“Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore who are decrying the Christian religion, whose morality is so sublime and pure (and) which insures to the good eternal happiness, are undermining the solid foundation of morals, the best security for the duration of free governments.”
Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of Independence
IRMA Update: By the time most have read this IRMA will have gone through most of Florida and will be entering Georgia. Tracking being as inaccurate as it is means anything could happen. Watching Irma coverage most of Sunday has shown this is a heck of a storm. While it may end up not being as devastating as predicted there is no doubt Florida has been devastated.
In my area, we are being told winds upwards of 35mph with some gusts a bit more. Schools all across the area have been cancelled.
Tracking can be seen HERE.
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Over the past few years I’ve repeated the same thing on September 11th – “Isn’t it amazing how things have changed since we were attacked all those years ago? We were so united on September 12th. Now? We are so divided.”
It’s the truth.
I fear a similar event together would do nothing but accelerate the division as fingers are pointed and blame is placed.
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Busy weekend. Got a lot accomplished.
Finally completed the storage shed at the retreat. Coming along well. Communications is up with power system and an incomplete solar system. 200 watts more of solar ready to be installed along with a massive battery bank.
Looking at adding another 100-watt panel.
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Reports of looting in Miami. The video shows a bunch of thugs breaking into a Footlocker shoe store.
Unbelievable. Well – not really.
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Hope everyone has a great week. All in the path of Irma be safe.
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Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things?
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My turn…..
Preparedness: Irma is getting ready to slam Florida. All living in Florida be safe. If you were unable to evacuate I hope you have been able to find shelter or will do so soon. I know some of you have recently headed out or will very soon. Be safe.
Events like these provide justification for prepping. Being prepared is not being paranoid. It is not crazy. It is common sense.
If new to prepping consider using these natural disasters as motivation. Consider what would happen if you lost power for a few days or a few weeks. Where will water come from? How much food is available? How will you cook? Can you communicate with friends and family? What if you cannot get gas? What if you cannot get prescriptions?
While we sometimes joke about the coming “zombie apocalypse” there are real threats that happen every single day.
Prepare.
North Korea – EMP Threat: Being reported from numerous sources both domestic and overseas is that North Korea released a statement on September 3rd mentioning their ability to inflict massive damage to the United States via EMP.
Something for you…….
SURVIVAL TIP OF THE DAY: Re-purposing stuff rather than throwing it away can not only save money – but be extremely cool!!
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Your turn……
Latest Tracking for Irma: Florida is in the bullseye and is going to be devastated. This is a worse case scenario. I pray for everyone affected by Irma and hope for a fast recovery. Terrible.
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There is a report that there were more votes in Chicago and then voters during the 2016 General Election. Gee…..and the MSM suggests there is no proof that voter fraud exists.
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Folks in my area where winds are predicted to be of Tropical Storm strength are literally freaking out. Not to put these poor folks down but this is a true indication as to the Sheeple nature much of the population exists. They are so lost in their world of comfort, safety, and ignorant bliss that even the slightest indication of anything occurring drives them into the grocery stores buying all the water off the shelves and gas from the gas stations. This is with the storm nearly 5 days away and a good possibility the path could completely change.
I would understand if it was predicted that the area would receive something even remotely close to Florida.
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The book I mentioned the other day – SHTF: Fight Like a Man – is now available in paperback.
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Have a great weekend everyone. For many, preparations at a level we had only hoped would never occur has and will take place. For others, we will be praying for those in the path of this beast.
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The Ultimate Guide to Bass Fishing
The Hurricane Preparedness Handbook
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Irma Update: Latest path below. Direction changed and now the Carolina’s are endangered to a greater extent. For most up to date info visit this website.
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We’ve heard from several of you who are getting ready in Florida. With the change in the projected path, my wife and I have discussed what we need to do with a possible arrival. Not much really. I am approx 180 miles inland and as Hugo proved that is not a tremendous amount of protection.
Should the tracking continue to have Irma head in my direction some basic organization will be done and yard clean up. Pretty much everything in the yard will go in the shed to prevent flying debris. Solar panels on the roof will come down.
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We all envision what the future holds. In my own mind, I see images of collapse, political strife, civil unrest….civil war. Are there indications that we are heading in that direction?
Do we have violent protests and riots?
Do we have media that blatantly lies to the public and covers up government wrongdoings and pushes an agenda?
