Spent three weeks in Kenya on a mission trip stayed with the Maasai tribe. Had to walk miles to get fresh water, relieved myself in a hole in the ground and learned not to waste water. Cooked and ate outside. A life changing experience. Learn how to make a safety fence using branches that had large thorns. People in the US will fall apart trying to survive without all their conveniences.
@@BLKfootIndian 😅 😅😅😅 PREACH PREACH Led , cause the preachers an't . I left good old ... leaving behind all the conveniences and BAM, giving a small bowl ( as a guest in a house ) to dipped cold water from barrel ( everyday a boy fill up the barrel ) to shower & luckily the shower was inside the house. Next in a 12 x 16 apartment with shower inside but had to go outside to draw water by hand from a hand dug well & carry 5 gallons back inside to shower or flush; luckily had a septic tank, most shower outside in a public type shower, and cook outside & D-D in a small plastic bag, but those in the bush just squat and do there business ( it is normal here with no shame ) Lights go out often. No city water . Learn to T-T 5-6 times a day in a big plastic bottle cause I don't like going outside to fetch 5 to flush. when the grid go, a lot will NOT make it. The 3rd world living has taught a USA country boy more about being a servial and now I have graduated and can make it on 5 gallon a week thanks to 3rd world bush teachers. 😅😅😅 love it.
@@obbiebeal3060 some days I get lil lazy so I barracade me self I ain't no road scholar but a retired cabinet maker. W some biomed engineering bkground
Thanks for reminding me...I've prepared an area in my basement for fall out. They say if something happens we would need to stay in protected area for 2 weeks. I have lots of preps but just realized 1 poop bucket is not enough for a family for 2 weeks! I guess I could just take the bag out but I think more buckets with lids would work better. Off to home depo for more orange buckets. Orange is for waste, red for medical, blue for water, and white for food.
@@KB-jx7ff yes I have all that. Even have little tablet toilet paper. I have animals so I'll probably use pine shavings. I think I just need more buckets. I've head a family can fill one quick.
Thanks for the color codes family. I’ll get those also. I have food preps and water storage, first aid kits, games and books, etc. but no poo buckets. Thanks again family ;-)
I go to the bakery inside my local grocery store and they give away the food grade buckets with lids for free. They throw them out daily, the buckets were used for frosting. Some stores even wash the buckets and give them to you clean with the lids! 5 gallon and 3 gallon buckets!!
living in the rurals of VA, LAST one they get to..water electric out 10 days..all the way to town..no electric, stores closed, ATM not working, yes, we KEPT water, in the bath tubs, buckets, ALL the pots we could get our hands on..and YES, we had to go WHEREVER when the need showed up..yeah..shake ur head if u wanna, LEAD is all TRUTH, cause I had to do it..10 days...
Facts!!! I can tell you right now, when an emergency happens... you think you have a plan, until you realize you dont. When hurricane beryl hit, we had no electricity for a whole week in the summer. I was some what prepared, but let just say I learned alot from that hurricane.
Yes, Uncle Lead, I forgot to pay my water bill before.The water shut off immediately. Mother in law was in the kitchen trying to cook. However, I was prepared with 20 gallons of water in my back room. Previously, my husband had an attitude when I purchased the water and said I was loco for taking up too much space. He was the first one to come grab my keys to the back room. I had the "told you so" look on my face. He was so relieved even though he didn't say anything. 😅
Hi Lead, well my husband and I already been there and got the tshirts. June 21st last year, Houston had a freak of nature storm. It was hurricane force winds. Lightening struck and knocked out our water because the water main broke on my property. That meant insurance had to be called. We had no water or lights for about two weeks. Lights got restored but since we were in a litigious battle with Allstate we had no water. I was without water for almost a year while we fought with the insurance company. Meanwhile my husband gathered water from work, our neighbor, and we bought it. He created a system in the house where he put a pump in a rain barrel in the house and ran tubing to the faucet like we had running water. Did the same in the bathroom and flushed the toilet. I bought a watering can for my plants before this happened and ended up warming water and using it like a shower. We found a million ways to be creative in keeping a flow. We got a spiritual download to leave Houston through all of that and now on the border of Georgia and South Carolina. It was our test for the peace we are experiencing now. But we stay ready. Berkey system, bottled water reserves etc. We can teach a real class st this point after all we survived.😂
Great advice! We were out of water during the snowstorm in Texas for only three days and learned a lot from people like you. I like the idea of using watering can for shower. Hope not to but the way it’s been going…. Hope all is well with your family
Does your husband have a brother . My husband is I dont mean to call him names .. but handicapped in the brain and no sense hell abandon me the minute thing go shtf . You are most fortunate to have a great man . my first husband I could survive a mad max situation because he was raised like a .ax. he would die for me and our kids but I would be the same . RIP sam.. I wished I never got married it was for convenience tho I did live him . A different kind. But prayers to you a d yours . I'm not so young and full of medical problems if I had to run from anything I'd be caught 😢..
Unfortunately I experienced the Houston freak of nature storms and outages too. I have never experienced anything like that before in my life . I Wasn't prepared but it put me through a sudden drill of what's coming everywhere. I'm grateful because I am putting what this man is saying into action and have done drills in the past just in case I had to survive without the basic necessities we have been accustomed to. It wasn't as bad as it would have been had I not had any skills and drills from training years ago. Somehow I always knew this was coming . We have to do less talking and more action as he says . Everyone on the team has to play their part bc in times of chaos and mayhem dead weight is just that .
I’ll be 68 in a few days. When I relocate back to Wisconsin from Tampa Florida to live temporarily with my son, daughter in law and 7 kids, and one bathroom. I learned quickly how to find other ways to use the toilet. I’m very familiar with a mop bucket, cat litter and a five gallon bucket and trash bag. I did what I needed to get by with no shame in my game.
I have used apple cider vinegar in water, use 1/4 cup to a pan of water...it cleans better than soap and leaves you very clean and refreshed. That's my first go to for bathing.
I do my gardening at night now, cant take the heat as I did in my youth. My hubby and brother are digging a root cellar at night with flood lights, too hot for us old folks during the day. Get it together people, its gonna get a lot worse.
