Mare and Lois. They have a lot of information in this forum and one can really learn a lot.

To get to this forum you just go to:

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...amp;Board=Herbs

Here is one of the discussions.

Learning about herbs
#60604 - 08/14/05 11:57 AM Edit Reply Quote

The best and quickest way to learn about herbs is to research the health problem in question.
Once you have a Drs. diagnoses, the next step is to check online or in your books for the herbal alternative to the prescribed Meds.
In this forum I will try to point you in the right direction, but you will need to do the research as I am not in possession of a medical license. It is a good idea to research any health problems that you know you might have to deal with in an emergency situation. once you have the info you want print it out and put it in a folder or note book for your use.
I have 2 books,
Nutritional Health, by James F. Balch, M.D. & Phillis A. Balch, CNC.
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine , by Micheal Murry, ND and Joseph Pizzorno, ND

They both list the medical problem and both the prescribed meds and the herbal alternative.
I like to compare the suggestions against each other and look for agreement or dissent.

This was put in by: Lois.
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VII..... THE ORCHARD: Nothing can compare to planting, caring and ultimately reaping that which we have sown...Join us here where we share the wisdom of growing and preserving the foods for our table, and the beautiful plants and flowers that brighten our lives.

You can find this at:

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...&Board=UBB6

What have you been doing lately that you would like to talk about?

Here is just part of one thread that has been posted here.

Hickory Nuts
#60332 - 08/10/05 05:32 PM Edit Reply Quote

A nearby campground has dozens and dozens of Shagbark Hickory trees and I have collected A LOT of nuts but don't know what to do with them! Do I remove the green outer husk? Do I let them turn brown and then remove the husk? What about after I remove the husk?

Anybody had experience with this? Thanks!
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If you check out the thread, you will find information about Hickory nuts.
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VIII... THE SPA: Here we sit around in the hot tub sharing health issues we might be dealing with, whether it be exercise, physical, diet, emotional...you name it. Hopefully, when we go home for the day, our *massaged* hearts feel feel calmer.

You will find this at:

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...&Board=UBB5

Here is just a little of one of the threads talked about lately.

Have you had a Colonoscopy
#62449 - 09/12/05 09:56 AM Edit Reply Quote



How many have had a Colonoscopy, I know I haven't and now I am told I have to have one.

The dr said a person should have one starting at the age of about 50 years old. She was very surprised when I said I had never had one. So, I will be having one next week.

I guess it is a good thing to have one to check for cancer, so I will have it and not complain a lot, just a little.

Here is just one site out of many sites that I found when looking Colonoscopy up.

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/colonoscopy/

Colonoscopy (koh-luh-NAH-skuh-pee) lets the physician look inside your entire large intestine, from the lowest part, the rectum, all the way up through the colon to the lower end of the small intestine. The procedure is used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It is also used to diagnose the causes of unexplained changes in bowel habits. Colonoscopy enables the physician to see inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, ulcers, and bleeding.

For the procedure, you will lie on your left side on the examining table. You will probably be given pain medication and a mild sedative to keep you comfortable and to help you relax during the exam. The physician will insert a long, flexible, lighted tube into your rectum and slowly guide it into your colon. The tube is called a colonoscope (koh-LON-oh-skope). The scope transmits an image of the inside of the colon, so the physician can carefully examine the lining of the colon. The scope bends, so the physician can move it around the curves of your colon. You may be asked to change position occasionally to help the physician move the scope. The scope also blows air into your colon, which inflates the colon and helps the physician see better.

If anything abnormal is seen in your colon, like a polyp or inflamed tissue, the physician can remove all or part of it using tiny instruments passed through the scope. That tissue (biopsy) is then sent to a lab for testing. If there is bleeding in the colon, the physician can pass a laser, heater probe, or electrical probe, or can inject special medicines through the scope and use it to stop the bleeding.

Bleeding and puncture of the colon are possible complications of colonoscopy. However, such complications are uncommon.

Colonoscopy takes 30 to 60 minutes. The sedative and pain medicine should keep you from feeling much discomfort during the exam. You will need to remain at the colonoscopy facility for 1 to 2 hours until the sedative wears off.

There is more info on this site too.
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It is important to have one and they are recommending that each person have one after reaching the age of 50. Someone said the age of 40, but the dr. said 50.
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IX.... HOMESTEADING: Homesteading, living off the land, livestock and animals... whether it's a dream or a reality, you'll find like-minded people here to share ideas with.

There has been talk of different types of homes as well as many other things.

You will find this forum at:

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...amp;Board=UBB21

Here is just part of one thread that is in this forum.

simple gnat & fruit fly trap
#46206 - 08/03/04 02:16 AM Edit Reply Quote

Got gnats? Fighting fruit flies??

Here's a cheap and effective trap that can be re-made whenever the need arises. It's non-toxic, and even if it spills will be easily cleaned up without danger to your home.

In a shallow bowl (I use a small margarine tub), drip two small drops of liquid dish detergent. Put in a couple tablespoons of HOT water and swirl it around until the soap & water are mixed. Add about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of cider vinegar (the brown kind), and let it sit where the gnats are.

The "appley" smell of the vinegar attracts them, the liquid invites them to drink, the soap breaks the surface tension of the water and they drown.

Works like a charm!! Just remake it when it looks *yeuckky*!
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As long as it works, that is what counts.
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X..... HOLIDAY AND GIFT CENTRAL: Come and share your traditions and/or gift ideas for holidays and special days throughout the year.

There are several holidays coming up right now so be sure to check this forum out.

You will find this forum at:

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...amp;Board=Santa

Here is part of one of the threads in this forum.

Ideas for frugal gifts for the holidays...
#62429 - 09/12/05 07:49 AM Edit Reply Quote

OK, we know there are always a need for creative gifts for the holidays.

My favorite gifts are homemade, and I like to give baked goods or homemade candy. Some people like to give mix-in-a-jar gifts. Some give homemade calendars to the relatives.

Ideas?
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You need to check this out to find out what other people have to offer in this thread.
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XI.... THE SHOP: There's no place quite like a workshop: grease and sawdust on the floors, tools everywhere, and cupboard doors yawning open. This is the room for our "guys" to hang out in, and a place for the girls to occasionally raid and redecorate. It wouldn't be "home" without The Shop.

http://www.mrssurvival.com//ubbthreads/pos...amp;Board=UBB20

Here is just part of one of the threads in this forum.

What kind of projects?
#59217 - 07/13/05 10:40 PM Edit Reply Quote

What kind of project are you working on and or contemplating?
I'm in the process of building a teardrop trailer. It's a nice little 4X8 sleeper with a small gelley in the rear. I have the trailer frame up to the floor finished, now I'm in the process of finishing the walls. When I finish I will pull it with my chevy S10 pickup.
Soon as I finish that I want to enlarge my dog Kennel and build a new dog sled.
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This will be the last news letter before the Holidays, so, I would like to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING as well as a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Snowmom

Could someone who can, please make this a sticky post. I am not able to do it here.

[logcabinmama]

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Snowmom

[logcabinmama]

Mrs S. News Letter
Spring 2006

April is here and we will be celebrating the resuraction of our Lord Jesus Christ. Easter is on the 16th of April. The snow is melting and maybe all melted by now and roads are being repaired once again.

April will find people out and about more and eager to plant gardens. This is great, and I wish I was able to do it again. Corn, wheat, oats, barley and other such crops are planted early so they have time to be harvested before October.

All the farm animals are having their babies and the birds are coming north for the summer. We enjoy watching the birds year round but there are many kinds that don't stay here because of the weather. There is nothing cuter than a new born baby anything.

[logcabinmama]

Summer Issue
Mrs. S. News Letter
July, August, & September

You will find Mrs. S. at: http://www.mrssurvival.com/

We will start this news letter with some things about each month involved here.
Snowmom

(edited by Cat to make all links work)

[Granny]

(((Snowmom)))

[Snowmom]

[Snowmom]

MRS. SURVIVAL WINTER NEWS
January, February and March 2007

HAPPY NEW YEARS



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XII. Within These Pages:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/ubbthreads/post...&Board=UBB4

Are you a reader?? I think there are several ideas for books to read in this forum. Also, did you know there are places on line where you can swap books??

MommyofSeven posted about this in November, and you might like to take a look at it.

http://www.mrssurvival.com/ubbthreads/sh...ge=0#Post111739

Anyone using paperbackswap.com?

I am addicted! You sign up, post nine books, and get 3 credits to get books with. Each book (except audios) is 1 credit. You pay to mail to those that order your books (usually $1.59). With each book that is received, you get another credit for another book.

I'm loving it!

Mo7

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XIII. WWW:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/ubbthreads/post...amp;Board=UBB13

Here is where you ask for a Sig, or ask any questions you may have about computers or internet.

