Week # 9... and other thoughts.

Cluttered desk... mind full                                                          November 2011

After a day trip to the other world and away from Panguitch, to pick carpet for the downstairs along with shopping while we are there, any more that takes the sap out of ya... these trips beyond our realm require much more then just going but must be accomplished with a list in hand otherwise life becomes hectic... and you must also take  your list into the store so that your not having the "what else is on the list?" conversation. This comes back to that idea... write it down and forget it but take the list with ya. One way or the other we always come home with more then we went in for, and the check-out clerk says "did you find all you needed"... oh yes and most likely more! Maybe that's because the list is viewed as a "suggestion" rather then the bottom line.

Well to week #9 food storage, eight cans of "meat/protein" per family member, lots of options here tuna, chicken, beef, turkey etc., unless you have a non meat eater in the house... This will be active rotation food for the three month supply for the pantry we are trying to get started. Work from the best use by date on the cans, most about a year. Now the option is always out there for dehydrated or freeze-dryed meats if you want longer shelf life, but also remember the need for more water to bring it back to life. In a recent round table talk the other day the idea of jerked meat came to light, expensive if purchased, and again shelf life issues... but what and how can you/we make it? The local/only grocery here in Panguitch has sirloin tip roast on sale till this coming Thursday, Mar 21, go in and get one and have the meat counter slice it the thickness you want, and save some work and fingers when you get home. Un-earth your favorite marinade and drop the meat in, then hang it on a rack to dry, or if you have a dehydrator lay it out on the racks, turn it on and check back later. If you hang it on a rack to air dry, ya might want to drape some cheese cloth over it to keep the flies off, ya know like ya do the deer meat to let it age. If you have any ideas or suggestions use the comments below, is there anyone out there??

Week #9 extra item, don't forget the paper (toilet) to clean up with, remember it's your done till the paper work is finished! Don't forget water 14 gals per person per week to drink and more for food and hygiene.

Week #9 72 hour and family prep, Get small inexpensive copies of the scriptures for each 72 hour kit, emergency box's, car etc. . In my case i always have a copy of the Book of Mormon in my brief case, don't leave home without it! Great reading when your some place and have to wait... food for your soul and spirit. The next biggie on my list is pen and paper... a journal, again it always goes with me. These can and are the records we are asked to keep by the Lord and our leaders. Take a min. during the day, pull it out jot down some insights, thoughts, ideas and forget about having to remember them till you read about them later as you write a review/record of your day. In the above image the black book in the foreground is my journal...don't leave without it, it's better then trying to find scratch paper to scribble on, and then can't find later! Remember these records are not for you, they do help though, but are for your family and children to get to know who you are better through your every day experiences and how the Lord influences and touches your life each day.

Psalms 46:10-11

Journal entries...                                             March 7 & 8 2013

"...though ours is a time of conflict, quietly caring for "the life of the soul" is still what matters most."

                                                                                                                                                               Elder Neal A. Maxwell   2003

Press forward and be of good cheer each day, one day at a time. Do something each week to build and prepare the storage needs we have been asked to get together, something is better then nothing. 

" In these bodies we will live, in these bodies we will die

       Where you invest your love, you invest your life

         Awake my soul, awake my soul"

                                                                      Mumford & Sons - Awake My Soul

Cheers...  until you return again.