TOTM January 2015 Prepping/Survival Goals

EXCELLENT DW!! We have been the same on the bee keeping thing-have interest but it keeps getting pushed back. However, due to a recent post/thread I've been doing a lot of reading up. I just missed a bee keeping class but I'm looking for more. I too have been wondering about making the hives and am looking into that a bit more. We have some old ones that were left on some of our property that I may be able to get measurements from.

I especially like that you've worked out a barter for some needed work. I try and do that whenever possible.

 

My two pantries and other storage areas need a diet. I gonna start with #10 cans of fruits (peaches etc., drain, and dehydrate which will save a lot of space i.e. 2x #10 cans down to 1 gallon jar. Same thing with the freezers of veggies we put up. Dehydrating will save space and electric power. Maybe mixing some freeze dried cans and rices and potatoes in ready to eat meals by adding hot water just like hunting and camping outings. I also think I'll "can" much of my bean storage as it will not "go off" if left dry. Beans can git real hard and ornery after a number of years. So if I cook 'em and can 'em that will save a hassle later on, plus it will make creating meals easier (Chili w/ beans!). Less power usage now, less later. Of course methane later if'n I don't soak 'em right
GB

 

Septic on the remote property, or composting toilet in the TT (most of the water system was put in place last year). Clean out and reorganize the shed there. Put up pegboard masonite inside and hang up tools (shovels, rakes sledgehammer, wood maul, etc.). Inventory stored food and hygiene supplies. Rotate out older stock and replace with new.