As we wave goodbye to 2024 and enter 2025, we’re filled with excitement and determination for the year ahead. This new year looks to be one of the busiest yet on our homestead! From big plans for the cabin to tackling projects across the property, there’s no shortage of work to be done—and we’re ready… Continue reading Happy New Year: 2025 Goals and Projects
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Video Footage From Security Camera’s – Turkeys!!
We have a lot of wildlife on the property which we love(for the most part). We’ve seen deer, raccoons, skunk, squirrels, turtles, and even a beaver nearby. There are bear and moose in the area, however, they have not swung by to say hello. Bigfoot also has ignored us so far, but, that may change.… Continue reading Video Footage From Security Camera’s – Turkeys!!
A Quick Health Update
Hello all. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I’ll cut to the chase and am pleased to report I received word that my CT scan was good. There was no additional infection, fluid buildup, etc. Obviously I’m pretty happy about that. Whew!!!! Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes! More to come…. Take… Continue reading A Quick Health Update
Merry Christmas
Hope everyone has a safe and very Merry Christmas…. Rourke & Maine Prepper Girl
From the Desk of John Rourke….UFO’s, 2025, Homesteading, Health…….1776PatriotUSA.com
Good morning all!! Thoughts I’d throw out an update or two along with some thoughts on a few topics. HEALTH: I still haven’t received the results from my CT scan. I’ve called radiology and the surgeon’s office, but nothing. Not knowing certainly doesn’t help me wonder about the possibilities and resulting plans. It also doesn’t… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke….UFO’s, 2025, Homesteading, Health…….1776PatriotUSA.com
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 19th, 2024
As I typed the title of this post and entered, “December 19th, 2024” I suddenly realized we are only 6 days away from Christmas. Holy cow time flies!!! ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Quick Health Update: I have no results from my CT scan yet. Apparently, the hospital is short-staffed in Radiology and it can… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – December 19th, 2024
A few visitors on the Homestead
Short video showing a few visitors on the homestead after a recent snowstorm…. We see deer on a regular basis as well as quite a few turkeys. I’ve been told that a few decades ago there were no turkeys in Maine. Now? They are everywhere! Have a good week everyone! Rourke
Connecting either a Starlink Mini or a Starlink standard directly to DC power
Great video by a longtime follower – and friend. Check out this video by Rural Homesteaders as he sets up a Starlink and powers it via 12V DC power. Starlink has been a game-changer in providing affordable high-speed internet access pretty much anywhere. Kass and I rely on Starlink here in the cabin as there… Continue reading Connecting either a Starlink Mini or a Starlink standard directly to DC power
Health Update
As many of you know back in April I was diagnosed with an enlarged spleen. No doubt one of the scariest times of my life. I was in the hospital for about a week and left with a drain in my side. Fun. The drain stayed in for 2 months and after multiple CT scans… Continue reading Health Update
From the Desk of John Rourke – December 7th, 2024
My favorite time of every year spans from Thanksgiving to Christmas and most of the time out to New Year’s. In years past this has been a time spent appreciating family and friends – and also planning for the next year. 2025 is fast approaching and I wonder what the year will hold for us… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – December 7th, 2024
Review: 1,200 Lumen Budget-Friendly High Performance Flashlight For Less Than $20
I’ve recommended this flashlight a few times. All the positive accolades still hold true. It rocks. ’nuff said. On with the review……. Flashlights over the last ten years have improved tremendously in not just brightness, but battery life. Many companies such as Surefire, Streamlight, and Olight have led the industry pushing the limits of performance… Continue reading Review: 1,200 Lumen Budget-Friendly High Performance Flashlight For Less Than $20
Winter is approaching…..
Winter is coming…… Video sharing below is one of the first drives up our driveway after moving into the cabin in early 2023. A big snowstorm came through and Kass and I were both very glad we had 4-wheel drive vehicles. Hoping we get a good amount of snow. I hate cold rain. We have… Continue reading Winter is approaching…..
America Under Attack?
The video below comes from Anthony over at BiblesandBarbells. Anthony has been on YouTube for a long time and if he sees this – you may not remember – but we emailed several years ago while you were in Florida and chatted on the phone a couple times. Anyways….. Anthony puts out some great content.… Continue reading America Under Attack?
