Stream of Consciousness/General Conversation Thread

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Bride's got in in her head to build a root cellar, readout, storm shelter, election shelter in the hill/ valley behind the house. So I guess I'll be shoveling and wacking on stuff in November. Probably a 12x12 or something. She and the kids have been chopping down 4-5 inch pines in 16 foot lenghts to use for the walls. Living on the frontier is alot of work.

 

[Raven]

Bride's got in in her head to build a root cellar, readout, storm shelter, election shelter in the hill/ valley behind the house. So I guess I'll be shoveling and wacking on stuff in November. Probably a 12x12 or something. She and the kids have been chopping down 4-5 inch pines in 16 foot lenghts to use for the walls. Living on the frontier is alot of work.

Precast concrete is cheap, lasts forever and it goes in the ground in one day. One and done

 

[Snake-Eyes]

Raven loves concrete.
Plenty of good reasons, too.

Build your bunker, Rebel. I wish I could.

Looked at these before:

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And Hesco barriers with all the displaced dirt. Here’s one DIY thread:

https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/diy-hesco-barriers-desco.995950/

 

[MarkS]

Precast concrete is cheap, lasts forever and it goes in the ground in one day. One and done

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Waterproofed concrete buried in a hill with a drain field underneath and you will be fine. If I could afford it that’s what I would love to do for a home.
I built forms and poured concrete walls in my younger years.

 

[Raven]

Waterproofed concrete buried in a hill with a drain field underneath and you will be fine. If I could afford it that’s what I would love to do for a home.
I built forms and poured concrete walls in my younger years.

 

[MarkS]

That’s one of the reasons I want a concrete structure buried in the side of a hill. Ideally it would have a deep well for water and a natural gas well for powering the generator.

 

[Raven]

That’s one of the reasons I want a concrete structure buried in the side of a hill. Ideally it would have a deep well for water and a natural gas well for powering the generator.

Dont forget to O-ring seal it and include as many air tanks as you can. If possible buy a CO2 scrubber and a machine to release fresh oxygen from the H20 molecule. Its the air shafts that get people killed, found and radiated in every bunker movie. Its broken down machinery or lack of filters that makes long term habitation hard. No outside air... Gotta think like SEALAB1, nuclear submarine technology or even the ISS tech. They dont have to come up for air for months.

Without money, remember the Vietcong tunnel gas trap, using water in a tunnel as an air lock. Its the same technology under your bathroom sink saving your family from dying from methane gas

 

[War-Buff]

Today I received an odd and unexpected letter from the Defense Commissary Agency. The letter was sent as a reminder that my military service and disability status makes me eligible for 'the military benefit provided by the commissary system.' It also said their records indicated that I had not shopped in the commissary in quite some time (which is correct), and they enclosed a 'Save $25' coupon as an incentive to 'come back and capture your commissary benefit.' It was very nice to receive it but I find it most unusual. Has anyone else here received anything similar?

 

[Snake-Eyes]

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Today I received an odd and unexpected letter from the Defense Commissary Agency. The letter was sent as a reminder that my military service and disability status makes me eligible for 'the military benefit provided by the commissary system.' It also said their records indicated that I had not shopped in the commissary in quite some time (which is correct), and they enclosed a 'Save $25' coupon as an incentive to 'come back and capture your commissary benefit.' It was very nice to receive it but I find it most unusual. Has anyone else here received anything similar?

Cause I'm noisy, why don't you go there? They have cheap whiskey!

 

[War-Buff]

Cause I'm noisy, why don't you go there? They have cheap whiskey!

I very rarely drink alcoholic beverages nowadays, i.e. I had about 3/4 of a bottle of San Miguel beer in the Philippines in June 2023 and a glass of wine about 3 years earlier. More to the point of the commissary, there just isn't one close enough to make shopping practical. Eglin AFB has a very nice one, but it's just too far.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I very rarely drink alcoholic beverages nowadays, i.e. I had about 3/4 of a bottle of San Miguel beer in the Philippines in June 2023 and a glass of wine about 3 years earlier. More to the point of the commissary, there just isn't one closes enough to make shopping practical. Eglin AFB has a very nice one, but it's just too far.

I probably drank enough San Miguel for both of us to last forever. Same problem my father in law has, just too dang far.

 

[Ross7]

I was watching News Nation earlier today when they had a live report from Ashville, NC. The reporter said they were gonna launch their drone and show some local damage from the hurricane and they switched the live video feed to the drone. Shortly after taking off the drone jerked to a halt, and its camera panned around to revealed it was stuck in some power lines.

They quickly switched the video feed to some pre-recorded "B-roll" storm damage footage, and to the reporters credit she didn't miss a beat of her verbal reporting. And luckily for the drone there was still no juice running through the power lines.

