Category: Random Thoughts

 

Went out of town Sunday to the Virginia Creeper Trail. The trail starts at a high elevation and you ride a bike down 17 miles through the mountain right near part of the Appalachian Trail.  We took our time and really enjoyed it. There are rest areas and even a restaurant that serves incredible chocolate cake.

The leaves are changing colors and the temperature in the mid-60’s at the start was very nice.

Here are a few pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Have a great week everyone!

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Today’s Freebies

Unusual Items for Survival

Vanish for Survival

Bug Out Bag

New Dark World – An EMP Story

Backyard Gardening for Beginners

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Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things?

• Recent accomplishments in preparedness.
• Projects being worked on.
• Thoughts on world events.
• Recent purchases & recommendations
• Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever.
• Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it!
• Whatever is on your mind….

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My turn…..

Las Vegas Shooter/Conspiracy: I can’t get on the Internet without seeing someone stating for a “fact” that the Las Vegas shooting was carried out by the US government or some secret organization within it. It never ceases to amaze me how some guy watching a cellphone video in slow motion can totally expose a secret mission carried out by the most powerful government in the world. Man – my tax dollars should have bought better service than that!

No – I do not believe in any great conspiracy. Could there be more to the story than we know? Most certainly. Could there have been others involved? Absolutely. Could Paddock have carried this horrible deed out by himself? Easily. Regardless of what is stated on other websites, this guy did not carry out some highly complex tactical operation. He shot out of a window at a massive target – and missed ALOT.

Binary Triggers – With the pending gun control efforts the interest in binary triggers and other devices that help shoot faster has peaked. Binary triggers operate to fire a round on both the pull, and release of the trigger. Unlike bump fire stocks, the binary trigger can be a more effective combat multiplier to put rounds down range ACCURATELY.

One of the most popular binary triggers is the Franklin Armory BFSIII trigger. While on backorder, it is available from Optics Planet. Check it out HERE. These are not cheap. There’s a chance in the not too distant future they will not be available any further.

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Your turn……

 

 

Today is Friday the 13th. Good night to watch……Friday the 13th.

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With all the talk of gun control going on it’s difficult not to think about guns purchased “off the books”. The thought process for many is to have firearms hid away that were purchased via private sale with no paper trail leading back to them. So, in the case of any kind of gun confiscation or ban the ability to arm themselves would remain. There really is no indication of anything like that happening anytime in the near future. A bit of paranoia on my part.

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I need to take another tactical firearms course. I’m overdue. Likely will connect with my buddy over at Wolf-Fire Firearms to arrange something soon.

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Don’t forget to check out the online deals on all kinds of things related to survival & preparedness over at BestPrepareednessDeals.com.

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Concerns grow over a possible eruption in Yellowstone.

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This explains a lot. Our representatives making some of the most important decisions for this country – are taking Alheizmers medication.

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Have a good weekend everyone. Be safe.

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Today’s Freebies

Be A Prepper

Survival Kit

Necrophobia

Prepper’s Survival Medicine & Pantry

Mason Jar Meals

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A bipartisan gun control Bill has been introduced in Congress. While I hope and suspect the Bill will not pass I have been wrong before. As preppers, we do not deal with certainty. It is the uncertainty of this world that often drives us to take logical steps to be ready. I do believe if this Bill fails – there will be another – eventually. Check out the video below from the Military Arms Channel. While I think there is a level of exaggeration and glorification into the video itself you never know. I have read the Bill and it is extremely general and open to interpretation. I cannot see it passing, but……

The Bill – or at least the initial version of it – can be read HERE. This is a locally stored PDF file.

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The BIG story is entertainment mogul, Harvey Weinstein. He has been accused of sexual assault, rape – and other devious deeds. The evidence released to the public is damning and leaves no doubt to his guilt. Here is the issue – he is another mega-Liberal caught.

But wait – I thought Republican’s and Conservatives were anti-women and bad for women? I mean – Obama and Hillary said if Republicans get elected it will be bad for women – and pretty much everyone else. The hypocrisy is incredible. Again they speak and preach from no moral high ground. They base their opinions and beliefs on polls and power rather than principles. It is really sad that their Sheeple cannot see they are actually being enslaved rather than Liberated.

Havey Weinstein

Anthony Weiner

Bill Clinton

Eliot Spitzer

John Edwards

Gary Condit

Tim Mahoney

Barney Frank

Gary Hart

…..and the list goes on and on.

