Hi, we're up near Standish & Sebago, but we moved up here just a few years ago from the Scarborough area... I'm pretty new to Patreon BI, but grateful for the connection opportunity here! :) Are you still interested in possibly connecting?
Hi Cru42, we're near Standish & Sebago... where are you guys located? I'm pretty new to Patreon BI, but grateful for the connection opportunity here! :)
Just chickens here in surry, though I have a handful of fat rabbits that religiously patrol the property, thus I have made mental note of said rounds for, ya know, the meat tree...my gardens are secure so they are not a nuisance...I'm amazed at how close I can get to them before they run off.. they're COVERED in ticks.
You know, it's a funny thing...if you look at the different places we are located, it's no wonder there aren't a lot of healthy MAGs or Tribes in this state.
I'm a little over an hour away from Stetson and Bradford..Mdi is a half HR drive.. though what you say is true in a sense it's not entirely. It all boils down to a need and a willingness to fulfill it.
Well, I guess it's how you look at things. I am far away from most. The people I became close to are at least 2 1/2 hours away, one way. Since I have been at this for a while, there isn't much training I feel the need to pursue. Call me silly...lol, I have been at this crap long before it even had a name. Now don't get me wrong, I am not against forming groups of like minded individuals for learning or whatever. To be honest though, and I really do not mean any disrespect, I want to know what you can bring to the table and where your head is really at. Guns don't impress me. All the pew-pew stuff is not the only thing of import. You can have the most expensive array possible, but if you can't hit a target in the kill zone all the time.....what good is it? What do you have for food storage? Medical supplies? Medical proficiency? Farming? Vehicle repair? Carpentry skills? How about building with rocks? A lot more to this than meets the eye. How about the calluses on your hands? What story do they tell? As I said, I do not mean to disparage anyone. I was brought up to understand that you always need to be prepared for whatever curve life throws at you. Some of you haven't and it's really a good thing to see so many trying to get it together.
I don't know if it can be said ANY better Haunted55... And I certainly don't have anything to add to that... The idea of a "MAG" is all well and good but I'm pretty solid in most the attributes you mentioned as well as 5 years of butchering. My efforts and preps have left me feeling confident in the ability to take care of me and mine with a little to spare to helo the chosen few in need or sparse bartering if the case ever rose. Mainly I'd prefer to keep it that way and build on it.
My butchering is a little light, but I could feed myself, lol. I make up what I call mercy packs to give if needed. Just a few things to sustain until they can get to the next stop or whatever. I even have some with kids in mind....candy. Poor little buggers will need a bright spot if they are in a position to show up here. The after Halloween and Christmas candy will keep flawlessly in a freeze for years without harm. Chocolate gets funky looking, but it's still good, just the butter fat coming to the surface. Nerds, lollipops, etc. will keep forever even if you just vacuum seal them in a bag. Cheap ambassador of good will.
A kind heart will be few in far when these days come to be, pity the soul that would ever try to exploit it. I've been a chef most of my professional life but switched to commercial fishing because the money for that up here doesn't cut it. ..fell into butchering by chance and managed to learn from some legit skilled old school guys... Being able to make the most of a animal harvest and getting those bones so clean they're white will be optimal in afformentioned scenarios, plus it is respect for the animal that gave itself to feed you.
Hear you brother. At least I am assuming you are a brother, lol. You do what you can to survive and prosper. I pray that Yah continues to hold you in His hands and guide you to where He needs you to be. A chef...oh baby! Lol, I have done parties and catering for a lot of mine! Let's talk! Food and it's preparation is a gift from Yah! So many happy and sad times have been honored by it. Don't lose your roots. They matter.
A brother I am indeed. Being able to prepare something to eat that someone can enjoy so much that it changes their day and brings them immeasurable happiness is a gift in itselfy.
Ok, seems like many of us are well-versed in prepping and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
I'd really like to get together and just sit down, have a cuppa coffee, and see who is out there. When the SHTF, I would like to know whom I may need to go to for help. No man is an island and we all need each other. I'm willing to drive 4 hrs one way if needed.
I live in auburn, I still dont know where anyone else lives, I am also willing to drive. If anyone wants to meet here that is fine with me. Just message me in the group chat and I will give you the address.
