This weeks preps check-in

Kevin L said:

I finally got my new boots broken in (Corcoran jump boots), and picked up range time with my new .380 TCP that was suggested by Brent.

Tomorrow, I have major dental work completed.

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Work has been nonstop for too long here, but I do plan to try some clips of ammo thru mine soon. Are you still having a feed issue?
I have three teeth needing crowns, that needs to be done soon if I find any time.... my attitude is dental work is part of prepping. Taking care of yourself is the most important prep of all when you get down to it. Wish it didn’t cost blood now to see a dentist but it is what it is.
I would love to know of the most comfortable brand of boots out there. I have really high arches and my feet aren’t nearly as tough as they used to be so I wear sneakers mostly now but would really love to go back to a good boot. I need lots of cushion now and the three pairs of boots I have now don’t cut it anymore.

Made the long trip down to Cabela's last week. Filled up a cart with fishing gear, several Carhartt flannel shirts, 7 pocket work pants and a new pair of light hiking boots.

Brent S said:

Work has been nonstop for too long here, but I do plan to try some clips of ammo thru mine soon. Are you still having a feed issue?
I have three teeth needing crowns, that needs to be done soon if I find any time.... my attitude is dental work is part of prepping. Taking care of yourself is the most important prep of all when you get down to it. Wish it didn’t cost blood now to see a dentist but it is what it is.
I would love to know of the most comfortable brand of boots out there. I have really high arches and my feet aren’t nearly as tough as they used to be so I wear sneakers mostly now but would really love to go back to a good boot. I need lots of cushion now and the three pairs of boots I have now don’t cut it anymore.

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Sorry about your feet and boots.

Call a podiatrist, and ask them to suggest a specialist who will make you a pair of custom boots from scratch.

Expensive, but worth it.

He will make a thing called a last, which is a mold of your foot, and the boot is assembled around this mold.

It is very important to consult a podiatrist and get custom boots if you have diabetes and/or certian kinds of heart problems. I have strong opinions about footware, but everything goes out the window if you have diabetes or high blood pressure.

My pistol has feeding issues, but I'm working on it.

I put finger rests on the extra mags I bought, except for the 10 round mag which hangs out the bottom.

It is small and compact, but a little uncomfortable to shoot (which is fine), but it's only intended as a close-range belly gun.

A good buy, but slightly disappointed with the reliability.

After over 25 years working on concrete I thought the DR was going to tell I was crippled , He simply said You have inflamed the membrane under the sole of Your foot . Take a Aleve once a day for couple weeks get You some DR Scholes shoes and come back in 2 weeks . I called Him before the 2nd week told Him Im good to go do not need the follow up .
Maybe I can get off the concrete here in a few years at work at something fun but in the mean time I ware the cheap Dr Scholes work shoes to work . Ware them out and get another pair about every 4 or 5 months .

I need to get a good set of boots I have whites that are amazing but the sole is meant for concrete and my hunting boots that I bought were shit and I’m in need of a new set. Should just have the whites re worked

Iv got several pair of Military boots . Believe it or not they are comfortable and of course they last for years .

Picked up 4 more pounds of dry pinto beans
6 cans of tuna
2 28 oz cans baked beans
2 cans black olives
4 cans cut green beans
4 cans sweat peas
2 cans stewed tomatoes
2 cans organic soup for wife
2 cans peach slices
4 cans fruit cocktail
2 cans of spam
1 package of bouillon cubes
1 16oz boneless cooked ham cans
1 package of Benadryl I found on sale. I can get bad allergies in the spring better stock up now!

Feels good to finally start building a small collection of food. I look forward to grocery shopping ever saterday. My goal now is to build a one month food supply than I will shift focus to other areas. Few more trips and I should have accomplished my first task

Averagedude said:

Picked up 4 more pounds of dry pinto beans
6 cans of tuna
2 28 oz cans baked beans
2 cans black olives
4 cans cut green beans
4 cans sweat peas
2 cans stewed tomatoes
2 cans organic soup for wife
2 cans peach slices
4 cans fruit cocktail
2 cans of spam
1 package of bouillon cubes
1 16oz boneless cooked ham cans
1 package of Benadryl I found on sale. I can get bad allergies in the spring better stock up now!

Feels good to finally start building a small collection of food. I look forward to grocery shopping ever saterday. My goal now is to build a one month food supply than I will shift focus to other areas. Few more trips and I should have accomplished my first task

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It feels better to me than buying an insurance policy! At least you know you aren’t going to starve come any emergency. We have a discount grocery store here called save a lot. Aldi is really good too. I try to hit the discount groceries for whole trays of canned goods. The prices are better than Walmart on most things. It’s a great way to stock up fast for less. This winter we have been hammered with bad weather three times now, and thanks to the pantry I haven’t had to worry about running out of anything.

Had a gift card to sportsman’s to burn and ended their this evening
120 rounds 223rem
50 rounds Winchester JHP
525 rounds .22lr
And two plastic style ammo cans

Averagedude said:

I need to get a good set of boots I have whites that are amazing but the sole is meant for concrete and my hunting boots that I bought were shit and I’m in need of a new set. Should just have the whites re worked

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That's the good thing about buying quality boots; they are made to be rebuilt. Just re-sole them with whatever sole works best for you.

