If you are a canner and have extra jars, or as you empty them, don’t store them empty. Fill them with water. They don’t take up any more room and you have water available.
Living rural I had a guy show up at my door at 3:30 am. I heard the car and flipped the bright porch light on. He had not knocked. I yelled through the door “what do you want”. Said he was here to pick up Randy. No close houses. I yelled back wrong house. He left. But I truly believe he was seeing if anyone home. I was still up with lights on. Had nobody answered I believe he was going to break in house or barn. He was pretty rough looking. When he left he did not stop at any other houses to pick up Randy. Went all way up to highway. I had “protection” in hand. Never opened the door.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
I don’t know who originated the saying, but it’s soooooo relevant: “it’s better to have and not need than to need and not have”. I really don’t think there’s such a thing as over preparedness. Love you Patara and all that you do!!
Patara, my daughter, who almost never cooks, took over for Christmas dinner since I was sick with the c. She actually made potato soup with the ham bits. Shocking!! My grandson ate all of it, so she had to make another pot. Brought me a bowl, plus the bone that I'll use for broth. Guess I did teach her something. Yeah
Thank you for sharing your home and life with us. I mentioned I was hauling wood out to the property to a local business owner that we trust for various needs. (I'm hoping to build little connectable sheds for a cabin.) He said "you need wood? I've got 40-something acres on the mountain. You can have what you need." 😳😭😭😭 Thanking God for everything. It's been one step at a time, but our Heavenly Father is providing for our needs. Let the rain and snow come. There is peace in my soul.
Can't get to our farm because it is on a mountain ridge. This polar vortex is messing with our plans! We are working as hard as possible to get this farmhouse ready to move into. Asking for prayers that we can complete it enough to move in February! God Bless you Patara you keep me moving! This community is a blessing!❤
For months, I've been telling people what you just said. Cans of food already have the liquid in them. My emergency water is saved for Coffee. Good show, Patara...🇺🇸 👍☕
Patara went out to my local Dollar store today for your Pantry challenge and my checker lady told me that their turning it into like your Dollar General to watch my prices change and stock up quick so thank you for always encouraging to be ahead n topping off . All your critters are Wonderful may our Almighty God continue blessing you , James , farm and All of us 🇺🇸❤ 🙏
You are absolutely correct Patara! Now, in California, our pretty-boy 'Gruesome Newsom' has allowed our tax money to be used to treat illegal immigrants in our hospitals. In many cases, those of us who have legitimate medical insurance are forced to wait for people who are not here legally. I am a person with O-negative blood (the universal donner) and I used to donate my blood when there was a need. Well, I can say that ever since this insanity with our Southern Border began in earnest, I no longer donate so freely. I will give it to a specific person that might need it, but no longer will it go into a blood bank to be distributed to those who should not even be here. They take my money under the threat of law, but they cannot have my blood! The government is our worst nightmare now!
As a person who lived in a snowy forest in the Winter, here is a suggestion. Get yourselves some long underwear. Tops & bottoms. Maybe 2 sets. A toasty coat and a warm sleeping bag. If nothing else, get the thermals. XOXOXO.
I live in a very small town in Ohio. We have 2 banks ... and both were robbed this morning. A gun was brandished before the man ran off on foot. All schools were locked down. Be ready. It can happen anywhere.
Texas here...last couple of years have been crazy winters, like not seen in my 60 years....family had to come stay because they lost power and water...we were absolutely fine but just to be safe got a generator, got a Mr buddy heater, put in a wood stove, added significantly to water preps, learned about UV filtration for water, etc.....family still has done nothing...like talking to stumps
There are times when I can only get from one moment to the next. I prepare for the worst case scenario but hope for the best. Just the way that I grew up.
I've been following you for a long time and appreciate all you do. I just want to say there are times you have no control, and what you have done is wiped out. Recently, I lost my rice and beans due to vermin at the same time my husband is on his death bed. I have been feeling empty and drained. Like butter spread to thin on too much bread(Bilbo). God reminded me that He is in control, not me. I could not make it through this without God.
2 days ago a Navy P9 was busy over the area laying tracks and tonight a KC 135 Stratotanker was doing the same areas and north and then refueled a C17 and the C17 shut off it's tracking. Lot of stuff happening in our skys if one just looks around. I hear the traffic all the time, it's peaceful and frightening at the same time to those that aren't clueless.
Great friend that got all of the shots died in her sleep last night. She was a great person. Wanted to do everything she could for others and was willing to take the garbage.
we posted no trespassing signs all around the perimeter of our property a few weeks ago, I just have a gut feeling. We got extra water cans and loaded up on animal feed just to name a few things we have done. Thanks for the reminders and point out areas we should consider.