Let make something happen, I can't host and gatherings are becoming more and more frowned upon.. so it location is something of a sensitive nature. And as far as anyone opening their homes or property to those on here wanting to gather I would stress cautionary steps. As much as I'd like to hope everyone here is genuine and good natured, I think we all know that it only takes one.
I am trying as I write this to put something up. I have a couple of peeps to contact that aren't here much, but are a viable bunch. Now, it comes down to travel...a real problem for some of us. Where I am, the bans on meeting aren't stringent...pain for the travel, but less chance of problems with a meet-up. Since this would be a fellowship thing, I would even consider a Saturday for this. Normally I wouldn't as I am Torah observant. Thoughts? Input? I'm open for this and tired of something not happening.
Just throwing this out there, I have multiple years butchering experience if anyone needs help in that department.. I do thorough and clean work making sure to get every ounce of usable meat off the bone.. I am willing to either share my knowledge or do the work needed. Though I certainly cannot do it for free this is not a post asking for work as I have plenty of that on my own.. I've realized my skills have all of a sudden become infinitely valuable and am compelled to share them. Send me DM if you have a need and want to work out details..
Dude! You sir are great! Now get out of my head, lol, too many voices in here already. When I saw you first post something up about butchering, it stayed in the back of my feeble brain. I was thinking that if we ever can make a real go out of getting a group together, I would have asked you if you could do a demo of it. Cripes, now I have to get my new plucker together don't I....ah well. Money where my mouth is I guess.
I would be happy to go through some pointers.. they're trying to take meat away from us, we are seeing new attacks on it now...along with more attacks on farmers. They wanna starve us out.. NOT HAPPENING
What part of Maine?
We are in the Dexter area
I’m in the Scarborough area. Looking as well...
Hi, we're up near Standish & Sebago, but we moved up here just a few years ago from the Scarborough area... I'm pretty new to Patreon BI, but grateful for the connection opportunity here! :) Are you still interested in possibly connecting?
Southern Maine
Hi Cru42, we're near Standish & Sebago... where are you guys located? I'm pretty new to Patreon BI, but grateful for the connection opportunity here! :)
I'm over in Stetson.
Hancock county
MDI
We're up here in Baldwin, near Sebago. :)
Also a family of 5 here, located near Sebec!
Bradford!! Family of 2.
Anyone raise ducks?
Did until last year when a flock of coons got to them. Love, love duck-ducks. Now this summer I am inundated with slugs...
No ducks here, all that will fit on our land atm is laying hens and a big garden, and we are still in the process of acquiring the hens!
Just chickens here in surry, though I have a handful of fat rabbits that religiously patrol the property, thus I have made mental note of said rounds for, ya know, the meat tree...my gardens are secure so they are not a nuisance...I'm amazed at how close I can get to them before they run off.. they're COVERED in ticks.
You know, it's a funny thing...if you look at the different places we are located, it's no wonder there aren't a lot of healthy MAGs or Tribes in this state.
I'm a little over an hour away from Stetson and Bradford..Mdi is a half HR drive.. though what you say is true in a sense it's not entirely. It all boils down to a need and a willingness to fulfill it.
Well, I guess it's how you look at things. I am far away from most. The people I became close to are at least 2 1/2 hours away, one way. Since I have been at this for a while, there isn't much training I feel the need to pursue. Call me silly...lol, I have been at this crap long before it even had a name. Now don't get me wrong, I am not against forming groups of like minded individuals for learning or whatever. To be honest though, and I really do not mean any disrespect, I want to know what you can bring to the table and where your head is really at. Guns don't impress me. All the pew-pew stuff is not the only thing of import. You can have the most expensive array possible, but if you can't hit a target in the kill zone all the time.....what good is it? What do you have for food storage? Medical supplies? Medical proficiency? Farming? Vehicle repair? Carpentry skills? How about building with rocks? A lot more to this than meets the eye. How about the calluses on your hands? What story do they tell? As I said, I do not mean to disparage anyone. I was brought up to understand that you always need to be prepared for whatever curve life throws at you. Some of you haven't and it's really a good thing to see so many trying to get it together.