Cat has posted the following:

New 'puter???

DH never buys Christmas presents... well, VERY rarely.

Yesterday he took a day off work, and I have these huge silver-wrapped boxes in my house.


He talked about getting me a new 'puter... I think it's *here*!!!

Well, in order to find out you need to read about it at:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/ubbthreads/sh...;gonew=1#UNREAD

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XIV. Mrs. Survival's Survival and Preparation Manual:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/ubbthreads/post...mp;Board=Manual

"With the wealth of information we've gleamed so far within this site alone, we will be putting together a manual to be shared with others that are just beginning, or unaware of how to prepare for themselves and loved ones for the rough times ahead. Roll up your sleeves and come inside and help us get this manual organized!
Moderator: LivinSimple, Jo, Schoolmarm "

This is what is under the headline.

Now, here is just one of the posts in the forum.

suzyq322 has posted about: Food calculator, this is a repost, but a good one.

http://www.mrssurvival.com/ubbthreads/sh...age=0#Post99240

There are so many good posts in here I can't talk about all of them, but you can take a look and see them. Also, don't forget about "TEOTWAWKI".

I want to wish you all a very . Stay warm and safe, or in SueC's case, cool and safe.
Snowmom

[Snowmom]

MRS. S. SPRING NEWS LETTER 2007

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm

April:

Easter Sunday is April 8th this year.

International Guitar Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, National Anxiety Month, National Humor Month, National Welding Month, National Garden Month, and Uh-Huh Month


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April 1 is . . . . . One Cent Day
April 7 is . . . . . No Housework Day
April 14 is . . . . National Pecan Day
April 30 is . . . . National Honesty Day

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Mother's Day is on May 13th this year.


May:Better Sleep Month, National Good Car Care Month, National Photo Month, National Salad Month, National Egg Month, National Barbecue Month, Revise Your Work Schedule Month, Date Your Mate Month, National Hamburger Month, and Fungal Infection Awareness Month

May 6 is . . . . . Beverage Day
May 10 is . . . . Clean Up Your Room Day
May 21 is . . . . National Memo Day and National Waitresses/Waiters Day
May 30 is . . . . My Bucket's Got A Hole In It Day

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Father's Day is on June 17th this year.



June: Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, American Rivers Month, Cancer In The Sun Month, Dairy Month, Turkey Lover's Month, National Accordian Awareness Month, National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, National Ice Tea Month, National Papaya Month, National Pest Control Month, National Rose Month, Fight The Filthy Fly Month, and Zoo and Aquarium Month

June 2 is . . . . . National Rocky Road Day
June 9 is . . . . . Donald Duck Day
June 23 is . . . . National Pink Day
June 28 is . . . . Paul Bunyan Day


MountainMommy has worked very hard to get Mrs. S. up and running smothly again. She and Darlene have worked together to make this a great place to call home. both.

You will notice we have one new forum and I am adding it to this news letter.


1. Streams In The Desert:

1074" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post121074

A Tribute To The Bible
Author: Unknown

The Bible is not an amulet, a charm, a fetish or a book that will work
wonders by its very presence. It is a book that will work wonders in every
life, here and hereafter, if acted upon and obeyed in faith and sincerity.
It is God's inspired revelation of the origin and destiny of all things,
written in the simplest human language possible so that the most unlearned
can understand and obey its teachings. It is self-interpreting and covers
every subject of human knowledge and need now and forever.

As a literary composition, the Bible is the most remarkable book ever made.
It is a divine library of 66 books, some of considerable size, and others no
larger than a tract. These books include various forms of literature -
history, biography, poetry, proverbial sayings, hymns, letters, directions
for elaborate ritualistic worship, laws, parables, riddles, allegories,
prophecy, drama, and others. They embrace all manner of literary styles in
human expression.

It is the book that reveals the mind of God, the state of man, the way of
Salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its
doctrines are Holy, its precepts binding, its histories true, and its
decisions immutable.

Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. The
Bible contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to
cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's
compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christians charter. Here heaven is
opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand subject; our
good is its design, and the Glory of God its end. It should fill your
memory, rule your heart, and guide your feet in true righteousness and true
holiness.

Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully, meditatively, searchingly,
devotionally; and study it constantly, perseveringly, and industriously.
Read it through and through until it becomes a part of your being and
generates faith that will move mountains.

The Bible is a mine of wealth, the source of health, and a world of
pleasure. It is given to you in this life, will be opened at the judgment,
and will stand forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward
the least to the greatest of labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its
sacred contents.

Dictators have tried for over 2,000 years to destroy it, but have failed to eradicate
the Holy Bible from the face of the earth. It remains to this day the number one best seller of all time.

“For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this
book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the
plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from
the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of
the book of life, and out of the holy city, and the things which are written
in this book.” –Revelation 22:18-19
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Put in by: Ginger
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2. Announcements and Help

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=34&page=1

I won't put any of the posts in here, as it is a place for help. Just know that MountainMommy and Darlene have done a lot of work on the site and have upgraded it again and so if you do have any questions, please feel free to ask them in this forum.
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3. Daily Diary:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=13&page=1

Some of us keep others informed of what is going on in our lives in this forum.

Sue C. started this one:

ew1UNREAD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...;gonew=1#UNREAD

Hi every one!

I am avoiding my studies

But today is our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We think it is quite an acheivement! The girls got the word early on dont buy us silver that needs to be cleaned! So everyone chipped in and we got a really nice cutlery set. Plus a couple of friends around here gave us some flowers. so we are suitably spoiled! We had lunch at a local coffee shop and the girls are cooking a nice dinner. A little disappointed that my parents cant even acknowledge it because they are so wrapped up in older brothers 3rd wedding. Gee, which to celebrate the 3rd wedding or the 25 years.

The weather is alot better today as the southerly breezes have arrived bringing a cool change. Temps today were around 30 Celcius which is about 86 F. It was a lovely break from the heat.


Tomorrow is shopping day, so I'd better check things - last month was a good shop so this shouldn't be too bad.

Have a great Tuesday

Sue


You can see more if you go to the site.
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4. Humor Me:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=18&page=1

2929" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post122929

Have you read the book. . . by: Amishway Homesteaders
50 yards to the outhouse

by Willie Makeit

Illustrated by Betty Wont

There are many more posts under this one.
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5. Nature's Perscriptions:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=22&page=1

Stocking your herbal medicine chest by: MommyofSeven

8464" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post118464

OK, ladies, what are your top suggestions for stocking your herbal medicine chest? I have been away from my herbal studies for far too long, but "something" tells me that I need to get back to them. When I get my taxes I'm going to place an order at herbalcom, and I wanted some others' advice on what they feel are good.

I'm also wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a group buy for some of the more expensive medicinals, such as Goldenseal. A pound of powder is $63, even a 1/4 pound is pretty high for some folks, but if we bought a pound together and each of us bought an ounce or two it would be down around $4 an oz. If anyone is interested in doing that let me know.

Also I'm wondering about a good source for stuff like beeswax, etc, for making salves and such. Any suggestions?

Mo7

To learn more, go to the forum.
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6. Preserving the Harvest

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=30&page=1
There are so many good posts in this forum it is hard to pick out just one and talk about it. But, I will try.

Dehydrating Question by: jewlzm

2662" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post122662

Ok.. I just had a brain storm. Not sure if it was for good or for bad.... I just went through all my stored food and some of it will expire this year. Can I dehydrate things like peaches and lengthen the time I can have them on hand? (it really is alot of food to try and eat in the next few months)

Just an Idea

For answers, please go to the forum and check it out.
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7. The Orchard:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...rd=6&page=1

No dig vegetable garden by: dogmom4

http://www.no-dig-vegetablegarden.com/index.html
This site has some interesting information on container gardening, dehydrating veggis, composting....
Stacy

Check out what others thought of the site, by going to the forum.
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8. The Spa:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...rd=5&page=1

Here we work on our miles each week and also if someone wants to put down pounds they have lost. We talk about a lot of other things too.

1681" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post121681

Avoid Red Nose from a cold by: Amber

I've been using this trick for a few years, have passed the information on to a few colleagues at work and they appreciate it. It works pretty well.

When you have a cold or sinus condition, and get a red, chapped nose, you can lessen or avoid the redness and subsequent skin peel, if you first dampen your nose with a bit of water on your fingertips, and then pat on a face moisturizer. Do this after blowing your nose, every time. IT WORKS!

Guys, you can find fragrance free facial moisturizers in the pharmacy, and if necessary put some in a 'manly' type of container or small bottle with secure cap.

Sometimes I can get a small sample (screw top) container from the cosmetics counter at a department store. You might even get a sample of face moisturizer to 'try.'

