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Goals for the Weekend.

This is more a personal post than anything else… I have had a long week.  Traveled on business, and along with traveling for business came business dinners, entertaining, etc.  I am really tired, and could have slept until Saturday morning from last evening; or at least that is how it feels.  I could go to […]

Reviews of the Chinese Norinco SKS

I actually have two of these.  One completely stock and the other has an AR stock on it which I am going to change out with a few 20 round magazines.  Both I bought off of GunsAmerica.com.   7.62 x 39 is a great round.  Good for hunting large game, and well, target shooting, etc.  I can […]

Here is a quick read. Urban financial elite owning and using their Bug Out Locations

Check this out from SHTF.  Thought it should be posted for all: http://www.shtfplan.com/emergency-preparedness/prominent-hedge-fund-managers-idaho-ranch-it-would-be-a-place-you-could-hole-up-in_07222010 Here is the flaw I see with the NYC financial elite building out BOLs anywhere.  These people have no clue how to be self sufficient.  While they have the financial resources today to “buy” their food for storage, their gear, etc., can […]

My Run Down the Street, and Getting Fit as a Preparedness Goal.

This is really just a quick blurb.  Recently, I have been back at the gym.  It has been an interesting ride, getting back to the gym after 10 years of letting my health go.  I am by no means obese, but my lung capacity and strength were minimal compared to years ago spending five and […]

The Heirloom Experiment: Part Two, I Received My Seed Order

This week I received my heirloom seed order from my Ebay order.  Here is what was included in the package. A sealed mylar bag with the date the seeds were packaged and sealed. Instructions on how to store the seeds (preferred method the refrigerator or the freezer).  I put mine in the freezer Instruction sheet […]

My Thoughts on the Bug Out Vehicle for the Suburban Survivalist

Everything I research and ponder seems to require some lump sum of cash.  Skills are important, and should be practiced, and some of them require money to practice them.  One of the things I have been thinking about recently is a Bug Out Vehicle (BOV).  Hint, this is there the thought of money entered my […]

Lost In Wild Arizona With Cody Lundin

Part 1 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALUTDJlhKb8 Part 2 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_y_0yZEN-o Part 3 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua1lUdhli8Y Part 4 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz5fEc7bq1g

DIY – Make Charcloth for your Bug Out Bag

I have not made any yet, but plan on it in short order.   Charcloth looks like it is an easy way to get an ember burning so that you can start a fire… httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7uLVGrAt1M