prepare for red dawn

There is actually a remake of Red Dawn in production right now. It definitely has an updated plot but crazy to hear non the less.

Better late then never. I’ve finally got some seeds taking root in my yard. It is admittedly a small garden but it looks like I may actually get some green beans, Chard, Radishes, watermelon, squash, corn, cilantro, and potatoes. I’m sure I’m missing something. I think one plant did get eaten by bugs from what I can tell but most came up without them knowing. I think I am going to skip the seed starter on my next endeavor. I’ve not got any yields yet. I can wait to harvest something I grew. exciting.

The eggplant and the carrots still dont look like they are sprouting. I put some more seeds in the ground yesterday We’ll see if they take this time.

I am not sure if I’ll actually see any veggies but I put my third attempt as seeds in the ground yesterday. trying to do seed via seed starters had been a miserable failure. Not sure why the seedling had such a hard time once I transfered them outdoors. The few plants I do have growing now I started in a planter and they are starting to flower. So we’ll see what happens.

I bought a very small plastic green house with seed starting pellets and have planted some of my heirloom seeds this afternoon. I cant wait until they sprout and I can get them in the ground. :D

I actually spent probably the last hour and a half cleaning up my back yard and trying to do some prep for an additional veggie bed. This week I found out that I’m going to be having someone (I Know) come and start doing the yard care around the house. I’ve not been completely please about this but I could use the help. I do most of it myself and when I’m busy it doesn’t get done at all… When I was outside ripping out some weeds I came to me that the person who is going to be coming may really be interested in helping with a garden too. I’m going to talk to them on Sunday and see if they want to have a small little area to plant veggies in the yard as well. I think this will solve 2 problems for me.

I dont want any chemicals in the yard, and I dont want someone coming here begrudgingly and causing problems with the property owners in a sort of tattle tail sort of way. I think if I can get them involved and a bit invested in the yard, it will make the whole situation more pleasant for all parties. I’ll see how it goes. I can at least say I’m feeling better about the situation.

I can’t even say how long I’ve wanted to buy them… well actually I probably can if I find my old post. Regardless I now have about $25 worth of seeds on their way to me. I am really really pleased. Mark down one more in the column for a bit of self sufficiency.

It looks like 2 of the dozens I planted are finally growing. they took so long that I’m not entirely sure what they are anymore I guess I’m just going to have to wait and find out. I think it is either broccoli or the cucumber seeds.

BEcause of this and the fact that I had a $10 off coupon I bought a small flat of spinach today. I planted it in several places in my yard to see where it flourishes best. I always love spinach so I think the dollar or so I spent will pay off for sure.

http://zombiehunters.org/forum/

it is all done a bit tongue in cheek but great info non the less.

I’ve found a free training program put on by the LA fire dept that teaches:

What Will You Learn In CERT Training?
The course consists of seven 2½ hour classes, with major emphasis given to hands-on training. The curriculum consists of the following:

CLASS 1 – INTRODUCTION, EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS

Registration
Introduction
Earthquake Threat in Southern California
Personal and Family Preparedness
Nonstructural Hazard Mitigation
CLASS 2 – DISASTER FIRE SUPPRESSION TECHNIQUES

Fire Chemistry
Fire Extinguisher Use
Utility Control
Ventilation
Creative Firefighting Techniques
Hazardous Materials
CLASS 3 – TEAM ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Developing a Response Team
Incident Command System
Size-Up
Disaster Psychology
CLASS 4 – DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS / SESSION I

Recognizing and Treating Life-Threatening Emergencies
Triage
Treatment Area Management
CLASS 5 – LIGHT SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS

Evacuation
Search Techniques
Rescue Methods
CLASS 6 – DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS / SESSION II

Head-to-Toe Evaluation
Recognizing and Treating Non-Life-Threatening Emergencies
Muti-Casualty Incident Operations
CLASS 7 – COURSE REVIEW AND DISASTER SIMULATION

Course Review
Practical Exercises
Critique
This initial seven-week course is followed by a voluntary continuing education program. These sessions are offered periodically, and give CERT Graduates a chance to sharpen their skills under the guidance of active-duty Firefighters.

I cant see how I can pass up an oppertunity to learn basic disaster survival and rescue for free. I’ve found one in my area that is held on only 3 Saturdays so I think I am going to sign up.

HA.

I think I’m going to need one of these to fight back the Communist hordes. hahahah.

Ok sorry I just had to share that is too funny.

http://waltonfeed.com/old/index.html

There seems some very useful information here. I’ve also recently came across a book that I bought my husband for Christmas years ago called “The Lost Lore Of a Man’s Life.” It could use more info but there are some great subjects covered in there. It has a bit of an old timey feel to it as I believe the info is from old feild manuals.