You might even have a small lip gloss jar you can wash out and reuse. Put some in there and carry it with you or take to work.

Reminder, Keep the contents as sanitary as possible. Clean fingers, or use a clean cosmetic paddle, if necessary, for family use. You don't want to contaminate and then pass the germs around amongst the kids and back to you.

NEVER use hand lotion on a chapped face or nose -- it just burns and makes it worse. We learned from experience.
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Amber
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9. 2 Bits, 4 Bits, 6 Bits a Dollar!
Welcome to our barter forum! In here we buy, sell, trade items that may have value to someone else. The transactions and agreements arrived at herein are outside the jurisdiction of MrsSurvival.com and are based upon the honor system of the individuals that participate.
Moderator: Rita, Darlene

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=37&page=1

Here is just one thing that is listed.

8641" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post118641

wanted: Horseradish by: westbrook

I would like horseradish plants. If anyone has any for sale please contact me. thank you

You should see the answers to this one. Just go to the forum and take a look.
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10. Are You Really Ready:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=11&page=1

My mini PSK (Pocket Survival Kit) by: Vic303

2779" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post122779

I decided to do up a little PSK (Pocket Survival Kit)for myself. After seeing DH's and a friend's versions based on the Pelican 1020, I decided that was a little too large and heavy a box for what I wanted, and I didn't think I could get what I wanted into an Altoids tin.

So..enter the Pelican 1010! Here is the 1010, next to my Buck Strider SBMF for size comparison. Interior measurement 4 7/16 inch x 2 15/16 inch x 1 11/16 inch. Exterior measurement 5 7/16 inch x 4 1/6 inch x 2 1/8 inch.

There are pictures to look at too, so you might want to check it out.
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11. Wadda ya Think:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...rd=3&page=1

Jericho by: goatherder

Did you watch Jericho? Can you believe the medical clinic would have only one mask and bag?

There are many posts under this question, so in order to read them, please go to:

7460" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post107460
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12. Country Homesteading

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=16&page=1

How to make handy farm devices by: Freebird
1174" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post121174

Turn of the century (1900, not 2000) tips, tools and machinery.

http://journeytoforever.org/farm_library/d...devicesToC.html
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You thought they were all kiddin' you You used to laugh about Everybody that was hangin' out Now you don't talk so loud Now you don't seem so proud About having to be scrounging for your next meal. How does it feel? How does it feel? To be without a home Like a complete unknown Like a rolling stone?

If you are interested in making things, you need to check out the site in this post and to take a look at what others think, please go to the forum.
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13. The Homeschooling Haven:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=26&page=1

8511" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post108511

Encouragement: What are 5 things you love about homeschooling? by: Teaberry

I was thinking recently of how many people think homeschooling is a sacrifice for the mother and of course it is in some ways. Some even think it's a burden. But I've come to believe there are wonderful benefits for me personally as a result of homeschooling. I'd love hearing some of the blessings others here have observed in their own lives too. I'll list some I've noted and when I use "HS" it stands for homeschooling:

1. HS moms get to see many of their kid's "firsts" in reading, spelling, math and so forth.

2. HS moms get to learn things they did not learn back when they were in public school.

3. Evenings are less stressed since the kids get their school work done earlier in the day.

4. HS moms are spiritually challenged in a positive way since their kids see their example all day long.

5. HS moms feel a great sense of fulfillment knowing their kids are learning the things they want them to learn more hours of the day.

To find what others think, go to the forum.
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14. The Shop: Handywomen At Home

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=15&page=1

0714" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post100714

Has anyone had experience with putting in shelves? by: Bookworm

DH is busy getting his truck put back together and other outdoor activities before the colder weather comes and has put off putting my pantry back together with new shelves (not using the older shelves 'cause they weren't all that practical). I'd love to do this myself so was wondering if anyone here has any advice about this type of work.

I've also considered getting one of those closet kits like you use in a bedroom but on a much smaller scale.

Do you want to know what others have to say?? Please go to the forum to find out.
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15. Holiday and Gift Central:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=21&page=1

Need ideas for Baby Shower by: Granny

9519" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post119519

Been asked to host baby shower for neice. Anyone have ideas for games, cheap decorations or anything that might get me started planning??

Thinking better keep everyone entertained as they already wanted to exclude one "immediate family member" and they wasn't going to invite her.

DH said it couldn't be at our house if that was the way was going to be. Got on the phone and let the one setting all this up know it was wrong and they couldn't leave her out.

I'm so proud of him. He's promised to play peacemaker, invite the person hisself and the rest have agreed to trust his elderly wisdom Really wants them all to be together... doesn't happen often. Surely his family can get along for a couple of hours??

To see what others had to say, please go to the forum and read.

This completes the News Letter for Spring 2007, please be sure and read other posts and threads other than what I have put in the letter.
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Also, if you will read in the Sunporch, you will see that we have a new baby in one of the families. Mof7
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Just a little personal message.

I want to say thank you so much for all the prayers, and posts you have made in the time of the illnes and loss of my sister. It has been a blessing to me. Snowmom
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Have a great Spring.

Snowmom

[Momo]

Thanks Snow!

[Snowmom]

MRS S. SUMMER NEWS LETTER

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm


July : On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream.

National Blueberry Month, National Anti-Boredom Month, Unlucky Month for weddings,
National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month


July 4 is . . . . . National Country Music Day and
July 11 is . . . . National Cheer Up The Lonely Day
July 18 is . . . . National Ice Cream Day and National Caviar Day
July 30 is . . . . National Cheesecake Day
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August :

In Irish, August is known as Lúnasa, a modern rendition of Lughnasadh, from the god Lugh. August 1 (Lá Lúnasa in the Irish Calendar) is still regarded as the first day of Autumn. The first Monday in August is a holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

In Finnish, the month is called elokuu, meaning "month of reaping".

Admit You're Happy Month, Family Fun Month, National Catfish Month, National Eye Exam Month, National Golf Month, Peach Month, Romance Awareness Month, Water Quality Month,
National Picnic Month

August 2 is . . . . . National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 10 is . . . . Lazy Day
August 20 is . . . . National Radio Day
August 31 is . . . . National Trail Mix Day
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September :

School has or will start soon. Therefore be careful of the children.

September begins in western tropical astrology with the sun in the sign of Virgo and ends in the sign of Libra. Astronomically speaking, the sun actually begins in the constellation of Leo and ends in the constellation of Virgo.


Classical Music Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Fall Hat Month, International Square Dancing Month, National Blueberry Popsicle Month, National Courtesy Month, National Piano Month

September 3 is . . . . . Skyscraper Day
September 9 is . . . . . Teddy Bear Day
September 19 is . . . . National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 28 is . . . . Ask A Stupid Question Day
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1. Sunporch:

Dee and Mother met and had a great visit.

1993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post141993

There are pictures here too, so you might want to be sure to check it out.

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Mountain Mommy's DH had a heart attack, or they thought that was what it was but they now think it was probably an angina.

Read more about it at:
rt2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...e=1&fpart=2

Be sure to go to page 3 too.
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2. Reporting For Duty:

Tribute to our flag: by: goatherder

3653" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post143653

She sends you to a site that is playing "America The Beautiful".

There is also a beautiful poem


Quilty41 posted "A little bummed out" You can find out why she is feeling this way.

st140828" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...0131#Post140828
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3. Where The Heart Is:

This is where we talk about just about anything we want to.

Social Services.....My Story (long) by: Grubby.

8333" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post108333
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4. The Family Tree:


Bingo: by Homey

st143665" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...0472#Post143665

While researching, Homey came across some real good info.
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Coming clean by: rootdiggr

This is about how one can become a genealog-holic.

6025" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...ge=1#Post136025
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5. Mrs. Survival Chat Archive

CHAT 5/24 - Preparing for special needs by: HSmom

They talked about how we prepare for youngsters, the elderly, our livestock, and pets. Please come share your tips and tricks!

ew1UNREAD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthr...;gonew=1#UNREAD

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6.: The Flu Clinic

Encouraging news on H5N1 by: Vic 303

From REUTERS:
Blood of bird flu victims offers treatment: study

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science EditorTue May 29, 6:15 AM ET

Blood taken from four Vietnamese survivors of the H5N1 bird flu virus protected mice from several strains of the virus, researchers reported on Monday.

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7. The Kitchen--The Heart Of Our Home:

Am I really that odd? by: HipppieChick217

Are we who bake or cook from scratch odd??

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8. The Edge: OR

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Motor home living if the SHTF By: Mother

DH and I have recently started doing some long awaited traveling in our old motor home. Admittedly gas prices are high and we’ve put it off in other years for just that reason and because of obligations to family but we feel that if we don’t go this year we will always be saying to ourselves, I wish……


Your Dream House by: mommato3boys

Here is the first paragraph, please go to the site to see some of the dream homes.