5 Budget-Friendly Non-Food Items to Buy Now for Long-Term Grid-Down Preparedness
Preparing for a long-term grid-down scenario doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune. While food is essential, some often-overlooked non-food items can make a huge difference in your preparedness strategy. Here are five budget-friendly items to get now to improve your preparedness system. 1. Walkie-Talkies Communication is crucial during a crisis, especially when cell… Continue reading 5 Budget-Friendly Non-Food Items to Buy Now for Long-Term Grid-Down Preparedness
A follow up……
If you are visiting around November 19th you will see I’m doing some experimentation on the website. I’m playing around with how it looks, is organized, etc. Not sure if it will stick or not. As I mentioned recently there have been a few issues and looking at options. RELATED POST: The Future of 1776PatriotUSA.com… Continue reading A follow up……
EMP Shield Install via 2019 RAM 1500 Classic – EMP Preparedness
For those who may have missed it, I’m reposting this today. It was originally published back in 2021…… With every day passing by bringing us closer to the next major solar flare event and satellites passing over us every day that may contain EMP-capable nuclear weapons – preparing for EMP has been a major topic… Continue reading EMP Shield Install via 2019 RAM 1500 Classic – EMP Preparedness
The Future of 1776PatriotUSA.com
As we traverse some of the most volatile and dangerous times in modern history – the traffic for this specific survival and preparedness website has fallen to a few visits per day. Thank you for stopping by!! The reasons for the traffic dropoff are many with the most obvious being I simply do not put… Continue reading The Future of 1776PatriotUSA.com
Bungee Magazine Pouches
I’m sure this will come as a complete surprise, but, I am not an ex-Navy Seal. I know I know – you’re shocked. You’ll recover I’m sure. Rather than a “tactical operator,” I’m just some dude who has had a decent amount of firearms training. “Decent” means a lot more than some and a lot… Continue reading Bungee Magazine Pouches
Veterans Day…..Thank You
I continue to post this video on Veterans Day every single year. God willing, it will be posted many more times. Thank you for your service!!
From the Desk of John Rourke – November 10th, 2024
Hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent a lot of time reflecting on the past few years and what’s next. The “what’s next” by far is occupying my limited cranial capacity and time. The election is behind us and, at least for me, what will happen over the coming years is anything but certain.… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – November 10th, 2024
America Wins! For now…..
Back in 2016 I wrote a post the day after Trump won the Presidency. I was shocked. I among many other did not think it was even remotely possible. Here in 2024 things were quite different. While my confidence was not extremely high I was very hopeful. Well, against the Deep State, most all of… Continue reading America Wins! For now…..
It’s Decision Time…..
Well, here we are. November 5th, 2024 and the country is united in its division. Most everyone agrees that THEY are correct and the other side is wrong. If you are reading this you likely know what “side” I’m on. In January, a new leader will assume control of a struggling government, weighed down by… Continue reading It’s Decision Time…..
Video: Projects With a Purpose – Flashlight Lanyards
A longtime reader of my old website as well as 1776 just recently started his own YouTube channel and he has a wealth of knowledge to share. The following video shows just how a simple survival “hack” can be both inexpensive as well as effective/valuable. Paracord – such a valuable prepper item to have around.… Continue reading Video: Projects With a Purpose – Flashlight Lanyards
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 5 FANTASTIC Google Maps Features You Want To Know About
On the PSA Dagger
The PSA Dagger is a compact, budget-friendly 9mm pistol designed by Palmetto State Armory, holding 15 rounds. It offers solid performance with features like a polymer frame, aggressive grip texturing, and compatibility with Glock 19 magazines and parts. The Dagger has reliable accuracy, decent ergonomics, and a crisp trigger pull. While its affordable price point… Continue reading On the PSA Dagger
From the Desk of John Rourke – October 28th, 2024
We are eight days away from the 2024 Presidential Selection. The outcome is all but certain. I may stir up a hornets next here, but, if Trump wins the actual impact on the United States may be far from what most think. The country is far from being able to be “turned around” or “saved.”… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – October 28th, 2024
On the Kel-Tec PMR-30 .22 Magnum
After owning the Kel-Tec PMR-30 for the last eight years(give or take), I can report it’s been a very reliable firearm – with a couple of caveats. Limiting the magazine to 25 rounds and sticking to quality ammunition like Hornady Critical Defense has made all the difference in ensuring consistent performance. The PMR is a… Continue reading On the Kel-Tec PMR-30 .22 Magnum
Election & Voter Fraud
There are many reports from various states that there are issues happening when participating in early voting. Of course, the vast majority of these are coming from those who are on the Conservative side. Many people believe the fix is in and we will see a repeat of 2020 with an obvious majority of voters… Continue reading Election & Voter Fraud
Great Deal Alert: Survival Movie “The Grey” Available on DVD for Less Than $6.00
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 – here’s a chance to get a great movie on the cheap. Here’s the original trailer for the movie….. Interested? Follow this link to check it out.… Continue reading Great Deal Alert: Survival Movie “The Grey” Available on DVD for Less Than $6.00
VIDEO: Conspiracy Theory Rock!
I wrote about this back in 2021. Thought for those who may have missed it I’d bring it back around. It largely holds true. A 1998 episode of SNL included a “Schoolhouse Rock!” parody segment called “Conspiracy Theory Rock!” that was dropped from subsequent reruns of the episode. Pretty interesting that a comedy show created something… Continue reading VIDEO: Conspiracy Theory Rock!