Man, I'm sorry I missed the live but happy for the replay! While I'm listening to you, I been canning produce from my garden. I tell you what - here in NW GA, squash bugs and stuff done killed most of the summer squash plants, but I got Tromboncino squash growing and THRIVING in this heat and unbothered by pests! We pick the squash green and use it like summer squash or let it ripen to a golden honey brown and treat it like winter squash (like now, canning like pumpkin). This our first year growing it, but will not be the last. Really impressed by it. Just wanted to THANK YOU for the reminder - whenever I don't have a full canner load of jars, I fill one or two jars with filtered water and can it up too. It adds to my "Justin Case Pantry". Work smarter, stay frosty, keep your head low and on a swivel!
Had this experience after Hurricane Ian. No water, sewer or electric. Had water stored, toilet seat on top of 5 gallon bucket lined with a bag. You make it work.
Ky here ... I keep 6 330 gallon ibc totes full of water at all times ... I Have a Berkeley and a stock pile of the filters ... And I have dry chlorine bleach to add to it if I need to ... Thank God for channel s like yours ... I've never have emergencys ... But id rather have and not need 💯💯
If you have a well, when the electricity goes out, you have no water. The pump does not work without electricity. Last year my son ran over my septic cleanout pipe, before it got fixed, the toilet was running out of the pipe and on to the ground. (I'm on an acre of land) Before fixing it, I used a 5 gallon bucket for two weeks so there wouldn't be feces on the ground by the pipe that needed replaced. It ended up being very clean to repair the pipe. Thank God! There are many people living off grid these days. No electricity, No water. They use an outhouse or buckets. Hey, it's only natural, that what goes in, must come out. Bible-God-Prayer-food-water-shelter-medical supplies-guard dog-fireworks. Just remember, God is more powerful than Satan. 🙏🏻
Omg this took me back. I remember when I was in college and for whatever reason our water was off. It was so disgusting 🤢 I agree with everything that is being said. I never thought about using the buckets. Well noted about water being in the water heater. I need to get it together. I use to have water in my basement stored. Thanks for the reminders and motivation! Your work is greatly appreciated. So hilarious 😂 I hear you about the dogs and food reference. I’m going to just have to call on the name of Jesus and hope my name is in the book of life🙏🏽
Me!!! Did the bathroom bucket already. Buy a removable toilet seat. It fits the buckets. Had to do it for a week and a half. Had major plumbing work done.
@@leadfarmer73 What is the name of those bath cloths you use?? The ones I find are made with of Aloe Vera which is good but NOTHING BEATS SOAP & a little water!!! I cannot find them!
Hey brother lead, thank you for the beautifully constructed hardcore vivid glimpse and instruction and ideas on off grid living. A few quick stories for you. First let me say even what I dealt with still pales in comparison to having a total regional natural catastrophe. I had two instances, So once in the summer of 2016 bro I was dirt broke and fell into earlier category where I had to let electricity get turned off. This lasted from that July til that October , I became very familiar with quite of few methods of lighting , using a grille , little Coleman burners. I’ve never really had air conditioning in the house so I was used sleeping in heat sweating . Then for same reasons I had go without water another time for about a week. I had to use buckets and trash liners , litter and vet little bleach water in bag , but fortunately I was still able to get distilled water and bottles of drinking water and did use a neighbors barrel . New to all this I was winging it 100 percent , I’m still a city guy far very far from where you and most of your viewers are. I have had little bit of experiencing the mindset of going with out some of the luxuries and I am coming around and getting in habits and preparations you teach and practice. But that shit was and is still more than a notion it is no walk in the park, but I’ve not been totally the same since those times
Thank you lead, you’re such an amazing person and I am so grateful to found your channel a few years ago. My family and I have been practicing various things that you’ve mentioned and your videos I just want to say thank you my brother. I truly appreciate you.!
I did it and can and will do it again. I’m even studying how to compose human waste. My family already planning on coming to me if stuff gets ugly so I’m hiding my stuff!
Good video Lead. You touched on a lot of good points. Keep spreading the knowledge, because there are a lot of people out there who just aren't aware of the importance of preparedness.
You right! Talk talk talk, that's all most doing these days just talking about what's going on but doing nothing about it. Thank you for helping us to stay focused on preparation. The enemy is trying to keep people distracted.
Lead , My wife and I already did 9 Days with the power down as a test, it was a challenge however we are glad we did it…Everyone should know if they are able to make it to the other side of the situations…IJS
I agree with you 100% my friend. Everybody should try this just to see if they can make it because five days is nothing compared to what some people have to live through.
We are going camping next week in another state. We rented an RV but my mom said no using the toilet 'cause we are not paying to pump that out. So....bucket it is for 7 people of all ages....fun! Will have to let you know how it goes. Saw your Scrubbz video just in time as I was looking for alternatives to showers. Ordered and in came just in time for me to take camping. Already tried a sheet at home and it lathers very well and left no sticky residue. Will have to update you on how it all goes. Will have to take our own water too so will be doing the challenge for 7 days.
We camp all the time in our trailer in places with no sewer hook up. Trick: Take a big garbage bag put it opened up under the commode seat and then just throw it out depending on how many people for 2 we throw it out twice a day tied up in the big dumpsters at the campground. Don't dump your bucket near camp or not tied up or will draw flies. Also I use thr hose and head of my outdoor shower on our rig to wash dishes. Bath the dog, wash clothes, etc. Never been told no by a ranger or campground owner. Just set up a table with a bin to wash. Where we go there is water provided. So these tricks are no pumping required ! Have fun ! Hope your rig has a outdoor shower.
I started stocking up on wipes years ago, have a big plastic tub filled, and they were cheap when I started, but not now. Atleast I can wash my body down with them. On a well also, trying to get my man to put a hand pump in, still waiting. We have 2 ponds the horses can use, as long as it rains. I have learned how to live off grid camping and on deer lease all my life. This country girl knows how to survive. Hunting and fishing is a must, knowing how to shoot also.L8ved throu hard times in 70s ate alot of beans, lived through hard times in the 80s. Wasnt raised with cell are computers, but this younger generation is going to see some rough times and dont think they will be able to handle it. But thank God my grandkids know how to shoot, hunt, trap, work a garden, and fish. They born and raised country, and only 9 and 13 now, started at age 5. 😊 And they know how to forage. Their daddy taught them well.
Im blessed beyond blessed, Ive got a spring fed stream on my land and even better the church down the rd has an artesian well where the hand full of people living along the rd can always get fresh water. A good thing to do is to use your empty milk jugs to fill and set aside just to flush with incase the water is shut off.