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9. Urban Homesteading

Do you need extra space to store things?? Well, in this thread you can see different ways to do it.

ceiling shelves by: Cookie Jar

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10. Pinching Pennies:

Walmart-6/9-Vaseline Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Lotion by: waiting

There are many ways to save and in this forum you can find different coupons and other ideas.

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11. Homemade Memories:

Our most recent exchange is our White Elephant Exchange, we have fun with these different exchanges.

Also, people do different project, here is one very nice project.

I'd love your opinion! UPDATED WITH NEW PICS!!! by: ArmyOfFive4God

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12. Within These Pages:

Is Anyone Reading Just for Pleasure? by:Dee
What's everyone reading for pleasure only? Surely there are some of you that need breaks from working outside and, like me, come in and pick up a book or two.

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13. WWW:

You should see the great sigs that they have been making lately.

Do you run out of ink in your printer??

Printer ink by: HSmom

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14. Mrs. Survival's Survival and Preparation Manual:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=25&page=1

When you come to this forum, you will find so much information it is really hard to talk about just one. You will find information on from how to start a garden, to what to do in the winter during the storms.

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be sure to check out the different forums where someone is in need of , .


that this news letter didn't get out sooner, but we had the 2 grandsons here for 3 weeks and our DD came with 3 more grandchildren. It was hard to do much with the letter while they were here.

for reading the news letters.


And, Momo,

Just to let you all know, all the News Letters were done by me that are in this forum. When the site was moved, names got switched around and they can't be put back to the correct person. LCM,

Snowmom

[Momo]

Thanks Snowmom!

[Snowmom]

[Dee]

I missed this earlier snowmom. Thanks, very interesting AGAIN!!!

[Snowmom]

Mrs. S. Fall News Letter
Octorber, November & December

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm



October: [

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cookie Month , Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lupus Awareness Month, National Diabetes Month, National Pizza Month, Seafood Month and others.
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1st. World Vegetarian Day
7th. World Smile Day
14th. National Dessert Day - take an extra helping, or two
28th. Plush Animal Lover's Day

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November:

Aviation History Month, Child Safety Protection Month , International Drum Month, National Epilepsy Month, Native American Heritage Month, Peanut Butter Lovers Month,
National Sleep Comfort Month and many more.

One more thing, November 3rd, remember to change your clocks. We fall back now.

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3rd. Housewife's Day
11th. Veteran's Day
15th. The one we all love, Clean Your Refrigerator Day
26th. Shopping Reminder Day

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December:

Bingo Month and Write a Friend Month

1st. World Aids Awareness Day
4th. Santa's List Day - we hope you are on the "Good" list
9th. Christmas Card Day
20th. Go Caroling Day
25th. Christmas Day
26th. Boxing Day

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE



Now for the Mrs. Survival Forums. You will notice that there are two new forums, I will add one to this letter and the other one to the next Mrs. S. News Letter.

1. Streams In The Desert:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=20&page=1

Besides asking for prayer in this forum, Ginger is doing a series on 'Women of the Bible'

'Eve, God's crown of creation', is her selection for September. It is very good and I won't put it all in here, but just remember you can find it at:

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This month we will highlight the life of Eve and how our Creator God long ago created her as His final touch. Eve’s story begins in the book of Genesis but it does not end there. Eve’s creation greatly influences us today as women who have long come after her. Eve’s name means “Life-giving” or “Mother of all who have life.”

Most of us know fairly well the story of Adam and Eve and how they came to be created beautifully to oversee every living creature and to live a life of absolute peace in the garden of Eden until that one fateful day of the Fall. Whoa….but when we rush on ahead, we miss the very essence of why God created Eve, the 1st woman of all mankind. Did you know He made Eve as the crown of His creation?

On the 6th day, after all else on earth was created… God created Eve. She was not created as an afterthought but as the pinnacle of creation. She was not created to be 2nd place in God’s heart to man. Eve was created because things were not right without her. Something was missing. “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18) She is the crescendo, the final astonishing work of God. In one last brushstroke, the Master Artist finishes His Masterpiece; Woman. “And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27)


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2. Announcements and Help:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=34&page=1

Here you will find all things from trouble logging in to finding the bugs and getting rid of them.
So, I will let you go there if you are in need of help, or if you would like to read about how to solve your problem. Those who can help you will do just that.

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3. Daily Diary:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=13&page=1

Here you can find out what is going on in our lives, or at least some of them. I'm putting in a bit about the temps around the country this time.

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How hot is it where you are? by: Katmom

The temps are from the low of 30º to the highs of 113.8.

Posting from"sunny" southern California. Its so freakin' hot here. Our thermometer in the shade said 113.8. I will be so glad for some normal 90's. Kathy (Katmom)

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4. Humor Me:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=18&page=1

Take off on another post: You might be a Canning-a-holic if.......

If you have more than 5 boxes of empty jars that you have not opened in 6 months.

If you have more than a pallet of empty jars that you have not opened in 2 years.

If you buy canning jars by the pallet.

If you *hide* your jar purchases from your loved ones because they wouldn't understand/might get upset.

If passing the canning supply aisle makes you quiver.

If your not even sure how many jars you actually own.

You go ballistic if someone uses a jar to store a non-food item (like pens).
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Now to read what other people have to say, please go to:

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5. Nature's Perscriptions:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=22&page=1

natural asthma remedies, by: dogmom4

Last weekend I had a minor virus that set off a major asthma attack. I haven't had a problem with asthma for almost 2 years, but this one knocked me for a loop. I ended up missing a couple days of work and had to go to the doctor because it was so bad. A week later with 2 inhalers I'm very slowly coming back.I have never been so tired and still not where I'm supposed to be with my peak flow.. But, while I've laid up so much I've been thinking about what would I do if I needed something during a SHTF situation. Plus, I don't like using these inhalers...some of the side effects are headaches, irritability, problems sleeping and hoarseness(I've had no voice since last Saturday)...well, the hoarseness might be from all the coughing I've been doing. Are there alternatives that are safe and work out there?
Stacy (who is really sick of coughing)
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To find out what Lois and others suggested, go to:

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6. Preserving the Harvest

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=30&page=1

You will find all sorts of information in here. You will also see that Darlene has been doing some work in some of the forums and this is one.

Any canning going on right now? by: WiccadStargazer
I am at this very moment listening to the lovely lid popping sounds of 12 4 oz jars that I did today of pickled garlic.

It's my first time making anything pickled, hopefully they will turn out good!
Well, if you want to know who is canning what, you will need to go to:

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To find out, as there are so many answers to her question it would take all of this news letter and more to put them all in here.

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7. The Orchard:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...rd=6&page=1

This forum also has a couple sub forums in it. More work by Darlene.

A walk through the garden... by: DoubleD

She shows us pictures of her garden, and it is so nice and neat.

Well, I went out and took some pics this morning of the garden as of the start of September. Thought I would take you on a picture walking tour of my garden and share how it looks at the moment.

Here's the obligatory overview image... I keep these in the photo journal to remind myself where I had things planted in the prior year garden. The front bed is where the potatoes were/are... the immediate front area has been all harvested and is layered in straw/grass clippings. There are three more sections of potatoes that we are still digging from and will be for the next several months. I will keep adding straw/grass clippings to sections as we finish harvesting it... and ultimately, I will plant these sections in a fall/winter cover crop of crimson clover after turning the compost/mulch under.
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Please go to the url here to see it.

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8. The Spa:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...rd=5&page=1

Here we add up our miles each week as well as learn about some other thing too.

Here I am going to put in something about:

ADDISON DISEASE by: Snowmom

Here is something you don't hear much about, and I'm not sure I've really heard of it at all, until it was brought to my attention lately.

Do you know someone with Addison Disease?? If you do know of someone, please read the information on the following sites, as you will find a LOT of information at these sites. It will help you to understand them better.

http://www.aldfoundation.org/materials.html

http://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/addison/addison.htm

http://en.wikipedia....dison's_disease

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/addisons-disease/DS00361

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This is only part of the post, but if you go to:

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you will find more about this disease.
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I am adding another post from here as it was just put in and I think it is important to know about it.

If you can't eat MSG: by: Momo

Be aware that it is often found by other names or in ingredients.

Look out for Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Hydrolyzed protein
Hydrolyzed plant protein
Sodium caseinate
Calcium caseinate
Yeast extract
TVP (Texturized protein)
Autolyzed yeast

This list is not complete but it is a reminder that many processed foods have MSG as an ingredient.

Lots of broths and boullions are also full of MSG.
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9. Are You Really Ready:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=11&page=1

You will find another sub-topic in here. Darlene had really been working.

Free or low cost prep items: by: PureCajunSunshine

What's your favorite free or low cost prep item? One of mine would have to be newspapers, here's why...

