What did you do to 'prep' today?

[jrusling]

I got a 2 meter antenna kit from Dr. Fong and installed it inside my house for use with my handheld. If you want a fool proof inexpensive antenna this is one way to go. The kit is $29.95 and then you have to buy a piece of 3/4 " PVC pipe. It takes about 5 minutes to put together and this includes cutting the pipe. I was hitting about 3 repeaters before and now I am getting to 6 or 7 of them.

The next step is to set up a base station out in the shop with some real good antennas.

 

[turkeyrun]

Made butter and then a batch of 7Up biscuits.

Hot from the oven, slathered in butter and drowned in bee spit. Mmmmmm mmmmm

 

[RollingRock]

CR123 batteries, some FMJ 9mm ammo (300 rds) and 2 packs of millenium bars ..

 

[Blitzfike]

I picked up one of the long slim well buckets for future use. I think it will go down the well beside the pipe and wiring so I could use it without removing the pump. This one if over 40 years old, so I am going to replace the bottom wood and valve in it.

 

[maat]

Picked up a never used troybilt 6000/8250 generator for 375.00.

 

[okie362]

Ordered 2 5.11 Rush 24 packs to build out as get home bags. 1 for each vehicle.

 

[Dodahdude]

I picked up one of the long slim well buckets for future use. I think it will go down the well beside the pipe and wiring so I could use it without removing the pump. This one if over 40 years old, so I am going to replace the bottom wood and valve in it.

I'm wanting to do the same as you. I have a forty foot deep well. Once you get started can you update you're progress. I may want to follow you're lead. Thanks.

 

[Mr.Glock]

I picked up one of the long slim well buckets for future use. I think it will go down the well beside the pipe and wiring so I could use it without removing the pump. This one if over 40 years old, so I am going to replace the bottom wood and valve in it.

You will have to pull the pump to use that well bucket. No way it will fit.

 

[CompIllitR8]

I finished setting up a hand pump on my old well. Now I have to find out where to test the water to see if it's safe. I live in a flood zone and there was a bit of dark water when I first tried the pump, but it cleared up after about 10 gallons.

 

[Blitzfike]

We were told when we first moved out here with a well that we should pour a gallon of clorox bleach into the well and let it sit overnight. The next morning let the water run until it no longer smells of bleach. That was supposed to disinfect the well and the plumbing as well. We have been doing that annually just in case. I have Sawyer water filters that will remove any contaminants and make virtually any water safe to drink. Using a hand pump would fit right in with the filters.