NOTE: Several readers reached out asking if I could extend the sale a few days as some people were getting paid later in the week. So – for a few more days the sale will continue. Have a good week all!!! I was just planning out my day and thought “Why not have a sale… Continue reading Coupon Code – 17.76% Discount Off All Orders Over $17.76
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ONE DAY ONLY: Coupon Code – 17.76% Discount Off All Orders Over $17.76
Hope everyone had a great weekend! I was just planning out my day and thought “Why not have a sale in the 1776 Survival & Preparedness Store?” So – for the next 24 hours here’s the deal: Coupon Code: 1776 Discount: 17.76% Discount code will work on all orders over $17.76. (See what I did… Continue reading ONE DAY ONLY: Coupon Code – 17.76% Discount Off All Orders Over $17.76
Let’s Remember…..
As mentioned many times over the past years…..as we all go about our day and get together with friends and family for cookouts, let’s remember the true reason for Memorial Day. Proudly remember and be thankful for all that served and made the ultimate sacrifice to secure your freedom and liberty. Take care all –… Continue reading Let’s Remember…..
From the Desk of John Rourke: May 28th, 2023
Things have been crazy busy as regular life takes up so much time – work, family, regular daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. Add to that establishing a garden and getting the cabin and homestead the way we want it. Yup – it’s been busy. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ This past weekend… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke: May 28th, 2023
Teach Them Young……
Spent some time with my grandson in the garden. Kid is always wanting to be outside and help his “Pop”. I’ve been working in the garden and took the opportunity to get him involved. Here’s a little clip…….
Senators Receive Satellite Phones
A few days ago it was announced that satellite phones were offered to US Senators as a means of “emergency communications”. Opinions cover a wide spectrum of possibilities as to the specific reasoning for the move. Reports state that the action was in response to the January 6th insurgency, others suggest this is in the… Continue reading Senators Receive Satellite Phones
New Product: The Alcohol Survival Stove [2 Pack]
Use coupon code “10OFF” for 10% off all orders. Thanks!!! The Alcohol Survival Stove – 2 PACK (INCLUDES TWO TUBES OF SURVIVAL MATCHES) Simple. Reliable. Affordable. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA PLUS…..INCLUDES TWO TUBES OF SURVIVAL MATCHES Product is shipped within 48 hours of order – often sooner. The United States Postal Service sucks –… Continue reading New Product: The Alcohol Survival Stove [2 Pack]
From the Desk of John Rourke: May 17th……Snow
Today was fairly productive….and just a bit crazy. The variety of thoughts and experiences I’ve had today has been a bit out of the ordinary. Overall – it was good. Normal day as far as getting up, a couple of fried eggs and some toast. 20-minute drive to work catching up on some messages via… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke: May 17th……Snow
Strawberry Freezer Jam
With strawberry picking season arriving across much of the country thought I would share this once again……. My kids are technically adults now, but they still love freezer jam. Even though we are apart in miles (at the moment) I still feel the need to perform the same seasonal traditions as if they were still… Continue reading Strawberry Freezer Jam
Massive Invasion Started at the Southern Border
There are so many events transpiring at this very moment that will have a significant impact on our lives in the future. The current massive invasion at our southern border is a ramped-up version of what has happened for years. This illegal immigration has had a tremendous negative impact on our culture, economy, and security.… Continue reading Massive Invasion Started at the Southern Border
The Collapse is Just Around the Corner
When I sit back and think about how much has happened in just the last 20 or so years it’s pretty incredible. Those of us who have been around a few decades have lived to see the Patriotism of Ronald Reagan whereby freedom defeated communism. In 1984 Reagan won 49 out of 50 states. Think… Continue reading The Collapse is Just Around the Corner
THOUGHTS ON POST-SHTF ENTERTAINMENT
While there are tons of articles and video’s out there discussing all the aspects of preparing for the inevitable SHTF, I’ve never seen anything mentioned about post-SHTF entertainment. Other than an infrequent mention of putting away several boxes of condoms for the occasional romantic interlude, never seen the topic discussed. In order to maintain some… Continue reading THOUGHTS ON POST-SHTF ENTERTAINMENT
Zombies….and the Samsung Z Flip Phone
Prepper fiction author Steven Bird recently commented on Facebook that he had to replace another Samsung Z Flip Phone. Turns out that Maine Prepper Girl had one for a total of 3 months before the screen cracked at the folding seam….so, I could understand his frustration. In response to his post…….. I wrote the following:… Continue reading Zombies….and the Samsung Z Flip Phone
Update on Cabin Life
We’ve been in the cabin and on our retreat property now for a little over two months. It’s been great and a ton of work. Moving in the middle of a Maine winter with feet of snow on the ground and it still falling from the sky provided a lot of challenges. MPG had moved… Continue reading Update on Cabin Life
Tucker Carlson Gone at Fox
Tucker Carlson has been fired from Fox News. No matter the spin – he’s been fired. I shouldn’t have been surprised. This war of ideologies has one side being relentless, operates within NO moral boundaries, is seemingly unstoppable, and they are united. That side ain’t “us” by the way. Our side stands on moral principles… Continue reading Tucker Carlson Gone at Fox
Work on the Maine Homestead Begins
