Cheap Food for Bugging In.

Just some thoughts on cheap bugging-in food where weight isn't an issue.

1) Armor Potted Meat 3-4 years
2) Armor Treat Meat 3 years
3) Ramen Noodles 5 years or ?
4) Ravioli and Spagettio's 2-3 years
5) Peanut Butter 12-18 months
6) Tuna 5 yrs or longer
7) Matzo Crackers 4 years-?
8) Powdered Instant Mashed Potatoes 2-3 years
9) Lucks Pintos Beans 2-3 years
10) Armor Chili 2-3 years
11) Campbell's Soup (Any Variety) 2-3 years
12) Keebler and most other boxed crackers 1-2 years
13) Instant Sugar Free Iced Tea ???
14) Sugar Free or Regular Kool Aid


I'll add to this list later. Post any you can think of.

Steve

My Favorite 22's

Just thought I'd list my favorite 22's and why I prefer them. First and foremost is my Ruger MKII Bull Barrel Stainless. Had it for several years and it has been utterly reliable with anything I feed it. Winchester's, Wally-World Federals, Remingtons , you get the idea. I've took several squirrels and a rabbit with it over the years. Can't get a rabbit to set still long enough for a pistol shot. I like the stainless model for added corrosion resistance on extended outings. Second is my Springfield Armory M-6 Scout. What can you say about this simplistic but accurate and reliable weapon. It's not just a 22, it also has a 410 gauge shotgun for the lower barrel making it a double barrel weapon. It even has a compartment to keep your rounds in located at the top of the buttstock. I can go on and on about this gun but bottom line is, if you don't have one and see one cheap, snap it up quick! When I got mine several years ago, they were going for $200 or less. When I checked Gunbroker.Com tonight, they're going for anywhere from $400 to $700 dollars. Holy Smoke! Don't know if I'd give that for one, but I'd certainly give $200 or $300 for one in a second! I'll add some other favorites in part 2 of this post.

Thoughts on Prepping

Just picked up some more 5-gallon buckets from the local Wal-Mart bakery. $1 each is a good deal! Gets me up to around 30 or so. Trying to stock the stuff we currently eat. Some guys go out and buy MRE's, freeze-dried and other "survival" foods. My thought is buy what you eat a nd keep it rotated into your everyday menu's. Been working great for us for over 5 years. My kids don't have a clue of which brand of cereal they eat, other than I keep it in 1-gallon rubbermaid and 5-gallon buckets. So I figure, I can keep them eating what they're used to for at least a couple of months rather than the 72 hours the State and Federal government recommend you keep on hand. They like instant mashed potatoes but will take them awhile getting used to powdered eggs and butter. Maybe better to invest in some cows and chickens. Thats it for tonight.

Steve

Not much going on today. Sharpened a few knifes. Cleaned a few guns. Cut the grass. Changed the oil in my Jeep. Typical Sunday for me. My daughter got the bark stripped from her walking stick. I took a propane torch to the exterior and then we varnished it. She thinks it's cool! Thats it for today...

No luck on the morels. Probably all dried up by now. Did cut my daughter a nice walking stick out of American Hornbeam. She stripped the bark and sanded it. Looks great! Thats if for today.

Steve

Going on a mushroom hunt tomorrow. Morels have been up for a couple of weeks but due to work and other commitments, Saturday is the first chance I've had this year to forage. Also hope to find some Fiddleback Ferns and Poke. Mmm! I'll post how it goes tomorrow.

First Post

Just a post to get this started. We'll see where it goes.

Steve