Brother, I'm in North Carolina. We have been getting storms bad here. I lost my entire house to a massive tree this year. If I wasn't prepared and knew what to do, we would be lost. I still had a homestead to manage and all.
I am 60 years young and I did the 5 day 5gal challenge and I survived I have a bedside commode and I used a bucket to poop in and again I survived no wzter no problem I am going to build an out house instead of buying a portapotty because it will get full as long as we have trash pickup we good but if that service stops I have to revamp my plan. I am preparing not talking
I grew up in Lexington Ms and we had outhouses if any snakes got in there we killed it and kept it going, if it was in use we always had to woods right down from the house and don't mention the Cotton fields, we always had a garden as far back as I can remember, btw I'm 61👍💟
Preach on, bro! I've been practicing extreme conservation in ALL areas of my life since 2019. You are right, if you practice now, you'll be ready when the SHTF.
Oh wow Big brother, this totally missed my side of town. I've had water and power, but am always prepared for SHTF. This evening I heard a bit of thunder and the lights flickered a bit, but nothing major. Glad y'all are ok, haven't heard anything from my family over on Northeast side having any issues.
please don’t tell me you are here with me!!! I thought you were in Georgia or something! you gotta be kidding me! 🤣🤣🤣 no wonder I feel like I know you.
I was raised in the country, and we know what it is to use the chamber pots or camping toilet with a plastic bag and now you can put kitty litter in them to keep down the smell. We have to go back to the old ways of living until further notice when your water goes out and when you are in a temporary situation. There are wash clothes that all you have to do is wet them and use a little soap and wash your body.
Me! I definitely can do the challenge! I’ve lived in a dry cabin and had to do the very things you mentioned. They have nice toilet seats that fit over buckets to make it a bit more comfortable, I have one of those. Also have biodegradable waste bags that can be buried. I learned how to use the “ewer and basin” wash method for bathing. Learned to wash my hair in a bucket 😂 Heat water up over a flame to wash dishes in a collapsible dishpan, rinse in a separate one. Doing those things definitely makes one cognizant of how much water we use in daily life. I have a bucket beside the door that is basically a gray water bucket, I use that to water plants and such at the end of the day.
I'm so upset, because I don't have much help from them, and I'm trying to get everything we would need all because of my grandchildren, not my daughter's because they are stuck on stupid.
I could do both. Live in the country outside Columbia. Power goes out, no water. If you're in the country with a well pump, you better make sure you have a hand pump too. Or fill that bathtub up every rain storm. And all the jugs you can find. And only use every drop for drinking.
Hey lead farmer 73 I've been ready since Hurricane Andrew and now After that Nobody got Ready when I told thim So the last Storm, everybody showed up at my house. I was the only person with likes in the neighborhood. And I'm in West Palm Beach, Florida. So I told them they'd better be ready next time. Cause i'm locking my door
Yes! We also have a power outage a couple weeks ago, and my mother in- was freaking out! She lit all the candles she could find, and the flash lights on. And almost burned our house to the ground! Is a nightmare being around with this type of people!
'ACTION Speaks Louder than WORDS"‼️ "Put your Money where your Mouth is". "Put up are Shut UP'‼️ I know I can make it. I've had quite a few situations that I had to go through. Ive got some experience on hand. I've got some few tricks too. 😊 I feel Confident that I can make it Longer‼️I have the Number One Helper at the Top. Christ our LORD...
If you looked at an elder I would get "whT you looking at you have a problem?" We were much more respectful to our elders because there were consequences. No consequences equals acting out.. We also cared for one another more and had connection (even if you were masculine you still bonded with friends and could really trust them) Handshake deal meant something.. We need to find Jesus or bare minimum think of 10 commandments because its about to go fown and no man is an island...
This is what I did when my water heater broke: grabbed a Target bag, lifted the toilet lid and seat, opened up the bag and placed it within the bowl (with the bag handles hanging on the outsides of the bowl), placed the seat back down, and tied the bag up when I was done. Disgusting, but it worked!
My second bath has been broken for 5 years. So occasionally the bowels move on us at the same time. So one has to use a bucket…. But I’m older so I just learned to take a trash bag and put in the toilet instead of a bucket… I put paper in the bottom of the bag inside the toilet for it to absorb the fluids and can comfortably sit on the commode and use the toilet instead of the bucket. Then I pull the bag out and discard it. Note: my spare toilet in second bathroom not used, has all the water shut off, thus there is no water in the spare toilet, thus able to put the bag in it so don’t have to use the bucket. If you are unable to do that, find a bedside commode elders use and set that over your bucket for better comfort.
Remember when you might be sitting down and a friend would do something and you could come out the chair and transition into a full sprint. Try it nowadays. Bruh it’s an entire process. Gotta push yaself up first. You do that walk until your knees get some circulation and the pain from slight inflammation settles down. Then you do the walk-run like Dr Detroit in the opening scene. And for the most, that is a close to a sprint as their gonna get. Every yr when I try to get back in shape it takes a bit more. When you move beyond a certain age, things just change.
Such REAL TALK! Love this video!! Thank you sir, needed this and I can rough it, it's the need for the stupid internet to do my business. I have no generator of any kind. Was down for a week w/hurricane Beryl, lost everything w/hurricane Harvey. 2 things I know are a problem for me: 1) not enough water 2) no generator of any kind (EXPENSIVE) dummy me should have made top priority 5 years ago. Praying for ALL that we see the lit path God is providing us, as he shows us the way through these turbulant times...also, thank you for making me laugh, sir. Your examples of wanting a toothbrush/something that is locked up and needs a key, short staff, need manager, etc. Funny/not funny stuff...ok, deep breath, what I can do is start stocking up on water. Be thankful for my gas stove. I feel they are coming after our gas stoves soon. W/hurricane Beryl cell phones hardly worked because towers were down, as well. That was a first for me. Not enough water, have my dog, he concerns me about the water. So, one step at a time. Load up on his dogfood and water. That I can do. Sorry, just venting right now, I apologize for this loooong message. To write/type helps me process. Blessings!
