Hello all here is a cheap safe
heat source and stove. This is almost the same as the commercial version (Sterno canned
fuel), but for .04 or less.
1. Get and clean a small swallow can like a cat food or tuna can,
inside and out, including the lid. 2. Find a dry corrugated box. 3. measure
the depth of the can and and cut "strip's" from the box to that width (depth of
the can) and the full length. 3. Bend the card board and place in the can,
keep adding more stripes {with out crushing the "air holes"] till the can is
filled in, like a spiral. 4. take a small piece of COTTON fabric and place into the
center a wick. 5. CAREFULLY use a double boiler to melt paraffin {I use gulf
wax/paraffin. It comes in a white box for 1.05 per LB} and pour: into the can until level
with the top of the top of the card board/ rim 6. Allow to cool for 12 hr's.
7. light the wick, you have heat and light. 8. Place the lid over part
of the top to control heat. 9. These will last for 2-4 hour's.
Here is also a stove for the heat source.
1. take a 5 LB coffee can clean thoroughly. 2. with a can opener [church
key type] "punch " holes 2/3 around the bottom on the round side every
inch apart. {kind of like a smile} 3. With a knife cut a 1/2 in hole aprox. 1 inch
up on the uncut side {to start the stove (like a tail] 4. Cut 4 holes with the
can opener 90 degrees apart at the top on the round side {like ear's and a hole through
the head} 5. Place on 2 bricks the bottom willllll get hot. 6. Place
fuel into the stove and light through the pilot hole 7. It will cook
pancakes and eggs just like mom. Hey for the price make a 2 "burner"
stove.
Here is a cook stove {type} that I have used for year's and it
works very well, and of course, it's cheap {so am I }. You need a roll of heavy duty
aluminum foil, 2 steal/aluminum pie plates. 6, 20-24 in welding rod's {brazing type], or
metal close hanger's, charcoal briquette's, 4-5 handful's of sand or gravel,
glue/"duct tape/adhesive, a box aprox. 20" x 20" x 16", [a copy
machine paper box is great, long sheet's side by side is best], 2 baking stet's {old is
best} {duct tape is very help full} some wire {1-2 ft}. 1. For best result's
"glue" a layer of aluminum foil on all sides of the box, sides, top and bottom.
Allow to dry 6 hrs. add a second layer glued to the first, let dry {if/when it gets ripped
place it back and tape the under side with doubled up tape or glue}. 2. Place top
down {glue the lid on VERY WELL} the top is the "floor" now. On one side {I use
the "wide" side } cut a "door" 1 in from the top and 1 in from the
side's 3/4 of the way around, STOP at the lip of the old top and/or 1.5 in from the
floor/bottom of the box {this is the bottom hinge of you door} if you want to get fancy
glue card board from else where as a handle. make sure the foil wall's that cut is
intacked, glue as needed. cut a 1 in triangle in the roof, open upward, when you cook and
let "steam" out. 3. If possible, find 1 or 2 1"{or 2"}x 8 x 14 in long
board's and place inside and outside on the left side of the box {or measure up form the
"floor" 8 in } aprox. 2 in apart "push" the rod's [welding or
straightened cloths hanger's] through the "short" side of the wall, run through
the oven. Repeat on the right side from the inside out. bend the end's down as close as
possible to the side of the oven, "L" shaped { if possible cover these with
"extery" card board from else where these will get very hot. This is your
"rack" so try not to bend it or bend it back as soon as you can. When it gets
bent. 4 take the 2 pie pan's, in the bottom of one place [in the bowl} 1/4in
of sand/grave/catlitter. line the holes up and wire the top pan to the bottom. tape the
top to the bottom with ducking tape to keep the sand in. Cover the "bowl" with a
singe layer of removable foil to make cleaning easier {replace as needed } this is your
heat source. 5 baking sheet's; place 2-3 handful's of sand in the bottom{of the bowl] of
the bottom one. place the the "top"on to the bottom bowl to bowl and
"wire" the two sheet's together. tape the top and the bottom together so the
sand doesn't fall out. this is the base for under the oven. It keep the oven from
scorching the table under it. {this is a heat shield not need if used on the ground}{if in
the house do this on the metal stove top} 6 to cook: to start your oven place one
"good" charcoal bracket in the bowl { I use kingferd or matchlight} the one
briquette is to compensate for the "steam vent". to cook add I briquette for
each 45 degree's feren hight of heat needed { 10 brick's equal 450 degree's }. start the
charcoal and let heat for 10 min.{till red with a light coat of "grey" ash} WITH
VICE GRIP'S OR A HOT MITT place into the bottom of the oven and close the door loosely,
allow to heat for 5-10 min. place your food on the "rack" and time. add 3 min
each time you peak. when you close the door make sure the card board to cardboard is
even use tape if need on one corner if it try's to fall open. 7 place 1 or 2 bread
shaped pan's into it. make sure there is at least 1 in clear around all sides to allow
heat to circulate. the longest we have used one is for one week. we baked twice a day.