Everyday I seem to worry about the sad state of affairs and I am focusing on God. It's not that I don't care about my woke children and grandchildren, but I seem to have let go of worrying about them. I realize that all things are by design and all we can do is do our part... Spread the message and pray a lot! God is Good all the Time 😇🙏 ...and yes potato soup is the yummiest, I will have to try your recipe. Hugs Patara and all you believers ❤💜
Here in Denmark we are right now having a very unusual weather. At Christmastime we had a terrible storm that we have never seen before, people who lived close to the sea had their houses overfloaded with water and destroyed. Now, just 2 week later we have lots of lots of snow faling, shops cannot open as people who worked there can’t get through the snow, other parts of the country has so much rain falling which we havn’t seen for more than houndred years, and again now peoples houses are overfloaded with water. And I think hmmmmm, that a lot of people who have their homes destroyed with water ( due to the change og climate 😂) these people might be easier to make belive that something needs to be done with the climate, so they unfortunately proably will follow the agenda that is given to us from the government. First “they” make sure to make life miserable to people, then they come with “the solution” to help people. It’s a very funny dynamiks “they” try to make look like is comming only from the change in climate, which by the way is caused by we the people - 😂 We can’t belive anything that we are told.
You work so hard, puts me to shame. I'm in my 70s now and have slowed down. I see the shenigans in government percolating towards a bad year but I try not to fret too much. Prep & pray. God is still in control ❤
We live in a very rural area and now a company is coming in to get farmers to lease land for windmills 😮...I pray it doesn't work out for the company!!
Agreed! *Beyond winter" 13:00:00 minute mark = Here in the Omaha area, after a big snow storm, dumping lots of snow on the Omaha area, it sometimes takes days to dig out every street. The main roads might be cleared but sometimes the trucks & equipment are kept busy when blowing snow or more falling snow or ice makes those roads impassable again so the residential areas might NOT be able to drive anywhere for a week or longer. It's easy to forget those times happen but they do. Also, even deep ditches can fill with snow & drivers cannot tell what is a flat surface and what is a deep ditch. I tried to turn around one day outside Council Bluffs and one tire slipped into the ditch, in the deep drifted snow. Luckily a wonderful truck driver stopped with his coveralls on and jumped into the snow and pushed my small car back onto the solid surfaces. Bless him!! And those extremes are what we all need to prep for. And keep your gas tank full. Plus what if your heat is only keeping the place halfway warm enough? Humans and pets will gradually get colder over time, the body temperature of old folks and young children can be affected within a couple days, just by cool temps. It's hard for them to warm up very fast. All of that we need to watch out for. And keep a thermometer handy, take your temperature every day, because not everybody can tell when they are slowly getting colder. Stay on it. OK, quickly here: March 30, 1987. surprise blizzard in Omaha. Home alone. Lost power at home. My kids were visiting their dad across town. No phone access. My car was snowed in - in my under-duplex garage. I didn't own a snow shovel, just moved there from apartment living. Had no cash. Car had almost no gas in it, sitting on Empty. No food except peanut butter. No power meant no phone service at home and we didn't have cell phones yet. I tried a trick I learned from my boss back then - pair up some of your problems and let them solve each other. Problems? My main gripe about my teen daughter was she refused to pick up all the pennies in her copper color shag carpeting in her bedroom. So I headed in there and combed through the shag with my fingers. Found 97 pennies. Planned my steps carefully. Emptied my small plastic trash can, used it to shovel the driveway. Made sure I had everything and my route was cleared. Backed my car out of the garage, didn't stop to close the garage door, which was fine, kept moving to avoid being stuck in the snow. Headed downhill to the gas station on Saddlecreek that accepted cash.. Asked the attendant if I could get 97 cents of gas and he made it happen for me. Yay! Drove a block up the street to an ATM and withdrew $40 to fill my tank. Filled the tank. Headed to work where there was heat and phones and lights and a vending machine of junk food. Yay! Stayed there a few hours. Headed back home, power was back on. The kids called. All was well. Taught me to PLAN AHEAD!FCOM
Wow...We just filled 6 five gallon water jugs on Monday in addition to the two 55 gallon drums we already had. I have a stash of gallon jugs on deck just in case. Always trying to think ahead.
Patera strongly resembles my dear friend Nancy, who passed 6 years ago. I’m pulled into Patera’s look and personality as she’s a beautiful version of Nancy.
I appreciate your water comment. Some of us live where it's very cold. In '86 it was -30 to -40 for 3 weeks. Water lines that were 5' deep froze. When I put my water system in, I went 6' deep. Same for those frostfree water spickets on the side of houses. They make styrofoam bras for them in the shape of a boob. It helps insulate them. A neighbor said, "Horses will keep a creek free of ice." We checked on the creek yesterday. There was a little 'nose hole' in the ice. It's been the in the high 30's during the day an teens at night. In '86, the temp dropped about 40 degrees in 3 hours one time. This nose hole, under an '86 scenario could freeze shut fast and hard where the horses couldn't keep the creek ice free. You want a work out? Haul water to your critters when it's this cold!!
