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The last week has sucked to say it nicely. Things appear to be heading in a good direction now. Let’s review what’s happened. As you’re aware, I’ve been dealing …
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Jericho: A Thrilling Show in a Post-Apocalyptic World Imagine a world where everything you know suddenly falls apart. That’s the gripping story of “Jericho,” a TV series that takes …
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Hello all! An announcement went up a few weeks ago that I was now carrying Strike Anywhere Matches. I was very excited about this as Strike Anywhere Matches are …
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You’d have to live in a vacuum to have not heard about the eclipse happening this Monday. Theories are all over the place. From the 2nd Coming to Aliens …
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Hope everyone had a great Easter. I’ve been traveling down to the South Carolina/Georgia/North Carolina area to see my kids, brother, and a high school buddy. During my travels, …
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Quick Health Update: Overall I have been feeling pretty good and my enlarged spleen has not caused any pain in several weeks. With it pressing up against my stomach …
Frugality
If you are a fan of the survival thriller “The Grey” I just saw it is available for less than $6.00 on DVD. If you haven’t seen it – …
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As Spring fast approaches preparation for upcoming events and tasks such as canning is a priority. As each dollar becomes more valuable to us we need to stretch it …
Life Philosophy
I published this post on the Sheepdog Concept way back in 2016. Man, time flies. So much has changed, but, what hasn’t changed is the need for people to …
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I seem to post this about once a year. That’s how much I like it. I have tremendous respect for Chris Kyle and the skill and bravery he showed. …
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Quick Health Update: I had my doctor’s appointment last week and the doctor explained the reasoning for them wanting an MRI. No surprises – they want to verify the …
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STRIKE ANYWHERE WOODEN MATCHES 3 BOXES – 300 EACH Perfect for camping, survival, preparedness, lighting candles, and around the home. Difficult to find!!! FREE SHIPPING Diamond® Greenlight Strike Anywhere …
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Here in Central Maine we still have a good amount of Winter left. Hey – we could get a foot of snow next week. Who knows? This upcoming weekend …
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We are proud to be an official repository for the Survival & Austere Medicine book. This book was written by the moderators of the Remote, Austere, Wilderness and …
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People can fight over who would do the best job and make the biggest difference as President. The harsh reality is we really don’t know what the future holds …
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I’ve received a few messages regarding my MRI. I really appreciate the prayers and the kind thoughts. So, I traveled down to get the open MRI. If you remember …
Life Philosophy
Health Issues: I haven’t said anything but it appears I may have a significant health issue at hand. This Wednesday I’m having an MRI a couple hours south of …
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The other night I headed out in the evening to run a couple of errands and saw an owl sitting in a tree along the driveway. Absolutely beautiful creature …
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Sharpening an ax with a puck stone is a practical skill for any woodsman. “Puck Stone”? Well – that’s what I call them due to their similar size compared …
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Seeds are at the Dollar Tree now – 4 packs for $1.00. Over the years I’ve used these seeds many times with no issues. Many varieties are heirlooms. When …
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The recent cell phone interruption affected me and I provide a few thoughts as well as what we need to do as a result. Events like this can serve …
Frugality
NOTE: As often is the case as soon as I found this deal and published it – the price changed. Ugh! So – I took a look around and …
Current Events
We have entered unprecedented times the likes of which our parents and grandparents hoped we would never see. Throughout this country’s history, great men have done great things and …
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Hello all! Hope everyone’s week has started off well. Tonight it’s going to drop to around 6 degrees here in Maine. It’s been a very easy winter as far …
Life Philosophy
Today is my late father’s birthday. For some reason, I felt it fitting to publish this once again for those who may have missed it – or need to …
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Here in Maine as I type this it’s around 24 degrees and there is still quite a bit of winter left. At any time we could get a foot …
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“Life happens” is a frequent saying and is very true. My publishing schedule has been anything but consistent. Good intentions mean nothing. I’m working on that. I changed jobs …
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The over-taxation and government overreach has never been greater than right now. I wish I had seen this more clearly when I was younger, however, I see it now. …