tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426656373260268981.post4907486759891474777..comments2023-10-30T03:36:29.210-07:00Comments on New Mexico Preppers Network: Groups or Clans(and this and that)APNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846941621460730009noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426656373260268981.post-5379063892575385032009-12-02T22:48:14.505-08:002009-12-02T22:48:14.505-08:00You can purchase a new (yeah believe it or not som...You can purchase a new (yeah believe it or not someone still makes them) Treadle Sewing Machine at http://www.thefind.com/appliances/info-treadle-sewing-machine<br />It is a Janome 712T Treadle Powered Sewing Machine and isn't to expensive ;-}TNTCrazyLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501817475139671559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426656373260268981.post-91418806793510783342009-12-02T12:49:43.501-08:002009-12-02T12:49:43.501-08:00I have used a treadle powered sewing machine. When...I have used a treadle powered sewing machine. When I was a child back in 1948 we moved into a house that had one in the attic and I played with it - made my doll clothes on it. The children's museum also had a nice-sized Pioneer Life exhibit that I loved. I still have a taste for pre-electricity technology. <br /><br />As to where you can get them - there are people who buy them as decoration (!) and never use them and probably get them from antique stores at inflated prices. But one's best bet is stores that sell to the Amish.Patricia Mathewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426656373260268981.post-16723716446034703492009-11-30T10:00:55.359-08:002009-11-30T10:00:55.359-08:00The more I read your blog, the more I am impressed...The more I read your blog, the more I am impressed. You are so spot on with many things that I hold dear. I wish I could find more folks with your attitude where I live. Its so hard to sniff out folks who are liked minded, and use good old fashioned common sense. Keep up the great work!<br />Jenmadmaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116427866117667373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426656373260268981.post-46612320391581768282009-11-29T14:09:48.269-08:002009-11-29T14:09:48.269-08:00Part 3 - Y’all state some interesting thoughts … S...Part 3 - Y’all state some interesting thoughts … So here is my 2 cents:<br /><br />As a general whole – humans of the earth today are dependent on other entities for just about everything we consume, use or need in one way or another to survive.<br />If we had no Utilities (electricity, heat, cooling, water, sewage), how would we do? If we had no fuel for our transportation needs – How would we get our food, clothing, soap, light, seeds, et al? How do we get more seeds to plant? We can’t use a phone and call for a delivery, we can’t drive to the store, we can’t flip a switch… How many humans know how to hunt and dress game? Know how to use a manual foot powered sewing machine or even have one? Know how to weave, spin wool, knit or darn socks? If you can’t buy a candle or get fuel for a generator, how do we make fuel and make our own candles and soap? How do humans store food without refrigeration? How do we cook? It took me two years of twice a month lessons to learn how to use a wood cook stove without burning or undercooking the food and bread. How many humans know how to read a map or use a compass or know star navigation? How many humans have wind up clocks, know which years are leap years to make our own calendars? How many humans know how to make a log cabin, earth bricks or even how to cut a tree (if we are lucky enough to have trees nearby)? How many of us humans know herbal medicine or have access to “medicine men”? How many of us actually know CPR or how to set a broken bone or stitch a wound? Do we know how to find the materials needed to make ammunition or shoe a horse? How many humans even know how to ride a horse or drive an animal driven wagon or cart?<br />To me the answers to these questions are what preppers are all about. So let us all share our knowledge and pass it on. True a few “enemies” may learn this stuff too, but if we are vigilant, we can defend ourselves from these people. I have faith in God and human ingenuity, especially American ingenuity and us preppers and survivalists lead the way with the guidance of those “old wise ones” that went before us.<br /><br />So plaster a smile on your face and keep on Prepping ;-}TNTCrazyLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501817475139671559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426656373260268981.post-58684079839174777552009-11-29T14:08:40.331-08:002009-11-29T14:08:40.331-08:00Part 2 - Y’all state some interesting thoughts … S...Part 2 - Y’all state some interesting thoughts … So here is my 2 cents:<br /><br />As for TEOTWAKI, I feel we have more of a chance of it happening in this decade, than at any other in my life. Not that that means much, just a gut feeling on my part. I feel this will start with the U.S. and spread to the world for a multitude of reasons:<br />Our US government is so obese and getting fatter with all its regulations, taxes, fines, fees and surcharges.