I have indoor shutoff valves for my two outdoor faucets so they can't freeze. I close the valves and open the faucets to drain them. I did this back in November. We've never had below zero temps here in eastern NC. We also only get a big snow once every few years. In any particular year, we may not even get a single flake.
First time in my 60 yrs of life have I ever seen a "green" January 1st, 2nd & 3rd!!! and this coming week we are warming up again..PRAISE GOD!! bring it on straight through March..LOL
Out of my 10 hens I was surprised I got 6 eggs. Normal is 2-3 19:29 in the morning. Agreed need extra bedding for the animals. I'm in northern Indiana so far it's been rain. With a little snow. Stay warm everyone
water = this is why i keep the pool up yr round. on top of that i have 5gal jugs filled the garage yr round and a berkey filtration system for all of it. i keep left over milk or juice containers hung on a rope in the garage as well in case they need to be filled.
Patara I just want to say I love your videos. I never had a mom and when I listen to you it makes me feel like I’m listening to the southern mama I always needed, especially the tough love videos. Thank you for all the time you dedicate to this space. ❤
A little dose of Patara’s life is just what I needed 🧡🤗 Lorie 😊 P.S. I have 8 feeder pigs I’d hand deliver to you from Michigan just for you. My husband is getting tired of doing chores for me while my arm is in a sling 😂
Here comes the snow, doot n doo doo! 🎶 All this and next week here in Idaho! ❄️❄️ Time to hunker down, batten the hatches and make French onion soup! One of my babies turns 25 tomorrow! 😮 She loves you too! Stay busy girl! Godspeed! ❤🙏🇺🇸✌🏻
I posit that our discretion at being able to IDENTIFY and IGNORE distractions will be our key to survival. This applies equally to spirituasl and physical realm. Thanks for another great video!
Yes, discernment is key. I foresee many false flag events, & the 'redeployment' of the 1000s of hired hands used for all the riots, polling places, 1/6, etc. It'll be obvious to those who are awake, & will hopefully awaken those still asleep.
@@cindybarnes1533 Yes, 100%! A lot of ppl called 2020-23 the "Gathering," & what's happening now is the "Awakening." Of course, there's a lot of overlap, & no one id ever completely done preparing. I foresee a new historical period of enlightenment whereby many see the darkness of this world, & reject it. Hopefully, I'm right!
Just got our voting postcard in the mail for this year, to vote,... but, I am sure they are doing everything they can to keep us from getting to the place where we can vote,... thanks, patara, love and prayers, p&t
Awe the babies are so cute! My Cochin just went Broody yesterday. I know it's probably not the right time but with the way everything is going in this crazy world. I have locked her up with 7 eggs. Let's go. 🎉
Local grocery with great meats...just put up 7 pks. smoked ham bones and 6 pks. sliced smoked jowls for seasoning. 7 pks. 81/17 hamburger, and a beautiful chuck roast all for $66. I'm doing chicken today. Keeping it going, y'all.
Love the farm! thank you for sharing your little patch of heaven. I really enjoy it, watching you in the morning while I have my coffee is like inviting an old friend over. Good conversations and practical preparedness is something I enjoy and do for my family regularly as part of my routine and responsibility, it is nice to not be old-school alone . thanks for being a pillar of practicality. Happy New Year!
Your barn looks so good Patara. I have eaten one or two turnkey eggs and yes, they are delicious. I believe that whatever is coming down the road will not just occur in 2024, but carry over to 2025. Loved seeing your animals. Thank you for this great video.
God bless you for encouraging and uplifting everyday! I love your menagerie. It tickles me. I for one appreciate your efforts and your humor. Thank you. I felt the shift, no voice, you let me know what it was with your video. My neighbor got the voice. I have had the voice but not this time. It was a head scratcher. It washed over me and I thought maybe I had better pray, so I did. ❤
Patara on another subject I think Iran is sitting on a Nuke and that would explain their being so bold when in the past they relied solely on their surrogates. God Bless You and your Critters.
Loaded up on all animal feed and shavings for bedding last week. Just felt 'prompted' to do so. All set for the rest of winter. Looking into 'regenerative farming' for the near future. Many videos and blogs online about it. Hope to not have to purchase as many amendments and such this year. Great videos! They all help us so much. Keep them coming.....
Need to live like the old west. You heat and cook with wood, grow your own food and make your own medicine. Lock and load for protection. Back to basics
I went after chicken crumbles yesterday for my layers. There were only 2 bags in the store. Usually they have a full pallet in the store and more in their inventory shed. I did not check to see if there was more in their storage. Need to go back in a couple of days and check to see if there's more out.
Yes. My chickens have almost completely stopped laying for the winter. I get one or two eggs every other day. Past experience tells me hey will get back in the swing of things in March.
Something weird. My chickens started laying again the exact day the solstice happen. Backin egg production after a few months off. I only have three in my little backyard.
Love seeing all of your babies!! I have 1 hen still laying during the winter; she's my largest hen, a Jersey giant. It's always a surprise, I just don't expect my ladies to be laying!
