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Rourke: Below is a post from a buddy of mine who has made a couple trips to the areas of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/92oRhSQdguEzxxnv/ Ralph Edwards: …
Random Thoughts
Bridges serve as critical infrastructure for transportation and supply chains, making them strategic targets for terrorists or guerrilla groups aiming to disrupt societal functions. By attacking bridges, these groups …
Random Thoughts
We recently lost power for well over 24 hours. In fact, as I type this the power is still out. No biggie. Cooking chicken and veggies on the grill. …
Preparedness
Might be good to take notice of what will happen when you mix certain chemicals…… You should probably print this image and file away……“just in case.” Rourke
Preparedness
My favorite clip from the classic Red Dawn movie from 1984. The truck pulls into the store and the kids run in. They gather supplies they will need to …
Guns & Stuff
Here’s a standard Ruger 10/22 with a scope. Extremely capable weapon. Super reliable and more accurate than most every person pulling the trigger. Budget friendly. Add a 25-rd BX-25 …
Preparedness
As we have seen with some of the recent storms and natural disasters having a form of alternative emergency separate from the grid can be critical to minimizing the …
Random Thoughts
Here are a few memes for your entertainment. Have a great week everyone!
Preparedness
Over the past two years, there has been much talk of problems with canning lids not sealing. In this video, I provide my observations as a manufacturing expert on …
Preparedness
In the following video, Pastor Joe Fox expresses his concern over illegal immigration and the threat from terrorist sleeper cells within the United States waiting to carry out “something.” …
Preparedness
One of my favorite scenes in the 1984 movie Red Dawn was when Col. Tanner described how the war started. Listen to what he says in this scene and …
Preparedness
We have the holiday season fast approaching with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner. From a preparedness perspective, these holidays often have grocery stores offering sales and discounts …
Adventure
Many of you may know that one of my all-time favorite movies is Red Dawn. The original is by far superior to the 2012 remake. Regardless, I’ve watched the …
Preparedness
Over the last week, I have watched a couple of newer movies with distinct apocalyptic themes. This got me thinking of my favorites. One of the reasons I enjoy …
Preparedness
The way we communicate has certainly changed over the years. I grew up reading magazines and books. Eventually, that turned to “bulletin boards” – and eventually blogs like this …
Preparedness
I have messed around a lot with different foods for bug-out bags, get-home kits, and general backpacking. There are advantages and disadvantages to every type. While there is no …
Random Thoughts
So many are struggling to make their dollars stretch as far as possible. The graphic below has several ideas to be frugal and reduce spending in these tough economic …
Current Events
We have reached yet another anniversary of an event that change the country – and the world. I watched a YouTube video where someone went on a college campus …
Random Thoughts
Never again use margarine. I stopped about two years ago in an effort to try to eat more naturally with fewer processed foods. It’s not butter, nor actual food. …
Quote
“They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security.” Benjamin Franklin
Current Events
The current state of this country is not by mistake. Numerous movies, documentaries, and videos have been produced describing the agenda towards destroying the incredible idea the Founders had …
Preparedness
This review on the Nebo PAL was published a couple of years ago. Thought it would be worth another look…… I got the Nebo Pal in my Christmas stocking …
Random Thoughts
There are many communication tools that preparedness-minded folks can get together and share their thoughts. One giant issue is the continuous censorship that occurs on most social media platforms …
Preparedness
The following is a book published back in 1979 that provides excellent information on the effects of nuclear weapons and offers examples of what an attack would look like. …
Preparedness
Seems like this weekend would be a good time to check on a few things – such as: – Check your emergency contacts. So you have everything on paper? …
Random Thoughts
Happy Labor Day all! Hope you are off from work and enjoying the day. Spending this afternoon with Maine Prepper Girl(Kass) over at her sister’s for a cookout. As …
Random Thoughts
Hello everyone. Hope everyone is having a great end of August. Here in Maine, the weather is beginning to cool – especially at night. We are dropping into the …
Current Events
It’s been on the news lately that certain political candidates and groups want to institute price controls – especially within the grocery and food industries. This is problematic at …
