Prepping Chat & Tips 10/12/24

[@pats9055]

Love your old timer memories. They are always what I remember and so full of wisdom. Reminders are good. Thanks MR.

[@maryrogers7879]

I really miss the time when we visited with friends and neighbors. On the other hand, I love the technology where we can follow you and take classes via Zoom and KZbin.

[@tomtroy3792]

I had really horrible Neighbors for about 10 years and that's an understatement she was a Karen they didn't mind their own business her son was a meth head broken in my house and stole the handgun and some other things there have been in the family for Generations I didn't catch him in that but it's obvious he did and he got arrested for armed robbery and had to do prison time. And when he got out he told his other neighbor that he used to do meth and he burglarized a house and stole the handgun and held up a gas station and got busted and had to do hard time. So this time when I got new neighbors I don't talk to them very much I'll smile and wave but that's it it's so much more less stress now but it still haunts me that he broke into my bedroom and was in there for a long time and when I came home it must have scared him because he had pillow cases stuffed with my stuff next to the windows ready to haul out

[@maryrogers7879]

@@tomtroy3792 1) where do you live, with that kind of lowlife crap happening and 2) why are you replying to my comment? wtf

[@tomtroy3792]

United States of America is where I live I'm replying to your comment because not everyone misses the talking to your neighbors they've had bad experiences I'm happy that you have had good neighbors you sound like a very pleasant lady WTF good day!🤠

[@cajonesAFK]

Internet needs more of this type of old-world knowledge, thank you

[@ceciliacalvin263]

I’m old enough to remember when restaurants would leave a book of matches in the ashtray at the table. I used to take those all the time.

[@backachershomestead]

Correct storage of the cans also. Cans will sweat if left on cold concrete.

[@EssentialTam33]

Good morning MR and all! It's a beautiful, sunny, crisp fall day here😊. Loved the chat. Setting up the kitchen for canning today. I'll tell you what, fuel is something that you really have to keep on top of all year to even consider having "extra" for hard times. I've chosen Kerosene and propane for ease of storage and shelf life. So expensive, but being in the north, fuel trumps other items when it comes to planning ahead!

[@LibraryLizard]

IMPORTANT: I just got out of the hospital from having tetanus. Seriously! I hadn’t had a vax in about 25 years, got bit by a cat, and a week later tetanus symptoms set in. That was Sept 8 and came home October 11. I’ve since learned a lot about tetanus and it is MUCH EASIER to get than we are led to believe. I cannot urge everyone strongly enough to get a tetanus shot EVERY 5 YEARS. Doctors say every 10, but people have contracted tetanus with their shot being 7 or 8 years old. This could be a real killer in a SHTF situation and the TIG (tetanus immunoglobulin) shot you will need to survive it is already in short supply. My hospital didn’t have it and had to scramble to have one transported from another location.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@LibraryLizard I hope you are doing better.

[@candiceuebrick3803]

I am sorry that happened to you. I appreciate you sharing your story. People do need to hear it. We get lazy about keeping up on the stuff you don't hear much "real world" stories about. Humans are real good at "that can't happen to me" reasoning.

[@JT-2012]

So sorry you got Tetanus and landed in the hospital.😬 That is the one and only vax I take. I live in Florida and wear flipflops all the time. There's always a chance of stepping on something. Didn't know you could get it from a cat bite.😲 Hope you get back to 100% soon.👍

[@JaxBaron]

I just wanted to tell you I really enjoy your videos and you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs. Thanks for being level headed and for all of the hard work. You give great information without trying to involve panic with is rare these days. Take care brother 🤙🏻

[@ModernRefugee]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@BarbaraKurtz-e4z]

I think you’re right about gas and food and equipment. As a senior woman I’ve had the privilege of living basic. It’s almost a comfortable lifestyle. Thanks

[@docgalt2801]

Hey MR, good video. Things are relatively normal here in Southern Indiana. We are preparing for the winter months that are coming. Doing the things, firewood, insulating, etc. Glad to hear you are doing well.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@docgalt2801 my mother loved southern Indiana.

[@DRUMMER-j-u2x]

You always have good chats, Modern Refugee. Lots of good points here.

[@ModernRefugee]

Thank you.

[@CamppattonFamilyCompound]

Small towns/cities/unincorporated areas also grow more gardens and do more hunting.

[@ReederReno]

I can’t believe how they’ve torn this country down in under 4 yrs

[@zippy2641]

Obama started laying the groundwork growing the deep state and weaponizing gov back in 08.

