Learning how to use a drop spindle has been on my “list” for several years. Probably longer than my boy has been alive. However, textile arts don’t seem to be a good fit on a gun guys blog. I am more than just a gun guy. Besides, I like having socks with no holes and warm clothes. This makes learning how to make wool yarn and weave an interest of mine.
I find this is something I can do almost on autopilot. It gives me something to do while I explore that nothing box in my brain.
Now, the fiber art aficionados, will be quick to point out my technique is wrong. It is. You are supposed to drop the spindle not spin it in your hand. However, I finally got around to trying this during recovery from ear surgery. I am off balance and higher than I ought to be. Be aware, my wife was amazed I could talk. I do not do well with pain narcotics.
A Drop Spindle is an easy thing to make, its nothing more than a dowel stuck inside a weight. One end is rounded, and the other has a hook.
Using it is pretty simple also, here are the basic steps:
Tie the yarn to the dowel under the weight and pull the twisted roving over the weight and hook it into the hook
give the spindle a twist to get the yarn twisting while pinching the roving tightly a few inches above the hook. This keeps the twist from running up the wool
Once the yarn is twisted tightly move up the roving a few inches to let the twist run up the roving
spin it again and repeat the steps until you have a foot or so of yarn
Unhook the yarn and wrap it on the spindle under the weight
Rehook and begin twisting
Once you have enough yarn it is important to wrap the yard into a skein (I wrap mine around a piece of wood) and soak it in warm water. by rubbing the yarn under water the fibers felt and the yarn becomes permanent.
I have worked with Survival Hax for several years now, and I love their inexpensive gear. I believe that every family ought to have a good 3 season mummy sleeping bag for every person in their household. Even if you don’t camp, they store easily and are great for emergencies.
Now that my boy is starting to want to go camping, it was time to get him a first bag, and this is the one I chose. Now it is not a kids bag, it is a full size mummy bag, but for the price he can deal with the extra legroom.
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This bag doesn’t cost much, at $25.00 it is affordable, and I like the design of the stuff sack, it easily stores the bag for use.
My boy has sleep in this bag every night since he opened it, and the only problem we have had is his begging to go camping – at cold as it is, I just don’t have time for that….
I was looking for a inexpensive external CD Drive that I could try to connect to my son’s raspberry pi mini computer so that he could watch dvd’s while traveling. So when I found this Novapolt External CD Drive USB 3 0 DVD Drive for under $25.00 I decided to try it out. Now, I need to tell you that I did get this for much less when Novapolt asked if I would do a review.
The device shipped very quickly from amazon, and was packaged very well. One thing I liked about this external CD drive is how the USB cord is permanently attached and is held in grooves underneath the drive.
I loose a lot of cords, and this design both prevents this and is sleek and keeps the cords out of the way when not in use.
The drive works well, and it comes with its own drivers, so there isn’t anything to complain about.
I really like this device, even though plugging it into my son’s pi is harder than I imagined.
With this high speed cd drive you can record cd, watch videos, create back up discs and install software. The advantage of buying this product is that we have personnel on standby ready to assist.
Compact design – the compact design of this dvd player ensure that it does not take up too much space when you are traveling and it only weighs 12 ounces which is less than a pound.
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This dvd drive comes standard with an eject button to ensure that your cd or dvd disc never get stuck inside the external drive. The copper mesh technology ensures high speed stable data transfer.
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The community of preppers grew in 2008 with the launch of My Patriot Supply as a leading Online resource and retailer helping U.S. citizens prepare for the worst should a natural disaster or ‘doomsday’ scenario occur. The retailer has become a major part of the preppers community over the course of its first decade in operation. If you want help preparing for reality, then this company can provide that help.
The community of preppers has largely been misunderstood because of a small number of mainstream TV shows which choose to portray this growing number of Americans as unhinged or worse. However, the majority of preppers are simply concerned citizens who understand a breakdown in society can occur at any time through a natural weather event such as a tornado or hurricane or can take a larger form should an attack on the U.S. create major infrastructure problems. The majority of preppers are not spending their time worrying over the zombie apocalypse arriving but are instead watching The Weather Channel and the news to monitor the global political situation.
Being prepared for any eventuality is the key to the work of My Patriot Supply and preppers across the U.S. who understand there are few options of people or agencies to turn to when a major event leads to the breakdown of a small or large community. In most cases, the decision to become a prepper is taken by those who have either had the first-hand experience of a disaster striking and leaving them with little help from government agencies or those who have woken up to the fact self-reliance is the best option.
Although it has become a commonly held belief because of shows like “The Walking Dead” and movies including “28 Days Later”, the zombie apocalypse is not something preppers worry about each day. As science has so far yet to find the technology capable of reanimating dead tissue there are no reasons to prepare for this fiction becoming a reality.
Instead, many people who may not feel they are part of the preppers community may be shocked to discover they are already getting started with the early stages of preparedness. An individual who has taken the time and effort to think about installing a generator or assembling a disaster emergency kit in case of a major weather event is already a prepper; creating a kit with flashlights, matches, and a supply of canned foods is the first step on the way to becoming prepared for a life where the rule of law may no longer be in place for a short or long period of time.
What the majority of preppers understand is the fact there is a chance of certain situations arising which will result in a period of time when government agencies are unwilling or unable to provide the necessary utilities and requirements for human life. This does not always mean preparing for the worst case scenario but can instead mean creating a survival garden with fruits and vegetables which can be used as a food supply should the usual communication lines of social breakdown. In the short term, this can mean creating a supply of generators and fuel to provide power, heat, and light should the utility supply be knocked out by a storm or a far worse event.