Do we have a widening ideological gap?
Is there organized and funded political violence?
Is the violent protesting becoming more frequent, severe, and/or consistent?
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Stay safe everyone.
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Salting and Pickling for Beginners
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Every Thursday I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness – while others are just stuff I like. Most are on Amazon but not all.
So – for this week……here is my list:
Books:
Movies/TV:
The Trigger Effect – just watched this. Very good.
Gear:
KMASHI 15,000mAh Portable Power Bank
Sustainable Seed Bank, 25 Varieties
Knives of Alaska Bush Camp Knife
Smart Wireless Camera System – 4 Camera’s
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Hurricane Irma is now categorized as a Cat 5 with sustained winds upwards of 185mph. This thing is a beast. Folks in Florida where the most likely path will take it – be careful.
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While I understand the reasoning for President Trump’s decision on DACA, it was a stupid move. The vast majority of the country is completely for DACA. The President himself has said he is basically for it – however, it is up to Congress to change laws. Is he right? Yes – but if two apples were given to you or you bought from a grocery store you still have two apples. My point is this will do nothing but hurt his ability to govern. He made this move to satisfy those that voted for him over his stance on illegal immigration and be able to blame Congress should “dreamers” be deported.
I get the Constitutionality of DACA – but that is up for a court to decide if someone wished to challenge it. There are battles to be fought and conflicts to avoid. This was one to avoid.
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A new prepper fiction book has been release – SHTF: Fight Like a Man. It is written by a friend of mine Lisa Akers. Currently, it is available in Kindle format for $2.99 with the paperback version arriving any day. Audio? I need to convince her. She is an Indie writer with no support from a publisher. Although I do not “read” books and do Audio – I have downloaded to my Kindle and look forward to starting soon.
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New Project: BestPreparednessDeals.com is returning. For those unfamiliar, the website offers up daily deals on survival & preparedness deals. It is a great way to save money and find some pretty interesting products. Official launch date is October 1st. Head over to BestPreparednessDeals.com and sign up to
Head over to BestPreparednessDeals.com now and sign up to receive updates.
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For those interested Amazon has the Sustainable Seed Bank on sale again for $14.95. No telling how long this price will be good for.
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I’ve recently received several complaints that the “free” ebooks I post are no longer free when they click on it. Prices on Amazon change frequently. I have no control over that and provide ample warning to verify price before downloading. I realize it may be disappointing however this is a service I provide for FREE.
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Need to sure up some preps? No better time than right now.
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The following videos on the hazards of radiation are presented via Dr. Joe Alton of DoomandBloom.net. In these two videos, Dr. Alton explains the different types of radiation and the effects of exposure. Not a very pleasant topic Dr. Alton provides the information in a very “matter of factly” manner.
There has been a renewed interest in topics related to radiation mainly due to the current rhetoric coming out of North Korea.
For all your medical preparedness needs visit the DoomandBloom.net’s Preparedness Store.
Hurricane Irma is currently a Cat 4 and latest tracking has it bearing down on southern Florida. This looks to be a big one. Still quite a ways out it could go anywhere including to the Carolina’s and even northward out to sea.
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MidStateFirearms.com has Black Nitride M16/AR15 bolts on sale for $66.99. This is a fantastic deal and I have one riding in my AR pistol “Venom”. I’ve shot well over 1,000 rounds with no issues at all. Use promo code “1776” and the price drops to $60.29.
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Reminder: Check out The Prepper Website for numerous articles all related to preparedness. It is the “Drudge Report” of the preparedness world. Also, I am a big fan of The Prepper Website Podcast.
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Recently checked out the HK VP9SK. Very impressed. For a smaller pistol, it had a very nice grip and feel.
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Hope everyone has a great week.
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Rourke: The following post was originally published over at PrepperRalph.com. Consider it a “scenario” post with a possible narrative of events that could transpire should war break out relating to North Korea.
The North Koreans have been on the minds of the US literally for decades. From the first onsets of the Korean War when we were fighting Communism, the remain a credible threat to US interest in the Asian Pacific. Now years after the United States developed and dropped the first atomic weapons the Norks now possess their own. Through economic sanctions around the world, we’ve done our best from allowing nuclear weapons on the peninsula. Whether a failure in diplomacy or plain carelessness, they now have those weapons.