Expect the curve ball, I like that. That’s stated pretty well. I am just prepping for a curve ball. I have been preparing or 3 years now, we have learned sooooo much, it is worth practicing, makes you feel good because you can take care of your family easier.
We lost power for 12 days here in SE ND. We THOUGHT we had everything lined up, but boy were we wrong! Lots or scrambling and rigging things to work 🤣 this has helped us set the trajectory of what future things we need to implement on our homestead! I highly encourage people to trial run a weekend with no power etc. See where you have gaps! ❤ we will be doing more trial runs in the future for sure! This really opened our eyes.
Thank you, Appalachia. May I say one more thing? Most people just take it for granted that our toilets will continue to work, and if they don't what do we do? The fumes are not only bad, but as I understand they can explode also. My order of things include: shelter (which includes warm clothes), water, food, First Aid and whatever else our family needs. Your wisdom and the fact that you share it is very much appreciated. May God be with you and your family.
Seeing all the deer together made me think of an area here called Deer Park. It was a rural area and now is interwoven with subdivisions and farmettes. But a long time ago it was forest and full of animals.
So glad I'm finishing my evening out with my BFF on line Patara . I will be ready for the polar vortex. I have to be, I live in the North and we usually deal with a lot of snow during the winter. We had a 4ft snowfall 2 years ago. And get quite a bit each winter . Stay warm and dry.
I have been dehydrating a lot to save space but I know we need water. I also get canned goods so I can have liquid in a pinch. We have a well thank goodness. And a hand pump ready to be installed. We also are having a slow eggs count.
A lady was assaulted here at her home while getting into her car. They took her bag and ran off with it. They can't find him. I told my husband he needed to take me to the range and teach me. Situational awareness is critical! Plus having a back up plan I think is a great idea. My husband said we should put up beware of dog signs but it said let that be a surprise if they are stupid enough to break in and meet a 180# dog who isn't afraid if anything and protects his mama !
I had a customer yesterday I have known for years and she has a friend high up in his military career and they are actively training in the event of no internet or power. I mean they are talking about cyber attacks like they know it's coming or something. How clairvoyant.
🧡POTATO SOUP HERE: studio.th-cam.com/users/videoNcG0-KtN3hM/edit
Thank you! Just went to ask for this. ❤
It’s fixing to break wide open….but I’ve got peace within my soul. Appreciate ya! This world is NOT my home.
🎶 I'm just passin' through 🎵😊
AMEN!
Amen
Amen ❤️🙏🕊️
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If you are a canner and have extra jars, or as you empty them, don’t store them empty. Fill them with water. They don’t take up any more room and you have water available.
That's a great idea, never thought of that thanks for the heads up.
Great idea 💡
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Genius! Never thought of that. Thank you.
Excellent!
My pastor spoke of the uncertainty of 2024 in church last night. People need to be awake and aware!
Living rural I had a guy show up at my door at 3:30 am. I heard the car and flipped the bright porch light on. He had not knocked. I yelled through the door “what do you want”. Said he was here to pick up Randy. No close houses. I yelled back wrong house. He left. But I truly believe he was seeing if anyone home. I was still up with lights on. Had nobody answered I believe he was going to break in house or barn. He was pretty rough looking. When he left he did not stop at any other houses to pick up Randy. Went all way up to highway. I had “protection” in hand. Never opened the door.
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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
I don’t know who originated the saying, but it’s soooooo relevant: “it’s better to have and not need than to need and not have”. I really don’t think there’s such a thing as over preparedness. Love you Patara and all that you do!!
I like when Woodrow Call says it in Lonesome Dove!
Patara, my daughter, who almost never cooks, took over for Christmas dinner since I was sick with the c. She actually made potato soup with the ham bits. Shocking!! My grandson ate all of it, so she had to make another pot. Brought me a bowl, plus the bone that I'll use for broth. Guess I did teach her something. Yeah
Thank you for sharing your home and life with us. I mentioned I was hauling wood out to the property to a local business owner that we trust for various needs. (I'm hoping to build little connectable sheds for a cabin.) He said "you need wood? I've got 40-something acres on the mountain. You can have what you need." 😳😭😭😭
Thanking God for everything. It's been one step at a time, but our Heavenly Father is providing for our needs. Let the rain and snow come. There is peace in my soul.
I love hearing you say you have peace in your soul. I'm not there yet.
Prayers. 🙏🙏🙏
Can't get to our farm because it is on a mountain ridge. This polar vortex is messing with our plans! We are working as hard as possible to get this farmhouse ready to move into. Asking for prayers that we can complete it enough to move in February! God Bless you Patara you keep me moving! This community is a blessing!❤
Sending prayers🙏🏻
I prayed. So exciting for you.
THANKYOU for calling us a REPUBLIC and not a democracy!
