Interesting radios, they don't ring a bell. Sometimes there is a model number under the batteries. They sound well built, and are likely line of sight due to frequency. Still solid communications, and a good add for prepping use!
Defense varies, but the bow is a good starting point. I have a slingshot that is mainly just for low noise, that locks over top of my wrist. It is deadly, and quiet using marbles! A single shot break open long gun might be a good choice up your be way. Minimally threatening to the government, will make it easier to get legally I bet.
Stinging nettle will likely help you recover, and can make a good fence in hidden approach areas of your property. It also makes a great tea, and superfood pot greens. The sting goes away when dried or cooked.
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Ahhh yes, stinging nettles. I learned about eating those (even fresh, ouch!) back in Earthquest, a special outdoor survival program I went through. It was part of public school here, for students who were accepted (and could pay), during Grade 11. We did half the year of accelerated classroom studies, then the other half of the year outside. Ocean and whitewater kayaking, telemark skiiing, camping in a little hut on a glacier, survival hiking/camping, cycling long distance with gear, indigenous studies (cedar root baskets, kekuli building, etc). It added to my knowledge and experience gained in the Scouting movement, in which I rose to the very top of all Canadian Scouts. Sadly, that was the height of it for me, as I then went into college, got married, did 10 years of nursing, got divorced, and then went into activism, leading to destabilization of my social situation, and then unexplained health problems.
Slingshot, nice. I used to have one up at the family cabin, but my parents sold it for pennies (despite being already loaded with money from my grandparents, who also gave them the cabin). It was meant to be mine, and my children's, but after Grampa died my parents told me "we asked him on his deathbed if we could sell the cabin and he said yes". I don't think they would have actually done such a tasteless thing, and it's just a lie. I hope he went to his grave thinking his grandsons would get the cabin as he always intended, poor guy. I really miss that place. It was up in the mountains on a little fishing lake. I had 40 years up there, generally 5 to 8 trips per year. The slingshot was great for target practice. I guess it went with the place.
I will keep trying to figure out the radios bit by bit. At least we have the basic functionality sorted out :) Maybe I'll take one with me in the taxi next time I go for groceries, see if I can reach home with it.
Stinging nettle is one of the most nutritious plants on Earth. It also makes a great fence! I will plant rings of nettle on public lands, then put some herbs inside. That way, the deer won't eat them flat....
The nettle is doing enough nerve repair for her, that her neurologist has written a prescription for them to give it here in the hospital!
When family does stuff like that, you are justified to disown them; and leave their judgement to GOD! I'm sorry they are such small people!
A good slingshot is a friend for certain, especially if you can find some ball bearings for ammo. With a pouch on the slingshot, you can use BB's for a shotgun effect. Lead wheel weights is another good ammo, that can be free where they work on tires. Stock in extra surgical tubing for repairs. One that has a fold down brace will fit in a pocket. I spent many years that way when I was a kid, LOL! The bow is a nice option too, and could work for hunting if you are that kind of stuff. My primary hunting weapon will be an air rifle in .177 calibre size made by gamo.
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