this is stolid from the boy scout's of America. happy baking profwolf
Hello all this is a list of book's that
really help.
The peace core recommended book's all fit into that category but
remember if you are hurt and there is a real heath care provider pay there fee. more
people died from wound's being infected then bullet's by four to one. In the civil war
store rubbing alcohol at lest to clean the area and treat ALL wound's. Latter profwolf
The complete book of survival by rainer stahlberg
Encyclopedia of country living by clara emery {the best afret fox fire for rural living
1900]. How to live without electric -and like it by anita evangelist {she lived for 3
year's with out ele this how she did it and her mistakes. Great reference to read
before hand]
Making the best of basic's - family preparation's handbook by
james stevens [ a good reference for the family with kid's]
Square foot gardening by mel bartholomew {my mom and wolf say it the best (but I just walk
past and they die)]
Wood stove cookery- at home on the range by jane cooper {the best cookbook for cooking
on/in wood stove lot's of recipes}
The new cooking with home storage {cook book}
These are used by the peace core "in the field":
Village technology handbook
Teknoligi kampungan [the Indian (country) village tech book}
Handy farm devices & how to make them
Where there is no doctor Where there is no dentist I really do hope this never happens,
but better safe then sorry. bb profwolf
This is another list that I got from Connie
it has all the basic's in a great order hop it help's every one. Profwolf:
Checklist of Safety and Comfort supplies:
a.. Heavy work gloves or warm, sport type
b.. Hat or cap for protection from sun & weather
c.. One full change of sturdy clothes
d.. Candles, waterproof matches and a fire starter
e.. Rain suit and /or large poncho
f.. Goggles and/or sunglasses
g.. Tent and/or tarpaulin for shelter
h.. Heavy-duty knife (lock back-type is best)
i.. Rubber boots or overshoes
j.. Extra pair of prescription glasses and/or any other special corrective aid you need.
Checklist of Survival Supplies
a.. Drinking Water: One gallon per day per person, minimum
b.. Full first aid kit with first aid handbook
c.. Portable radio with extra batteries
d.. Essential medication for diabetes, heart conditions, etc
e.. A-B-C type fire extinguisher
f.. Food for your pets (if any)
g.. Salt tablets and multi-vitamin supplement
h.. Nutritious Food: lightweight and easy to prepare
i.. Manual can opener
j.. One flashlight with extra battery and bulb for each family.
k.. Watch or clock (battery or wind-up)
l.. Space blankets, sleeping bag, ground cloth
m.. Water purifier and water purification tablets
3. Checklist of Sanitation Supplies
a.. Porto-pottie or some other type of chemical, portable toilet
b.. Large trash bags for sealing up waste (deters insects)
c.. Disinfectant-powder form to use on waste and liquid
d.. One large bath towel and one hand towel for each family member
e.. Medium-sized plastic wash tubs (camping type)
f.. Toilet paper (at least one roll per person)
g.. Infant supplies, if applicable
h.. Soap (hand and dish types)
i.. Pre-moistened towlettes
j.. Two plastic five gallon buckets (use for toilet with bag liner and for waste
container)
k.. Toothbrushes, toothpaste and mouthwash
l.. Shampoo
4. Checklist of Cooking and Food Care Supplies
a.. Portable camp stove (best choice barbecue or fold-up metal type)
b.. Heavy-duty aluminum foil (use as reflector over, or sealing foods, windbreak for
barbecue, etc.)
c.. At least two cooking pots with covers
d.. Set of cooking utensils: two large spoons, spatula, tongs, knives, long-necked forks
e.. Scrub brushes and pad for dishes
f.. Medium zip-lock bags for storage
5. Checklist of Cooking and Food Care Supplies
a.. Frying pan (two if you have the room)
b.. Two medium-sized plastic wash tubs (camping style)
c.. Water filter: portable type, plus a minimum of two bottles of water purification
tablets.
d.. Safe extra fuel container
e.. Full mess kit for each person: fork/knife/spoon with plate(s)-stainless steel best f..