For months, I've been telling people what you just said. Cans of food already have the liquid in them. My emergency water is saved for Coffee. Good show, Patara...🇺🇸 👍☕
As my Mom would always and I mean Always say, "Better to have and not need than to need and not have". Wise words:)
Patara went out to my local Dollar store today for your Pantry challenge and my checker lady told me that their turning it into like your Dollar General to watch my prices change and stock up quick so thank you for always encouraging to be ahead n topping off . All your critters are Wonderful may our Almighty God continue blessing you , James , farm and All of us 🇺🇸❤ 🙏
I checked this on the internet and it going to happen, planned several months ago.
Love seeing all your precious animals! The doggie diggin that hole! Lol!
That dog was going after a mole. Lol My dog used to dig all the time.
I know - hilarious.
You are absolutely correct Patara! Now, in California, our pretty-boy 'Gruesome Newsom' has allowed our tax money to be used to treat illegal immigrants in our hospitals. In many cases, those of us who have legitimate medical insurance are forced to wait for people who are not here legally. I am a person with O-negative blood (the universal donner) and I used to donate my blood when there was a need. Well, I can say that ever since this insanity with our Southern Border began in earnest, I no longer donate so freely. I will give it to a specific person that might need it, but no longer will it go into a blood bank to be distributed to those who should not even be here. They take my money under the threat of law, but they cannot have my blood!
The government is our worst nightmare now!
So very true!!
As a person who lived in a snowy forest in the Winter, here is a suggestion. Get yourselves some long underwear. Tops & bottoms. Maybe 2 sets. A toasty coat and a warm sleeping bag. If nothing else, get the thermals.
XOXOXO.
Wool blankets ❤
I live in a very small town in Ohio. We have 2 banks ... and both were robbed this morning. A gun was brandished before the man ran off on foot. All schools were locked down. Be ready. It can happen anywhere.
Not here! We don’t have a bank!
Texas here...last couple of years have been crazy winters, like not seen in my 60 years....family had to come stay because they lost power and water...we were absolutely fine but just to be safe got a generator, got a Mr buddy heater, put in a wood stove, added significantly to water preps, learned about UV filtration for water, etc.....family still has done nothing...like talking to stumps
There are times when I can only get from one moment to the next. I prepare for the worst case scenario but hope for the best. Just the way that I grew up.
I've been following you for a long time and appreciate all you do. I just want to say there are times you have no control, and what you have done is wiped out. Recently, I lost my rice and beans due to vermin at the same time my husband is on his death bed. I have been feeling empty and drained. Like butter spread to thin on too much bread(Bilbo). God reminded me that He is in control, not me. I could not make it through this without God.
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2 days ago a Navy P9 was busy over the area laying tracks and tonight a KC 135 Stratotanker was doing the same areas and north and then refueled a C17 and the C17 shut off it's tracking. Lot of stuff happening in our skys if one just looks around. I hear the traffic all the time, it's peaceful and frightening at the same time to those that aren't clueless.
Great friend that got all of the shots died in her sleep last night. She was a great person. Wanted to do everything she could for others and was willing to take the garbage.
we posted no trespassing signs all around the perimeter of our property a few weeks ago, I just have a gut feeling. We got extra water cans and loaded up on animal feed just to name a few things we have done. Thanks for the reminders and point out areas we should consider.
Everyday I seem to worry about the sad state of affairs and I am focusing on God. It's not that I don't care about my woke children and grandchildren, but I seem to have let go of worrying about them. I realize that all things are by design and all we can do is do our part... Spread the message and pray a lot! God is Good all the Time 😇🙏 ...and yes potato soup is the yummiest, I will have to try your recipe. Hugs Patara and all you believers ❤💜
Here in Denmark we are right now having a very unusual weather. At Christmastime we had a terrible storm that we have never seen before, people who lived close to the sea had their houses overfloaded with water and destroyed. Now, just 2 week later we have lots of lots of snow faling, shops cannot open as people who worked there can’t get through the snow, other parts of the country has so much rain falling which we havn’t seen for more than houndred years, and again now peoples houses are overfloaded with water. And I think hmmmmm, that a lot of people who have their homes destroyed with water ( due to the change og climate 😂) these people might be easier to make belive that something needs to be done with the climate, so they unfortunately proably will follow the agenda that is given to us from the government.
First “they” make sure to make life miserable to people, then they come with “the solution” to help people.
It’s a very funny dynamiks “they” try to make look like is comming only from the change in climate, which by the way is caused by we the people - 😂 We can’t belive anything that we are told.
I feel safer knowing what you teach and it feels like a friend giving you good advice.
You work so hard, puts me to shame. I'm in my 70s now and have slowed down. I see the shenigans in government percolating towards a bad year but I try not to fret too much. Prep & pray. God is still in control ❤
We live in a very rural area and now a company is coming in to get farmers to lease land for windmills 😮...I pray it doesn't work out for the company!!
Do you live in Indiana? They are trying here in our little ( rapidly growing) town! West Central Indiana here!
