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as I have been "out of active duty" due to my knee injury,it has given me time for other activities,such as order more first-aid stuff like turniquets and Israeli bandages, materials from which I can sew stuff, like inserts for IFAK and more...
seems like I'm not ment to be on sick leave,it kinda drives me nuts...gives me too much time to worry over things I can do nothing about ;)
 
jontte said:
as I have been "out of active duty" due to my knee injury,it has given me time for other activities,such as order more first-aid stuff like turniquets and Israeli bandages, materials from which I can sew stuff, like inserts for IFAK and more...
seems like I'm not ment to be on sick leave,it kinda drives me nuts...gives me too much time to worry over things I can do nothing about ;)
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Hey Jontte, I go to the local junk yard and pick up all the first aid kits from the wrecked cars for cheap. European law makes us all have one and not everybody takes it out when they wreck the car. Even if the "sterile" stuff may be dated, it is better to have -old- stuff than NO stuff for first aid. Gary
 
Look for spare 12 V batteries, fuses, mirrors, lost money and light bulbs also, do not buy at the store...flea markets and e-bay has 1 euro things, walking sticks, sleeping bags, tents, gas and alcohol stoves, winter boots, wool socks, diabolos for you air gun...look close, bargain and stock up. Gary
 
Brent S said:
So does the company match the extra 3% too? Maxing out the employer match is basically free money, my favorite kind.
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Yes they do. I am passed what they match. I just keep adding every year what I can. I am not sure what I will do for my next goal once I max out. I should probably look into some ideas.
 
DrPrepper said:
Yes they do. I am passed what they match. I just keep adding every year what I can. I am not sure what I will do for my next goal once I max out. I should probably look into some ideas.
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Everyone has different ideas of what they consider acceptable risks. I can’t advise anything for anyone other than myself, other than the general rule of diversifying. It sounds like you’ve got the stock market covered, congrats on your dedication and sacrifice. I firmly believe in the old saying of not putting all of your eggs in one basket though. Gold and silver are a good idea, and I don’t believe 10% of your savings in it is overboard. I don’t look at physical metals as an investment though, even though they can be. I really look at them as a safe hedge against the value of the dollar dropping. Real estate is still a good bet, even if values are up at historical highs right now. I honestly think freeze dried food is an investment in my opinion. After all, what are we saving for in our retirement years if not the security of eating? There are tangible assets too. I bought a camper and a 4wheel drive To pull it, which are both toys, but also can be looked at as an investments in security. If there is a disaster where I need to bug out I can go comfortably. Ok that last one is a stretch.... back to the moral of the story, which was to diversify so if something tanks, not all your investments go down.
 
Brent S said:
Everyone has different ideas of what they consider acceptable risks. I can’t advise anything for anyone other than myself, other than the general rule of diversifying. It sounds like you’ve got the stock market covered, congrats on your dedication and sacrifice. I firmly believe in the old saying of not putting all of your eggs in one basket though. Gold and silver are a good idea, and I don’t believe 10% of your savings in it is overboard. I don’t look at physical metals as an investment though, even though they can be. I really look at them as a safe hedge against the value of the dollar dropping. Real estate is still a good bet, even if values are up at historical highs right now. I honestly think freeze dried food is an investment in my opinion. After all, what are we saving for in our retirement years if not the security of eating? There are tangible assets too. I bought a camper and a 4wheel drive To pull it, which are both toys, but also can be looked at as an investments in security. If there is a disaster where I need to bug out I can go comfortably. Ok that last one is a stretch.... back to the moral of the story, which was to diversify so if something tanks, not all your investments go down.
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Thanks! I do have some freeze dried food. A bit more wouldn’t hurt. I don’t think I could ever afford gold, the prices are right up there with Bitcoin :) but maybe some junk silver coins wouldn’t be too bad.
 
Hard cash, hard metal for hard times. Never again will I try to save money, make more or invest. Saw too many losses in my life that taught me to hold onto that which I ALREADY HAVE IN MY HAND. Lost $320,000 back in 1985 when the company owner tried to run and got drug back by the German cops. Co. Bankrupt. $ 10,000 loss in a Cellphone Co. in Spain, changed their name according to Spanish laws and I could not sue the new Co.
I have what I have and if I got any to spare, I fill the daily use cellar of 3 months food, and top off the SHTF pantry with something I pushed into the daily use rotation...or just scam the internet for cheap tools, arrows, freezedried, new ideas and Prepper stuff. GP
 
The next batch of hardtack if finished and boxed up in the cellar. 2/3 of the beef jerky is also, the kids wanted to "test" it and see if it up to standards for human consumption...Now I have a load of --parasol-- mushrooms in the dehydrator. They are coming up fast after the rains lately. As big as a dinner plate and 2 inches thick. Another 15 kilos of sugar, 15 kg flour, 20 packs of baking powder and yeast, 5 kg. salt, 10 boxes of instant mashed potatos, worchester sauce, soya sauce, pepper corns, canned peas, corn, tomatoes, pickles and peanut butter rounds off the shopping tour for the month... AND WHAT DID YOU DO YESTERDAY?? GP
 
Right now gold is running around $1500 an ounce give or take. That is high, so gold is not much of a bargain, meaning it's not a great investment. It is more like an insurance policy, which in all probability will lose some money, but it will never be worthless.