Farmington area
I don't know if it can be said ANY better Haunted55... And I certainly don't have anything to add to that... The idea of a "MAG" is all well and good but I'm pretty solid in most the attributes you mentioned as well as 5 years of butchering. My efforts and preps have left me feeling confident in the ability to take care of me and mine with a little to spare to helo the chosen few in need or sparse bartering if the case ever rose. Mainly I'd prefer to keep it that way and build on it.
My butchering is a little light, but I could feed myself, lol. I make up what I call mercy packs to give if needed. Just a few things to sustain until they can get to the next stop or whatever. I even have some with kids in mind....candy. Poor little buggers will need a bright spot if they are in a position to show up here. The after Halloween and Christmas candy will keep flawlessly in a freeze for years without harm. Chocolate gets funky looking, but it's still good, just the butter fat coming to the surface. Nerds, lollipops, etc. will keep forever even if you just vacuum seal them in a bag. Cheap ambassador of good will.
A kind heart will be few in far when these days come to be, pity the soul that would ever try to exploit it. I've been a chef most of my professional life but switched to commercial fishing because the money for that up here doesn't cut it. ..fell into butchering by chance and managed to learn from some legit skilled old school guys... Being able to make the most of a animal harvest and getting those bones so clean they're white will be optimal in afformentioned scenarios, plus it is respect for the animal that gave itself to feed you.
Hear you brother. At least I am assuming you are a brother, lol. You do what you can to survive and prosper. I pray that Yah continues to hold you in His hands and guide you to where He needs you to be. A chef...oh baby! Lol, I have done parties and catering for a lot of mine! Let's talk! Food and it's preparation is a gift from Yah! So many happy and sad times have been honored by it. Don't lose your roots. They matter.
A brother I am indeed. Being able to prepare something to eat that someone can enjoy so much that it changes their day and brings them immeasurable happiness is a gift in itselfy.
Good Day Everyone, I am looking for a Group in Maine, For training and advise, Please Advise.
Location?
Androscrogin
Where in?
Auburn
If you'd like, you can message me in the members chat. We aren't that far away from each other.
Ok, seems like many of us are well-versed in prepping and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
I'd really like to get together and just sit down, have a cuppa coffee, and see who is out there. When the SHTF, I would like to know whom I may need to go to for help. No man is an island and we all need each other. I'm willing to drive 4 hrs one way if needed.
Of those here, who can give us a place to meet?
I live in auburn, I still dont know where anyone else lives, I am also willing to drive. If anyone wants to meet here that is fine with me. Just message me in the group chat and I will give you the address.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOrSxzfV05Q
So we got any Bettys out there? Message me up and we'll talk.
lol, no Betty's here.... or Al for that matter. lol
Let make something happen, I can't host and gatherings are becoming more and more frowned upon.. so it location is something of a sensitive nature. And as far as anyone opening their homes or property to those on here wanting to gather I would stress cautionary steps. As much as I'd like to hope everyone here is genuine and good natured, I think we all know that it only takes one.
A neutral place is viable for me I will travel.
I am trying as I write this to put something up. I have a couple of peeps to contact that aren't here much, but are a viable bunch. Now, it comes down to travel...a real problem for some of us. Where I am, the bans on meeting aren't stringent...pain for the travel, but less chance of problems with a meet-up. Since this would be a fellowship thing, I would even consider a Saturday for this. Normally I wouldn't as I am Torah observant. Thoughts? Input? I'm open for this and tired of something not happening.
Matthew, travel is harder for me.
Just throwing this out there, I have multiple years butchering experience if anyone needs help in that department.. I do thorough and clean work making sure to get every ounce of usable meat off the bone.. I am willing to either share my knowledge or do the work needed. Though I certainly cannot do it for free this is not a post asking for work as I have plenty of that on my own.. I've realized my skills have all of a sudden become infinitely valuable and am compelled to share them. Send me DM if you have a need and want to work out details..
Dude! You sir are great! Now get out of my head, lol, too many voices in here already. When I saw you first post something up about butchering, it stayed in the back of my feeble brain. I was thinking that if we ever can make a real go out of getting a group together, I would have asked you if you could do a demo of it. Cripes, now I have to get my new plucker together don't I....ah well. Money where my mouth is I guess.
I would be happy to go through some pointers.. they're trying to take meat away from us, we are seeing new attacks on it now...along with more attacks on farmers. They wanna starve us out.. NOT HAPPENING
Amein brother, amein.