Starting with the creation of an intercontinental ballistic missile program, there has been steady concern that the North Koreans could somehow mount an attack on Pacific US territories. Though for decades that threat remained low and in many cases laughable, they Norks have the capability to not only launch a rocket across the ocean to the US mainland but also to place satellites in orbit. It has gone through many prepper’s minds and surely those of the military that they could have somehow launched a warhead into orbit. They now have a hydrogen bomb that is up to 10 times the power of the ones we dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. So what is in store for the US and a nuclear powered North Korea?
If North Korea does manage to launch an attack and land a bomb on a US territory, you can expect a very swift but diversified response. This would start with the absolute shock and condemnation of the international community. Nations would call for a new series of sanctions or military operations to cut the ability of the Koreans to further attack. Japan, Taiwan, Russia, China, and many other countries would more than likely see this as an immediate threat to their nations. The United States will have scrambled fighters and bombers to begin attack operations throughout the demilitarized zone, and more than likely an army of Norks will have started running towards South Korea.
The following day you would see a dramatic change in the US economy and stock markets. With the declaration of War by the current administration, fuel prices would start to rise again as the American war machine started to move towards the Korean peninsula as well as other commodities. A possible dip in employment rates could also occur. You may see lending practices change in the banking world, construction and infrastructure taking a dip. Silver prices would surge as would gold and other precious metals. US debt would also start to increase faster as the buying of munitions and equipment goes into full swing.
As the North Koreans continue to be bombarded by the American and South Korean air forces, their Armies would continue to flood south towards Seoul, ultimately taking most of the city. There would be large amounts of urban combat and many thousands of civilian deaths. Bodies, debris, and litter would cover the streets and the people fled the city. The American base nearby, as well as the naval ports, would be areas of high contention. If we can’t fly in or set anchor, that would limit the US response initially.
Russia may start air sorties into the northern parts of the country with China possibly assisting. Iran, one of the Norks closest allies would more than likely stage an attack on nearby US allies. Israel may take this time to attack neighboring areas and reclaim Biblical lands. If Jerusalem was not nuked by Iran initially, they surely have been by now. Britain, France, Germany, and a host of other countries then start jumping into the fight.
India may take this time to start an invasion of Pakistan. With Pakistan’s country threatened by an Indian incursion, they’ll use their own nuclear weapons to launch on India pulling the US into a three-sided war. Russian cooperation with the US on the Korean peninsula would cease as many of their largest buyers are now fighting on multiple fronts. Australia joins the mix as allies of the US and Britain. Many middle-eastern countries, on the heels of Israel’s attacks, may take this time forge a new Caliphate and become united. There is now World War within weeks of North Korea’s initial attack.
The average US household continues with their usual day-to-day activities… Except half the 18-30 population has begun to be drafted. The further downturn in the markets closes business doors as skilled workers are pressed into military service.
Unemployment at home continues to rise. Eventually, it will slow and employment rates will increase with the sustained war effort. Corporations buy huge tracts of American land for its resources to continue the war effort. The world as we know it is quickly changing. Allegiances on both sides of the war change and morph as territory, munitions, and souls are traded for the insatiable appetite of war.
But then again… Maybe we come to terms with a nuclear North Korea. South Korea decides to join the North and unite the nations under special agreements. Facing an enemy that can kill most of its population in a matter of minutes, what choice will it have had?
This is just a scenario that could play out easily in many many ways. The truth is that no one knows what will happen. We may wake up tomorrow and face a radioactive Guam, or new, tighter sanctions causing the Norks to abandon their current programs for the time being. No one knows…
What do you think will happen?
“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.”
John Kennedy
Hope everyone had a good weekend and enjoys their Labor Day. Weather was great here in South Carolina and mostly relaxed. Went on a short mountain bike ride through some local woods which was pretty cool. Saw some rabbits and deer.
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I can’t figure out if Kim Jong Un is extremely smart – or totally insane. The latest successful testing reportedly consisted of a hydrogen bomb small enough to be placed inside an ICBM. They continue to have major advancements in their nuclear program – if you believe everything that we are being told.
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Appreciate the recent orders for the Sawyer Water Filter Bucket Kits. Saw several names that looked familiar. I’ve been doing some additional testing with two units in one bucket. Higher flow volume works well when needing larger amounts of water.
