Welcome to the forum!
I am nowhere even near to self-sufficiency, and I think never will be <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

What is "ole' ringer washer"? Is it kind of like a washing machine?

You might want to check out www.homesteadingtoday.com and www.backwoodshome.com. They have a lot of interesting articles on self-sufficiency.
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