When the SHTF we'll have to scrounge around & find the gamers an etch-a-scetch or something to keep them out of our way so we can get on with the business of LIFE.🎉
I come from the Philippines, being very poor and use to live in the boondocks, eating wild fruits and vegetables! Yes! I can live or survive 5 gal of water for 5 days, God/YHWH willing. But, we have my mother in-law living with us who’s 87+ years old, watching tv all day long, until she goes to bed, it’ll be more of a challenge but we will work it out if the time comes. 🙏🏽 Blessings to everyone.😇 Good luck to everyone!
WATER IS A BIG DEAL. Thank you, people don’t get it. Water and filtration, better have it. Think it through. Making common sense common practice. Thank you
2018 hurricane season left us without power for a week. You can choose your inconvenience. Have it ready for when you need it, or be ready to go without
This video has me become a new subscriber, I knew some things but this information has me shooked, Thank you so much for all of the information you give ( I've seen more of your video titles)
I remember, when I was little girl, my older adults used to go to my uncle who had a purple pea farm, and they would pick three to four big trash bags full go home and have all the kids on the floor picking and the adults in chairs picking and wash them off and divided them and have something to eat.
After the other video, I said no. I couldn't do 5 gal chall. In order to survive, the struggle would be real. Got to get some kitty litter. Necessity said yes! ❤❤❤
Yes you are right I have been preparing for the last 3 years. I finally convinced my husband to get us a solar generator and some bags of charcoal to be able to cook with. I don’t know all these I just feel it.
Hey LEAD! Do you know YOU ARE A PROPHET WITH THE GIFT OF PROPHECY??❤😂I'm serious! I'm laughing because as I watched this video, I felt it REAL STRONG IN MY SPIRIT!! YOU always 2 miles AHEAD OF THE GAME!! GREATLY APPRECIATE YOU & LADY LEAD!! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!❤❤🥳🙏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
i have been using my bucket that has a little toilet seat on it and a lid have had it since 2012 when I started preparing for such a time as this, socking water, have a filter and wee wee pads for the dog actually trained him to go in the house, he was a little confused at first because he knew he was trained to do his business outside. Already have wash cloth wipes and adult wipes, as far as the rest goes, I will keep seeking the LORD and hope that what ever I need HE will provide. I feel sorry for the people who are poo pooing this msg. Dont want to be around any of them when the shtf
I've done it!! We had a well up until 2023. When the well pump went down or whenever we had a power outage or had to dig deeper..... Yeah, we know about that bucket!!
Questions: I do not currently have a home. My belongings are in storage. How do you prevent rust in plastic tubs. Example: canned goods. Boxes disenigrate due to moisture. Plastic storage tubs sweat. 2nd. Plastic containers cracking and leaking. Gallons of water, laundry soap, etc. I keep them in tidy cat buckets so they don't get crushed and still I find them all leaked out. Corrosive items? Bleach, muriatic acid. Moved to glass jars. Metal lids rusted. This is frustrating, expensive, and time-consuming. Always worried chemicals will mix. Nothing keeps safely. Tried lard on cooked meat. It rotted.
I saw that foolishness on that video. God bless cause when reality . azz in the face they will feel the real mess. Thank you for the wisdom of your experiences in life. I go thru the same thing coming from the same era you're from. What your parents use to probably say a hard head make a soft azz. We had a black out for 4 days in 22 here in Det. Watching some of them made me shake my head. I made it ok cause I had enough since to prepare like my mom and elders taught me and because coming from the 70's I've seen blackout, storms etc
I lived without water for TWO MONTHS I bought me a po Portable toilet and 5 gallons Water three of those & ten 24 pack of water💦 and before the water was cut off I had already been filling up liters of soda bottles with water months ahead and empty water bottles I had stocked up
For real see we had hurricane type winds here in omaha nebraska and it hits all the grid 150k people without power .seee they messing with the atmosphere. These storms are crazy .ain't no ice for people to keep they foods cold .the lights to keep cool .this is why I got a place with a well they ain't finna do me dirty. It needs fixed but I'm working on that and my off grid rv to take our freedom acre.
I have wasted water my whole life and had no idea until I went offgrid and learned just how much I had been wasting! When you have to haul in water and don’t have a flowing supply, you learn to stretch it for multiple purposes! I still want to get a rain barrel system going out here!
Spent three weeks in Kenya on a mission trip stayed with the Maasai tribe. Had to walk miles to get fresh water, relieved myself in a hole in the ground and learned not to waste water. Cooked and ate outside. A life changing experience. Learn how to make a safety fence using branches that had large thorns. People in the US will fall apart trying to survive without all their conveniences.
I lived without elec and pee/poo in cups lined w trash pieces
@@BLKfootIndian 😅 😅😅😅 PREACH PREACH Led , cause the preachers an't . I left good old ... leaving behind all the conveniences and BAM, giving a small bowl ( as a guest in a house ) to dipped cold water from barrel ( everyday a boy fill up the barrel ) to shower & luckily the shower was inside the house.
Next in a 12 x 16 apartment with shower inside but had to go outside to draw water by hand from a hand dug well & carry 5 gallons back inside to shower or flush; luckily had a septic tank, most shower outside in a public type shower, and cook outside & D-D in a small plastic bag, but those in the bush just squat and do there business ( it is normal here with no shame ) Lights go out often. No city water . Learn to T-T 5-6 times a day in a big plastic bottle cause I don't like going outside to fetch 5 to flush.
when the grid go, a lot will NOT make it.
The 3rd world living has taught a USA country boy more about being a servial and now I have graduated and can make it on 5 gallon a week thanks to 3rd world bush teachers. 😅😅😅 love it.
@@obbiebeal3060 some days I get lil lazy so I barracade me self I ain't no road scholar but a retired cabinet maker. W some biomed engineering bkground
Thanks for reminding me...I've prepared an area in my basement for fall out. They say if something happens we would need to stay in protected area for 2 weeks. I have lots of preps but just realized 1 poop bucket is not enough for a family for 2 weeks! I guess I could just take the bag out but I think more buckets with lids would work better. Off to home depo for more orange buckets. Orange is for waste, red for medical, blue for water, and white for food.
Get you some lime
Get a removable toilet seat it fits the bucket and kitty litter.
@@KB-jx7ff yes I have all that. Even have little tablet toilet paper. I have animals so I'll probably use pine shavings. I think I just need more buckets. I've head a family can fill one quick.