 

[Snake-Eyes]

I very rarely drink alcoholic beverages nowadays, i.e. I had about 3/4 of a bottle of San Miguel beer in the Philippines in June 2023 and a glass of wine about 3 years earlier. More to the point of the commissary, there just isn't one close enough to make shopping practical. Eglin AFB has a very nice one, but it's just too far.

Hurlburt Field has a commissary.
So does NAS Pensacola.
Corry Station (in Pensacola), too.
Even NAS Whiting Furld in Milton has a commissary.

All are probably closer to Gulf Breeze than Eglin.

 

[War-Buff]

Hurlburt Field has a commissary.
So does NAS Pensacola.
Corry Station (in Pensacola), too.
Even NAS Whiting Furld in Milton has a commissary.

All are probably closer to Gulf Breeze than Eglin.

I've been to the one on Hurlburt. I'm a bit confused when you say there are commissaries on both NAS Pensacola and Corry Station. I've been to the one off Hwy 98, next to the Exchange and near the VA Clinic. Is there another one in P'cola'? Whiting Field is way out there for me. Have gone to Eglin when already over that way for other reasons. Still, I find all to be a bit far for routine shopping...maybe dry goods/nonperishables only, but frozen foods on a hot summer day...no, unless I take a huge cooler filled with ice. Just not worth it to me.

 

[Snake-Eyes]

I've been to the one on Hurlburt. I'm a bit confused when you say there are commissaries on both NAS Pensacola and Corry Station. I've been to the one off Hwy 98, next to the Exchange and near the VA Clinic. Is there another one in P'cola'? Whiting Field is way out there for me. Have gone to Eglin when already over that way for other reasons. Still, I find all to be a bit far for routine shopping...maybe dry goods/nonperishables only, but frozen foods on a hot summer day...no, unless I take a huge cooler filled with ice. Just not worth it to me.

You’re right. It looks like there isn’t a commissary on NAS Pensacola. I guess they count the Corey Station one to suffice for both? I know there’s an NEX on NAS Pensacola. My brain just assumed there was a commissary around the corner.

Depends on the items, they can be cheaper. Others are not.

As for the cooler, there are 12V plugin options that might allow for stops along the way and no hassle with ice or ice packs. There was one for sale in the classifieds recently, but it’s sold already.

 

[fl57caveman]

In 1939, as the effects of the Great Depression lingered and World War II loomed, a housewife proudly displaying her home-grown and canned food represented resilience, self-sufficiency, and the importance of domestic labor in American life. The practice of growing and preserving food at home was not only a way to ensure that families had enough to eat during times of economic hardship, but it also became a symbol of resourcefulness and thrift—a point of pride for many families. During this time, the tradition of home canning, which involved preserving fruits, vegetables, and meats in glass jars, played a crucial role in sustaining families throughout the year. With uncertainty surrounding food supply and prices, many housewives began cultivating gardens to provide fresh produce for their families. The ability to can food ensured that they had a supply for the winter months when fresh food was scarce. It was also an extension of the victory gardens that would become common during the war years, reflecting a growing national emphasis on self-sufficiency and patriotism through domestic contribution. In this image, the homemaker’s pride is evident as she stands before shelves of carefully arranged jars filled with preserved produce—a visual representation of her hard work and dedication to her family’s well-being. Beyond practical necessity, home canning was a deeply personal endeavor that connected women to the cycles of the earth and allowed them to take control of their families’ livelihoods in uncertain times. The practice of preserving and preserving food is experiencing a renaissance today, as more people embrace the value of sustainable living and the joy of growing their own food. This 1939 image serves as a reminder of the vital role women played in maintaining the health and stability of their families, and the enduring significance of such skills.

 

[MarkS]

Just got word that my friends widow and one of my wife’s best friends just lost her third child. Poor woman lost her only daughter almost 10 years ago then her youngest son who was 33 last year and now her roughly 40 year old son. Her husband my friend from childhood died 3 years ago from emphysema and now another son. Heart disease got both sons and diabetes led to her daughters passing. Mrs. Pat has had her share of heartbreak as her first husband died in a car accident almost 50 years ago.

 

[Miami_JBT]

Just got word that my friends widow and one of my wife’s best friends just lost her third child. Poor woman lost her only daughter almost 10 years ago then her youngest son who was 33 last year and now her roughly 40 year old son. Her husband my friend from childhood died 3 years ago from emphysema and now another son. Heart disease got both sons and diabetes led to her daughters passing. Mrs. Pat has had her share of heartbreak as her first husband died in a car accident almost 50 years ago.

Parents should not bury their children.