[@plm087]

4 yrs? Place has been on a downward spiral since 1995. lol

[@zippy2641]

President floppy ears started laying the groundwork growing the deep state and weaponizing gov back in 08.

[@BecomingDangerous0]

It has definitely been 25 plus. These problems don’t just happen over night or in just a few years.

[@hallard069]

The left plays the long game, it doesn’t just happen within a couple of years. The right could learn a few things about playing the long game and not these little short term fixes or changes.

[@sandi2005]

Hey, Hey Modern, went through hurricane. Did not have power or Internet. Learned a lot. Thanks for the video.

[@JT-2012]

Love your videos. You always take me back to simpler times or offer up practical tips & useful information. Thanks, M.R. Have a safe & productive weekend. 👍😀

[@ModernRefugee]

@@JT-2012 thank you.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Great Information. Thanks.

[@TUKByV1]

I'm late 40's and I didn't personally experience a lot of neighborly visiting in my life. Not zero, but no a lot. Part of it is, I believe, renting. Renters can be nomadic. I believe that has led to people taking a sort of isolationist bend as part of modern culture.

[@joelaichner3025]

Takes effort , bring the neighbors a Pie or Jell-O mold , introduce yourself, shake hands , make a friend

[@katie7748]

​@@joelaichner3025 If you have neighbors willing to BE that kind of neighbor, maybe. Nowhere I've lived in my adult life have my neighbors been open to being neighborly. Everyone wants to keep to themselves. They already have an established relationship with their neighborhood cliques. Especially when you are in a completely different age bracket (and automatically disdained for and judged by it) than the majority of your neighbors, it's an uphill battle for sure.

[@happygardener28]

Renting turn over can be part of it. But also the TV culture=TV zombies, and Sit coms that show neighbors who gossip and are exhibiting degrading behavior towards others.

[@joelaichner3025]

@@katie7748 where you live does make a difference , I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan , people are generally usually fairly friendly, but if you have doubts about friendly , that’s what the Pie or Jell-o mold is for , nobody that’s going to rob you brings Jell-o or Pie along , and seeing your name is Katie , odds are your a girl , wear a dress to the neighbors, you’ll get invited in for coffee , you brought Pie !

[@TUKByV1]

​@@joelaichner3025i get what you're saying. I've done my part for 8 years, though.

[@briarpalek9254]

The 9mm ammo in the black box is far more deadly than the white box. And if they print a skull and crossbones on it, they become super-duper Xtra unbelievably more deadly. 😃

[@hallard069]

Lies! Black box is to only be used at night because it has special gunpowder to not have any flash to ruin your night vision. The red boxes are deadlier because it represents blood.

[@wherami]

I don’t follow any prep channels except you . I have too many other information feeds as I have talked about before do so thanks for keeping me abreast. Take care and stay safe this weekend

[@ModernRefugee]

Thank you, and you take care too.

[@ReederReno]

I took your advice and filled up my spare gasoline tanks with Rec fuel . I have 50 gal reserves

[@ModernRefugee]

@@ReederReno awesome!

[@KathysTube]

One of the first things I bought was a big box of matches... Lots of good points... Thanks MR 👍👍

[@honormary101]

have the strike anywhere matches and matches. I put them into used medication bottles. i cut up the sand paper strike on the box and put some in the bottle with the matches and some I Elmers glued to the top of the medicine bottle.

[@TUKByV1]

(August 19, 2024) The U.S. Dept of Commerce raised tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber from 8.05% to 14.54% following its annual review of tariffs.

[@ModernRefugee]

Thanks for the added information.

[@cbass2755]

Thank you for that information….

[@henrymorgan3982]

And WE ALL PAY.

[@CamppattonFamilyCompound]

Too bad they don't do the same with everything from the land of the Red Dragon, only at a 50% increase. Bring the jobs back to the U.S.

[@marygallagher3428]

Thanks for the tip about storing strike anywhere matches in a swing top glass jar!

[@tomm2812]

MR, Morning. Switched out to my winter 'hunting pack' last week. Yesterday Went through protection gear, cleaning and checkingfor rust & oiling. From the 👍. Best

[@ModernRefugee]

Hello neighbor!

[@wingnut7448]

Thanks for the visit from the mountains of Montana

[@ModernRefugee]

@@wingnut7448 thank you!

[@scottanthony1616]

Good morning from Bloomington Indiana, I really enjoy an appreciate your videos, keep up the awesome work.

[@ModernRefugee]

Thank you!