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It’s being reported that the FBI and DHS warned local law enforcement that Antifa and similar groups could be violent with some documents calling them “domestic terrorists”. This was not released to the public in 2016. Interesting.
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For those into building AR’s check out Mid State Firearms. I am an avid customer and have been impressed with their quality and pricing. Very high value.
For the month of September – National Preparedness Month – they are offering all readers of this website 10% off. Just use promo code “1776” at checkout.
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I watched a report today concerning the water shortage in Houston and surrounding areas. Cases and cases of water are being handed out and I kept thinking to myself – “Self – why don’t they hand out some water filters?”
Definitely taking a look at my water situation which I have felt pretty good about.
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Underground Shelter For Survival
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What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much.
You can’t get much simpler than preparing Rourke’s Survival Pancakes. The foundation for these pancakes is any “Just Add Water” pancake mix. My favorites include Aunt Jemima and Hungry Jack’s versions.
Ingredients
2 cups pancake mix(follow instructions on box)
1 1/2 cup water
A pinch or twelve cinnamon sugar
1 “dash” of Pure Vanilla Extract
Aunt Jemima syrup
Instructions
Recipe Tip: Everyone has their own individual tastes so the recipe can be adjusted as needed. Have some canned fruit? Throw some small pieces in. Don’t care for cinnamon? Leave it out.
Lastly – pancakes are an excellent food storage item. While the mix itself does not keep extremely well rotation is easy – and enjoyable.
Enjoy!!
Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things?
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My turn…..
Gen 5 Glock – while I have poked fun at Glock’s lack of innovation with their latest offering, upon further review looks like they have made some good improvements. I had a Gen 1 Glock years ago and loved it. It felt like an extension of my arm. Back then I shot at least every week.
Gas Shortage? I am not hearing any mention of an impending gas shortage, however, I am getting information from secondary sources. Several gas stations in my area were out today. Prices have certainly gone up and are expected to rise more.
New Radio – Picked up a QYT KT8900 Dual Band Ham Radio. This will serve as the radio for a “Commo Can” I am building. Basically a somewhat self-contained 2-meter ham radio with charge controller, antenna, and batteries. All will be in an ammo can. An external port will provide different charging methods including solar. I’ve got the radio, charge controller, ammo can, and solar panel.
Hurricane Irma – Currently a Cat 3. The 5-day tracking projects a path pointing to the southeast United States. Still pretty far away.
Something for you…….
SURVIVAL TIP OF THE DAY: Always carry a Slim Jim with you. Never know when a buddy will lock his keys in his car.
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Apologize for not publishing my normal “From the Desk of…” yesterday. I had to take Wifey to the ER. The short and sweet – She had swelling in her lower extremities and went to an urgent care facility. The doctor there was very concerned she may have a blood clot and sent us to the ER. There the doctor ruled out a blood clot but ran tests for that as well as other concerns. Everything came back good. Quite a relief and the doctor was very happy. She is now following up with her regular doctor but struggling to get an appointment. Currently, her appointment is 3 weeks out. If there is a cancellation she’ll go.
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Local Sam’s Club ran out of gas today. More to come? We’ll see.
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Hurricane Irma is far out in the Atlantic heading West and currently a Cat 3. Meteorologists are predicting it will strengthen to a Cat 4. The big question is where Irma will track.
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September is Preparedness Month. Many online vendors are having special sales. I’ll post a list shortly.
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Question: Anyone have an AR they are wanting to build? What is it? Would like to hear your concept. I’m not talking fantasy at work here, rather, a realistic build.
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Have a great weekend everyone!!
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Every Thursday I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness – while others are just stuff I like. Most are on Amazon but not all.
So – for this week……here is my list:
Books:
The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner – (pre-order)
The Scout’s Guide to Wild Edibles
Movies/TV:
Passengers – excellent
Lone Wolf McQuade – classic Chuck Norris
Gear:
Mountain House “Just In Case” Essential Bucket
Mountain House Chicken & Rice #10 can
This past weekend went apple picking up in North Carolina at a place called Sky Top Orchard. It is an annual event where my family and another takes the 2-hour trip. Fantastic weather and the scenery was beautiful as always.