Uses for old newspapers:

Cheapo INSULATION to keep warm: Put layers in your shoes, and in your winter hats/caps. Put layers inside your coat or between the blankets.

For summer and winter insulation: Stuff crumpled or rolled up newspaper under doors and around windows. Tape on bedroom windows to block intense summer sun or help insulate against winter cold.

GARBAGE CAN LINER Line the bottom of the can with few layers of folded newspaper to help absorb odors and liquids. Layers of newspapers can be used to wrap trash to be carried out for burial/burning/disposal.

ODOR REMOVAL: Crumpled up newspaper stuffed into shoes or boots, smelly plastic containers and picnic coolers to help reduce odors.

TOILET PAPER: >sigh< One day you might run out of the luxury stuff. Save your magazines, too.

FIRE STARTER A hand full of crumpled up newspaper topped with a few rolled and tightly twisted newspaper sheets can be used for kindling as a base for building a fire with.

MOP / SPONGE / PAPER TOWEL Well crumpled up newspaper that’s just slightly damp in spots will help mop up spills and messes.

GLASS & MIRROR CLEANER Dampen a wad of crumpled newspaper with water and use to polish glass to a shine.

HAVE FUN WITH IT Reduce anxiety and “cabin fever” with mindless escapes like these: 1) Do a word hunt. Cross the words out. See if you can guess what picture the pattern of crossed out words can make. 2) Create a new sentence by circling certain words in an existing sentence. 3) Invent other silly word games. 4) Draw silly tattoos, beards, etc. on the beautiful models, and don’t forget your “favorite” politicians. 5) Roll up a section of crumpled up newspaper into a tight ball. Toss and try to catch it with a cup or a rolled cup cone of newspaper. 6) Make a bunch of newspaper balls, invent your own basketball type games with them, or try from a distance to toss them inside a circle. Award points for each score. The most points win.
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10. Wadda ya Think:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...rd=3&page=1

the future????????????? : by: motherearth

with every thing that is going on it is hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys and what to do next......do we do as the Amish are saying that they will do if forced to RFID their stock animals......they say they will go out of farming livestock,,,,they want nothing to do with the out side world....do we do the same.....do we become more like them.......do we stand our ground......i think this is up to each of us.......we will all decide when the time comes.....i do not want RFID in my livestock ....i do not sell much any more, and it will get down to none soon, we will eat all that we raise.....sheep, goats, pigs and chickens and would go back to raising rabbits??????and get a rooster to raise chickens for the pot and for laying......it would be a hard live with out the livestock...what is your take on this.....take care and keep the faith
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11. Country Homesteading

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=16&page=1

oes one start into this project? Goat related question(s) , by: Maineiac

The price of milk has horrified me lately. I'm giving serious thought of getting some milk goats but I don't know anything about them. How does one start into this project? I need to select a breed that isn't aggressive and yet gives good milk. I've heard that Nubians are good. Is there a Goats For Dummies book? Am I taking on way too much for a tyro? On an economic level is the amount of expenses I will incur worth the amount ofr milk I may get? I'm thinking feed, vets fees, housing and I imagine a hundred other things. How much do they feed themselves? I have a large open pasture currently being unused. How much housing for winter will they need. I have a small barn with some available space. How much feed will they need for winter and what kind? I can cut the pasture but what else do they need?

I was brought up in rural Maine but don't have an inate knowledge of everything rural. Boy have I had to learn though.

See my problem? Too many things to ponder. This will be a next year thing as this winter is closing in faster than I like. I have a wood fire going in the old cookstove this morning to take the chill out. Jack and Russell are curled up next to it dozing away.

Any help with some of these questions would be helpful.
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12. The Homeschooling Haven:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=26&page=1

Emergency Preparedness & Post Disaster Survival Curriculum, by: GoatLady

GoatLady is doing this on her own and making it possible for anyone else to teach their child/children about Survival. Thank you for taking your time to do this, GoatLady.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Lesson ONE: Introduction…………………………….

UNIT 1- Natural Disasters
Lesson TWO: Natural Disasters common to Ontario…
Lesson THREE: Tornadoes……………………………
Lesson FOUR: Thunderstorms………………………...
Lesson FIVE: Floods…………………………………..
Lesson SIX: Wild Fires………………………………..
Lesson SEVEN: Winter Storms……………………….
Lesson EIGHT: Epidemics……………………………

UNIT 2- Man made Disasters
Lesson NINE: Manmade Disasters……………………
Lesson TEN: Nuclear attack/ accident………………..
Lesson ELEVEN: Chemical spill……………………..
Lesson TWELVE: Social unrest………………………
Lesson THIRTEEN: House Fire………………………
Lesson FOURTEEN: Biological warfare……………..
Lesson FIFTEEN: Disaster Supply Kit……………….
Lesson SIXTEEN: Family Disaster Plan……………..

UNIT 3- Bugging Out
Lesson SEVENTEEN: Bugging Out…………………
Lesson EIGHTEEN: Where will you go?....................
Lesson NINETEEN: How will you get there?.............
Lesson TWENTY: What you will need………………
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13. Handywomen At Home

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=15&page=1

Winterizing your house 101, by: mommato3boys

I thought I would start this list. Since our down under friends are in the middle of their winter and places here will start to have cooler temps in the next month or so. So you guys just jump in with tips on winterizing your house


Insulation for outside faucets.

electric water heater insulation (the kind you can put around it and zip up.

make draft stoppers for the doors.

thick plastic sheeting for windows if you don't have storm windows or double paned insulated

Invest in a digital thermostat

insulation for pipes under the house if there is not any

rugs for the floors if you have hardwood floors. It is a rude awakening in the mornings when bare feet hit cold floors

check under sinks, washers and tub for large holes where pipes are run. Plug those holes.
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14. Holiday and Gift Central:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=21&page=1

HOME MADE GIFT IDEAS, by: Nana

I found these ideas somewhere on the internet, a couple of years ago... and thought that quite a few of them were not only 'doable' but, very good!


Bread Cloths
How about some cross stitched bread cloths? There are many Christmas/Hanukkah designs out there just for this purpose. Not too hard to find especially in your local library. Another thing would be to simply purchase some pre-quilted material in designs of the season and edge them with a ruffle or some lace and give place mats with matching napkins.


Just Time and Imagination
For years now I have made homemade gifts for my friends and relatives. I really didn't have a lot of $$ to put into them, just some time and careful planning. A few of the things I have done in the past are: Painted sweatshirts, cross stitched items like t-shirts, sweats, etc and also matted and framed in an inexpensive frame. I have for many years fixed tins w/ cookies, fudge, and other tasty treats in them for friends and family also. Baked breads with the colored plastic wrap, tied w/ ribbons is also an easy idea and it smells good too. Pictures of you framed make a nice present to grandparents since they don't have to go and buy a new frame for your new picture. There are several good ideas about making Christmas gifts around. You just really to take the time and imagination to come up with some of them. I hope this helps some.


Use Magazines for Inspiration
It's amazing that we spend so much time in a library and forget all the information available. You may want to go back to the library and search for relevant books and periodicals. Or find someone that subscribes to Martha Stewart's Living, Sunset, or other home/hobby magazines (your library may carry some). These usually have great and inexpensive projects (Living usually has great projects that can be done much cheaper than as done in the mag.).


Homemade Christmas Cards
I just got finished making a set of Christmas cards for my grandmother to send. She's already excited!

A pack of white card stock (250 sheets) is about $7 at Office Depot. I used an Angel holding a star and ribbon stamp (pretty expensive, about $14) and a tree stamp (I don't remember how much) and a few other odds and ends (like colored pencils.) But the stamps are re-useable, and one sheet of card stock makes two cards (one sheet of card stock can also be used to make the envelope in which to send your card). One pack of card stock could theoretically make about 150 cards (75 sheets) and 175 envelopes. (I may have the price or number of sheets wrong since it's been a while since I bought this stuff.)


Another thing I make for my family and coworkers -- and this is not cheap but may be cheaper than buying something -- is to make candy every year. People just go nuts over homemade chocolate covered cherries (I found the recipe in my Better Homes & Gardens cookbook.) Truffles are made with chocolate and whipping cream and people really like those, also.

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I'm not sure if I put this in last year or not, but it is always nice to know what you can make for a gift.
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This is one of our newest forums.

15. The 2nd Amendment

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=38&page=1

If you read the information under it, you will see why is is moved to: Deeper Survival, It says, "Our 2nd Amendment reads in part, "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed". While everyone is entitled to their own thoughts and feelings about methods of protecting themselves, we believe very strongly in everyone getting educated about these tools that not only can save, but also can take life itself."