@@jessicamccord6801 yes we are probably neighbors..NS
Well in Penn they put holes in those windmill blades because they don't like them.
Agreed! *Beyond winter" 13:00:00 minute mark = Here in the Omaha area, after a big snow storm, dumping lots of snow on the Omaha area, it sometimes takes days to dig out every street. The main roads might be cleared but sometimes the trucks & equipment are kept busy when blowing snow or more falling snow or ice makes those roads impassable again so the residential areas might NOT be able to drive anywhere for a week or longer.
It's easy to forget those times happen but they do.
Also, even deep ditches can fill with snow & drivers cannot tell what is a flat surface and what is a deep ditch. I tried to turn around one day outside Council Bluffs and one tire slipped into the ditch, in the deep drifted snow. Luckily a wonderful truck driver stopped with his coveralls on and jumped into the snow and pushed my small car back onto the solid surfaces. Bless him!!
And those extremes are what we all need to prep for. And keep your gas tank full.
Plus what if your heat is only keeping the place halfway warm enough? Humans and pets will gradually get colder over time, the body temperature of old folks and young children can be affected within a couple days, just by cool temps. It's hard for them to warm up very fast.
All of that we need to watch out for. And keep a thermometer handy, take your temperature every day, because not everybody can tell when they are slowly getting colder.
Stay on it.
OK, quickly here: March 30, 1987. surprise blizzard in Omaha. Home alone. Lost power at home. My kids were visiting their dad across town. No phone access. My car was snowed in - in my under-duplex garage. I didn't own a snow shovel, just moved there from apartment living. Had no cash. Car had almost no gas in it, sitting on Empty. No food except peanut butter. No power meant no phone service at home and we didn't have cell phones yet.
I tried a trick I learned from my boss back then - pair up some of your problems and let them solve each other. Problems? My main gripe about my teen daughter was she refused to pick up all the pennies in her copper color shag carpeting in her bedroom. So I headed in there and combed through the shag with my fingers. Found 97 pennies. Planned my steps carefully. Emptied my small plastic trash can, used it to shovel the driveway. Made sure I had everything and my route was cleared. Backed my car out of the garage, didn't stop to close the garage door, which was fine, kept moving to avoid being stuck in the snow. Headed downhill to the gas station on Saddlecreek that accepted cash.. Asked the attendant if I could get 97 cents of gas and he made it happen for me. Yay! Drove a block up the street to an ATM and withdrew $40 to fill my tank. Filled the tank. Headed to work where there was heat and phones and lights and a vending machine of junk food. Yay! Stayed there a few hours. Headed back home, power was back on. The kids called. All was well. Taught me to PLAN AHEAD!FCOM
I really love ur baby goats. Love how their tails wag so quickly. Thank you Patera. For everything
I do too! They bring my heart such joy each day! What a blessing this channel is to me, you just have no idea Patera ♥️
Wow...We just filled 6 five gallon water jugs on Monday in addition to the two 55 gallon drums we already had. I have a stash of gallon jugs on deck just in case. Always trying to think ahead.
A little bleach keeps it from getting algae
You remind me of Ellie Mae and her critters on the Beverly Hillbillies. Love you Patera!
Lol 😆
So true! LOL!!😂
Patera strongly resembles my dear friend Nancy, who passed 6 years ago. I’m pulled into Patera’s look and personality as she’s a beautiful version of Nancy.
I appreciate your water comment. Some of us live where it's very cold. In '86 it was -30 to -40 for 3 weeks. Water lines that were 5' deep froze. When I put my water system in, I went 6' deep. Same for those frostfree water spickets on the side of houses. They make styrofoam bras for them in the shape of a boob. It helps insulate them. A neighbor said, "Horses will keep a creek free of ice." We checked on the creek yesterday. There was a little 'nose hole' in the ice. It's been the in the high 30's during the day an teens at night. In '86, the temp dropped about 40 degrees in 3 hours one time. This nose hole, under an '86 scenario could freeze shut fast and hard where the horses couldn't keep the creek ice free. You want a work out? Haul water to your critters when it's this cold!!
I have indoor shutoff valves for my two outdoor faucets so they can't freeze. I close the valves and open the faucets to drain them. I did this back in November. We've never had below zero temps here in eastern NC. We also only get a big snow once every few years. In any particular year, we may not even get a single flake.
First time in my 60 yrs of life have I ever seen a "green" January 1st, 2nd & 3rd!!! and this coming week we are warming up again..PRAISE GOD!! bring it on straight through March..LOL
Out of my 10 hens I was surprised I got 6 eggs. Normal is 2-3 19:29 in the morning. Agreed need extra bedding for the animals. I'm in northern Indiana so far it's been rain. With a little snow. Stay warm everyone
My hens lay less when the weather changes
water = this is why i keep the pool up yr round. on top of that i have 5gal jugs filled the garage yr round and a berkey filtration system for all of it. i keep left over milk or juice containers hung on a rope in the garage as well in case they need to be filled.