[@patriotpreacher43]

Good advice as always, MR. If you are stuck with strike on box matches and find the strike paper worn out before the matches are used up, they do sell 8.5x11 sheets of that special phosphorus impregnated paper on Amazon. Self adhesive. Cut pieces to stick on the other side of the box or on pill containers or wherever you carry matches.

[@tomtroy3792]

I enjoyed listeni🤠ng to you. Have a great day!

[@GrandmaGingersFarm]

We Still visit. May YAH Bless

[@ModernRefugee]

@@GrandmaGingersFarm awesome!

[@k8barkley]

I ve gotten those matches at Dollar Tree❤😂❤

[@Minnehaha64]

I was buying 300 strike-anywhere matches at Dollar Tree for $1.25, until about 2 months ago. Now they have 300 strike-on-box matches for $1.25. Still not too bad, but until you said what you did, I didn't realize that the last 2 I had bought were different.

[@frankpettinato2324]

GOOD Rx tip!

[@samanthaporter6662]

I went to the grocery store today and feel the urge to keep prepping..... Sometimes I question my sanity but something tells me to not let up .....

[@ModernRefugee]

@@samanthaporter6662 always trust your intuition.

[@TUKByV1]

8:26 My Dr is relatively easy-going, but he works for The Man. He wouldn't prescribe an ointment for a wound, one that I'd used successfully before, because they won't allow it for anything except burns. Otherwise, my Dr would be my "Jase".

[@joelaichner3025]

Plastic gas cans aren’t the best , steel safety cans are best , and put Sta-Bil in all your gas , makes it last 2 years , and always buy premium if your playing on storing it long term , and most power equipment says to run premium

[@subdawg1331]

Wow funny you said the coffee meets.. I gather our mag once of twice a month , and you know its not enough.. maybe once a week or so... My neighbours, well forget it . I got a very rude awakening this morning, Reloading powder is nuts I had to head another 30 miles to pickup some... same with all components low stocks all over here...That drives prices through the roof... I have picked up a fair amount of factory stuff so I think I will store my components I picked up... Then another shortage none-ethanol gas OMG almost impossible to find in Muskoka... low meat supplies also.... thanks again brother a great video and chat

[@ModernRefugee]

@@subdawg1331 thanks for being here. Take care as always.

[@henrymorgan3982]

I just picked up the tip of non ethonol gas for long fuel storage. Great idea plus StaBil and highest octane available. Propane mantra: Fill as often as you financially can. I went to Menards and all of the 20 pound cylinders were gone. I assume to help the cause. Things are coming to a head. Winter is coming. Election is coming fast. Do what you can when you can. Gotta get some of those matches! Great video!

[@mightymlle]

I always learn so much from your videos, thank you.

[@MichaelR58]

Having a cup with you , thanks for sharing, YAH bless brother !

[@jessicasarmy8896]

I laughed when you mentioned the great relationship you have with your doctors regarding getting a prescription for medication to have on hand. My endocrinologist whom I asked about getting a prescription for my thyroid disease owing to the possibility of SHTF. He asked me what I meant and I mentioned WWIII and he said that if the bomb gets dropped, taking thyroid medication would be the least of my problems. So, no, he did not write a prescription for me to have extra on hand. The funny thing is that the pharmacy that sends me my meds through the mail has sent me nine months of the pills so I am ahead of the game and when my new prescription is written in November, I will get another three months of my meds. Nice!

[@justusupnorth8262]

Topped of the tank last evening in Gaylord at $2.99/gal.,can’t remember the last time it was that low. Spending the day canning carrots and potatoes.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@justusupnorth8262 it was a lot cheaper when we were in Iron Mt a month ago too.

[@jeffhorton8711]

Good talk

[@austin-chows4]

Survived the hurricane. Have power again. Had to help a neighbor with matches and candles. Others are NOT prepared. I was fine. (oil lamps, camp stove, food)

[@theIAMofME]

👍👍

[@CreativeRedundancy]

Hello MR listening over the fence with coffee. I see you get “work perks” ❤

[@ModernRefugee]

@@CreativeRedundancy yup!

[@ericwitt4586]

I carry a sigsauer p 250 in .45 acp I have two conversions for it in 9mm and .40 cal that’s why I like the p250 it’s made to be convertible

[@michelleinmichigan2783]

Hi from northern lower Michigan.

[@MattHew-dt3hk]

I like this. Non political conversation over coffee. What a great idea

[@glen1arthur]

I totally agree with you the social part is under valued. Being a good neighbour and citizen has value. People usually kindness with kindness and indifference with indifference. Did you see palmetto’s last videos?