This forum talks about many subjects so it is hard to pick just one to talk about. But, this one is the one I'm putting in here.
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I'm buying a gun.......... This is posted by cookiejar.

That is not a typo.

The newbies don't know me or some of my posts about how I can't have one in the home.
I can now.

I'm still an advocate of creating/collecting as many different forms of defense like bats/tazers/mace etc, etc, etc.

So Vic, buddy!
I am earnestly interested in a 9 MM.

A good brand, not tooooo nuts pricewise.Do you have favorites (anyone??) And can you give me an idea of the accessories I'll need? Holsters? Locks?

Think in basic terms.

As we all can guess, I need a bit of help here.
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As you know, it is very important to know what kind to get and how to use them. So with that in mind, I did pick this thread to put in the News Letter.

Please use your gun wisely and carefully.
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I want to say ' to all who read this News Letter.'

Please have a safe Fall and there will be another letter coming out at the end of December. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to you all.





For those in the Christmas Ornament, get them out on time.

Remember the Reason for the Season.




Snowmom

[Snowmom]

MRS. S. WINTER NEWS LETTER

DECEMBER 29, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE


I am NO expert at this by any means. I have been working on genealogy off and on for well over 25 years and have been interested in it a lot longer.

Snowmom

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5. Mrs. Survival Chat Archive

There have been times when several people go to the chat room and other times when there aren't a lot. If you want to read some of the chats, please go to:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=32&page=1

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6. The Flu Clinic:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...&PHPSESSID=

Did you have your flu shot??? Here is something interesting.

Regular flu vaccine may help against H5N1: study: by: PureCajunSunshine

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Regular flu vaccine may help against H5N1: study

Wed Dec 26, 12:46 PM ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ordinary seasonal flu vaccines may provide a small amount of protection against bird flu, Italian researchers reported on Wednesday.

Their study is among the first to support the idea that getting an annual flu shot may help people's bodies fight off the H5N1 virus, which has killed 210 people in 13 countries and infected 341.

Cristiana Gioia, Maria Capobianchi and colleagues at the National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani in Rome tested the blood of 42 volunteers who had been vaccinated against seasonal influenza.

In the laboratory, they added H5N1 virus to the blood and found that in some of the volunteers immune system proteins called antibodies acted against the bird flu virus.

They also found a few immune cells called CD4 T-cells seemed to recognize and act against H5N1 virus "and seasonal vaccine administration enhanced the frequency of such reactive CD4 T-cells," they wrote in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.

"Our findings indicate that seasonal vaccination can raise neutralizing immunity against (H5N1 avian influenza) virus," the researchers concluded.

This could help explain why H5N1, which only rarely affects people, is even rarer among the elderly, Gioia's team wrote.

"This finding may be explained by hypothesizing that older people, although not previously exposed to H5N1 subtype, may have gained protective immunity by previous infections sustained by circulating influenza virus strains," they wrote.

Several types of influenza circulate globally among people at any given time and these strains constantly mutate. This means flu vaccines have to be reformulated every year to match the mutations.

Health experts around the world are trying to boost rates of annual flu vaccination for two reasons -- because flu itself kills between 250,000 and 500,000 people a year, and also to help the world prepare for a pandemic.

These experts agree a pandemic is overdue, and fear H5N1 could cause the next one as it is constantly popping up among birds and a few people in Asia and Africa and among birds in Europe.

If more people get vaccinated against seasonal flu, companies will make more of the vaccine and can quickly turn production to match whatever strain of pandemic flu, including some version of H5N1, that may eventually occur.

(Reporting by Maggie Fox; editing by Stuart Grudgings)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071226/hl_nm/...lu_vaccine_dc_1


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7. The Kitchen--The Heart Of Our Home:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=10&page=1

With Christmas just passed, there were a lot of people doing baking and such.

I am putting in the one with a lot of recipes and pictures.

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Just one recipe.

TOFFEE ALMOND SANDIES

1 cup butter softened
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
4 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
2 cups sliced almonds
1 package toffee bits


In a mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each egg. Beat in almond extract. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in almonds and toffee bits.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool. Makes 9 dozen cookies.



There is so much to read in this forum, you just have to go there to enjoy all of it.


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8. Urban Homesteading

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=35&page=1

Again, there is just to much information to put it in here, but I will say one thing, there are threads about surviving in a city and you really need to check it out to see/read all the information.

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Posted by Cookie Jar

This article does not negate planning for long-term survival or the the eventual move to the desirable country/rural life. It's a here & now article.

* Urban Survival – Advice For Beginners *
By: Haumana
19 September 2004

Planning and preparing for survival articles are most often published with a slant towards those who live in a single-family dwelling in suburban and rural areas. That situation may not apply to some folks. What is the urban person to do? I am not a security specialist, but I chose to live in an apartment with wife and infant daughter during a 3 years-long job. Therefore, even though I have put thought and work into “urban survival,” please take my advice as being in the ‘for what it’s worth’ category and do your research and work beyond this very basic article.

First, one should understand that daily urban survival is mission essential, so don’t get caught in only the long-term, end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it disaster mode thinking – keep this in mind throughout your planning and preps. This doesn’t reduce the need to prepare for major disasters, but that mindset is not the same as learning how to walk down a street while being an undesirable and little noticed target of opportunity. You’ll have to develop and hone skills and preparations in both areas.

The following general information on starting out in urban survival is based on personal experience and research. It deals mostly with selecting urban dwellings:

Finances: If you have money, you can afford to make choices. This speaks for itself. As always, learn to be frugal and stay out of debt. If you don’t have sufficient funds, creativity will be essential.
Location, location, location…: Selecting a dwelling is the critical part of this. For Americans having overseas posting with various government agencies and some companies, a threat assessment is made for the city/country/region and dwellings off embassy property are ‘allowed’ only if they me the minimum criteria for the local threat level. Your criteria for a dwelling should be just as methodical and as selective as availability and your situation permit. Selecting a neighborhood with multiple egress routes, low crime rates, close access to services, low potential of damage from flooding and other natural disasters starts your search. Closeness to “mutual support” partners in the area may also figure into this. The being close to your frequent work sites can save money on gasoline, but is not a main factor in security (although one must be practical). However, your routes to and from work should be planned to minimize risk exposure.
Transportation: If you hope to leave the city in advance of a predictable problem, you will need your own vehicle. If you have limited choice in where you will live and bugging out is not an option for you, then selecting and securing a dwelling is paramount. In such a situation, transportation issues will focus on daily transportation security and anticipate the breakdown of public transit systems during disasters/crises.
Apartment vs. Cluster units vs. Rental home: Location and availability often dictate your options. In all instances, here are some common desirable/required features that one should try to achieve:
Solid overall construction. This is no different than looking for desirable construction when purchasing a house. You have seen the esthetically fair and flimsily built stuff that’s out there. Older buildings may be more desirable than you think. Look carefully before you sign a lease.
Off-street and, preferably protected parking – 50-100 ft from the road is desirable.
Well built protective surrounding wall/enclosure – 6-10 ft high is considered prime height.
Grounds are adequately illuminated.
Solidly built doors and frames at ALL entry-exit portals and dead-bolt locks (keyed if w/i 40” (1 meter) reach of any glass. If the entry portals are the only problem with the place, try to insert a clause in lease that allows you to replace (or negotiate to have the owner replace) any doors that are not up to specs and to allow you to re-key or replace locks at your discretion.
If below the 4th floor, security-type grills for windows and doors w/ expanses of glass (got to have secondary egress from rooms with these grills). One advantage of living in a ground-floor dwelling is that the floor usually has more static and dynamic load-bearing capacity; keep that in mind, because of the need to store water, etc.
Security system: This is a tougher one. A lot depends on how long you plan to occupy the dwelling and other variables. At a minimum, you should have the capability to observe the exterior areas at entry-exit doors. See other resources for planning this one and let them help you.
Get more bedrooms than you need…I won’t bore you with the obvious reasons for this, but a saferoom with limited alternative power here is the labor intensive task worth doing and the extra storage space makes organizing your preps easier
Either have rural retreat or learn small scale gardening: Your decision to stay in a city/urban area is one that I viewed as a temporary “evil.” I had family and friends w/i 2 hours of our apartment and pre-positioned limited resources. That was a start, but it wasn’t that hard to learn indoor gardening. Much indoor gardening is based on electricity being available for “grow lights” or a dwelling that has an outdoor area or lots of glass for sunlight. If you are a long-term urban survivalist, don’t just research this…get experience.
Get to know your neighbors: Ideally, you'll do an ‘augenblink’ (a quickie “eye blink”) sizing up before you sign a lease and hope that you were correct in your assessment. Certainly, you want to know them after you move in.
There is a lot more to urban survival than this. If you have specific questions, there are people and resources far more qualified than I am who can offer advice. For a military take on “urban survival,” you should consider reading Wiseman’s SAS urban survival guide and Army/military reference materials on MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain/Territory). Home security reference are numerous; Joel Skousen's "The Secure Home" and Dan Bower's "Make Your Home Into Your Castle" are two books worth reading. Mr. Skousen has a website.