You can pick your own apples or buy them by the bag. e picked. There were also a few grapes and pears available. They have a small animal collection including peacocks. There is a very interesting bamboo garden which is fairly large. Pathways are cut through the garden. It is rather eerie as it seems like you’re walking into another world. The bright sunlight disappears as you enter the bamboo garden and the temperature drops 10+ degrees. Very nice.
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After walking around the orchard we went to a nearby vineyard – Burntshirt. We have visited there several times over the past several years. It is by far the most beautiful vineyard I have ever been to. We did some wine tasting, enjoyed a live band, and relaxed. After a couple hours, we came home.
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Weekends like this past one helps keep the sanity moving forward. With all the political strife and crazy world events going on getting out and just enjoying life with friends and family needs to be done once in a while.
Hope everyone is having a great week.
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Today’s Freebies
Fishing Techniques For Survival
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Communications after the SHTF within several miles around a retreat – or even your neighborhood – can range from easy to almost impossible. Terrain plays a big role and of course the type of devices being used to communicate. I was sent a link to a new product soon to be released that may provide an inexpensive but extremely powerful area communications solution.
The Sonnet allows for a connection grid to be set up over a fairly large area – as in miles – and provide voice, text, and multimedia communications using smartphones. With a communications grid accessible over several square miles consider the possibilities:
I hope the Sonnett system works as well as this video suggests.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/ycu87sus for more information.
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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Today’s Freebies
How To Survive A Nuclear Strike
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“If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under. “
Ronald Reagan
Changed the “What’s Rourke Reading…” at the bottom of the page. It has been years since I read Patriots – by James Wesley-Rawles. Listening to the audio version and it is very good. This is a book written so that when read a pad and paper should be present.
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The flooding in Houston is a very good example of why having a plan to relocate – or “bug out” – is important. Maybe it isn’t flooding. Maybe it is a dangerous tanker spill or civil unrest.
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Border agents recently discovered a hidden tunnel near the Mexican border and SanDiego. What is unique is the tunnel was being used primarily for smuggling people – not drugs – into the United States. When the tunnel was discovered arrests were made including 23 Chinese and 7 Mexicans.
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I owned a Gen 1 Glock 17 years ago and loved it. Over the last 10 years, I have owned numerous duty pistol and have stuck with the M&P9. In fact – when I bought the M&P I went to go get a G17 and after looking at several offerings I decided on the M&P. The reason was quite simple – it felt better to ME than all the other pistols including the G17. Since then I have continued to check out the different generations of Glock and continued to stick with the M&P.
Glock has now released the Gen 5 version with some minor improvements. Will I change? No. In fact, I am planning on getting the M&P 2.0 this Fall. Nothing against the Glock 17 but the M&P remains what is best for ME.
Hey – that is what is great about the current firearms industry. There are many choices out there and just like cars just go out and find the one that fits YOU.
I will say this: Glock’s are overpriced. They are no better than many other choices out there though they are more expensive than most. If they dropped their prices and averaged $499 for their entire line of full-sized duty pistols that would push the competition well away from their top selling position. I wish that would happen.
Have a Kindle or an Amazon Fire tablet? You could literally go years without ever buying a book to read as there are thousands of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? Not a problem. You can download apps for most any cell phone or computer completely FREE! No excuses!
Today’s Freebies
Graham’s Resolution – The China Pandemic Book One
Organic Gardening: 20 Vegetables Anyone Can Grow
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What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much.
This recipe is extremely easy in both its preparation as well as its cooking.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups chicken gravy (or use cream of chicken soup)
1-2 cans chicken
4 cups hot cooked rice
Instructions
Recipe Tip: Season as desired. A bit of salt, pepper, and paprika will add additional flavoring. A can of corn can be added as an additional side dish.
Enjoy!!
Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things?
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My turn…..
Conner versus Mayweather: I hope Conner stomps the living $&!# out of Mayweather. Seriously doubt it though.
Gab: So far liking Gab as a social media platform. Reportedly created due to the severe bias against Conservatives and Patriots on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Still learning Gab and it is also growing. My profile is here – – – > https://gab.ai/JTRourke
Hurricane Harvey is rated a Catagory 4. Be safe folks. Don’t risk staying in the path if the option is to evacuate.
Gas prices: Gas prices in this area jumped close to .10 already due to the hurricane. I wonder what percentage is profit taking. Good to go ahead and fill up but having back a few cans full is comforting. Hmmm…..
North Korea launches more missiles. This is becoming such regular news that it is barely making the news.