Thanks for the color codes family. I’ll get those also. I have food preps and water storage, first aid kits, games and books, etc. but no poo buckets. Thanks again family ;-)
I go to the bakery inside my local grocery store and they give away the food grade buckets with lids for free. They throw them out daily, the buckets were used for frosting. Some stores even wash the buckets and give them to you clean with the lids! 5 gallon and 3 gallon buckets!!
I woke up to no power here today too! Knowing I am prepared gave me a lot of peace 😊
living in the rurals of VA, LAST one they get to..water electric out 10 days..all the way to town..no electric, stores closed, ATM not working, yes, we KEPT water, in the bath tubs, buckets, ALL the pots we could get our hands on..and YES, we had to go WHEREVER when the need showed up..yeah..shake ur head if u wanna, LEAD is all TRUTH, cause I had to do it..10 days...
You dug a latrine right?
Facts!!! I can tell you right now, when an emergency happens... you think you have a plan, until you realize you dont. When hurricane beryl hit, we had no electricity for a whole week in the summer. I was some what prepared, but let just say I learned alot from that hurricane.
Yes, Uncle Lead, I forgot to pay my water bill before.The water shut off immediately. Mother in law was in the kitchen trying to cook. However, I was prepared with 20 gallons of water in my back room. Previously, my husband had an attitude when I purchased the water and said I was loco for taking up too much space. He was the first one to come grab my keys to the back room. I had the "told you so" look on my face. He was so relieved even though he didn't say anything. 😅
Hi Lead, well my husband and I already been there and got the tshirts. June 21st last year, Houston had a freak of nature storm. It was hurricane force winds. Lightening struck and knocked out our water because the water main broke on my property. That meant insurance had to be called. We had no water or lights for about two weeks. Lights got restored but since we were in a litigious battle with Allstate we had no water. I was without water for almost a year while we fought with the insurance company. Meanwhile my husband gathered water from work, our neighbor, and we bought it. He created a system in the house where he put a pump in a rain barrel in the house and ran tubing to the faucet like we had running water. Did the same in the bathroom and flushed the toilet. I bought a watering can for my plants before this happened and ended up warming water and using it like a shower. We found a million ways to be creative in keeping a flow. We got a spiritual download to leave Houston through all of that and now on the border of Georgia and South Carolina. It was our test for the peace we are experiencing now. But we stay ready. Berkey system, bottled water reserves etc. We can teach a real class st this point after all we survived.😂
Good luck with all state
Great advice! We were out of water during the snowstorm in Texas for only three days and learned a lot from people like you. I like the idea of using watering can for shower. Hope not to but the way it’s been going…. Hope all is well with your family
Does your husband have a brother . My husband is I dont mean to call him names .. but handicapped in the brain and no sense hell abandon me the minute thing go shtf . You are most fortunate to have a great man . my first husband I could survive a mad max situation because he was raised like a .ax. he would die for me and our kids but I would be the same . RIP sam.. I wished I never got married it was for convenience tho I did live him . A different kind. But prayers to you a d yours . I'm not so young and full of medical problems if I had to run from anything I'd be caught 😢..
Unfortunately I experienced the Houston freak of nature storms and outages too. I have never experienced anything like that before in my life . I Wasn't prepared but it put me through a sudden drill of what's coming everywhere. I'm grateful because I am putting what this man is saying into action and have done drills in the past just in case I had to survive without the basic necessities we have been accustomed to. It wasn't as bad as it would have been had I not had any skills and drills from training years ago. Somehow I always knew this was coming . We have to do less talking and more action as he says . Everyone on the team has to play their part bc in times of chaos and mayhem dead weight is just that .
I’ll be 68 in a few days. When I relocate back to Wisconsin from Tampa Florida to live temporarily with my son, daughter in law and 7 kids, and one bathroom. I learned quickly how to find other ways to use the toilet. I’m very familiar with a mop bucket, cat litter and a five gallon bucket and trash bag. I did what I needed to get by with no shame in my game.
I have used apple cider vinegar in water, use 1/4 cup to a pan of water...it cleans better than soap and leaves you very clean and refreshed. That's my first go to for bathing.
I drink a small amount of ACV for health benefits 👍🏼
I do my gardening at night now, cant take the heat as I did in my youth. My hubby and brother are digging a root cellar at night with flood lights, too hot for us old folks during the day. Get it together people, its gonna get a lot worse.
Excellent! We too are old and have decided to do the same. We gotta do what we can, when we can!
Man, I'm sorry I missed the live but happy for the replay! While I'm listening to you, I been canning produce from my garden. I tell you what - here in NW GA, squash bugs and stuff done killed most of the summer squash plants, but I got Tromboncino squash growing and THRIVING in this heat and unbothered by pests! We pick the squash green and use it like summer squash or let it ripen to a golden honey brown and treat it like winter squash (like now, canning like pumpkin). This our first year growing it, but will not be the last. Really impressed by it. Just wanted to THANK YOU for the reminder - whenever I don't have a full canner load of jars, I fill one or two jars with filtered water and can it up too. It adds to my "Justin Case Pantry". Work smarter, stay frosty, keep your head low and on a swivel!
Thanks for making me think! Portable Bed side commode with bucket works great for those who can't use 5 gallon bucket.
THANK YOU!🎉❤
Your my favorite you tube channel...because you tell it like it is and people need to hear what you are saying. They need to wake up and be prepared!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Had this experience after Hurricane Ian. No water, sewer or electric. Had water stored, toilet seat on top of 5 gallon bucket lined with a bag. You make it work.
Amen to that! You do what you have to do to make it work
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You are one of the very top You Tube channels on here
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Yes....been there done that.
Ky here ... I keep 6 330 gallon ibc totes full of water at all times ... I Have a Berkeley and a stock pile of the filters ... And I have dry chlorine bleach to add to it if I need to ... Thank God for channel s like yours ... I've never have emergencys ... But id rather have and not need 💯💯
Lifes good with a prepared mind💪🏾🙏🏾
If you have a well, when the electricity goes out, you have no water. The pump does not work without electricity.
Last year my son ran over my septic cleanout pipe, before it got fixed, the toilet was running out of the pipe and on to the ground. (I'm on an acre of land) Before fixing it, I used a 5 gallon bucket for two weeks so there wouldn't be feces on the ground by the pipe that needed replaced.
It ended up being very clean to repair the pipe. Thank God!
There are many people living off grid these days. No electricity, No water.
They use an outhouse or buckets.
Hey, it's only natural, that what goes in, must come out.