Remember, thousands of “homeless” people and people in war zones practice urban survival every day. It is not an academic exercise and it can be done, so get busy.
Haumana

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9. Pinching Pennies:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=17&page=1

You might be able to find some free things in here as well as coupons for other things. Be sure to check it all out.

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Government Guide for thrifty menus/recipes, Posted by: Momo

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/re...fty/recipes.htm

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/re...fty/recipes.htm

The government has been putting this pub out for years. They update the recipes every few years. Maybe you will get some ideas!

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10. Homemade Memories:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=14&page=1

Christmas has come and gone and the ornaments have been placed on trees and now it is time to move on to other things. Learn to make candles, learn to knit or just about any other craft you can think of.

Make Sewable Fabric From Plastic Bags!!!!! Posted by: Leah

Check this out!!!
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php...seen#msg1850382

She mentions that on another site, 2 people made the fabric into raincoats!
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And there are so many things to learn in this forum too.

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11. Within These Pages:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...rd=4&page=1

Here we have just learned something most of us didn't know. Would you believe it is about 'Mary Had A Little Lamb', well it is. You will have to go to the forum to see what I am talking about. This was posted by: Amishway Homesteaders

Did you know mary had a little lamb was about a REAL girl and her REAL lamb?

WEll I didn't until we read it in the Amish Newspaper the other day.
No link to that paper (? DUH!)
but here is a link that tells the story.

http://www.businesstracks.com/lamb/trueStory.htm

So if you were like I and didn't know it the next time you hear it - you can tell THE REST OF THE STORY (sorry Paul Harvey)

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...rd=4&page=1

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Paul Harvey is so very good.
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12. WWW:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=12&page=1

Having problems, can't find something you are looking for, need a sig., take a look on this forum and you might be able to find the answer, or just ask and you may get the answer.

You can find several tips at:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...st&Board=48

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13. Mrs. Survival's Survival and Preparation Manual:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=25&page=1

Wonder what you would do if you were in a snow storm, hurricane, or wonder how to use solar energy?? Well, you can find the answer to some of your questions here.

Keeping track of preps, by: WormGuy


To some keeping a spreadsheet is simple; to others a notebook is simple. With the way and places that people live we all have different storage situations. We need to try different approaches for storage and rotating our stocks until we find the one that works the best for our situation.

Stocking supplies is the most important thing we can do for ourselves, and our family. The next most important two things we should do is date and rotate our stocks. These two things should be done in order to assure we are using our preps and not letting things get out of date.

Here are some links to read so you can see how others are managing their preps.

http://www.thefoodguys.com/foodcalc.html

http://www.provident...-4070-1,00.html

http://standeyo.com/News_Files/menu.food.store.html

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http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...ge=11#Post91453

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...ge=14#Post79494

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...ge=22#Post31085



A question often asked is “How long does food stay good” Here are a few links to help answer this question.

http://www.waltonfeed.com/grain/life.html

http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_fnut/HRAP/STORAGE/cupstor.htm



This is how a few people do it:

I only have five places where food prep items are located - and I do not spread it out any more than that or it would become impossible to keep track of. Of those locations... there is an order of rotation that ensures I keep a handle on it... pantry is current opened/usage items stocked with things moved in from the first tier storage rooms (there is two). Second tier storage areas have items that will not be used within a year's time (longer term items). Once a year, I rotate items from the second tier storage areas into the first tier storage that are ready to be rotated into use and then I replace with new products in the long term storage area.

At the time that I do the rotation... I do a couple of inventory management things:

First, I do a physical inventory and put in on my inventory sheets (computer spreadsheet) - this only get's done once a year and gives me a baseline to evaluate what needs ramping up and what is overstocked.

Second, I clean the storage areas including the pantry shelves (vacuum up cobwebs, spilled items, and dust - wipe down surfaces) and move the first to be used items forward and put the recently moved in items at the back. While doing this I inspect the items and make sure nothing has developed problems.

Finally, I date all new items coming in with the date purchased/stored(i.e. Jan 2008).

This get's done once a year. Last year I started doing all my major restocking at the start of the year (prebuying to replace the current year's expected usage to lock in lower prices) and that makes this system work even better... as I just do all the inventory management and restocking all within a months time frame and then am done! It works quite well actually but requires carving out some time for the rotation/cleaning/inventory and saving your cash for the big annual restocking purchases. It's cheaper though and more efficient in my mind.

Another one:

To read this you need to go check out the forum.

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These next two are for those who are braver than some here. So, know that if you go in here, you may read things that you might not want to hear about.

14. The Cave:

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=47&page=1

The basics, as they pertain to survival, is generally what we've all been working on for years. As the days go by and the danger gets closer, our knowledge base needs to expand to include topics that are not necessarily considered safe practices. DISCLAIMER: Please remember that this information is not necessarily considered safe, consequently any information used individually will be applied at your own risk. The purpose of this forum is is for educational purposes only.

Book recommendations.... Posted by: One Frugal Mom

Are there any good books out there on survival techniques?

Or just any books that you would recommend someone having on their book shelf for when TSHTF?

I would like to start building my library with books that will be helpful if I do not have internet access.
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Now to find out the answers, you must go and read more at:

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15. The Edge:
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http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=36&page=1

This forum is not for everyone. There are preppers who take it to a deeper level, who live farther off the grid than most, and who risk looking at potential threats in an effort to prep further. If you are one that can stand at the edge and look over those cliffs to view what is below, then come on in. If not, then enjoy the rest of the forums!

A product i just heard of that may save your life Posted by: Tripwire

http://www.celoxmedical.com/

I don't know a thing but what I read, but this sounds pretty cool, check it out , I've e mailed it to my nurse friend to get input on it from the med field , if it's legit i'm going to invest in it for my BOB at least

Trip

PS if you have already talked about this ...soooory
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To see what others had to say, you will have to go check it out.

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Be sure to check out the sub forums in the forums too. You might be surprised what you will learn in these forums.

Everyone.

My wish for each and everyone of you is that you have a better year than last year and that all things good happen in your life.



for reading this letter.

If you have something you would like in the next New Letter, please PM me with it.

[winknasmile]

As always you did a great job Snowmom!!! Thanks!

[Skagitgal]

Enjoyed the letter, thanks for doing the job!!

[Bookworm]

Whoa! I'm going to need a whole pot of coffee to finish all this! Great job!

[Snowmom]

Mrs. S. News Letter for Spring

April, May and June



http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthreads.php




April- is . . . . International Guitar Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, National Anxiety Month, National Humor Month, National Welding Month, National Garden Month, and Uh-Huh Month

April 1st. One Cent Day
April 5 is . . . . . Go For Broke Day
April 21 is . . . . Kindergarten Day
April 30 is . . . . National Honesty Day

New Moon is April 6th
Full Moon is April 20th
Passover is also April 20th


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May- is . . . . Better Sleep Month, National Good Car Care Month, National Photo Month, National Salad Month, National Egg Month, National Barbecue Month, Revise Your Work Schedule Month, Date Your Mate Month, National Hamburger Month, and Fungal Infection Awareness Month




May 7 is . . . . . International Tuba Day, Paste Up Day, and National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 10 is . . . . Clean Up Your Room Day
May 25 is . . . . National Tap Dance Day
May 30 is . . . . My Bucket's Got A Hole In It Day

New Moon is May 5th
Full Moon is May 20th
Victoria Day is May 19th This is for Canada
Memorial Day is observed on May 26th USA


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June is . . . . Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, American Rivers Month, Cancer In The Sun Month, Dairy Month, Turkey Lover's Month, National Accordian Awareness Month, National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, National Ice Tea Month, National Papaya Month, National Pest Control Month, National Rose Month, Fight The Filthy Fly Month, and Zoo and Aquarium Month

June 3 is . . . . . Repeat Day
June 10 is . . . . National Yo-Yo Day
June 16 is . . . . National Hollerin' Contest Day
June 28 is . . . . Paul Bunyan Day

New Moon is June 3rd
Flag Day is June 14th
Full Moon is June 18th
Summer Begins June 20th
St. Jean-Baptiste Day (Quebec)


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Spring is coming, and everyone is getting ready for everything that goes with it. Those of us who live where the snow comes and is still with us, are really ready for Spring.

We will be celebrating Mother's Day in May, and Father's Day in June.

I wish each and every Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother a Happy Mother's Day.

I wish each and every Dad, Grandpa and GreatGrandpa a Happy Father's Day.

These are important days even if the children don't remember to wish us the 'Happy' on these days.

