I’ve always been fascinated by this.... fills slowly with water then rapidly flushes. Used to clean hog barns.

Never forget that skills will feed you and can't be taken from you. Modern skills such as plumbing, electrical, mechanical, engine repair, and framing are nice. But try and pad your skills out with something you can replicate without extensive tools or modern supplies.

Best place to learn is 18th century videos. Blacksmithing, tinsmithing, fabric spinning and looming, broom making, soap making, brewing, farming, carpentry, and ceramics are things to look at.

Guys like Dave Canterbury will teach you basic bushcraft and self sufficiency. He also does great blacksmithing videos.

Townsends on YouTube can give you a glimpse into 18th century living and skills.

Those two are a great place to start. Clay, wood, and steel will always be around. Learn how to make use of them so you become a person worth keeping around when times get hard.

By burning wood in a low 02 environment you get a gas which can be used to fuel an electric generator or a car. I think some people might find it helpful for off grid power supply or emergencies, especially with the power outages in Texas. - Sent by a subscriber