Being a prepper means looking at the chances of certain situations occurring and creating a plan which will protect the individual and their family should a scenario happen. There is a zero percent chance of the zombie apocalypse occurring which means this is a scenario which should be ignored by serious preppers who are looking to create a contingency plan for the future. It is important to remember the government should always be part of the plans being created as no matter why an individual has decided to become a prepper they need to ensure they have taken into account the fact some form of government will always remain in place if and when a natural or human-made disaster occurs.
Although a breakdown in society may take place at some point in the future the rule of law should always be part of the thought process and planning for any serious prepper. Despite the fact a breakdown of society may take place and a prepper isolated for a period of time it is always a good option to become an active member of the prepper community as the advice, tips, and news of the latest technological advances could mean the difference between success and failure in the survival business.
* I added this guest post because I believe in preparing for reality. Too many people spend way too much time preparing for things that aren’t realistic. In a world of limited resources, I believe in balance and that I need to spend my time and money on things that give the most benefit to my family.
I like my patriot supply because they good products as well as provide good information with their survival scout newsletters. To me you can’t go wrong with preparing for reality.
Hunting deer is a fun sport and many people around the world do it. Along with the enthusiasm often new hunters get nothing out of several trips. This is because often times they do not have a grasp on anything about a deer or its territory.
Whenever someone is hunting deer they have to be extra careful as the animals are quite sensitive. There will be tips mentioned below that can come handy whenever someone is going on a hunting tip next time. Also reading about hunting and guns also help to choose a tool that will help them hunt in the most successful way.
Tips that helps in hunting deer:
Organizing:
The first thing would be to make a list before going hunting. One has to fill their bags with the things that is needed in the expedition. Everything from hand warmers, ammo, knife and everything else should be present in the bag. Also check the list several times before finally going on the trip. Staying organized will always help you in having a good hunting experience and eliminates movement while hunting.
Dressing:
Dressing in the winter time becomes essential as well. You wouldn’t want to get frozen in the weather. The best way is to wear warm clothes and layers appropriate for hunting. Also wearing leg warmers and hand warmers help. One should also keep rain gear along with them to be ready in case there is snowfall or rain in the hunting area.
Taking Position:
One has to take the hunting position way before a deer is seen. This helps in adjusting everything and not frightening the deer. Also one should position themselves at the pinch point. These are the places where the deer herd run towards when someone else is shooting at them.
Reducing Human Smell:
Try to smell as clean as possible as deer’s are good sniffers. They can tell human smell and they won’t even get close to you. So restrict yourself to a place and then store your things in a plastic or cloth bag. Refrain from using fragrance items like soap, perfume or body lotions during the hunting expeditions. Also refrain from using the boots in any other activity rather than hunting.
Deducing the Hunting Area:
Limit your area to a small place. You cannot possibly think about hunting long stretches of land at once. 40-80 acres of land where deer is seen frequently will be enough for you to hunt. Try to roam the area and map it for a while to track any game that you can see or feel.
Checking the Weather:
Looking out for weather is also essential. Different kinds of weather like windy, high, pressure, rain or snow can leave an impression on the activity of deer or other games. Like in snow people show up less but deer can be seen quite a bit. This is the best scope for 300 win mag as they are fast and will help you catch the game in just a few minutes. It is best to keep a track of the weather before going on hunting. It can be easily done with hunting and weather apps that are found in smartphones.
Face Paint:
Often people like to wear face paint masks while hunting. But traditional paint is a pain to get rid of. But they can easily make one out of activated charcoal and apply it. It can be removed with water and a little bit of soap later on.
Not Taking a Lunch Break:
In the season almost everyone goes out for lunch. But utilizing that time can bring people to catch their game for the season. They can pack a small lunch and eat it in the premises. The deer will come near the place and walk freely. It would be the best time to shoot at them.
Checking Signs in an Animal that was Shot:
After you shoot an animal wait a while before going for it. As often animals that drop can get up and run. Let it drop and then shoot it once again to make sure that it has gone down. You can then follow up and finish it with a knife or do other necessary things. To feel a reaction people often poke it into its eyes. But do not do that. Instead touch it with a twig to see any reaction for its side. In case if it is alive, the best thing to do its shoot it below its chin.
About Drivers:
Often people hunt in groups and take the help of drivers. But in most cases they reduce the best hunting scope by frightening the deer. So, one can definitely make the use of the drivers but they should also be careful of the ill-effects that they may possess. Positioning yourself in the escape routes can often help you in catching the deer.
Using the Smartphone: The smartphone that one own can become a great help when it comes to hunting. The App stores have different kind of apps relating to hunting season and also to weather in general. Also the GPS helps one to keep track of their area. Also hunting communities have sprung up on the internet who talks about the suitable time, date and place.
Hunting Smartly: Yes hunting is a sport that is meant to be fun but it has to be strategic as well. The people who score all the time has devised good strategies. They may stay away from the group hunter and often do their own thing. So, to be a good hunter one can also test things that work for them.
These are some of the deer hunting tips and tricks that one can use while deer hunting. Everything has to be tested with time to get the best results. Also, being strategic and knowledgeable about hunting yields the best results. If you are looking forward to go deer hunting this season then these tips would definitely come handy.
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