Brent S said:

I would love to know of the most comfortable brand of boots out there. I have really high arches and my feet aren’t nearly as tough as they used to be so I wear sneakers mostly now but would really love to go back to a good boot. I need lots of cushion now and the three pairs of boots I have now don’t cut it anymore.

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My favorite insulated boot is the Filson Highlander. It has a cork insole that really forms well to the foot and is insulated with wool. For non-insulated boots my favorites are Redwing and Whites. All are made in the US.

Today I bought (2) 100 watt solor panel kits from harbor frieght for a special $150 each with a coupon, plus another 20% off entire purchace coupon, also got some batteries, WD40, zip ties and ducTape.

Walmart, I got (10) 5lb bags of long grain white rice @$1.68 a bag and 40lbs. Of red kidney beans @ $1.19 a lb. Great value walmart brand. I will store them in the free food grade buckets I picked up at the local grocery, add oxygen absorbers and bayleaf.

Picked up 4-6packs of heart gaurd meds and 2-6 pack of flea/tick meds. for tour 2 dogs.

Got a couple bids for the new shop building this week. Unfortunately I can't start construction on it until after the snow is gone and the road dries out, maybe May? At least I can start budgeting for my 2018 construction projects. A few weeks ago I finished a 12'×24' foot addition on the new barn where I park the tractor, and barn generator out of the weather. This spring I'm going to add a 12'×20' foot section to the rear of the barn for the tack room and leather working shop. A couple years ago I bought a storage building and set it up in a temporary location. The wife intends to use it as her bee house and wants it moved up to the orchard, almost a half mile away. I'm going pack down a snow road and try skidding it with the tractor. Looks like 2018 is going to be our biggest construction year yet.

The hens are laying over a dozen eggs a day now. Been giving the eggs away but will start selling them soon. We'll continue donating eggs to the senior center in town, and to anyone else who can't afford to buy them.

Arcticdude said:

My favorite insulated boot is the Filson Highlander. It has a cork insole that really forms well to the foot and is insulated with wool. For non-insulated boots my favorites are Redwing and Whites. All are made in the US.

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I went to two boot stores and tried on all the major brands. I ended up getting a pair of Ariat WorkHog waterproof pull on boots. They are technically work boots but look like they could be dress boots if you kept them nice. Even in each brand some models were more or less comfortable than others so my advice is go try out several and see what works for your feet. I wore these all day yesterday and my feet were in good shape. I won’t lie and say they are as comfortable as my sketcher sneakers, but overall no complaints or pain. I think I am going to put a cushion insole in them too just to help a little more even. One thing I did notice, when did boots get to close to 200 bucks? My last pair was about 125....

I know a few People that say Ariat is the best .

Brent S said:

I went to two boot stores and tried on all the major brands. I ended up getting a pair of Ariat WorkHog waterproof pull on boots. They are technically work boots but look like they could be dress boots if you kept them nice. Even in each brand some models were more or less comfortable than others so my advice is go try out several and see what works for your feet. I wore these all day yesterday and my feet were in good shape. I won’t lie and say they are as comfortable as my sketcher sneakers, but overall no complaints or pain. I think I am going to put a cushion insole in them too just to help a little more even. One thing I did notice, when did boots get to close to 200 bucks? My last pair was about 125....

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That is my big problem with ordering online. You have to deal with returns if the darn things don’t fit right or feel good.

You did exactly what I do - try them all on and see what works for you.

My Carolina work boots were consistently $200 give or take from 1998 to 2016. Steel shank, steel metatarcel guard, mid calf. They usually lasted about 2 years. Best I could find.

It's nice to not be burning through expensive boots and clothes anymore.

Now, I am a big fan of Salomon. I have sneakers (trail runners), snow trail runners with spikes, and a serious insulated waterproof winter boot. They run skinny though, I have EEE feet, and not much arch, so it takes a bit to get them comfy. The trail runners are crazy durable, last pair made it 3 years, and its not like I am just wearing them around town.

My wife wears custom cork inserts in all her shoes, plantar fasciitis. And they work.

Well I made my weekly trip to the store didn’t get as much food as I have been but I did pick up 15 cans of veriois food mostly vegetables and fruit.

I had paperwork to catch up on for about half the day, but did manage to split a load of firewood and get it all brought up to restock in the porch. That’s about all I really did productive today. Still recovering from a busy but good week. Tomorrow morning I will go to the grocery and do some prepping stock up, but still plan to just relax some.

WGregMiller said:

That is my big problem with ordering online. You have to deal with returns if the darn things don’t fit right or feel good.

You did exactly what I do - try them all on and see what works for you.

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I looked on line at boots and yes they were a little cheaper, but as you pointed out without actually trying them on and walking around some you have no idea what you’re getting. Well worth paying a few extra dollars and making the trip to a couple stores.