Good Movie: An extremely well-done movie I have watched several times – The Kingdom. Be warned it is R -rated and for some very good reasons.
Trump Pardon’s Sheriff Joe Arpaio: Excellent. The Liberal media will freak out while ignoring the scrum Obama pardoned.
Something for you…….
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Your turn……
Note: Just found this post failed to publish – so here it is quite late.
I think the “rabbit apocalypse” is well underway. This entire summer I have seen hundreds of rabbits. My back yard is fenced in and plenty of scents from two big husky’s and the rabbits continue to come in. I let Bella out just a bit ago and “whoosh!!!!” she almost caught one.
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All in the path of Hurricane Harvey stay safe. The storm looks to dump a dangerous amount of rain. I visited Houston once and came away with memories of a decent rain causing huge puddles.
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Back in the day when I didn’t know anything, it is amazing I thought Uzi pistols and Tec-9’s were the ultimate guns to have when the Soviets invaded(80’s).
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“Wolverines!!!!!”
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REMINDER: Telegram has its limitations but also advantages. Generally, a phone number is required to make contact. I have set up a 1776-secure Chat Group. If interested in joining in send me an email – emergencycd (at) gmail (dot) com.
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Be safe people and have a great weekend!
Have a Kindle or an Amazon Fire tablet? You could literally go years without ever buying a book to read as there are thousands of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? Not a problem. You can download apps for most any cell phone or computer completely FREE! No excuses!
Today’s Freebies
Something About Zombies and Survival
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While many preppers look to North Korea and a zombie apocalypse to prepare let’s not forget events like hurricanes are much more likely to endanger us. If you live in an area prone to hurricanes preparing is a common sense step to take. With hurricane season upon us let’s review some basic tasks to prepare.
Before a Hurricane:
During a Hurricane:
After a Hurricane:
The most important thing going through a hurricane is to be safe. If everyone makes it with their health or even minor injuries be happy. Property can be repaired and rebuilt. People cannot.
Take care.
Rourke
Trump made a 77-minute speech in Arizona. I listened to some of it and while predictable – it was very good. Outside law enforcement was pelted with rocks and water bottles. That was also quite typical as the snowflakes began to melt.
Also at the “protest” in Phoenix, the John Brown Gun Club showed up armed with AR’s and Ak’s professing to the media they were there to stand up for the violent protesters against “white supremacists”.
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If you haven’t heard ESPN removed an announcer for a football game because his name is “Robert Lee” – afraid some might be offended as his name matches that of a Confederate General.
People – this is a perfect example of political correctness gone WAY TOO FAR.
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Entities such as BET (Black Entertainment Television) disturb me. In a world where so many call for equality and fairness – to have a television channel purposely segregate an entire race is just wrong. Now – I believe in freedom of speech and people, for the most part, should be able to do what they want if they do not hurt anyone else but come on. If the WET (White Entertainment Network) were to be created those supporting BET would freak.
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Apple picking season is almost here – at least in my area. Always enjoy taking a trip to the North Carolina mountains and walking through rolling hills of an apple orchard.
Have a Kindle or an Amazon Fire tablet? You could literally go years without ever buying a book to read as there are thousands of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? Not a problem. You can download apps for most any cell phone or computer completely FREE! No excuses!
Today’s Freebies
Prepper Outdoors and Survival Boxed Set
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Every Thursday I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness – while others are just stuff I like. Most are on Amazon but not all.
So – for this week……here is my list:
Books:
Country Wisdom & Know How – Live Off The Land
Survival Wisdom & Know How – Survive In The Wilderness
Garden Wisdom & Know How – Everything You Need To Know
The Prepared Prepper’s Cookbook
Movies/TV:
Gear:
Good to see the interest in Telegram. It has its limitations but also advantages. Generally, a phone number is required to make contact. I have set up a 1776-secure Chat Group. If interested in joining in send me an email – emergencycd (at) gmail (dot) com.
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Christmas is Coming. There – I said it. Looking at putting together a fishing kayak for my 14-year-old. I think he would really enjoy it and get some use out of it.
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Ammunition Shortage: Officially over. Pretty obvious but it is important to remember that not that long ago many calibers could not be purchased locally or if found extremely high prices. While my supply levels are very good I need to take advantage of the low prices.