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Today’s Freebies

Minimilast  Prepper

Skilled Survival Guide

Deadly Skills

Living Off The Grill

Lost Survival

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It appears the outrage of the NFL kneeling players is having an effect. Owners are suggesting there may need to be a rule change requiring that players stand during the National Anthem. To hear even the consideration is a win for Patriots everywhere.

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84% of Puerto Rico is still without power.

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Over on a Facebook page I run I’ve been having a good debate with a gentleman who believes guns should be banned. Through several back and forth points and dealing with much ignorance and propaganda I made a declaration I rarely hear especially in gun control debates –

“The purpose of the 2nd Amendment isn’t hunting nor just defending one’s home. Its purpose is to provide citizens a means which to take this country back from the grasp of an out of control government. That isn’t done with revolvers and bolt action rifles.”

No restrictions. No permits. Period.

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Today’s Freebies

Outbreak – The Brothers Creed Book One

Battleborn – The Brothers Creed Book Two

Come Out Alive

What’s Left Of My World – great fiction!!

Under the Wicked Sky

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Evidence continues to mount that social media platforms such as Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter are unfairly censoring those of us with a Conservative and patriotic message. Some of the reasons Conservatives are getting temporary bans are ridiculous. I have been thinki9ng of starting a Patreon video channel. Patreon is much more friendly to the 2nd Amendment and those with pro-Constitutional ideals.

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Mattis tells the military to stand ready in case diplomacy fails.

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A popular survival blog recently discussed the possibility that Congress will pass some type of gun control. Possible things considered include moving bump stocks to a Class III designation. Questions surrounding binary triggers are running rampant and they are selling like hotcakes. I just listed a few things on eBay and should they sell i’m going to place an order myself. Someone tells me I can’t have something I instantly want it. Yeah – I’m falling for it.

Up next is the possibility that over 30 round magazines may be banned. This would allow Republicans to say they did something – without pissing off too many gun owners.

Folks – it isn’t about the Constitution. It’s about polling, reelections, and the general public.

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Today’s Freebies

The Survivalist – Book One

Valuable Prepping

Toward the Brink

How To Survive A Nuclear Strike

Black Virus

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Thank you for the recent article sharing on social media. As I try to expand the presence of 1776PatriotUSA.com and the multitude of messages and beliefs I promote I certainly cannot do it alone. Certain aspects of publishing can be somewhat automated – at a cost. One of the largest ways to reach more people is via readers sharing content with their friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. If you are connected on any of these platforms and are willing to share I appreciate it.

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I recently heard from Panhandle Rancher and he sent in a fantastic article for me to publish. This will go live within the next two weeks. He has been missed.

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The pathetic montage from Jimmy Kimmel on Monday night calling for more gun control and blaming Republicans for the shooting has led me to continue what I have done as a result of the NFL “kneeling” situation – boycott. While I am not a watcher of Kimmel’s show I am now not a user of any products from Kimmel’s sponsors.

You can view and contact his sponsors HERE.

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Antifa continues their plan to disrupt this country and cause Trump/Pence to leave Washington on November 4th. While I do not take Antifa very seriously with the ability to disrupt the entire country those who live in the areas they will be protesting should pay attention.

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In early 2016 I set some goals related to the Presidential election. Due to concerns over the country after the election, I wanted to be well-situated prep-wise. Well, we know how November turned out. I’m looking at my overall prep’s again. Focusing on several areas:

• Food/water
• Communications
• Cache’s
• Pre-staging stuff at bug out locations
• Getting out of debt

 

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Today’s Freebies

Prep. Pack. Go.

Survival Medicine Beginners Guide

Grow Fruit Indoors

Survival Pantry

Campfire Recipes

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Another week of posting older articles. Next week everything will get back on track. While not obvious a lot has been and will be done behind the scenes to keep 1776 moving forward. A lot of projects getting worked on.

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The daily deal website BestPreparednessDeals.com launched yesterday.

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The protests in the NFL continued on Sunday with many players taking a knee during the National Anthem – or making some other gesture. Pretty pathetic. My own protest over how the NFL leadership is handling this situation involves absolutely no watching of any games whatsoever.

