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Communications / cheap coms 5$ star link

« Last post by nj_m715 on November 12, 2025, 08:44:06 PM »

I looked into star link after the hurricane last year. the dish was 500$ and there was a plan that could be paused so you only pay when you turn it on.
not bad for a back up com plan but you need internet or cell service to turn it on and 500$ is a big pill to swallow.

now the dish is 230 and they have 5$ / month unlimited plan but with slower speed.
if I was single I think I could get away with just this but now it's a more viable back up option to my cell internet

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Communications / Geo Magnetic Storm Tonight

« Last post by RWS on November 12, 2025, 01:18:03 PM »

A very strong GeoMagnetis Storm  a Coronal Mass Ejection is projected to hit the Earth tonight (CME.  You may want to put your sensitive electronic devies in you Faraday Cage.

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Medical/First Aid/Health / Re: Fish Meds

« Last post by BennyMG1 on November 09, 2025, 08:28:47 PM »

Yep! Exactly the same !!!

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Deals, Sales, and Coupons / Dollar Tree free shipping today only 11/09/25

« Last post by Lilburner on November 09, 2025, 04:38:14 PM »

Good for stocking up on case quantities of cleaning, household, personal care, first aid...

Never seen them do this before.

Code STUFFNSHIP

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Product Reviews / Love these lights that double as power banks

« Last post by Lilburner on November 09, 2025, 02:32:29 PM »

These are pretty basic LED lights, but theyre good ones, and they double as power banks for phones, devices,etc. I've got 4 - side table which happens to be steel so it magnets on there, nightstand, and my two main car driver door pockets.

They seem to only be a Black Friday/Christmas item for Home Depot. I never see them through the year. I've gotten two two packs the last two years and I see they're out again this year. I'll probably get another two pack.

Defiant 2-Pack 3500 Lumens Rechargeable Magnetic Utility Light With Power Bank
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-Defiant-2-Pack-3500-Lumens-Rechargeable-Magnetic-Utility-Light-With-Power-Bank-91654/334933868

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Medical/First Aid/Health / Re: Fish Meds

« Last post by nj_m715 on November 09, 2025, 11:26:02 AM »

exactly the same, off the same assembly lime by the same manufactures in the same doses
it just goes into a bottle with a different label

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Medical/First Aid/Health / Re: Fish Meds

« Last post by Searchboss on November 09, 2025, 06:55:51 AM »

Good topic BennyMG1.

I have not had to use any fish antibiotics yet, so I cannot speak to efficacy, but I have some. I bought various fish antibiotics from two different sources within the past two years. No prescription needed. I also found several sources for the human variety from online US providers, but they are not anonymous, provide limited amounts by comparison, and are much more expensive.

Were the vet pills visibly identical to the prescribed human ones?

In today's society, where all the help you need for just about anything is instantly available with a 3-digit call, most people do not seem to see the need for stocking expensive antibiotics at home. There is also a steep learning curve, so you will know how much of what medication to use and how long to use it on a given injury or ailment. I am guessing that for most people, that is too much work.

In the past couple of years, I have needed to use "excess" antibiotics that I had on hand to treat sudden medical issues, either because of timing, as the issue became apparent at the beginning of a long weekend, and I did not want to go to the ER. Once, the pharmacy could not get the specific, commonly prescribed antibiotic for three to four days, which is scary in and of itself, but fortunately, I had some on hand. Having a stock of the appropriate medication immediately available at home can be a lifesaver in some situations.

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Medical/First Aid/Health / Re: Fish Meds

« Last post by BennyMG1 on November 08, 2025, 04:27:16 PM »

You can still find them. I have used fish antibiotics extensively over the past couple years and can 100% voucher for efficacy and effectiveness.

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Medical/First Aid/Health / Fish Meds

« Last post by nj_m715 on November 08, 2025, 01:54:17 PM »

I thought they were no longer over the counter but here you go in case your gold fish are sick
click around. they seem to be split up on a few different pages

https://thefishantibiotics.com/aquaantibiotics/

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General Prepping Discussion / Re: Just Sharing

« Last post by VoodooMD on November 01, 2025, 04:38:43 AM »

GREAT post BennyMG1!! --stories like you mentioned must be preserved for future generations to learn from!