One lightweight hot water kettle (whistling type best)
g.. Paper towels, cooking mittens, napkins, hot pad
h.. Two-week supply of paper plates and plastic forks, knives and spoons
i.. Spray type cooking oil (something that will not spoil easily)
6. Checklist of Tools and Miscellaneous Items
a.. Axe, shovel(s), broom, dust pan, hand saw (for clean-up, etc.)
b.. Two adjustable wrenches (one large, one medium)
c.. 100 feet of ¼" rope
d.. Pens, pencils, and paper
e.. Cards, travel games, etc.
f.. Some form of identification tag and/or card (especially for small children) G.I.
"dog tag" style is a good choice g.. Hammer, nails, pry bar, screwdrivers (one
phillips, one standard)
h.. One pair channel locks and/or vise grips
i.. Duct tape (medium-sized roll)
j.. Camp lantern with extra fuel: such as the "Coleman" type if you have room
(propane canister type best)
k.. Hard money/currency (very important)
7. Mini-Survival Kit Checklist for Automobile/Vehicle Travel
a.. Bottled water (gallon canteens best, with carrying strap)
b.. First aid kit with first aid book
c.. Lightweight sleeping bag/bed roll
d.. Sturdy shoes with two pairs of extra socks
e.. One change of clothes
f.. Gloves, hat, coat or sweater
g.. Simple tool set
h.. Road flares
i.. Heavy-duty knife
j.. Non-perishable food (sealed tight with light weight in mind)
k.. Space blankets
l.. Rain suit and /or poncho
m.. Sun glasses and/or goggles
n.. Small package of premoistened towlettes
o.. Flashlight with extra batteries
p.. Fire extinguisher
q.. Local maps, money and note pad with pencil
r.. Hammer, pry bar, section of rubber hose for siphoning, plus fuel container
From: Kellie Andrews
For those of you who have people who say they can't afford to prepare, this is
an excellent rebuttal.
andrewsk@nichols.com
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Weekly Buying List
Someone asked for a shopping list for food storage. I just got this entire post from
another list. Maybe, it will be helpful to someone. Personally, I buy strictly for price.
I purchase the large most important things first (wheat, milk, honey and salt). Then I buy
large quantities of the things that I would most like to have, when they are on sale.
Ok I finally got the copies of the Food storage for $5 a week. What you are supposed to do
is set aside $5 a week and then buy specific items each week. You have a kitty set aside
that you put the $5 in and you can't touch it for any reason but to buy the food storage
item for that week. You put in whatever remaining change you have back into the kitty.
Some things in the beginning are going to be cheap and then later will be more expensive.
In order to pay for the expensive stuff later you need to keep the leftover money in the
kitty. Below are the items you need to buy each week.
