There’s been a lot of discussion over the past 6 months or so regarding people not taking preparedness as serious as they once did. I get a short reprieve as the election results were so unexpected but that’s it….a short pause in prepping efforts.
Now? There are so many examples and so much evidence the need to prepare is real. If you’re reading this no need to provide a list. You are aware. You know.
So what to do? Make a plan. Grab a pad of paper and write out what preparedness efforts you wish to accomplish this Fall. Prioritize.
Don’t think about just tangibles…think about skills. Think about TASKS that need to be accomplished. These tasks may involve researching communications, organizing, building something, or take inventory. Write it down and get it done.
Move forward. Make progress. Improve. It doesn’t take a ton of money. It takes a focused effort.
Want a little motivation?
Take a look at North Korea’s latest provocative move: They fired a missile OVER Japan! I consider this one move a game changer. Previously a lot of talk and a few missile tests. Now the little man actually shot a missile at one of the countries he has been threatening.
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I don’t understand why we aren’t intercepting every launch Kim Dumb Fat attempts as close to the launch site as possible. Why are we allowing him to gain and gather missile data?
Very good question Capt. It appears we are still using the head in the sand approach hoping he will just get tired of playing with his toys. It frustrates me also. Meanwhile, South Korea has stated they will “eradicate” North Korea. This from the South Korean administration that made it very clear that no attack on North Korea would be allowed unless the US consulted them first.
Our president is under a tremendous attack from all fronts in this country. Impeachment, censuring, removal for incompetence and/or mental instability (this accusation from of all people Pelosi), assassination and of course obstruction from both Democrats and Republicans. This is the President we the people elected. The attacks are on us as well as Trump. Our way of life is being assaulted and there is a major campaign currently ramping up from the Left to eradicate us. Violence from the Left is increasing. Christianity is seen as the cause of many ideas the Left abhors. Socialism is seen as a cure. The election of Donald Trump was seen by us as a reprieve of the oppression from the government. But we need to face the facts. Donald Trump is in grave danger. He represents us in this battle as the primary target. He is not going to last forever. He may not even last this term. If anything, we as prepper’s need to read the signs and step up our efforts. During the short window Trump has given us, we need to really get things done. JR is right on target. I for one need to finish a lot of unfinished preps. If you look down the road those very dark storm clouds appear to moving our direction.
Thank you for writing this…agree 100% with everything you said. I was afraid that the folks that came out in droves to vote for Trump would go back to sleep and looks like that might have happened. Our voice is loud but for some reason the outrage is not there!
Actually Trump becoming president woke me up and now that I am awake, I will admit, I am frozen. Not even sure where to start. There are so many threats natural and man made. Where do you even start? I have been reading this site and others for a little bit and Oy Vey!!! I cannot decide what disaster to prepare for
Though I’ve always been a gardener, what kicked me more into the “prepping” mode was when the America hating, communist, bath housing, community agitating, Trojan Horse, Muslim usurper was first installed in our White House. I knew with absolute certainty that he was not legitimately elected but rather installed for a dark purpose. It was at that moment I kicked things into high gear and installed large hybrid solar power system and boosted efforts in other areas to further self sufficiency. One big thing I did was to extend my gardening season to a year round endeavor by learning about Asian plants that just love the heat and humidity of Florida summers. “Frozen” is not a viable option unless we are talking about the veggies I have put by in the freezer.
I am shocked at how quickly (at least it seems quick to me) society has declined and how violent it has become. It is so embarrassing to be caught flat footed like this. we have chickens and a garden and I just ordered grow lights to grow some greens in the garage in the winter, just this summer started learning to can and dehydrate and have someone coming out today to talk about solar options so its a start but we are Waaaaaay behind the ball. Yall talk a lot about weapons and stuff I don’t even know where to begin with security and protection. It would tick me off to get all this lined out then someone come and take it away…
Hi Michelle. It sounds to me like you are on a very positive course. Important things are best done in methodical steps. I’m excited for you that you are looking into going solar. It really is an awesome thing to do. You will save so much money compared to when I did it in 2010. Solar is cheap now. It might seem expensive to you as the job estimate is set before you but consider the payment you make every month to the utility and then think about how tiny the interest rate is that your money is accruing for you sitting in the bank. The absence of a power bill is a pretty nice dividend on your money. As far as protection goes, it’s actually one of the easiest, and least expensive things to address. The most important thing is for you to get exposure to firearms with competent instruction so you are comfortable handling a weapon safely. The firearms themselves are not a large expense and owning and being proficient with one will give you immeasurable peace of mind. You go girl!
I I’ve abstained from most social media for a couple weeks .. and had to get my read on .. before I thought and wrote anything.
BTW I like the Aussies ( http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/japan-warns-about-north-korea-missile/news-story/7c7b072d6c6200a934da0d297d527a7c ).
The only thing I can figure is that we do not want THAAD shoot downs, to provoke armed launches.As bad a a kinetic strike woudl be, a nuclear tipped one woudl be much worse. That is the US/ S. K. I know Trump is embattled, but we are allowing the little fat NK guy to be strengthened by getting away with this.China just wants all the economic pieces, IF and WHEN.
I do not understand Japan’s reluctance though, unless their tech doesn’t work. Maybe the same thought as ours.. inscrutable.
Shielded tech in place, and potassium Iodide on order ..
GG58
Thank God and all of us who voted Trump in that he is our President-Otherwise the people of Texas would still be awaiting assistance.
I had thought of selling my canoe- I will hold on to it for just in case !!!!
Apples and pears are ripening so soon I will be drying them.(dehydrating) They are an
exc. snack and for use in desserts.
Lightning
As a LEO I’m concerned about the local threat coming from leftist groups such ANTIFA. These are terrorist using the same tactics that have been used by other Marxist groups over the last 100 plus years. There goal is the violent over throw of the U.S. Constitution. The media is running interference for them. This isn’t the time for us to let down our guard. These groups are preparing for a nationwide protest(riot) and march(riot) on Washington DC scheduled for November 04, 2017. So, I would be extra vigilant if you have to travel during that time frame.
My thought on NOKO launches is if we do shot them down how fast can we replace the THAAD”s before the nut job launches some with war heads? This country is sitting on a powder keg and the fuse is lit, my two questions are, how long is the fuse and what is it’s burn rate.