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Recently saw a rant on Facebook by a national preparedness magazine writer against the LifeStraw. Basically, his issue was he sent an email to the company requesting information on whether or not the LifeStraw would be a good tool to use in Florida and Houston where chemicals are found in the water. Due to their not emailing him back within a week or so he said he could no longer recommend the LifeStraw filter.

That is a mistake.

First – the LifeStraw does not remove chemicals from water. That is not its intended purpose. It is right on their website. In fact, the vast majority of water filters that we have access to do not remove chemicals. That includes the Sawyer. Now – step it up a level to a Berkey and chemical removal – or significant reduction – occurs.

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Peanut Butter M&M’s are incredible.

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Have a great week everyone!!

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Today’s Freebies

A Single Girl’s Guide to Prepping

A Beginner’s Guide To Your First Handgun

Flee On Foot

40 Years a Fur Trader

Edible Wild Plants

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Hope everyone is having a good week. As stated a few times last week I have been posting some past articles so I could work on a few projects. This may extend into next week. The hope is by taking this time it will mean better things here on 1776 as well as other Internet sites and platforms I manage. Maybe as a side benefit some past content that may have been missed will be seen by many.

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Reminder = I have opened the FREE DOWNLOAD section with numerous Books, Manuals, and Guides. Let me know what you think. More planned but it will take time.

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At times I find myself getting down with all the political rhetoric and flat-out corruption in government at all levels. I was recently reminded listening to an interview that all is not bleak. While the MSM sides with violent protestors, anti-Patriotic football players, socialist governments, and most anything this country was founded upon, take a step back and look at what these people are doing.

It’s laughable.

There is actually a group of people arguing that men should be allowed to use the women’s restroom – and vice versa.

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Today’s Freebies

Homemade Soap

Tactical Fitness

Bug Out Bag

How To Live Life Without Electricity

Be a Prepper

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The choices for free ebooks that I haven’t posted before is becoming rather slim. Just an FYI.

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The kneeling of NFL players during the NFL is not a matter of free speech. It is a matter of disrespect and a sign of the times.

Listen to the National Anthem. Consider the great, incredible things this country has done around the world and here at home. Oh – and when I say “this country” I am referring to the people of this country – ALL THE PEOPLE. Yes, this includes the military, leaders, and common citizens that built the greatest country in the world.

Remember – just because you have the ability to kneel – doesn’t mean you should. Just remember that because you have the right to express yourself – doesn’t mean the rest of the country can’t call you an asshole because of it.

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REMINDER: I have a series of “Blasts From The Past” scheduled this week as I have some things taking up my time. My regular “From the Desk of…” will likely only be published a couple times.

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OK – I have been talking about adding a “Survival & Preparedness Download” section and I have a sampling now available. Look at the top of the screen and find the “DOWNLOADS” section within the navigation menu. Hover your cursor over and a drop-down menu will appear. Currently “Books, Guides, and Manuals” is available. Click on that one. Also under there is a “Wallpaper” page where I’ve made a few computer wallpapers.

This is just a small sampling of the content I have available. Over the next several weeks more downloadable content will be linked to and I’ll let everyone know.

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Have a great week everyone.

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Today’s Freebies

Survival Cooking

The Wrath of Yellowstone

Canning & Preserving

200 Tips for Survival

Farming – The Ultimate Guide

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I was recently asked why I do not support transgenders in the military.

I do not believe that transgenders are normal and it is a sign of a mental disorder.  These people need help. A large percentage of transgenders are suicidal or at a minimum unbalanced.  This is not a logical thing for combat duty. Far too often in today’s “modern” politically correct society that which is not normal nor healthy – or right – is being made normal, healthy, and right due to the power of special interest groups. Political correctness is un-American.

I do not support any normalization of that which is not normal. Period.

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September 21st and my pepper plants are still producing strong! I dod not expect this as previous years peppers did not do well. There are still a few eggplants producing as well.

Wish there was a New York Strip Steak plant.

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In case there is something you have been wanting to do better get to it quickly. According to a Christain numerologist, the world will end Saturday.

Gee…..no more laundry!!

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More media bias exposed. CNN reported on the funny video that Trump retweeted where someone edited in the President hitting a golf ball and then the camera swings and shows it hitting Hillary as she is boarding a plane. While most normal people can laugh at such an attempt at comedy CNN freaked out over it.

At this same time, they ignored a Tweet by pro-Antifa college professor who said he enjoyed teaching “future dead cops”.