Without the moms and dads there would be no children and there would be no one left to enjoy the world that God has made for man. Therefore, if you have a mom, grandmother or Great-grandmother, dad, grandfather, or great-grandfather, please be sure to let them know how special they are.

I for one only knew one of my grandpa's and he died when I was only 3, but, yes, I do remember him.
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"Happy Mother's Day" Means More


"Happy Mother's Day" means more
Than have a happy day.
Within those words lie lots of things
We never get to say.

It means I love you first of all,
Then thanks for all you do.
It means you mean a lot to me,
And that I honor you.

But most of all, I guess it means
That I am thinking of
Your happiness on this, your day,
With pleasure and with love.



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I'm not sure who wrote this, but it is good.

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A Father and a Dad Are Not the Same

A father and a dad are not the same:
One can be a dad and not a father,
Or one can be a father and not bother
To earn through love the more endearing name.
Some find fatherhood a bit too tame,
Leaving all the details to the mother,
Or dumping the sweet burden on another
Man with just a passing twinge of shame.
You have been our dad so many years
That you've become the landscape that is home,
The mountain that we look to from afar.
No matter where we go we're not alone,
For you remain within to still our fears
And be the word that tells us who we are.
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Again, I'm not sure who wrote this poem.

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I want you all to know there is a new forum, but I am not adding it to any of the news letters, as each thread is from a different form. It is called, "The Best Of Mrs. Survival". This is a read of its own.

http://www.mrssurvival.com/forums/ubbthrea...d=56&page=1

Also, you will now notice there are several of the forums that have subforums.
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I. Streams In The Desert:

The following post was made by: Ginger
It is not all in here, so you will need to go to the site to see the rest of it.

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The Missionary Couple

Author: Ray Stedman

An old missionary couple had been working in Africa for years and were
returning to New York to retire. They had no pension; their health
was broken; they were defeated, discouraged, and afraid.

They discovered they were booked on the same ship as President Teddy
Roosevelt, who was returning from one of his big-game hunting expeditions.

No one paid any attention to them. They watched the fanfare that
accompanied the President's entourage, with passengers trying to catch
a glimpse of the great man.

As the ship moved across the ocean, the old missionary said to his
wife, "Something is wrong. Why should we have given our lives in
faithful service for God in Africa all these many years and have no
one care a thing about us? Here this man comes back from a hunting
trip and everybody makes much over him, but nobody gives two hoots
about us."
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II. Announcements and Help


Gotta question that is probably real easy to answer but.... by: Nett

but I am just too slow to understand. Okay when I start a new topic I have all these options to chose from as far as smilies and all but when I post from inside a thread I don't see this. WHY? (i feel like the cow)

ps....and how come my picture doesn't come up with my name?

For the answer to this question, go to:

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III. Daily Diary:

A goose, a robin??? by: Dee

Yesterday we watched 3 Canada geese fly into our pasture. The pond is frozen and covered with snow BUT the first have arrived. A little later DH said is that a robin? I jumped up to look and sure enough little Robin Red Breast was sitting next to a snow drift.

Yesterday morning DDIL and I walked 3 miles OUTSIDE on a sunny 34 degree morning. Marvelous!!!

Ladies and gentlemen of the frozen north I have seen signs of spring....I AM OVER JOYED. This has seemed the longest winter and yet the signs show there is hope. YEHAW!!!

How about the rest of you, seen any sign of Old Man Winter on his way out?

I'm not really ignoring you Southerners, it's just when there's hope of the ice and snow disappearing that's all I can think about.

You all have a great day!

To see the replies, go to:

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IV. Humor Me


Farm kid in the Marines by: Screaming Eagle

FARM KID
(NOW AT San Diego MARINE CORPS RECRUIT TRAINING)

Dear Ma and Pa,

I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before all of the places are filled.

I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m. But I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing.

Men got to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food, but tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that live on coffee. Their food, plus yours, holds you until noon when you get fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much.

We go on "route marches," which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks.

The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none.

This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for shooting. I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes.

To read the rest and get to the punch line, and what a punch line, you will need to go to:

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V. Nature's Perscriptions:

Healing With Honey by: Karen

What Is Honey?
Honey is the nectar of the herbs and flowers that grow wild in the fields and woods. The benefits from hundreds of herbs are carried in the form of nectar in the stomach of the bee, where they are subtly altered by the bee's diges-tive enzymes in ways that modern science has been unable to explain. New compounds are created by this process before the honey is regurgitated in the hive, concentrated by evaporation, and stored in the honeycomb.

Honey contains (among other things) a complex assortment of enzymes, or-ganic acids, esters, antibiotic agents, trace minerals, proteins, carbohy-drates, hormones, and antimicrobial compounds. One pound of average honey contains 1,333 calories (compare with white sugar at 1,748 calories), 1.4 grams of protein, 23 milligrams of calcium, 73 milligrams of phosphorus, 4.1 milligrams of iron, 1 milligram of niacin, and 16 milligrams of vitamin C, and vitamin A, beta carotene, the complete complex of B vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine, potassium, iodine, so-dium, copper, manganese, high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, and formic acid ... and the list goes on. Honey contains more than 75 different compounds! Many of the remaining substances in honey are so complex (4-7 percent of the honey) that they have yet to be identified.

To read the rest of this post, you will need to go to:

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VI. Preserving the Harvest


Ok, truth time.... by: bluegrassmom

They say that you should take your pressure canner to the extention office at the beginning of each season so they can check the seal. My canner is going on two years old and I've never done it and don't really have plans to do it as long as everything continues working.

Has/Does anyone actually done this?

For your answer, please go to:

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VII. Nature's Bounty, formerly known as The Orchard



Seeds from the grocery store by: Fritz_Monroe

Tonight we had fish tacos and while I was cutting up the jalepeno, I decided to hang onto some seeds. Anyone ever grown any jalepenos from the seeds in the pepper itself? Any idea if they will grow true?

Anyone ever grown any other veggies or fruits from seeds they got from the veggie?

If you want to see the answers, please go to:

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VIII. The Spa:


Eat your oatmeal! by: Momo

January is National Oatmeal Month!

Try to eat more of this healthy food. Not only is it thrifty,it is a soluble fiber that helps with blood cholesterol levels and a healthy gastrointestinal system.

If plain oatmeal is boring..add fruit and or nuts!


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Also, remember this is the place to post your miles each week.

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IX. Are You Really Ready:



Gasoline storage... by: ttruscott

We know Gas deteriorates in storage so how do we not lose the zap with this much? A metal container helps a lot but what about the air space at the top - does "gas saver" really work that well?

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X. Wadda ya Think:

Vitamins by: still survieving

does anyone know if the experation date of vitamin C or any vitamin could be lenghtened by putting then in a food savor bag, spread them all out so the bag is flat, vacume till all the air is out but not crushing the pills, then roll them up and store in a dark place.. I hate to buy 3000 today and have to replace then in 2010.

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XI. Country Homesteading

hatching chicks without electricity by: GoatLady

Ok, I'm looking at incubators and I'm thinking, hmmmm, what if we don't have electricity? Is there a way (besides the obvious brood hen LOL) to incubate eggs sans electricity?

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XII. The Homeschooling Haven:


A nice (free) resource for thematic units... by: HSmom

...for primary grades.

http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/Unitlink.htm

I found this while looking for resources to go with our "Oceans" unit.

No one replied to this post, but, I just took a look at the other link and there is a lot of good info in there.

Please read this info and then tell what you think, in order to do this, please go to:

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Also, there are so many other posts in there that one should read, so if you are a homeschooler, please be sure to read the posts as they come in.

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XIII. DIY, formerly known as Handywomen At Home


No power no Oven? by: HappyCamper45

My husband says our stove lights and keep the temperture correct by a sensor that is run by electricity.

Has anyone found a way around this so that we can still use our oven if theres no power...

So far the only thing I've come up with is using the barbaque as an oven but making bread and cookies is tough using a barbaque.

Thanks for sharing.

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IVX. Holiday and Gift Central:

Priceless Gifts to Give for Free by: Jewlzm

Gifts dont always have to cost money. Sometimes the best gifts are free. I received the following as a Christmas gift on a red sheet of paper and I thought I would share it.

The Gift of Listening: No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your responses. Just Listen

The Gift of Affection: Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

The Gift of Laughter: Share articles, funny stores, and cartoons to tell someone, "I love to laugh WITH you"

The Gift of a Written Note: A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime and may even change a life.

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And a lot more.

To read the rest of them, you will need to go to:

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There are so many great posts in each forum, you will just have to go check them out on your own.



I do hope you all had a nice Easter. It was early this year and I wasn't thinking about it when the last News Letter came out.

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I want to say to all of you who read the News Letters.