You're so right; distractions abound, Patara. We need to stay focused and be praying for discernment.
Patara I just want to say I love your videos. I never had a mom and when I listen to you it makes me feel like I’m listening to the southern mama I always needed, especially the tough love videos.
Thank you for all the time you dedicate to this space. ❤
I live in Central Texas & that was the worst Winter we ever had in my 55 years of living here. My parents taught me to always be prepared.
A little dose of Patara’s life is just what I needed 🧡🤗 Lorie 😊
P.S. I have 8 feeder pigs I’d hand deliver to you from Michigan just for you. My husband is getting tired of doing chores for me while my arm is in a sling 😂
LOL... sounded like you had a bunch of kids screaming mom in that barn!😂
Here comes the snow, doot n doo doo! 🎶 All this and next week here in Idaho! ❄️❄️ Time to hunker down, batten the hatches and make French onion soup! One of my babies turns 25 tomorrow! 😮 She loves you too! Stay busy girl! Godspeed! ❤🙏🇺🇸✌🏻
I live in Idaho also . Northern Idaho near CDA
I'm in Coeur d' Alene, I've been waiting so I can have a PJ day. It's been a long wait.
@@cathleenkusher3887 I am out at twin lakes!
@@cathleenkusher3887 I can never spell CDA haha
I’m in Priest River! Hello neighbors!
Hearing how they cry when it’s dark, pulls at my heart. Sometimes I wonder how we can possibly eat meat!!
Me neither
Love your beginnings of the videos.. thank you for sharing your life on the homestead
Thank you Patara for sharing your animals and your life. Blessings 🙏🙏🙏
I posit that our discretion at being able to IDENTIFY and IGNORE distractions will be our key to survival. This applies equally to spirituasl and physical realm. Thanks for another great video!
Yes, discernment is key. I foresee many false flag events, & the 'redeployment' of the 1000s of hired hands used for all the riots, polling places, 1/6, etc. It'll be obvious to those who are awake, & will hopefully awaken those still asleep.
Do you believe the veil is being lifted?
I believe the Bible is playing out in real time. @@cindybarnes1533
@@cindybarnes1533 Yes, 100%! A lot of ppl called 2020-23 the "Gathering," & what's happening now is the "Awakening." Of course, there's a lot of overlap, & no one id ever completely done preparing. I foresee a new historical period of enlightenment whereby many see the darkness of this world, & reject it. Hopefully, I'm right!
So pretty little turkeys! Love the deer & the dog digging! All looks healthy! Blessings❣️❣️
Just got our voting postcard in the mail for this year, to vote,... but, I am sure they are doing everything they can to keep us from getting to the place where we can vote,... thanks, patara, love and prayers, p&t
Curveball is the perfect word!! Prepare is the way to overcome it!!❤❤🙏🙏xxoo❤🙏🙏🙏🇱🇷🙏🇱🇷
Awe the babies are so cute! My Cochin just went Broody yesterday. I know it's probably not the right time but with the way everything is going in this crazy world. I have locked her up with 7 eggs. Let's go. 🎉
Do you have LF Cochins.? Our friend breeds those Beautiful Birds.
A younger me thought the phrase "if dirt ain't flyin, you ain't tryin" related to dirt bikes...the older me is going to live 2024 like that.
Don't forget the juice in pickles. Great for leg cramps!
What a wonderful God we have who created all these perfect, loving fun animals for our delight.
Local grocery with great meats...just put up 7 pks. smoked ham bones and 6 pks. sliced smoked jowls for seasoning. 7 pks. 81/17 hamburger, and a beautiful chuck roast all for $66. I'm doing chicken today. Keeping it going, y'all.
Nice! 😊
All your beautiful babies!!❤❤❤
Bless you & your family!🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
Love the farm! thank you for sharing your little patch of heaven. I really enjoy it, watching you in the morning while I have my coffee is like inviting an old friend over. Good conversations and practical preparedness is something I enjoy and do for my family regularly as part of my routine and responsibility, it is nice to not be old-school alone . thanks for being a pillar of practicality. Happy New Year!
Potato soup sounds so yummy. That bread is just beautiful. ❤
So difficult to live for today, next week, next month, two years from now all at the same time. Heed her advice and prep all you can.
I love hearing all your critters! Makes my heart smile!! Thanks for sharing them all with us!
Your barn looks so good Patara. I have eaten one or two turnkey eggs and yes, they are delicious. I believe that whatever is coming down the road will not just occur in 2024, but carry over to 2025. Loved seeing your animals. Thank you for this great video.
God bless you for encouraging and uplifting everyday! I love your menagerie. It tickles me. I for one appreciate your efforts and your humor. Thank you. I felt the shift, no voice, you let me know what it was with your video. My neighbor got the voice. I have had the voice but not this time. It was a head scratcher. It washed over me and I thought maybe I had better pray, so I did. ❤
Patara on another subject I think Iran is sitting on a Nuke and that would explain their being so bold when in the past they relied solely on their surrogates. God Bless You and your Critters.