Bible-God-Prayer-food-water-shelter-medical supplies-guard dog-fireworks.
Just remember, God is more powerful than Satan. 🙏🏻
Me I done it over 20yrs ago when I didn't have water yall better wake up!! Love your channel thank you.
Those Scrubzz are great, I’ve been purchasing them since 2020.
Omg this took me back. I remember when I was in college and for whatever reason our water was off. It was so disgusting 🤢 I agree with everything that is being said. I never thought about using the buckets. Well noted about water being in the water heater. I need to get it together. I use to have water in my basement stored. Thanks for the reminders and motivation! Your work is greatly appreciated.
So hilarious 😂 I hear you about the dogs and food reference. I’m going to just have to call on the name of Jesus and hope my name is in the book of life🙏🏽
Thinking of the seniors 😢
Me!!! Did the bathroom bucket already. Buy a removable toilet seat. It fits the buckets. Had to do it for a week and a half. Had major plumbing work done.
Y’all better take heed.
I am taking this all serious. Thank you very much. I have the scrub wipes now. Doing all that you’ve said and shown.
Also remember you have a supply of water in the water heater
You read my mind 😊
Really? I'm new to all of this... how do you access it, the water in the tank?
@Tephiffany most if not all water heaters have a drain spigot at the bottom that you can hook a water hose to, to drain it.
@@Tephiffany there is usually a little spigot at the lower region of the tank so that you can drain it for maintenance, etc.
I really enjoy & appreciate the facts and knowledge you share ALWAYS!!!! But I must say…. YOU ARE FUNNY AS HELL🤣🤣🤣🤣
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@@leadfarmer73 What is the name of those bath cloths you use?? The ones I find are made with of Aloe Vera which is good but NOTHING BEATS SOAP & a little water!!! I cannot find them!
Hey brother lead, thank you for the beautifully constructed hardcore vivid glimpse and instruction and ideas on off grid living. A few quick stories for you. First let me say even what I dealt with still pales in comparison to having a total regional natural catastrophe. I had two instances, So once in the summer of 2016 bro I was dirt broke and fell into earlier category where I had to let electricity get turned off. This lasted from that July til that October , I became very familiar with quite of few methods of lighting , using a grille , little Coleman burners. I’ve never really had air conditioning in the house so I was used sleeping in heat sweating . Then for same reasons I had go without water another time for about a week. I had to use buckets and trash liners , litter and vet little bleach water in bag , but fortunately I was still able to get distilled water and bottles of drinking water and did use a neighbors barrel . New to all this I was winging it 100 percent , I’m still a city guy far very far from where you and most of your viewers are. I have had little bit of experiencing the mindset of going with out some of the luxuries and I am coming around and getting in habits and preparations you teach and practice. But that shit was and is still more than a notion it is no walk in the park, but I’ve not been totally the same since those times
Thank you lead, you’re such an amazing person and I am so grateful to found your channel a few years ago. My family and I have been practicing various things that you’ve mentioned and your videos I just want to say thank you my brother. I truly appreciate you.!
You are so welcome
Keep teaching us Lead good advice!!🩵💙💚
Will do!!
I did it and can and will do it again. I’m even studying how to compose human waste.
My family already planning on coming to me if stuff gets ugly so I’m hiding my stuff!
Good video Lead. You touched on a lot of good points. Keep spreading the knowledge, because there are a lot of people out there who just aren't aware of the importance of preparedness.
You are absolutely right ❤
You right! Talk talk talk, that's all most doing these days just talking about what's going on but doing nothing about it. Thank you for helping us to stay focused on preparation. The enemy is trying to keep people distracted.
I can't BELIEVE that I've been sleeping on your channel! Thank you so much. 💜💙💚
Lead , My wife and I already did 9 Days with the power down as a test, it was a challenge however we are glad we did it…Everyone should know if they are able to make it to the other side of the situations…IJS
I agree with you 100% my friend. Everybody should try this just to see if they can make it because five days is nothing compared to what some people have to live through.
We are going camping next week in another state. We rented an RV but my mom said no using the toilet 'cause we are not paying to pump that out. So....bucket it is for 7 people of all ages....fun! Will have to let you know how it goes. Saw your Scrubbz video just in time as I was looking for alternatives to showers. Ordered and in came just in time for me to take camping. Already tried a sheet at home and it lathers very well and left no sticky residue. Will have to update you on how it all goes. Will have to take our own water too so will be doing the challenge for 7 days.
We camp all the time in our trailer in places with no sewer hook up. Trick: Take a big garbage bag put it opened up under the commode seat and then just throw it out depending on how many people for 2 we throw it out twice a day tied up in the big dumpsters at the campground. Don't dump your bucket near camp or not tied up or will draw flies. Also I use thr hose and head of my outdoor shower on our rig to wash dishes. Bath the dog, wash clothes, etc. Never been told no by a ranger or campground owner. Just set up a table with a bin to wash. Where we go there is water provided. So these tricks are no pumping required ! Have fun ! Hope your rig has a outdoor shower.
Knowledge is never silly
I started stocking up on wipes years ago, have a big plastic tub filled, and they were cheap when I started, but not now. Atleast I can wash my body down with them. On a well also, trying to get my man to put a hand pump in, still waiting. We have 2 ponds the horses can use, as long as it rains. I have learned how to live off grid camping and on deer lease all my life. This country girl knows how to survive. Hunting and fishing is a must, knowing how to shoot also.L8ved throu hard times in 70s ate alot of beans, lived through hard times in the 80s. Wasnt raised with cell are computers, but this younger generation is going to see some rough times and dont think they will be able to handle it. But thank God my grandkids know how to shoot, hunt, trap, work a garden, and fish. They born and raised country, and only 9 and 13 now, started at age 5. 😊 And they know how to forage. Their daddy taught them well.
Wipes dry out after a while
Im blessed beyond blessed, Ive got a spring fed stream on my land and even better the church down the rd has an artesian well where the hand full of people living along the rd can always get fresh water. A good thing to do is to use your empty milk jugs to fill and set aside just to flush with incase the water is shut off.
I bought water in those milk type jugs, in about 2 years they started losing water. Seams cracked open. Buy dollar water in better jugs.
