RE: Pennsif's Progress - The Days are Numbered // Day 949 : The State of the Prep - 50 Day Review
Sounds like you are on track for becoming self-sufficient. You could be right about needing to move quicker, we may not have 1000 days.
Have you seen the Flow Hives? They look interesting and we may give them a try next year.
We too have a septic system but with a slight difference. We have a bio filter and the water from this is used to feed the bananas and plantain. It takes a little planning and space but it is worth it. We have gorgeous bananas.
We have a full fledged emergency kit for people and animals. We live 2 hours away from good quality medical care, so this is a necessity.
We have two small gasoline powered generators. We are looking into solar and wind power in the near future, budget allowing.
Built a perimeter wall 5 meters high and installed CCTV cameras. A good investment by far. We are armed with tasers, pistols and a rifle. Both my husband and I are experts in archery. Kids and grand kids too.
A four wheel vehicle is must. Have you considered diesel? We have had for years and are happy with the choice. CB radio is an alternative to cellular.
Hi @cecicastor thanks for all the suggestions.
I have been looking at Flow Hives, although most traditional beekeepers here in the UK seem to be against them. But I am definitely keeping that as an option.
I would love to grow bananas but until I get the tropical greenhouse of my dreams the weather in Wales won't permit it.
A 5m perimeter wall sounds very impressive - what is it constructed from? We have nearly 20 acres so we will probably need to designate an inner area closer to the house and outbuildings to secure, although we are on the side of a mountain so it is a bit trickier.
Alas it is not so easy to own guns here in the UK.
Diesel vehicles are being phased out here in the UK for pollution reasons, but in the short term because of that it will probably be cheaper to pick up a good second hand bargain.