Loaded up on all animal feed and shavings for bedding last week. Just felt 'prompted' to do so. All set for the rest of winter. Looking into 'regenerative farming' for the near future. Many videos and blogs online about it. Hope to not have to purchase as many amendments and such this year. Great videos! They all help us so much. Keep them coming.....
Never heard of regenerative farming, & it sounds interesting. Could you give a little info bout that, pls? Thx
Your dog is one heck of a hole digger!!! Too bad we can't get them to dig where we need the hole!!
Need to live like the old west. You heat and cook with wood, grow your own food and make your own medicine. Lock and load for protection. Back to basics
I went after chicken crumbles yesterday for my layers. There were only 2 bags in the store. Usually they have a full pallet in the store and more in their inventory shed. I did not check to see if there was more in their storage. Need to go back in a couple of days and check to see if there's more out.
Those kids are absolutely adorable. They have the most beautiful coloring!!
Nice beautiful day with you! ❤thanks for all Patara! 🙏🏻🕊😇🇺🇸
I know each and every animal on your farm love you It shows when you are around them
You look so pretty holding up that one egg! Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Yes. My chickens have almost completely stopped laying for the winter. I get one or two eggs every other day. Past experience tells me hey will get back in the swing of things in March.
Something weird. My chickens started laying again the exact day the solstice happen. Backin egg production after a few months off. I only have three in my little backyard.
❤❤❤❤l love the babies!!! They are growing so fast!!!!
Cute turkey babies.😊
Thank goodness everything is fine with your visitors.
Love seeing all of your babies!! I have 1 hen still laying during the winter; she's my largest hen, a Jersey giant. It's always a surprise, I just don't expect my ladies to be laying!
Patara you are real..keep what you are doing,love you.
GM from Michigan you should get a Milking Song. I am battling the uneasy feeling by exercising and prepping.❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I love the brown siding on your barn. Love you too!🥰
Expect the curve ball, I like that. That’s stated pretty well. I am just prepping for a curve ball. I have been preparing or 3 years now, we have learned sooooo much, it is worth practicing, makes you feel good because you can take care of your family easier.
The barn looks great .
You're an amazing animal mama, Patera 🤠❣
I love that you’re doing more videos with the animals. They are so beautiful. 🙏🏼
Congrats on new baby, you're such a great mamma!
The brown side on the barn looks really nice.
Gotta watch out for them puppies digging holes to Chyna 😂
Haven't heard that expression in quite some time 🤣
Love the pronunciation lol
Your barn looks great lady.
We lost power for 12 days here in SE ND. We THOUGHT we had everything lined up, but boy were we wrong! Lots or scrambling and rigging things to work 🤣 this has helped us set the trajectory of what future things we need to implement on our homestead! I highly encourage people to trial run a weekend with no power etc. See where you have gaps! ❤ we will be doing more trial runs in the future for sure! This really opened our eyes.
Love to You, Patara! Thanks for reminding us to keep preparing. Really enjoy your channel..
Thank you, Appalachia. May I say one more thing? Most people just take it for granted that our toilets will continue to work, and if they don't what do we do? The fumes are not only bad, but as I understand they can explode also. My order of things include: shelter (which includes warm clothes), water, food, First Aid and whatever else our family needs. Your wisdom and the fact that you share it is very much appreciated. May God be with you and your family.
Love the critters!💕waiting
for snow
That sweetie baby looks just like Mama!!❤️
Nice job on the siding, looks great.
Seeing all the deer together made me think of an area here called Deer Park. It was a rural area and now is interwoven with subdivisions and farmettes. But a long time ago it was forest and full of animals.
In Wa.
God Bless you Patara and James and your Boys and the rest of your family ❤🙏🏻Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us All ❤🙏🏻
So glad I'm finishing my evening out with my BFF on line Patara . I will be ready for the polar vortex. I have to be, I live in the North and we usually deal with a lot of snow during the winter. We had a 4ft snowfall 2 years ago. And get quite a bit each winter . Stay warm and dry.
I just can't believe how many animals you have. It amazes me.
Its good to see you smile
I have been dehydrating a lot to save space but I know we need water. I also get canned goods so I can have liquid in a pinch. We have a well thank goodness. And a hand pump ready to be installed.
We also are having a slow eggs count.
A lady was assaulted here at her home while getting into her car. They took her bag and ran off with it. They can't find him. I told my husband he needed to take me to the range and teach me. Situational awareness is critical! Plus having a back up plan I think is a great idea.
My husband said we should put up beware of dog signs but it said let that be a surprise if they are stupid enough to break in and meet a 180# dog who isn't afraid if anything and protects his mama !
I had a customer yesterday I have known for years and she has a friend high up in his military career and they are actively training in the event of no internet or power. I mean they are talking about cyber attacks like they know it's coming or something. How clairvoyant.
Wow 🤯
They have been telling us to prepare for that...