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Episode-482- Listener Feedback 7-26-10

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Time to hear what you guys have to say and want to ask about on another listener feedback Monday.  Today I have questions on buying used firearms, making beer and wine, starting a business during a recession, hand crank radios, food storage and more.

Tune in today as we discuss…

  • Options for increasing food storage space
  • Power bars for emergency rations
  • The media says we are all wackos again
  • Get ready for the GMO goat
  • Choosing a hand crank radio
  • RV living as a full time stationary homestead
  • Indoor firearms discharge and concussion effect on the shooter
  • Making wine/cider the easiest way possible
  • Starting Kiwi seeds, easier than you think
  • How to buy a second hand gun
  • Choosing fall container gardening crops
  • Is it really a good idea to start a business during a  recession, YES!

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Norm
Norm
14 years ago

Jack,
I haven’t heard the show yet, but I can’t let cider be mentioned without thinking about “EdWort’s apfelwein” Google it, or check out homebrew forums about it. So far there is a counter and about 20,000 gallons have been made by people on the forum! it is EASY to make and tastes very nice!

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JimK
JimK
14 years ago

An option to tire packing (earthship) is using tire bails. I am looking into this now. You save on pounding but you incur transport costs.

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Brandon
Brandon
14 years ago

FYI, RadioShowcase.com has the Grundig FR200 in stock.

http://radioshowcase.com/i-12118-grundig-emergency-radio-flashlight.html

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Dr. Richard
Dr. Richard
14 years ago

There is a third type of product — investment — that is sold on a ROI basis. Think capital investment, tools, infrastructure etc that may not be an immediate need or a want but represent goods and services that create a return and are sold on that basis.

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Dr. Richard
Dr. Richard
14 years ago

Another RV option are the full size bus RVs like those made by Bluebird. Those are livable as a full-time home. My dad bought a used one a decade ago when he retired and my parents lived in it full-time for about six months between when they sold their house and moved into the new house they custom built for retirement.

Note that these are expensive – in terms of purchase cost (even when used), maintenance, and operating costs (5 MPG for diesel). They are an expensive bug out vehicle option but they are inherently limited by fuel supply and availability of diesel fuel.

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Jerry Pommer
Jerry Pommer
14 years ago

Jack, Re: wackos

My wife and I got a positive article written about us last week. You might find it a refreshing change:

http://www.dfw.com/2010/07/21/308644/urban-concerns-make-one-couple.html

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Brent Eamer
Brent Eamer
14 years ago

Thanks for the advice on the bars Jack. Ration bar is more apt a description, but somehow it didn’t occur to me.

I have the FR200, our local Canadian Tire had them on clearance for 19.99 a year ago, so I got an ‘ugh’ (red one). I use Nimh’s in it (low self discharge). I find the batteries leap out at you when you open the compartment, tight fit, but nice radio.

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Ted
Ted
14 years ago

Kudos for the comment to try living in an RV short term before doing it long term. I lived in a converted school bus working my way through college. If he follows through, you did him a HUGE favor even if it just provides realistic expectations.

There’s nothing like a family using a 10 gallon hot water heater for a few weeks to realize the limitations.

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Tim
Tim
14 years ago

Thanks for the review of the Power Dome EX. I sent your recommendation to a friend.

Tim

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