Week 1 Two cans tuna fish, 2 boxes salt
Week 2 5 boxes of Macaroni and Cheese, 4 cans tomato soup
Week 3 3 cans mushroom soup, 1 2.5 LB peanut butter
Week 4 1 bottle vitamins
Week 5 4 cans tomato soup, 1 10 LB powdered milk
Week 6 1 bottle aspirin (500 tablets)
Week 7 1 100 LB container wheat
Week 8 1 5 LB powdered milk
Week 9 1 5 LB honey
Week 10 4 cans tuna, 4 boxes macaroni and cheese
Week 11 1 10 LB sugar, 1 box salt
Week 12 4 cans mushroom soup
Week 13 1 bottle vitamins
Week 14 1 100 LB wheat
Week 15 1 box macaroni and cheese
Week 16 1 5 LB honey
Week 17 2 cans tuna, 4 can tomato soup
Week 18 1 10 lbs. sugar
Week 19 1 100 lbs. of wheat
Week 20 2 10lbs of sugar
Week 21 1 10lb powdered milk
Week 22 1 can mushroom soup, 1 10 LB sugar
Week 23 1 can tuna, 4 cans tomato soup, 1 10 lbs. sugar
Week 24 1 10 lbs. sugar
Week 25 2 cans tuna, 2 cans mushroom soup
Week 26 1 100 LB wheat
Week 27 3 10 lbs. sugar
Week 28 1 10 LB sugar
Week 29 1 10 LB powdered milk
Week 30 2 10 LB sugar
Week 31 1 can tuna, 3 cans mushroom soup
Week 32 1 can tuna, 4 cans tomato soup
Week 33 1 100 LB wheat
Week 34 2 cans tuna, 1 box salt
Week 35 1 10 LB powdered milk
Week 36 2 10 LB sugar
Week 37 4 cans tomato soup, 2 boxes salt
Week 38
Week 39 1 100 LB wheat
Week 40 1 10 LB powdered milk
Week 41 3 10 LB sugar
Week 42 2 cans tomato soup, 1 10 LB sugar
Week 43 2 cans tomato soup, 2 cans mushroom soup
Week 44
Week 45 1 10 LB powdered milk
Week 46 4 cans tomato soup, 4 cans mushroom soup
Week 47 1 10 LB powdered milk
Week 48 4 cans mushroom soup, 1 10 LB powdered milk
Week 49 7 cans of tomato soup
Week 50 7 cans of mushroom soup
Week 51 2 10 lbs. sugar, 1 box salt
A few weeks you will have "off" to replenish the kitty. I haven't figured it
out myself, but by the end you should have 700 lbs. of wheat, 240 lbs. sugar, 40
lbs. of powdered milk, 13 lbs. of salt, 10 lbs. of honey, 5 lbs. of peanut butter,
45 cans of tomato soup, 32 cans mushroom soup, 15 cans tuna fish, 10 macaroni and cheese
dinners, 500 aspirin, and 730 multiple vitamins plus they suggest adding 6lbs of dried
yeast and 6 lbs. of shortening and this should be enough to sustain 2 people for a year.
For every 2 people you have in your family add $5 more and double or triple the amount of
whatever you are buying
Recipes:
Take care not to feed raw honey to infants. Actually it's
because there is small amount of botchilism in all honey. Older children and adults are
able to metabolize this toxin, but children can (and sometimes do) contract serious side
effects. As a rule you should not give children un-pasteurized honey before the age of 1
(one) year. To be safe, consult your pediatrician. Marik
If you want to know how to make bread without an oven, here's
how. "Some friends of mine are experimenting and they were able to make bread on top
of a wood burning stove with a trivet and an inverted Dutch oven over the loaf. It turned
out well. Kathy (Thanks Kathy djd)
From Stephanie:
3/4 Cup powdered buttermilk
3 Cups flour (white)
1/2 Cup soy flour
1/2 Cup whole wheat flour
1/2 Cup Margarine (or Crisco!)
1 Cup sunflower seeds shelled or walnuts or almonds chopped
1 Cup Water
Mix and roll by hand into fat patties... Place into a well oiled iron
skillet on low heat on a wood stove/diesel stove, and cover. Let cook
for 10 minutes and gently turn over. Let cook another 10 minutes.
Thank you for your interest in emergency preparedness! This list
has been
brought to you by Alpha and Omega Foods. If you would like more information,
visit our web site at www.rcw-ent.com, or contact our
office at 208-733-3392.
Thank you and remember… DON’T PANIC…..PREPARE!!!!!!! (This came with the
information. Djd)
Make sure your family will eat what you store before you store
it or it does no good. Also if you can store food in group's like I use 1 week per bucket
so I don't have to open 8 or 10 bucket's for a day's worth eating.