Amen I been preaching to my family and friends about stocking up on water and other necessities in case of an emergency 😑
Mr Lead if the world is ending you would be the first person I’m following listening too , I’m using scrub wipes too
Brother, I'm in North Carolina. We have been getting storms bad here. I lost my entire house to a massive tree this year. If I wasn't prepared and knew what to do, we would be lost. I still had a homestead to manage and all.
You must have been experiencing the same storms that I have. They usually hit me first before they float over to North Carolina.
Those kind of storms scare me. Glad you're physically alright 👍. 😊
I am 60 years young and I did the 5 day 5gal challenge and I survived I have a bedside commode and I used a bucket to poop in and again I survived no wzter no problem I am going to build an out house instead of buying a portapotty because it will get full as long as we have trash pickup we good but if that service stops I have to revamp my plan. I am preparing not talking
I grew up in Lexington Ms and we had outhouses if any snakes got in there we killed it and kept it going, if it was in use we always had to woods right down from the house and don't mention the Cotton fields, we always had a garden as far back as I can remember, btw I'm 61👍💟
@@shirleybarnes6714Snakes 🐍 would be a great concern of mine. Also snakes in a garden
Preach on, bro! I've been practicing extreme conservation in ALL areas of my life since 2019. You are right, if you practice now, you'll be ready when the SHTF.
Oh wow Big brother, this totally missed my side of town. I've had water and power, but am always prepared for SHTF. This evening I heard a bit of thunder and the lights flickered a bit, but nothing major. Glad y'all are ok, haven't heard anything from my family over on Northeast side having any issues.
please don’t tell me you are here with me!!! I thought you were in Georgia or something! you gotta be kidding me! 🤣🤣🤣 no wonder I feel like I know you.
I was raised in the country, and we know what it is to use the chamber pots or camping toilet with a plastic bag and now you can put kitty litter in them to keep down the smell. We have to go back to the old ways of living until further notice when your water goes out and when you are in a temporary situation. There are wash clothes that all you have to do is wet them and use a little soap and wash your body.
Me! I definitely can do the challenge! I’ve lived in a dry cabin and had to do the very things you mentioned. They have nice toilet seats that fit over buckets to make it a bit more comfortable, I have one of those. Also have biodegradable waste bags that can be buried. I learned how to use the “ewer and basin” wash method for bathing. Learned to wash my hair in a bucket 😂 Heat water up over a flame to wash dishes in a collapsible dishpan, rinse in a separate one. Doing those things definitely makes one cognizant of how much water we use in daily life. I have a bucket beside the door that is basically a gray water bucket, I use that to water plants and such at the end of the day.
Where would we find biodegradable waste bags ??
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That's rain water can be tricky but whatever works. I know u got it...✊🏾🙏🏾
I'm so upset, because I don't have much help from them, and I'm trying to get everything we would need all because of my grandchildren, not my daughter's because they are stuck on stupid.
This live inspired me to purchase the portable bidet that attaches to a water bottle. Thanks!
I could do both. Live in the country outside Columbia. Power goes out, no water. If you're in the country with a well pump, you better make sure you have a hand pump too. Or fill that bathtub up every rain storm. And all the jugs you can find. And only use every drop for drinking.
Hey lead farmer 73 I've been ready since Hurricane Andrew and now After that Nobody got Ready when I told thim So the last Storm, everybody showed up at my house. I was the only person with likes in the neighborhood. And I'm in West Palm Beach, Florida. So I told them they'd better be ready next time. Cause i'm locking my door
Yes that was lights
Yes! We also have a power outage a couple weeks ago, and my mother in- was freaking out! She lit all the candles she could find, and the flash lights on. And almost burned our house to the ground! Is a nightmare being around with this type of people!
'ACTION Speaks Louder than WORDS"‼️ "Put your Money where your Mouth is". "Put up are Shut UP'‼️ I know I can make it. I've had quite a few situations that I had to go through. Ive got some experience on hand. I've got some few tricks too. 😊 I feel Confident that I can make it Longer‼️I have the Number One Helper at the Top. Christ our LORD...
If you looked at an elder I would get "whT you looking at you have a problem?" We were much more respectful to our elders because there were consequences.
No consequences equals acting out..
We also cared for one another more and had connection (even if you were masculine you still bonded with friends and could really trust them) Handshake deal meant something.. We need to find Jesus or bare minimum think of 10 commandments because its about to go fown and no man is an island...
This is what I did when my water heater broke: grabbed a Target bag, lifted the toilet lid and seat, opened up the bag and placed it within the bowl (with the bag handles hanging on the outsides of the bowl), placed the seat back down, and tied the bag up when I was done. Disgusting, but it worked!
I’m doing it do what you gotta do not easy, but you never know where you’re gonna end up at
My second bath has been broken for 5 years. So occasionally the bowels move on us at the same time. So one has to use a bucket…. But I’m older so I just learned to take a trash bag and put in the toilet instead of a bucket…
I put paper in the bottom of the bag inside the toilet for it to absorb the fluids and can comfortably sit on the commode and use the toilet instead of the bucket. Then I pull the bag out and discard it. Note: my spare toilet in second bathroom not used, has all the water shut off, thus there is no water in the spare toilet, thus able to put the bag in it so don’t have to use the bucket. If you are unable to do that, find a bedside commode elders use and set that over your bucket for better comfort.
Remember when you might be sitting down and a friend would do something and you could come out the chair and transition into a full sprint. Try it nowadays. Bruh it’s an entire process. Gotta push yaself up first. You do that walk until your knees get some circulation and the pain from slight inflammation settles down. Then you do the walk-run like Dr Detroit in the opening scene. And for the most, that is a close to a sprint as their gonna get. Every yr when I try to get back in shape it takes a bit more. When you move beyond a certain age, things just change.
Such REAL TALK! Love this video!! Thank you sir, needed this and I can rough it, it's the need for the stupid internet to do my business. I have no generator of any kind. Was down for a week w/hurricane Beryl, lost everything w/hurricane Harvey. 2 things I know are a problem for me: 1) not enough water 2) no generator of any kind (EXPENSIVE) dummy me should have made top priority 5 years ago. Praying for ALL that we see the lit path God is providing us, as he shows us the way through these turbulant times...also, thank you for making me laugh, sir. Your examples of wanting a toothbrush/something that is locked up and needs a key, short staff, need manager, etc. Funny/not funny stuff...ok, deep breath, what I can do is start stocking up on water. Be thankful for my gas stove. I feel they are coming after our gas stoves soon. W/hurricane Beryl cell phones hardly worked because towers were down, as well. That was a first for me. Not enough water, have my dog, he concerns me about the water. So, one step at a time. Load up on his dogfood and water. That I can do. Sorry, just venting right now, I apologize for this loooong message. To write/type helps me process. Blessings!
