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RogueGypsy · 07-18-2009, 10:17 AM

Good tips, here are some more and some alternates to some posted.

For cactus, fiber glass or any other prickly situation use tape to extract the irritants. I start with masking tape and if that doesn't do the trick, move to duct tape.

For bee stings, pack mud on the wound (the more clay the better) it'll extract the venom and the stinger.

Tampons! Oh the many uses, my fav is for sealing gun shot wounds after those late night trips to the hood. (really, I have a friend who's a former Marshall that keeps a box in his ready kit in the truck of his car).

Water bottles leach all kinds of nasty chemicals into the water when re-used. Instead buy a filter for your faucet and some Nalgene water bottles. Nalgene doesn't leach and most counter top filter will give you cleaner water than what you can buy pre-bottled (and far cheaper .03 cents a gallon vs over a dollar). Read the label on the next bottle of water you buy. Most are bottled in major US cities where what was flushed down the toilet last week is coming out of the faucet today.

Coffee, who can live without it? Try cold brewing coffee. You can store it in the fridge for up to a week and mix a cup to your taste, from high test caffeine nirvana to a nice light brew. Unless you drink the whole pot every time you brew, this will save you a lot of coffee too. Oh and it's far less bitter and acidic than hot brewed coffee.
Here's my method: 6 cups of coffee grounds (approx 1 lb use a coarse grind for a drip brew or french press) and 9 cups of water in a gallon jug (I cut 1/4 of the top off of a Costco milk jug, the square ones, for easy access). I alternate water and coffee a cup at a time going in so it's well mixed, then top off with the remainder of the water and push down with a spoon so all the grounds are soaked. Cover with a towel and let sit 12-24hrs at room temp. Then pour through a gold filter (the washable kind, doesn't have to be gold) into a 1 gallon sun tea jar (I like the ones with the spout on the bottom for easy dispensing) and store in the fridge. To make a cup adjust the ratio to you liking, but start with 4 parts water to 1 part coffee concentrate. Heated water for hot coffee, cold water for iced coffee. (Works for tea too) No more wasted coffee and if you have an electric kettle, coffee is never more than 5 minutes away. WOOHOO!

Super glue, hands down the best way to seal a cut or a wound short of requiring stitches. Just apply a small amount of super glue to the wound and hold shut for several seconds. Seals instantly and usually heals with no scare.

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07-18-2009, 10:17 AM	#19 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	Good tips, here are some more and some alternates to some posted. For cactus, fiber glass or any other prickly situation use tape to extract the irritants. I start with masking tape and if that doesn't do the trick, move to duct tape. For bee stings, pack mud on the wound (the more clay the better) it'll extract the venom and the stinger. Tampons! Oh the many uses, my fav is for sealing gun shot wounds after those late night trips to the hood. (really, I have a friend who's a former Marshall that keeps a box in his ready kit in the truck of his car). Water bottles leach all kinds of nasty chemicals into the water when re-used. Instead buy a filter for your faucet and some Nalgene water bottles. Nalgene doesn't leach and most counter top filter will give you cleaner water than what you can buy pre-bottled (and far cheaper .03 cents a gallon vs over a dollar). Read the label on the next bottle of water you buy. Most are bottled in major US cities where what was flushed down the toilet last week is coming out of the faucet today. Coffee, who can live without it? Try cold brewing coffee. You can store it in the fridge for up to a week and mix a cup to your taste, from high test caffeine nirvana to a nice light brew. Unless you drink the whole pot every time you brew, this will save you a lot of coffee too. Oh and it's far less bitter and acidic than hot brewed coffee. Here's my method: 6 cups of coffee grounds (approx 1 lb use a coarse grind for a drip brew or french press) and 9 cups of water in a gallon jug (I cut 1/4 of the top off of a Costco milk jug, the square ones, for easy access). I alternate water and coffee a cup at a time going in so it's well mixed, then top off with the remainder of the water and push down with a spoon so all the grounds are soaked. Cover with a towel and let sit 12-24hrs at room temp. Then pour through a gold filter (the washable kind, doesn't have to be gold) into a 1 gallon sun tea jar (I like the ones with the spout on the bottom for easy dispensing) and store in the fridge. To make a cup adjust the ratio to you liking, but start with 4 parts water to 1 part coffee concentrate. Heated water for hot coffee, cold water for iced coffee. (Works for tea too) No more wasted coffee and if you have an electric kettle, coffee is never more than 5 minutes away. WOOHOO! Super glue, hands down the best way to seal a cut or a wound short of requiring stitches. Just apply a small amount of super glue to the wound and hold shut for several seconds. Seals instantly and usually heals with no scare. B __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous.