From Rourke: This was previously posted over a year ago. Reactions were mixed, to say the least. I’ll tell you from first-hand experience it’s a great tasting recipe. When looking at food storage items such as canned goods creating flavorful concoctions is so important to keep morale high. While it may look like something your… Continue reading Food Storage Recipe: SHEEPDOG PIE
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Great Deal on CR123 Batteries
Quick note – 12 pack of lithium CR123 batteries only $12.79. Not sure how long this deal will last but wanted to pass it on. Normal price is $15.99 -$16.99 which in itself is also a great value. Rourke
List of Biden Policies Great for the Country
Gates Largest Farmland Owner in United States
Conspiracy theories are plentiful when it comes to Bill Gates being the largest single farmland owner in the United States. The reason why Gates has bought so much farmland is plentiful. Many believe that Gates knows there are hard economic times ahead and investing in farmland versus the US dollar is a way for him… Continue reading Gates Largest Farmland Owner in United States
From the Desk of John Rourke
The world continues to spiral into insanity. I was going to write up a multi-paragraph synopsis with numerous examples of government idiocracy and destructive social trending. I decided there was no need. You guys know the deal. “You know the deal!” Approaching the SHTF We All Prepare For: Over the last several decades people… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke
How to Use a CAT Tourniquet
A tourniquet is one of the most important items to have in any IFAK(individual first aid kit) or on a Kit(tactical loadout). For that matter inclusion in a vehicle is a great idea as you never know when an auto accident may occur and someone needs help. This video shows how to use a CAT… Continue reading How to Use a CAT Tourniquet
Amazon Prime Day Deals on Survival & Preparedness Products
Some fantastic deals are going on right now and with the rate of inflation going on stretching our dollars as far as possible has to be a priority. For some of us, Amazon may not be the favorite place to spend some of those dollars, however, getting the maximum value for my money is an… Continue reading Amazon Prime Day Deals on Survival & Preparedness Products
Is a Collapse Around The Corner?
We are heading for a new great depression, but most of us are completely unaware. If you do not pay attention and look for specific news it’s easy to just assume everything’s OK. It’s not. The world is simply getting crazier day by day. Keeping up with the pieces of the puzzle is not easy.… Continue reading Is a Collapse Around The Corner?
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 9) – CARRYING WATER
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together and we are well on our way. Here is Part 9 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item(s) to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 9) – CARRYING WATER
When to Close a Wound
Rourke: This post was originally published over at DoomandBloom.net and republished here with permission. There are many injuries that a medic will face in a survival scenario, and a common and potentially life-threatening one occurs whenever the skin is broken. Your skin is your body’s armor; when it is breached, infectious organisms enter a highway… Continue reading When to Close a Wound
What the $#%& Is Going On?
It’s so ridiculous it’s both sad and laughable. We are closing in on 150 days of the Biden Administration. Both their actions and their ability to portray themselves as a serious world leader is ridiculous. The unfortunate truth is he – and his cronies and handlers – are in a position of power. What an… Continue reading What the $#%& Is Going On?
Father……..Son
If you are a father you understand. Rourke
An Evening With John Rourke
Life happens. Well, that’s a nice way of putting it. I regularly counsel people who are going through a rough spot and I repeatedly tell them, “Just keep moving forward. Just keep moving forward.” That’s a phrase I’ve said daily for more than 3 years as my life changed in more ways than I care… Continue reading An Evening With John Rourke
Stocking Up On Magazines?
For over a year the firearms market has been a rollercoaster ride. The threat of civil unrest spreading across the country with COVID right beside it drove people to gun shops sending prices upwards and supplies down. Ammunition came under high demand and prices skyrocketed. Everyone ignored magazines(for the most part). Market conditions have certainly… Continue reading Stocking Up On Magazines?
Strawberry Freezer Jam
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 with me. I would not usually make this delicious treat until late summer in Maine, but here… Continue reading Strawberry Freezer Jam
Patriot Brigade Membership Update
Looks like this “update” post will be a regular thing. Quick update on how things are progressing over in the Patriot Brigade Members area. Worked on updating our journey towards independence, becoming debt-free, and our path towards our American Exit Strategy. Added a picture slideshow and some information of a more personal nature which I… Continue reading Patriot Brigade Membership Update
Prayer Request
I have a very special request….. Longtime reader “DrJBernDrApt” is suffering from a very serious illness. I ask that you take a few moments and pray for “Johnny”. He has an intense love for God and his family. I ask that you reach out in prayer to the healer of all healers to help Johnny… Continue reading Prayer Request
The Minuteman Tier 1 IFAK
I’ve been working on designing an excellent first aid kit that wouldn’t break the bank. I have so many examples of people who found themselves in situations where they needed immediate first aid but had nothing. Picking up a kit over at the pharmacy in Walmart is better than nothing, but not ideal. No –… Continue reading The Minuteman Tier 1 IFAK
Book.