When the SHTF we'll have to scrounge around & find the gamers an etch-a-scetch or something to keep them out of our way so we can get on with the business of LIFE.🎉
Thank you lead73 I, enjoy watching your videos I, Thank God for you and your Wife
Hello from Toledo , an old Cowboy class of 77 !
I come from the Philippines, being very poor and use to live in the boondocks, eating wild fruits and vegetables! Yes! I can live or survive 5 gal of water for 5 days, God/YHWH willing. But, we have my mother in-law living with us who’s 87+ years old, watching tv all day long, until she goes to bed, it’ll be more of a challenge but we will work it out if the time comes. 🙏🏽 Blessings to everyone.😇
Good luck to everyone!
WATER IS A BIG DEAL. Thank you, people don’t get it. Water and filtration, better have it. Think it through. Making common sense common practice. Thank you
2018 hurricane season left us without power for a week.
You can choose your inconvenience.
Have it ready for when you need it, or be ready to go without
This video has me become a new subscriber, I knew some things but this information has me shooked, Thank you so much for all of the information you give ( I've seen more of your video titles)
Welcome aboard!😊
Hallelujah!!!
I remember, when I was little girl, my older adults used to go to my uncle who had a purple pea farm, and they would pick three to four big trash bags full go home and have all the kids on the floor picking and the adults in chairs picking and wash them off and divided them and have something to eat.
Thank you, for making this video.
Understood. Thank you sir. Been trying to get my son to get on the ball with this. Not to wait. Camping stuff getting ordered very soon
Reality Check😢
After the other video, I said no. I couldn't do 5 gal chall. In order to survive, the struggle would be real. Got to get some kitty litter. Necessity said yes! ❤❤❤
I appreciate your content most certainly may be a reality one day.
Yes you are right I have been preparing for the last 3 years. I finally convinced my husband to get us a solar generator and some bags of charcoal to be able to cook with. I don’t know all these I just feel it.
Hey LEAD! Do you know YOU ARE A PROPHET WITH THE GIFT OF PROPHECY??❤😂I'm serious! I'm laughing because as I watched this video, I felt it REAL STRONG IN MY SPIRIT!! YOU always 2 miles AHEAD OF THE GAME!! GREATLY APPRECIATE YOU & LADY LEAD!! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!❤❤🥳🙏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
😂 No I am not a Prophet 😂 I’m just a normal Dude paying attention to my surroundings.😅
Thanks Lead , I Look Up On Getting A IBC Tote...Cause When The Powers Off It Makes You Think About All The Things You Need....
the bus schedules just took me down memory lane (i really miss those days) it made us more efficient
i have been using my bucket that has a little toilet seat on it and a lid have had it since 2012 when I started preparing for such a time as this, socking water, have a filter and wee wee pads for the dog actually trained him to go in the house, he was a little confused at first because he knew he was trained to do his business outside. Already have wash cloth wipes and adult wipes, as far as the rest goes, I will keep seeking the LORD and hope that what ever I need HE will provide. I feel sorry for the people who are poo pooing this msg. Dont want to be around any of them when the shtf
FYI- I found your video on UA-cam when I searched “when helping the homeless goes wrong” and your video was like the 20th video down. New sub…
I've done it!! We had a well up until 2023. When the well pump went down or whenever we had a power outage or had to dig deeper..... Yeah, we know about that bucket!!
You are so correct
Your telling the truth. And people getting paid to tell they business
Questions: I do not currently have a home. My belongings are in storage. How do you prevent rust in plastic tubs. Example: canned goods. Boxes disenigrate due to moisture. Plastic storage tubs sweat. 2nd. Plastic containers cracking and leaking. Gallons of water, laundry soap, etc. I keep them in tidy cat buckets so they don't get crushed and still I find them all leaked out. Corrosive items? Bleach, muriatic acid. Moved to glass jars. Metal lids rusted. This is frustrating, expensive, and time-consuming. Always worried chemicals will mix. Nothing keeps safely. Tried lard on cooked meat. It rotted.
you may want to Google that
I saw that foolishness on that video. God bless cause when reality . azz in the face they will feel the real mess. Thank you for the wisdom of your experiences in life. I go thru the same thing coming from the same era you're from. What your parents use to probably say a hard head make a soft azz. We had a black out for 4 days in 22 here in Det. Watching some of them made me shake my head. I made it ok cause I had enough since to prepare like my mom and elders taught me and because coming from the 70's I've seen blackout, storms etc
I lived without water for TWO MONTHS I bought me a po Portable toilet and 5 gallons Water three of those & ten 24 pack of water💦 and before the water was cut off I had already been filling up liters of soda bottles with water months ahead and empty water bottles I had stocked up
Just buy a bedside toilet at the medical supply store they are great.
Just a suggestion. New bedside commodes can be expensive, but they can be found for much less at Hospice Thrift stores.
I just required one postop and that was the first thing I thought of
Update: I did it and I still got it.
Thanks for my next challenge. I can do it.
For real see we had hurricane type winds here in omaha nebraska and it hits all the grid 150k people without power .seee they messing with the atmosphere. These storms are crazy .ain't no ice for people to keep they foods cold .the lights to keep cool .this is why I got a place with a well they ain't finna do me dirty. It needs fixed but I'm working on that and my off grid rv to take our freedom acre.
Much appreci8'd my guy...refreshers r always needed...AUGWANDI KING...!
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I have wasted water my whole life and had no idea until I went offgrid and learned just how much I had been wasting! When you have to haul in water and don’t have a flowing supply, you learn to stretch it for multiple purposes! I still want to get a rain barrel system going out here!
Somebody act like that over a tip I leave, Imma take it back and leave.
I can grew up in SC had to draw water from the well so I know about the water and the bucket 😂
My family refuses to admit this is happening! I have 5 extra people plus 6 dogs / cars they won’t buy anything!!
Lead you are dead n in all you have said!! Keep enlightening those who will hear and listen to you!! ❤❤ Bless your soul!!
Thank God ya’ll ok please stay safe❤️
A tree and some leaves work well, too. Tree optional 😊