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Something for you……

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Today’s Freebies

Nuclear War Club

Prepper’s Ultimate Guide

First Light

Survival Bushcraft

Forty Years a Fur Trader

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Hurricane Maria Update: Maria is getting ready to slam Puerto Rico and continue towards a general direction of the East Coast of the United States. Most of the tracking shows Hurricane Maria turning sharply north. It is still a long ways out and much could change. If anywhere within the range of this storm keep an eye on it.

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I watched some of Trump’s speech at the UN. Wow. Compare this to the wishy-washy pathetic efforts of his predecessor it was something else.

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Saw a report that Hillary Clinton might be funneling money to Antifa. She is not going to fund organizations such as Antifa. Regardless of the MSM Left-leaning agenda if proof came out it would be devastating not only to the Clinton’s but to the Democratic party. Look – the Democrat’s want nothing more than the Clinton’s to crawl away and be silent. They need fresh blood to motivate the masses and by 2020 they will likely have it.

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Just updated the “What’s Rourke Reading?” down at the bottom of the page. Started “This We Will Defend“. Book One was awesome.

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Reminder: If you are interested in joining the 1776 Telegram Group send me an email.

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Something for you…..

 

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Today’s Freebies

RV Living

Tips for Surviving an Earthquake

Survival Communications

Overlooked Survival Items Part 1

Overlooked Survival Items Part 2

Overlooked Survival Items Part 3

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Hurricane Maria Update: Tracking by midday Monday is showing the storm taking a northern turn potential heading towards the Carolina coast – or possibly out to sea or even heading towards New England. At this point, it is too early to tell.

Oh….Maria is now a Catagory 5 hurricane.

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Next Week….maybe: I may be publishing a few “Blast’s From the Past” next week as I have some serious scheduling conflicts going on. With that said I’ll pick some of my favorite posts since 1776 started and republish. The daily “From the Desk of…” may only publish a couple times.

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Evacuation: There is a saying that goes something like this – “Bugging out without a plan means you’re a refugee.” Think about that for awhile. Consider the reason for evacuation – which is what bugging out is. I guess evacuation isn’t “prepper” enough so we call it “bugging out”.

Have a plan. You just never know. Maybe it is to Uncle John’s house

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I just discovered one of my uncles died back in 2010. Having been disconnected with parts of the family I never received the news.

Horse Shoe ~ John Tweedie, 85, died Friday, October 22, 2010 at his residence in Horseshoe, NC.

John “Jack” was born in Boston, MA on November 15, 1925 and was the son of the late John Malden Tweedie and Helen Jane Sawyer Tweedie. He was husband of 63 years to the late Madeline Wilkins who was his childhood sweetheart.

Mr. Tweedie was a Navy Radarman, second class entering at the age of 17 in January 11 of 1943 until February 17, 1946. He received the Purple Heart Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the American Theater Medal, the European/African Theater Medal-3 stars, the Asiatic/Pacific Theatre Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He served on the DE 426 Landsdale in Oran, Algiers. His ship was torpedoed by heavy German fighter action and was sunk. Most of the crew escaped. Jack was the last survivor off. All floated in oil-soaked water for four hours. Jack had given up his life preserver to another shipmate who was a poor swimmer. After their rescue, he was transferred to the Pacific, serving on the USS Mayo which was present during the signing of the Japan surrender ceremony.

I remember hearing stories of the sinking of his ship and being in the water. Concerns about sharks were mentioned and filled my imagination as a child. He – among several other adult men in my family – provided me fine examples to look up to.

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Prepping on a Budget – and wasting money.   How many prepper’s out there do not own the firearm they want. AR? AK? Glock? CZ? How many prepper’s out there wish they had a plate carrier and body armor but just can’t spend the cash?

How many prepper’s go out to lunch every day dropping $10-$12, or swing by Starbucks and spend $8 on “coffee”? Budgeting for survival is all about priorities.

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Today’s Freebies

Everyday Foods In Wartime

Bug Out Bag Essentials

Canned Cuisine

Prepper Alert!

Eden: A Zombie Short Story

 

Today’s “Almost” Freebies 

       

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No recipe yesterday. Just ran out of time.

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Took the top off my Jeep. Weather looks good for the week so I’ll enjoy the ride to work and home daily.

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TV Award Shows. No – Liberal Hollywood against Trump and all things Right. Disgusting.

