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eReaders (Convertin Books)

Do you have an eReader? Recently I recieved one for christmas, it wasn't what I was looking for but it works for the time being. What I needed was a something to convert the thousands of pdf files I have to be able to utilize them on the device. Calibre is that program... Calibre will work with numerous devices to convert any format to most any format you need. It is a free download and will work on both windows and mac. Here is a link for you to download it. Calibre

Last Updated on Friday, 10 February 2012 10:50

Ablesentry's Past

Ablesentry.net was not always Ablesentry. It started out as Stormsurge Outfitters and Supply in 2004 where it was intended to be a Preparedness supply retailer. Products were offered at 5% over cost to members of the site. The software used to create the site was faulty, being that money was low in starting the retail shop the site was brought down to a forum, named StormsurgeOS. This ran for about a year and ended up being hacked a couple of times.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 14:35

Yaesu VX-6R

   I have been using Yaesu VX-6R HT radio for several years now. This is a hand held transciever which has a JIS7 Standard rating and is capable of transmitting on three bands (2 Meter/ 1.25 Meter/ 70 CM) and will also recieve on 11 differnt bands. While its not the end all be all of radios it certainly is pretty well suited for preparedness.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 13:06

Classifieds Ads available

   There is a new Classified Section up, its your basic classified ad with areas to Buy, Sell and Trade. Incuded is an area for Job Search and Dateing. Feel free to utilize it, and if you have suggestions we will work together to make it work. This is publically viewed, though no Member information should be viewable. Persons interested in your ad will have to join the site to reply to your ad's.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:08

Building Pantry (Sentry)

   In Novembers of 2011 I started work on a Pantry in my utility room. In trying to keep it generally simple, I have used 2"X4"s to support the main plywood surface. All wood is coated with polyeurethane so the kids do not get splinters, also to keep the wood from looking old. I obtained FIFO can storage boxes from Onestep on www.flsurvival.com which gives me the capability of 6 months worth of canned food storage. I am adding surfaces as I go, recently I installed the third surface. I am wanting to install some sort of side shelving to this, perhaps for spices or something. This is a work in progress as with everything preparedness related.

Last Updated on Sunday, 05 February 2012 21:29

Edsal 72"H x 36"W x 18"D 5-Tier Steel Muscle Rack Shelving Unit

   I stopped dorking around with cheap plastic shelving a few years ago. I found at Lowes the Edsal 5 tier muscle racks which stand 72" high 18" deep and 36" wide. Perfect for storing preps, because they will hold 2k lbs in weight. Originally the wood part of the shelf was made out of masonite, and since they have switched to particle board. Edsal also makes a shelf which is 72" high, 24" deep and 36" wide. These go together with ease, and are generally light enough to move around.

Last Updated on Friday, 13 January 2012 22:43

Project Manager

A Project Manager has been added to the site, you will find this on the top menu of the site labeled Projects. The Project Manager allows you to create a project that you want to be able to track and manage with the assistance of other members. I have couple of examples already up and going.

I am still learning this as well, let me know if you are expreincing problems with creating a project, and I will assist you the best I can. Feel free to use it, and add your projects.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 January 2012 14:18

Forum is up!

   The forum is up, topics are specific to group related discussions and its only open to members of the site. Discussions reference preparedness should be private, hence why its a closed forum. There are forums which are area specific to Florida and are only viewable to members who reside in those areas. This is the reason we as that only Florida resident join at this time.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 16:19

Packing list

Packing List

Here is a simple packing list for those who need a little assistance in packing thier sustainment pack. The items are kept in general terms, so you will need to do your research to find the best product to fit that item. Hopefull this helps those who need it, and if you have something to add I will surely consider adding it. This inteded to be basic.

Last Updated on Friday, 16 December 2011 13:55

Commo Box

   This is my commo box, or communications case. I purchased this case from Cheaper Than Dirt at about 59.00. It appears to be just as durable as a Pelican case, but the dimensions for the price are superior in comparrison to a  pelican case. While the foam leaves little to be desired, its still workable. As you can see the case has a carry handle, but it also has four snap locks. The ouside demensions are 22.75"X 15" X 7" and the interior demensions are 20" X 12.75 X 7". This gives me plenty of width for my longer antennas which are 18 inches in length.

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 November 2011 10:02