Topic of the Month Suggestions

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Motomom34, Sep 17, 2016.


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  1. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    Putting a call out to all monkeys-

    Looking for suggestions for Topic of the Month:

    Usually the clubhouse is polled but I decided to open this month to all members. I am looking for suggests, a list of topics and ideas to work with over the next few months. Maybe you can see a hole in our forum that should be covered. This month is National Preparedness month and I was looking at their calendar of topics (see below) but to me some seem redundant.

    All suggestions will be appreciated and added to the list. I appreciate any ideas and I also want to say thank you for all the contributions to TOTM over the past years.

    Moto

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  2. Bandit99

    Bandit99 Monkey+++ Site Supporter+

    First Aid topics. In general, anything from CPR to suturing, control of diarrhea via medicine and/or foods/herbs, how to determine and treat for shock, homebrew antibiotics, splints (lots of new types on the market), how treat/bandage wounds (again, lots of new stuff on the market - QuikClot, Israel bandages, tactical tourniquets...) what's necessary for a first aid kit and where to purchase the items....anything and everything about first aid and/or follow-on treatment.
     
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  3. MountainMariner

    MountainMariner Clearly Ambiguous

    Cold weather head gear.

    Snow pants and or snow bib pants.

    Wood splitting mauls and wedges.

    Snow Machines (aka "snowmobiles")
     
  4. oil pan 4

    oil pan 4 Monkey+++

    Yeah, agreed winter related topics would be most useful.

    Also don't use the powdered quickclot.
     
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  5. Bandit99

    Bandit99 Monkey+++ Site Supporter+

    Yes, especially since winter is almost on us! I heard about not using the powder QuickClot...but can't remember why now. You might want to put that out since rather important people know this. I use the QuickClot sponges...
     
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  6. oil pan 4

    oil pan 4 Monkey+++

    Problem with the quick clot powder is we had people being shot or some how seriously injured over in the early days of Iraq and Afghanistan, the quick clot powder was used and likely did save the persons life but a few days or weeks later when the person was healing a chunk of clot powder would break off and end up in the persons heart, lungs or brain.
    A few other people were trying to use the quick clot powder when the wind took it and blew it into their eyes. Problem is that shit really burns, now you have people in a fire fight and now they cant see anything.
    So if any one has the powder maybe think about replacing it with the gauze.
     
  7. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    Winter clothing..... here in AZ Im getting out the shorts again.
     
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  8. Meat

    Meat Monkey+++

    Anything related to hand to hand combat or martial arts is always interesting to me. Eventually the bullets run out. It's possible that I might even know a little bit on the subject. Maybe. [afro]
     
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  9. MountainMariner

    MountainMariner Clearly Ambiguous

    Ask and you shall receive:

     
  10. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    Winter here equals
    New shorts and shirts.
     
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  11. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

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  12. MountainMariner

    MountainMariner Clearly Ambiguous

    Don't you go ninja'ing anybody that don't need ninja'ing...
     
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  13. TXKajun

    TXKajun Monkey+++

    Well, looks like we can remove hand-to-hand combat from your list of possible topics. Don't know about the rest of ya'll, but I learned all I'll ever need to know from the West Virginia ninja. :LOL:

    Something I haven't seen anywhere is how to repair clothes.....basic sewing. From fixing a rip to sewing on a button and everything in between.

    Kajun
     
  14. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    Sewing is @Brokor 's specialty he says it's not gender specific.[touchdown][reddevil]


    I think @Motomom34 was looking for a whole host of topics. And if you sweet talk her sewing could be one of them [hrt]
     
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  15. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    True. Sewing (It's Not Gender Specific) | Survival Monkey Forums

    Some simple, "how-to" videos and/or forum posts may be needed to spice up the topic, though.
    Sewing buttons and seams are simple by hand, enough so that all we need is an overview of the major points and the rest can be figured out. I could work on a tutorial in the future, perhaps.
     
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  16. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    Show me a good way to make a sheath for a knife.
     
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  17. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    So the list of possible topics
    Sewing (aka keeping your shft together)
    Hand to Hand Combat (aka defending your shft)
    Winter clothing fashion show (i nominate Yard Dart, Meat Brokor, MG and Tully for the runway models)
    Winter transport
    Winter wonderland other topics hammers, mauls, wedgies?
     
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  18. DarkLight

    DarkLight Live Long and Prosper - On Hiatus

    Please tell me you meant wedges. [LMAO]
     
  19. 3M-TA3

    3M-TA3 Cold Wet Monkey

    Winter Fitness - getting or keeping your edge with bad weather and the Holiday season; Primal holiday cooking, etc.
    Winter Prepping - with extra time and shorter days things to do/prep for other seasons
    Winter Get Home and Bug Out Bags
    Winter Survival Gear
    Ninja Chopping Alaskan Bears
     
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  20. AD1

    AD1 Monkey+++

    Sunscreen! [LMAO][lolol]
     
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