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Anyone read any good books lately? I am looking for something that can be listened to on Audible.

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One of my favorite Apocalyptic movies is Maximum Overdrive. If not familiar it is about a passing comet has an effect on all mechanical entities in that they come alive. Of course, they go after all humans. While there are some serious problems with the science behind the story it is for entertainment. Ignore the plausibility and just enjoy it.

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We now have Hurricane Maria heading in a direction which could impact the eastern United States. Hopefully, it will end up out to sea.

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Something for you…..

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Today’s Freebies

Growing the Good Life

Backyard Organic Box

Baby Steps to Backyard Chickens

101 Prepper Tips

Infection

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A local gun shop asked me about a partnership to bring preparedness supplies and information to their customer. The place is very big and similar to a small Bass Pro Shop. While this may seem like a great opportunity – I’m extremely busy. Not to be selfish but if I don’t get something out of it there are other things I could do with my time. Putting on group seminars and bringing in business will certainly benefit them. I may work up a proposal and see if they are interested. Barter would be acceptable.

Barter would be acceptable.

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This seems to be getting fairly routine: North Korea fires another missile and makes threats. This launch had another missile fly over Japan with a quick reaction from the Japanese government. I can only imagine the reaction should an impact – even without any detonation – occur on Japanese soil.

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With the rampant water shortages in Texas and Florida simple tools like the Water Bob would be HUGE to have. A couple tubs in the house could result in storage 200 gallons or so of water.

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Continuing to collect parts to build my Commo Can. Basically, a 2-meter ham radio, power supply, antenna, etc all contained in a 50-cal ammo can. Hope to complete in a couple weeks.

Similiar to this……

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Have a great weekend everyone.

Keep those in Texas and in Florida in your thoughts and prayers.

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Today’s Freebies

SHTF Root Cellar

Hydroponics

A Beginner’s Guide to Survival

Survival Kit

Survival For Children

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Congratulations!! The United States National Debt has reached $20 trillion dollars. The crooks in Washington will keep the debt clock running……and running…..and running…..and running……

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I’ve been in discussion with an author who writes prepper fiction. They are wanting me to continue what I started with my book A Survival Story. I’ll write something up on this as a separate post and ask for story/plot ideas. We are talking a 3 book series altogether. Editing of Book One would be included with some updating.

I’m up for it. I tried writing Book Two in the series a few years ago however I had too many things going on at the time and had to stop. If I move forward I want a clear plot line and direction which to follow.

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Watching the coverage in Florida of the destruction left by Hurricane Irma….wow! What a mess. Those of you affected take care and keep looking ahead. No – “Keep looking up!” – right, JBernDrApt?

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Worked on further organization of supplies at home in my garage. Have a work bench I completely cleaned and setting up a comm center. I’ll throw up some pictures when I get some progress. Ham, CB, FRS/GMRS, AM/FM, etc. will be included.

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Looking for an Amazon Fire tablet to build a digital preparedness library? For a limited time, Prime members can pick one up for $34.99. The Fire HD8 is only $54.99.

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With all the hurricane talk not much being said about North Korea….or Melania’s wardrobe. Sigh…….

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Today’s Freebies

Bushcraft Skills

Bushcraft Guide

Homesteading Animals 4 Book Set

51 Tasks for Increased Preparedness

How to Survival a Forest Fire

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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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Today’s Freebies

Emergency Evacuations

How To Shoot a Handgun

Survival Stockpile Secrets

Edible Wild Plants

Tactile Morse Code

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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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Today’s Freebies

The Ultimate Guide to Bass Fishing

Must Have AR-15 Upgrades

101 Ways To Prepare Your Home

The Hurricane Preparedness Handbook

Essential Oils for Dogs

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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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REMINDER: If interested in joining the 1776 Telegram group send me an email.

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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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Today’s Freebies

Salting and Pickling for Beginners

Summer Canning

Prepare Now – Survive Now

Patriot Son

Ham Radio For Beginners

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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.◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Hope everyone has a great week.

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Today’s Freebies

Prepping Survival Basics

Shelter In Place

Economic Survival Pantry

Tell Me When I’m Dead

Bug Out Bag Essentials

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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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Today’s Freebies

Safe Room Survival Guide

Underground Shelter For Survival

Home Defense Survival Guide

Car Survival Kit

Budget Survival Guns

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