Silver, on the other hand, is still dirt cheap at $17.50 an ounce. Junk silver coins (non collectible 90% silver coins) are running at about 12-13 times the face value, so $1.20-$1.30 per silver dime for example. You can get a roll of Eisenhower 90% silver dimes for around $65
 
DrHenley said:
Right now gold is running around $1500 an ounce give or take. That is high, so gold is not much of a bargain, meaning it's not a great investment. It is more like an insurance policy, which in all probability will lose some money, but it will never be worthless.

Silver, on the other hand, is still dirt cheap at $17.50 an ounce. Junk silver coins (non collectible 90% silver coins) are running at about 12-13 times the face value, so $1.20-$1.30 per silver dime for example. You can get a roll of Eisenhower 90% silver dimes for around $65
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Even though they carry more of a premium, I think cull peace and Morgan dollars are still the best deal on silver. There is just something instantly recognizable about them. Between their antique or collectible status, a large coin that fills the hand, and the fact it’s US currency makes it desirable to most people. Pre ‘64 dimes, quarters and half’s are cheaper or have a lower premium over their silver content, but a lot of people still just see their value at face value. I agree that there is a lot more chance that silver will go up in value over gold too.
 
Damn, had to cancel the last day of camping to come home and handle a couple of work emergencies. I actually got it all covered over the phone but had allready packed up and started back just in case I had to get more personally involved. I will have to be on tomorrow though since the guys haven’t had any sleep for almost two days now, so coming home needed to be done I guess. Really was great getting away though. Note to others thinking of a trip to the gatlinburg/pigeon forge areas; it’s a total rat race tourist trap... the area is beautiful, mountains, streams, etc. but every square inch is filled with cheesy souvenir shops and go cart tracks. Bumper to bumper traffic, and neon everywhere. Almost looked like a mini Las Vegas. Maybe I’m old, and some may love that stuff, but it seemed to me they took a really beautiful area and junked it all up.
 
GaRp58 said:
The next batch of hardtack if finished and boxed up in the cellar. 2/3 of the beef jerky is also, the kids wanted to "test" it and see if it up to standards for human consumption...Now I have a load of --parasol-- mushrooms in the dehydrator. They are coming up fast after the rains lately. As big as a dinner plate and 2 inches thick. Another 15 kilos of sugar, 15 kg flour, 20 packs of baking powder and yeast, 5 kg. salt, 10 boxes of instant mashed potatos, worchester sauce, soya sauce, pepper corns, canned peas, corn, tomatoes, pickles and peanut butter rounds off the shopping tour for the month... AND WHAT DID YOU DO YESTERDAY?? GP
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Sounds like you'll be set for a while and your skills will keep you alive longer yet, assuming the russians don't get you when they take over Europe.
I worked all day yesterday; nothing to do with prepping. But today I learned more about fixing my car after I had some troubles this morning. I think I may need to replace one of the battery cables.
 
Brent S said:
Even though they carry more of a premium, I think cull peace and Morgan dollars are still the best deal on silver.
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I have all denominations from dimes to Morgans and Peace dollars. American Silver Eagles and "hockey pucks" too (5 ounce America the Beautiful quarters)
 
KateMTx said:
Sounds like you'll be set for a while and your skills will keep you alive longer yet, assuming the russians don't get you when they take over Europe.
I worked all day yesterday; nothing to do with prepping. But today I learned more about fixing my car after I had some troubles this morning. I think I may need to replace one of the battery cables.
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That sounds good, learning to fix everything and anything that is within your understanding is ALSO prepping lady!! The survivalist knows how to fix a battery cable with anything. The PREVIVALIST always/usually has such things needed because it was obtained cheaper at Walmart, garage sales, flea markets, e-bay or the junk yard.

Sheeple say,"my shoestring broke, gotta go shopping", Survivalists say, " my shoestring broke, gotta make one". The Previvalist says, " my shoestring is gonna break soon, gotta get another out of the pantry" Prepping is not square, Kate. Live free, learn daily, practice always and don't forget to pray to that which you call your God. GP
 
Not really a prep, tomorrow I finally get this exoskeleton type device off my right leg and start some serious therapy next week. My leg is 1" shorter now until a hip replacement in about 3 years, in the mean time I will have new soles put on my boots and shoes, I really fetched up this time, just hope the world don't come to an end anytime soon.
 
Maverick said:
Not really a prep, tomorrow I finally get this exoskeleton type device off my right leg and start some serious therapy next week. My leg is 1" shorter now until a hip replacement in about 3 years, in the mean time I will have new soles put on my boots and shoes, I really fetched up this time, just hope the world don't come to an end anytime soon.
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Play safe, double up your mobility preps by using a pony instead of your legs.
 
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