[@ModernRefugee]

@@glen1arthur no, I will have to check them out.

[@glen1arthur]

@@ModernRefugee he would be a good neighbour to have. The first guy to step up and help out.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@glen1arthur I shared his video on my community page. Really good information.

[@hallard069]

Just read today Winchester is looking at a 15-20% increase in January 25. I’m trying to talk to more neighbors on my nightly walks, even if to just say “hello”. I’ve found several other families in my neighborhood who are at some level into preparedness.

[@ModernRefugee]

Thanks for the added information. Take care.

[@lulaporter6080]

Not sure if you are in the area. Pure Prairie Poultry stopped providing for their contracted cornish producers. The producers don't have feed for their chickens and some are giving them away, only asking for a $1 donation. You can google to find the news articles. If I lived your way, I would get a dozen or more just to raise. Cornish crosses are amazing. Mine grew the size of turkeys and were so tender. Then I discovered New Jersey Giants. They are huge and gentle.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

I see alot of people zero with fmj range ammo, then put in their defensive ammo for carry and never paper it. Every ammo type papers differently, so the zero will change from brand to brand or loading etc. In the middle of a situation isn't when you want to find out you messed up lol.

[@mikhailkalashnikov4599]

I've come to the conclusion that spontaneus conversation requires wit and authenticity. Modern devices have allowed people the opportunity to control others' perceptions of them, and spontaneous conversations might not support the narrative. Also, the thought of having to converse spontaneusly seems to cause anxiety for many. I've noticed that some people feel that me making a phone call to them is considered a rude thing to do (especially younger people). I seem to get better results if I text, "pls give me a call when you have a minute". I have a flip phone for personal reasons (I'm withdrawing from the "skynet" big brother system), and texting is not feasible. So, I'm old fashioned about making a phone call instead. I know, it's so Gen-X of me.

[@capthappy345]

Nice

[@lulaporter6080]

I can pay cash for prescriptions and don't need to wait 30/90 days? Game changer! Thank you.

[@wherami]

Recent fema announcement solidified you are on your own

[@ModernRefugee]

@@wherami yup.

[@durgan5668]

I went with JASE for antibiotics. My 'doctor' is the VA, so yeah, there is no way they give you 'extra' meds. Fair enough. Have I needed the JASE meds? No. Are they expensive without insurance? Yes. However, at the time, it was a matter of civil unrest, and then covid rolled around, and again, supply constraints with many factors. (and yes, I know antibiotics don't work vs viruses). I just wanted to be covered in case there was a breakdown in medical services. Given that hospitals decided that crucial surgeries were 'elective' and stopped seeing patients in need because they 'thought' they'd need beds for covid patients, I simply had no faith in their judgement.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Visiting is a good thing because even if you didn't like your neighbor, you knew who they were and when things happened, that helped. Supply ⛓️ ⛓️ suck. Well, yes, there's likely going to be a large demand due to the 🌀 Helene & 🌀 Milton..... Damaged & destroyed homes require extra lumber. Small town first responders help because it's not a faceless entity group. Yes. Neighbors are your group.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@edieboudreau9637 people need to practice that face to face interaction.

[@sandsock]

you need to know your township trustees/ their employees, they have access to really big equiptment. / your local sheriffs in cruisers/ your fire chief. your neighbors within 1 mile if rural and neighbors 3 doors down. i know ive had folks call and ask i need a mechanic for injectors on a old ford. who do i contact. or the fire chief called and said i need fuel for the pumps, after fighting a massive field brushfire. they have been fighting for 8 -12 hours last year. 124 grn nato is hard to beat. 1200fps. i've seen 115 roundball grns fail many many many times.

[@joelaichner3025]

Hello !

[@ModernRefugee]

@@joelaichner3025 hey there!

[@joelaichner3025]

@@ModernRefugee long bike ride yesterday , about 300 miles , I’m tired today , lost of fresh air yesterday , big loop around northern Wisconsin, didn’t see 1 cop on the road all day , not 1 ! It’s like they disappeared in 2021 ,

[@ModernRefugee]

@@joelaichner3025 the color is really popping down here.

[@joelaichner3025]

@@ModernRefugee we rode county roads all day yesterday , most were nice blacktop , but one stretch was nasty , rattle your teeth

[@joelaichner3025]

@@jeanegard I think you typed your comment into a reply / comment , but Modern Refugee reads them all , but your reply is on a comment , not in the everybody sees it comments , on the general comments list