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Crocodile creek Pocket Lunch Box School lunches can now be more fun than ever with this beautifully-designed, high-quality lunch box. Lunch box is 10`w x 7.5`h x 3`d. We have given special attention to make certain that the lunchboxes currently offered by Crocodile Creek do conform to or exceed U.S. and European safety standards….

Bagster 3CUYD Dumpster in a Bag $28.50 …

Husky PA3242HD 42-Gallon Contractor Clean-Up Bags, 32-Count $20.00 0…

Fiskars 9405 Kangaroo 30-Gallon Gardening Container $15.76 Perfect for pruning or weeding jobs, the Fiskars Kangaroo 30-gallon gardening container holds itself open, freeing your hands for work. The Kangaroo’s unique spring design springs up to a 22-inch diameter, 30-gallon capacity, just waiting to be filled with weeds, pruned branches, or raked leaves. When you’re done, the container can be collapsed and stored easily in a compact, ready-to-hang 3-inch …

simplehuman Mini Step Trash Cans, Plastic The 6 liter plastic step can has a sturdy pedal and removable inner bucket. Its small size and durable plastic construction makes this can ideal for a bathroom or kid’s room. Available in black and white….

Black Contractor Bags, 42 Gallon, 33×48, 3.0 Mil, These garbage bags will not disappoint you. Our bags are full gauge, that means they are exactly as thick as we say they are. Our bags are made with Megablend resin thus ensuring consistent performance from each and every bag….

Clear Contractor Bags, 33×48, 42 Gallon, 3 Mil, 50/case $36.09 These are the same quality as the leading brand 3 Mil bags, Now in Clear. Easily identify what is in your bags so that they are not mistakenly thrown out etc…Value pack: 50 per case….

Most Wanted 2012 Items

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100 Most wanted items for 2012. ‘m sure most of you have seen this list….it’s been around since Sarajevo was in Civil war…that’s when it was constructed….but it’s been refined to cover most any disaster….and evolved throu several bad ones…a 2012 type scenario may be overwhelming to this list….but the list works pretty well for the regional disasters we’ve seen of late….

1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance, etc.)

2. Water Filters/Purifiers

3. Portable Toilets (Increasing in price every two months.)

4. Seasoned Firewood (About $100 per cord; wood takes 6 – 12 mos. to become dried, for home uses.)

5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)

6. Coleman Fuel (URGENT $2.69-$3.99/gal. Impossible to stockpile too much.)

7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats and Slingshots

8. Hand-Can openers and hand egg beaters, whisks (Life savers!)

9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugars

10. Rice – Beans – Wheat (White rice is now $12.95 – 50# bag. Sam’s Club, stock depleted often.)

11. Vegetable oil (for cooking) (Without it food burns/must be boiled, etc.)

12. Charcoal and Lighter fluid (Will become scarce suddenly.)

13. Water containers (Urgent Item to obtain. Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY)

14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won’t heat a room.)

15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)

16. Propane Cylinders

17. Michael Hyatt’s Y2K Survival Guide (BEST single y2k handbook for sound advice/tips.)

18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)

19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula/ointments/aspirin, etc

20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)

21. Cook stoves (Propane, Coleman and Kerosene)

22. Vitamins (Critical, due 10 Y2K-forced daily canned food diets.)

23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item.)

24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products

25. Thermal underwear (Tops and bottoms)

26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets and Wedges (also, honing oil)

27. Aluminum foil Reg. and Heavy. Duty (Great Cooking and Barter item)

28. Gasoline containers (Plastic or Metal)

29. Garbage bags (Impossible to have too many.)

30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, paper towel

31. Milk – Powdered and Condensed (Shake liquid every 3 to 4 months.)

32. Garden seeds (Non-hybrid) (A MUST)

33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)

34. Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit: 1(800) 835-3278

35. Tuna Fish (in oil)

36. Fire extinguishers (or.. large box of Baking soda in every room…)

37. First aid kits

38. Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)

39. Garlic, spices and vinegar, baking supplies

40. BIG DOGS (and plenty of dog food)

41. Flour, yeast and salt

42. Matches (“Strike Anywhere” preferred. Boxed, wooden matches will go first.)

43. Writing paper/pads/pencils/solar calculators

44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime)

45. Work boots, belts, Levis and durable shirts

46. Flashlights/Light Sticks and torches, “No.76 Dietz” Lanterns

47. Journals, Diaries and Scrapbooks (Jot down ideas, feelings, experiences: Historic times!)

48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)

49. Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc

50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)

51. Fishing supplies/tools

52. Mosquito coils/repellent sprays/creams

53. Duct tape

54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes

55. Candles

56. Laundry detergent (Liquid)

57. Backpacks and Duffle bags

58. Garden tools and supplies

59. Scissors, fabrics and sewing supplies

60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.

61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)

62. Canning supplies (Jars/lids/wax)

63. Knives and Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel

64. Bicycles…Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc.

65. Sleeping bags and blankets/pillows/mats

66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)

67. Board Games Cards, Dice

68. d-Con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer

69. Mousetraps, Ant traps and cockroach magnets

70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks…)

71. Baby Wipes, oils, waterless and Anti-bacterial soap (saves a lot of water)

72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.

73. Shaving supplies (razors and creams, talc, after shave)

74. Hand pumps and siphons (for water and for fuels)

75. Soy sauce, vinegar, bouillons/gravy/soup base

76. Reading glasses

77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)

78. “Survival-in-a-Can”

79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens

80. BSA – New 1998 – Boy Scout Handbook (also, Leader’s Catalog)

81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)

82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky

83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts

84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)

85. Lumber (all types)

86. Wagons and carts (for transport to and from open Flea markets)

87. Cots and Inflatable Mattresses (for extra guests)

88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.

89. Lantern Hangers

90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts and bolts

91. Teas

92. Coffee

93. Cigarettes

94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc.)

95. Paraffin wax

96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.

97. Chewing gum/candies

98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)

99. Hats and cotton neckerchiefs

100. Goats/chickens

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How can I protect my potted plants from the freeze tonight?

I have 14 huge terracotta pots filled with gorgeous impatiens, herbs, and 1 pot with a huge bell pepper plant full of peppers and buds. They’re too large to move indoors. The impatiens are huge, probably 3 feet in diameter. I bought a box of construction size heavy duty garbage bags, but they’re still not large enough to cover the plants. If I cut them in half and lays them over the plants, do you think they’ll be okay? I live in Miami, and the freeze (projected to be 31F) should only last 6 hours or so. I’ve babied these plants for months and they’re so happy and healthy. I’m so worried. Any suggestions?
oops, sorry about the type…”lay”, not lays.

the plastic should protect them just be careful and remove the plastic as soon as the temperature comes back up and don’t smother them. If you have any way to move your plants to a sheltered area like a covered patio or a garage it would help but do what you can.You’ll want to protect them from any wind chill too. Some herbs depending upon their age and variety can do ok in colder weather. I once had basil survive a snow storm. good luck with your plants

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