<br /><br />Our US government is getting more greedy to control every aspect of the individual citizen’s life from food and water sources, medical treatments/facilities/drugs, to housing, education, to transportation, when and where we can be employed and how much our salary can be, to even the air we breathe.<br /><br />The U.S. imports more than it exports and for the first time in 100 years owes other countries more than those countries owe the U.S..<br /><br />The world as a whole, is dependent on finite earth resources and not just energy finite resources (coal, gas, oil, uranium, lithium) either – but precious and semi-precious metals, jewels and all kinds of other minerals too (limestone, salt, sandstone, slate, marble, granite – to name a few common ones). These resources are getting harder and harder to find and harvest.<br /><br />Industry, worldwide, has given civilization so much but has cost us clean air, water and soil in the process. Which has produced more birth defects and illnesses, some deadly and less productive soil (less food), than any other time in human history.<br /><br />Worldwide we are manipulated by marketing and advertising “commercials” on every aspect of our lives from our shopping habits, to our eating habits, to the homes we live in and even to which people we vote for (if we happened to be in a nation that allows free voting).TNTCrazyLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501817475139671559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426656373260268981.post-29792318980483531842009-11-29T14:07:26.042-08:002009-11-29T14:07:26.042-08:00Part 1 - Y’all state some interesting thoughts … S...Part 1 - Y’all state some interesting thoughts … So here is my 2 cents:<br /> <br />I can’t help but remember what my grandmother from Italy used to say: “Human nature is, as human nature does”. When I asked her what she meant she told me that humans are flawed, hence why we need Jesus. Two of humankinds most damaging faults are: greed and fear. Greed can be for money, power or control. Fear the old “fight or flight” attitude, will manifest itself in many ways and when the human consumed by any of the greed’s, fears – these are often the most horrible manifestations of all. One of humankind’s most astounding assets is our desire to “belong” – to be a part of a greater whole. Put these “human natures” together and you have not only variety but danger as well.<br /><br />I have been, what is now dubbed a “prepper”, for a very long time now – since the early 1970’s. Some years more so than others, yet, I have never felt the urgency that I feel today. On top of this my grandmother (both in fact) were “preppers” before there was such a term. Maybe coming from poor and rural towns and surviving the depression made them that way – who knows. But by today’s definition they were preppers, one of my grandfathers could even qualify as a survivalist by today’s standards.<br /><br />So combining my wise grandma’s old sayings with my own prepper attitude I have come to the following conclusions:<br /><br />We need some kind of social group or family to belong to and share the ups and downs of life with. Being human, we most certainly pick a few people for this group that we shouldn’t. However, we are far better off emotionally and spiritually if we do surround ourselves with likeminded people that we can be close to and share with. Where one is weak, the other is strong. We can help each other. The benefits outweigh the risks most of the time. But be vigilant; don’t always share everything with everyone.<br /><br />It is always best to know and be “friendly” with our neighbors. Doesn’t matter if we don’t socialize with them or if they are like us. It is far better to be in contact with them on a regular friendly/civil basis, than not to be. “Better the enemy you know than the one you don’t.” or “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” Both old sayings have a ton of wisdom behind them.TNTCrazyLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501817475139671559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426656373260268981.post-62250109001724967862009-11-25T06:22:37.316-08:002009-11-25T06:22:37.316-08:00Thanks Bullseye for giving me some ideas in your p...Thanks Bullseye for giving me some ideas in your post! I will see if I can find Patriots as you have me intrigued. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br />JenHumble wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823200562312609670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-426656373260268981.post-52628477283363379002009-11-24T18:31:26.186-08:002009-11-24T18:31:26.186-08:00I agree that others must be taken in, not just for...I agree that others must be taken in, not just for strength but because its the right thing to do. I have room for those that "need". I hope that you will get a copy of the book "Patriots" and read it cover to cover. It's fiction but hits on the world as it may very well been SOON !! I'm just glad to you see the need to have others around you during what lies ahead. I for one will be wanting others here for support, moral, strength and just to watch our backs. Very good post, enjoyed it much.Bullseyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549653092867538729noreply@blogger.com