Hello to all, Profwolf is back I've had a few request's on how
to cook all the
wheat you are storing. While my family can't eat much wheat {mild allergy's] but I do have
the book"s on it {of course} and a few other that are great for cooking and home
stuff I'd like to thank jen for the right question that got this info
down to share well here goes on wheat cooky,cooking ,and home stuff wheat cooking
"the new cooking with home storage" by Vickie Tate other cooking book's: The
encyopeapeadia of county living by clarla elaery. Woodstove cookery - at home on the range
by cooper. Guide to wilderness food's by nyerges {sp?} {how to eat out of your back yard
or the wilderness}
Related Books: How to live with out electricity
-and like it {she did it for 3 yr's} Home water supply-how to find -filter-
store&conserve it by Campbell {the best basic's on water} Mother energy efficiency
book { cheap (under 10.00) solar heating and cooking plus] The 20th century home
keeper by brittion { washing clothing plus} Self reliance whipple {home stuff ,lot's of
other 8 on 10 p.w. scale} Tom brow's guide to wild edible& medical plant's brown {he
is the best in the field } Back to basic's: how to learn& enjoy traditional American
skill (old faction but the strait stuff} Don't get caught with your pantry down by
staven's { tip's and great check list book, basic's and up} Dead fall's & snar's by
harding { how to catch food in the wild and not so wild} Instant guide to medical plant's
{ how to id plant's in the wild and use them to heal your self and other's]
Food suggestions.
There has been a caution submitted. Don't feed raw honey to
children. Actually it's because there is small amount of botchilism <sp> in all
honey. Older children and adults are able to metabolize this toxin, but children can (and
sometimes do) contract serious side effects. As a rule you should not give children
un-pasteurized honey before the age of 1 (one) year. To be safe, consult your
pediatrician. Marik
Here is a short list. I taped it to my pantry door. I just check
off
Granma
FOOD STORAGE BUYING GUIDE PER WEEK, Submitted by Granma.
FOOD STORAGE BUYING GUIDE PER WEEK
Week 1:&; NUTS Drug stores have Christmas sales.&; 2lbs per person.&; Dry
roasted ones store the best.&; Freeze bagged ones.
Week 2:&; CLEANING SUPPLIES Detergent 156 loads per person,
Bleach 1 gal per person, Cleanser.
Week 3: MEDICINE CHEST Feminine Products, Pepto Bismal, Vicks, Cough Drops, Cough Syrup,
Tylenol, Calamine Lotion, Kaopectate, Ipecac, Sunscreen&; Dispose of all outdated
medications.
Week 4: FIRST AID SUPPLIES Band-Aids, Antibiotic Ointment, AceBandages, Steri-strips, etc.
(See the list posted at; http://www.nursehealer.com/Guide.htm)
Week 5: PERSONAL PRODUCTS Soap, Deodorant, toilet paper at leastone roll per week.&;
Shampoo, lotion, hand soap, 15 per person etc.
Week 6:&; PEANUT BUTTER 10 lbs. per person (stores for a year or more)
Week 7: SOLID SHORTENING less expensive than oil.&; 12 lbs. per person.&; Be sure
and rotate.&; Will last several years.
Week 8:&; JUICES Avoid watered products.&; Get 100% juice.&;(lemon, orange,
pineapple etc.)
Week 9: PERSONAL GROOMING Toothpaste, floss (important) razors,shaving cream. Consider
your family needs.&; (you can always brushwith baking soda)
Week 10: MIXES Cakes, pancakes, muffins, Bisquick etc.&; Bisquick stores best in the
freezer or it gets bugs.&; You need annual total of 300 lbs. of grain products per
person.
Week 11: SPICES AND HERBS Think of what you use most often.&; Salt (NOT Plain you need
the iodized kind) pepper, cinnamon, bay leaves.&;Look for bargains .
Week 12: RICE Secure 10, 15, 20 lbs.&; White stores bestbut is not as
nutritious.&; I find brown gets bugs.&; Counts towards graintotal.
Week 13: FIRST AID Gauze patches, swabs, cotton balls, firstaid tape etc.
Old fashioned Kotex is good for wounds. Sanitary napkins with adhesive do not store well.
Week 14: PASTA 5 lbs.&; Get other kinds besides spaghetti.&;I have found that
spaghetti does not store well.&; Counts towards grain total.
Week 15: DRY MILK 40 oz. will make 5 gallons .&; Get whatyou family needs. 100 lbs.
per person per year.&; Stores well.
Week 16: SEWING KIT Thread, pins, needles, buttons (cut off ofold clothes) snaps, zippers,
tape measure, scissors.&; Consider your family'sneeds.
Week 17: READY DINNERS Ravioli, Pasta, Oriental, Boxed, Canned,Frozen.; Buy what your
family will eat.
Week 18: FLOUR 50 lbs. per person (put in freezer or it will getbugs); Be sure and
rotate.; Counts towards grain requirement.