I just started writing a new book. Unlike my last, this one I’m planning the storyline, the characters, subplots, settings, and timelines. The story is to take place in the Spring of 2022 in the midst of continued inflation, political corruption, record deficits, governmental overreach, and social divide. Events transpire that shape the future of… Continue reading Book.
got knives?
Knives. Probably not much that will get people debating more than knives – except maybe guns. I’ve never had much of a knife fetish, though I have quite a few. I’m more of a collector than someone who purposely buys knives with a specific job or task in mind. I like multi-tools and for the… Continue reading got knives?
Biden’s $6 Trillion Socialist Budget Will Cause Even More Inflation And Even More Shortages
By Michael Snyder – Originally published over at TheEconomicCollapseBlog.com, republished here with permission If you are enjoying the ride on the highway to hyperinflation, then you are going to absolutely love Joe Biden’s new budget. Instead of realizing the mistakes that he has made and reversing course, Biden has decided that now is the time… Continue reading Biden’s $6 Trillion Socialist Budget Will Cause Even More Inflation And Even More Shortages
One-Fifth of U.S. Beef Capacity Wiped Out by JBS Cyberattack
BREAKING NEWS: Massive cyberattack has reduced US meat production by 1/5th. This story covers the details of what is known so far. Excerpt below: This story is just developing and any predictions on what will specifically happen moving forward and the impact is surely premature. There is little doubt that meat prices will NOT be… Continue reading One-Fifth of U.S. Beef Capacity Wiped Out by JBS Cyberattack
Random Stuff Worth Reading……Maybe
Writer’s block happens from time to time and I struggle to come with anything to share. Favorite pie? Apple. Favorite ice cream? Vanilla. Favorite pizza? All of it. I shared some stuff. Whoop!!!! The US Debt Clock is quickly ticking towards $29 trillion dollars. With the Biden administration looking at a $7 trillion budget there… Continue reading Random Stuff Worth Reading……Maybe
Patriot Brigade Membership Update
Quick update on how things are progressing over in the Patriot Brigade Members area. Added several new downloadable movies and TV shows/series Alphabetized the movie list Added an annual membership option with a discount per request($50/year – save $10) Added a downloadable premium book area Coming Soon!! How To Prepare for a Gun Ban… Continue reading Patriot Brigade Membership Update
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 8) – STUFF!!!!!
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 8 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item(s) to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of discussions… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 8) – STUFF!!!!!
It’s Time to Shore Things Up
It’s difficult to imagine a time when the unpredictability of the future is so uncertain and unpredictable. I hate the saying, “To be honest”, but – to be honest, I’m struggling with the insane politics, increasing inflation, crazy ammo prices, guns sold out – and what the hell is going to happen to this country… Continue reading It’s Time to Shore Things Up
Dual Survival
Something about this picture just gets to me. I imagine that little kid….scared, but knows his daddy will protect him. Daddy’s scared….he doesn’t want anything to happen to his little boy. Neither knows what’s out there…..waiting. Rourke
Basics
My buddy “John Hancock” and I chat preparedness almost daily. We send audio messages back and forth and some of these discussions get pretty deep. Over the past several years I’ve done my best to educate him and correct every one of his opinions that are different than mine(meaning he’s wrong). I’d say his IQ… Continue reading Basics
Recipe: Foil Wrapped Garlic Steak & Potato
The last time I posted this recipe someone sent a message and was pissed off because they made it and it did not meet their expectations. Disclaimer: It might be better, or worse than what you expect. “Such as life.” This oven or grill steak and potato recipe offers up some savory flavors and can… Continue reading Recipe: Foil Wrapped Garlic Steak & Potato
Burns suck.
Years ago I had a job where I had to use a soldering iron frequently. Via some juvenile antics by fellow employees hand and finger burns were common. Back then I discovered Water-Jel. This lidocaine-based pain reliever worked great and I still keep it in the kitchen, first aid kit, and stocked up in the medical… Continue reading Burns suck.