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REMINDER: Amazon has their 7″ Fire tablet as well as their 8″ Fire tablet on sale. The 7″ is $39.99 while the 8″ is $59.99. Fantastic deals for very capable devices. Perfect for a digital preparedness library.
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I miss the days of Johnny Carson and early-David Letterman. That was some good TV.
Have a Kindle or an Amazon Fire tablet? You could literally go years without ever buying a book to read as there are thousands of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? Not a problem. You can download apps for most any cell phone or computer completely FREE! No excuses!
Today’s Freebies
NOTE: If you see a free preparedness eBook that you’re interested in get it now as prices can change quickly. If it lists a price or says “read for free” or has a price for Prime members the book is not free anymore. Visit FreePrepperEbooks.com and sign up for more free survival & preparedness related ebooks.
Beginning September 11th a weekly series titled “Tactics for the American Reformation…” will begin. Every Monday for 8+ weeks a variety of topics will be covered with an emphasis on “tactical readiness”. While tactical is an overused term when it comes to product offerings it fits well for the defensive nature of an existence for many during the American Reformation.
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The eclipse was kinda neat. I was not able to see the total effect but we were at around 99%.
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There are a lot of reports that Antifa and similar Alt-Left groups are ramping up a plan to oust Trump/Pence on November 4th. I hear all kinds of predictions that can be filed in the “conspiracy” folder and this was sounded like that as well. A few Google searches later and it turns out to be true. Antifa specifically is rallying its members to protest across the nation on November 4th. Considering the hateful and violent manner which their other efforts have turned out it would be wise to pay attention to things like this.
No link is provided as doing so would provide an electronic trail back to this website. I prefer just to report on the idiots.
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Any reports out there on AR500 plates? Pro’s, Con’s? Suggestions on other manufacturers?
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I managed to take a pretty good picture yesterday of the eclipse while it was occurring. Came out better than expected……
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Several posts from 1776PatriotUSA.com have been featured on The Prepper Website Podcast. Cool!!! Check out the podcast HERE – pretty good stuff.
Have a Kindle or an Amazon Fire tablet? You could literally go years without ever buying a book to read as there are thousands of free eBooks available. Don’t have a Kindle or Fire? Not a problem. You can download apps for most any cell phone or computer completely FREE! No excuses!
Today’s Freebies
15 Book ultimate Survival Pack
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Those Patriots who wish to communicate with fellow Patriots in a more secure manner – for whatever reason – may want to look into the communications tool called “Telegram”. Telegram is a communications tool available as both a web-based and mobile app interface.
Working very much like any other chat app such as Facebook Messenger Telegram offers several features which may be attractive:
Setup is extremely easy and not much different than any other app. Telegram does require access to your contact list and camera in order to send messengers as well as photos.
Telegram can send two types of messages with both being encrypted.
CLOUD: The first is a cloud-based message which is stored on the Telegram servers. While this may seem very un-secure it is not at all. While it is possible for the FBI to access these messages via a warrant, the ability for hackers to access the cloud is extremely difficult. Security is what Telegram is built their reputation and existence on. As of today, Telegram has provided zero data to anyone making requests. This includes governments.
SECRET CHAT: The second type of message is called the “secret chat”. In this format, messages are sent and received and can ONLY be accessed using the end users devices. This means that they are not saved on the Telegram servers and cannot be accessed by anyone – except those who use the user’s devices. These messages can be set to self-destruct. This is the most secure method within the Telegram app. Currently, the Secret Chat option is only available for person to person communications. Group Secret Chats are not an option – at least for now.
While there are pro’s and con’s to all secure communication apps Telegram continues to be the leader of the pack. Constant updates and added features keep things interesting and new features are added all the time.
I will tell you from my experience using Telegram over the past year it is fantastic. My preparedness group uses it as their exclusive communications tool. We set up multiple group chat rooms to use for different topics. Pictures, videos, and other files can be sent as well as audio. Frequently while I am driving if I need to communicate something to the group I just press the audio button and record my message – and then it sends automatically when I am done.
Whether it is in the middle of the American Reformation or the beginnings we find ourselves now Telegram is but one solution for more secure communications.
Note: Telegram is available for both the Android and iOS operating systems, as well as a web based access point. This means that virtually every multimedia device from Smartphones, tablets, and PC’s can utilize the technology.
Visit https://telegram.org/ for more information.