Here’s our latest video where we are just beginning to start cleaning up the garage and getting it organized. The garage will be essential in maximizing storage and organization is critical to allow easy inventorying and finding needed items quickly. Take care all – Rourke
Video: Moving, Maine, Cabin, and Getting Ready
A short video discussing moving to Maine, buying our property, and “getting ready”. Take care all – Rourke #prepper #preparedness #shtf #retreat #homesteading #economiccollapse #collapse #wrol #teotwawki #survival
A Nation in Distress
The Deep State has relentlessly fought for control and against freedom. When they go after Steve Bannon, Andrew Tate, General Flynn, January 6th protestors, Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and now President Trump they are actually going after all of us. When will the tables turn? Keep prepping folks. Rourke
Recommended Video: 5 FANTASTIC Google Maps Features You Want To Know About
I travel quite a bit and use Google Maps almost exclusively. The main reason has been reliability. I like WAZE and sometimes run it tandem with Google Maps as well. I came across this video the other day and thought many of these features covered you may find useful. Check it out….. Something else Google… Continue reading Recommended Video: 5 FANTASTIC Google Maps Features You Want To Know About
Silver, Inflation, and the US Dollar
A hot topic and always controversial is the purchasing of precious metals. I tend to focus on silver as gold is simply out of reach financially. First – I am not suggesting that in a grid-down, apocalyptic, mass starvation event that silver would be an ideal tangible to have stockpiled. I will also say that… Continue reading Silver, Inflation, and the US Dollar
Violent Night: Pure Entertainment
I just finished watching the “Christmas” movie Violent Night and absolutely loved it. Now – if you DON’T enjoy senseless violence, needless profanity, and blood splatter then make sure you DO NOT watch this movie. I found it to be highly entertaining. I saw the creative team who developed the movie borrowed ideas from Die… Continue reading Violent Night: Pure Entertainment
Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday?
If you’ve followed me for the last few years you know I have a love-hate relationship with politics. For numerous reasons I largely believe participation in the political process is a complete waste of time. Washington and most state capitals are full of corruption with the priority of those elected to come into possession of… Continue reading Trump To Be Arrested Tuesday?
Heat for SHTF…..and for Now the Garage – – – > Kerosene
Since moving into the cabin here in Maine it’s certainly been a learning experience. Everything happened pretty fast and Maine Prepper Girl was in Maine at the time of the property purchase and I was in Kentucky planning my move. I’ll be providing more of an update as to the move and what’s going on… Continue reading Heat for SHTF…..and for Now the Garage – – – > Kerosene
Banks Collapsing and Real Life
There is certainly a lot of rhetoric about these recent bank failures and the government is playing it off that there are no “bailouts” and all is OK. This economic environment is unlike anything we have seen before. Record low unemployment, businesses of all sizes desperate to find workers, interest rates skyrocketing, the stock market… Continue reading Banks Collapsing and Real Life
Buck Hoodlum Survival Knife[2023]
Several years ago I entered a contest on a preparedness website that no longer exists whereby I showed my personal SHTF knife and then described it. Back then the knife was the Buck Hoodlum(I have two) which was designed by Ron Hood. I still have both my knives and love them. Fast forward to 2023,… Continue reading Buck Hoodlum Survival Knife[2023]
5 Days in The Cabin
Figured I’d give an update on life in the cabin. In case you missed it – I moved to Maine a couple weeks ago and Maine Prepper Girl and I bought a house – and moved in last Wednesday. It’s certainly been eventful, to say the least. We are thrilled to find our “forever home”… Continue reading 5 Days in The Cabin
New Product: Bushcraft Fire Starter – Made in the USA – Ideal for Survival Kits | Bug Out Bags | Tactical | Prepper | SHTF | Survivalist | Free Shipping
The newest product in our line of survival and preparedness products. I absolutely love these……. JR Bushcraft Match and Fire Starter American Made and Ready for Adventure 3-PACK FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA These Bushcraft Matches are great for starting fires. The wax-infused jute cordage will easily ignite using a ferrocerium rod. Once lit, the… Continue reading New Product: Bushcraft Fire Starter – Made in the USA – Ideal for Survival Kits | Bug Out Bags | Tactical | Prepper | SHTF | Survivalist | Free Shipping
From the Desk of John Rourke | LIFE | MAINE | CABIN | SURVIVAL & PREPAREDNESS | FUTURE
Well, it’s been a few beers since my last update and a whole lot has gone on in the last several weeks. While it has been far too long since I’ve posted – I’ll be getting back to my regular schedule very soon. Let’s get to it….. As of February 9th, I am permanently in… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke | LIFE | MAINE | CABIN | SURVIVAL & PREPAREDNESS | FUTURE
Flights Grounded in United States AND Canada – nothing to see?
Over the past several years I’ve grown to doubt more and more whatever government – any government – tells us. This past week an apparent computer issue ground ALL airline departures. This was the first US national grounding of flights since 9/11. Initial theories started with questioning if the outage was the result of a… Continue reading Flights Grounded in United States AND Canada – nothing to see?
Connecting with John Rourke
Putting this back out there again for those who may have missed it and a reminder for everyone else. Back in 2010, I started my first survival and preparedness blog with the goal of connecting with others that were like-minded. Over the years I’ve developed some lifelong relationships with people I’ve connected with and hope… Continue reading Connecting with John Rourke