Week 19: SOUP Dry or canned soup, don't forget crackers.
Week 20: Jell-O Jell gelatin and Pudding Mixes
Week 21: GARDEN SEEDS Radishes are great in an emergency. They grow fast, full of vitamins
and minerals, and full of water. Buy locally if you haven't ordered yet. Here is an
address of seed company that will send you there catalog free if you send a self addressed
envelope with a couple of stamps. Territorial Seeds; P.O. Box 157 Cottage Grove Ore.;
97424; They have the kind of seed youcan store.; or http://www.johnnyseeds.com
Week 22: SAFETY WEEK A length of cord or twine.&; Light rope.&;Flashlight and
batteries, (dated)
Week 23: CHEESE Whole 5 lbs., or grate and freeze for casseroles soup.
Week 24: PAPER PRODUCTS Paper towels, Aluminum foil, garbagebags, freezer bags, etc.
Week 25:&; CONDIMENTS Mustard, catsup, mayo, relish, Worcestershire.
Week 26: BEDDING Watch for White Sales.&; Buy a new thermoblanket.
Week 27: JAMS AND JELLIES Sure-Jell, Certo, Parafin, etc.&; Or buy the jams and
jellies.&;&;&; Be sure you have supply of canning jars.&; Not large mouth,
and lids and seals.
Week 28: WATER Fill those water jugs.&; Use plain Cloroxnot fresh scent.
Week 29: CANNED MILK Look in Dec. 1989 Ensign for ideas for use.&;100 lbs. per person.
Week 30: CANNED GOODS Be sure and rotate.&; We like sardines(small ones). They are
rich in protein and cheap.
Week 31: SCHOOL SUPPLIES Back to School Sales.&; Paper ,pencils, journals, envelopes,
postage stamps, etc.&; (Great StockingStuffers)
Week 32: STAPLES Baking powder, soda, corn starch, Baking Soda,2 lbs. per person of each
item except soda.&; Buy 3 lbs. per person.
Week 33: TOMATOES Juice, whole, sauce, paste, Salsa.&; Buyor make it. Counts as part
of vegetables.
Week 34: CANNED FRUIT 80 quarts per person.&; Buy or canit yourself.
Week 35: SUGAR 100 lbs. per person.&; Buy an extra 25 lbs.
Week 36: VEGETABLES 150 lbs. per person per year.&; Can or freeze from garden or
purchased fresh, or buy canned.
Week 37: BEANS Dry bean, peas, legumes, 100 lbs. per person.
Week 38: SWEETNERS Honey, Karo, Molasses, etc.&; Counts towardssugars.
Week 39: CANNED MEATS Tuna (be sure and rotate) Spam, dried beef, go for 10 cans.
Week 40: IODIZED SALT 10 or more canisters.&; It seasons & preserves.&;
In&; a pinch it can be used as a toothpasteor de-icer.&; Get canning salt for
canning.
Week 41: VINEGAR l (or more) gallons.&; It is a great cleanertoo.&; For cleaning
you&; need white.
Week 42: CANNED SOUP Buy soup when it is on sale.&; Soupcounts towards vegetables.
Week 43: APPLES Do something with all those apples.&; Pie,applesauce, juice, canned
apples with sugar are good.
Week 44: HARD CANDY On sale after Halloween.&; Leftovers will make a good addition to
your 72 hour emergency kits.
Week 45: VITAMINS 365 vitamins per person.&; Get extra Canned calcium with
Vitamin D
Week 46: TREATS FOR BAKING Cocoa, coconut (gets old) nuts ( storein fridge gets rancid)
chocolate chips.
Week 47: GRAINS Rolled Oats, Corn Meal (In fridge) Cream of wheat.&; (Rotate this,
does not store.)&; Counts as grain.&; There is an oats you can buy at health food
store that does store.&; I think it is scotch oats.&;Check and see.
Week 48: SUGARS Brown and white, powdered.&; 100 lbs. perperson total
Week 49: OILS Vegetable and olive oils.&; Get a good quality.12 lbs. per person.
Week 50: CANDLES AND MATCHES Put in a sturdy box (preferablyfireproof) and in a cool place
you can locate in dark.
Week 51: POPCORN Go for big twelve pound bags.&; Counts towardgrains.
Week 52 : Merry Christmas&; You have given yourself a great gift security.
