Hurricane Maria Update: It appears that Maria will head out into the Atlantic. This is excellent news, however, anything could happen. It is days away from affecting the United States and if it should take a westerly track change it could present a very big problem.
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The sanctions just imposed on North Korea to eliminate their nuclear efforts might – and that is a big MIGHT – be effective. Interesting in that the United States has basically told the rest of the world if you wish to do business with the United States – do not do any business with North Korea. The already crippled economy of North Korea will now be decimated. Unfortunately, it is the North Korean people who will suffer the most. Hopefully, someone in the government will rise up and take Kim out.
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In the UK – for 5 years straight – Muhammad is the top name given to babies. Hmmm……for some reason I think this is not a good thing.
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Ruger makes some great guns. Reliability has always come to mind when I think, “Ruger”. Ergonomics? Not so much. Their P85/P95 line of pistols just never really felt right in my hands. Your mileage may vary.
For whatever reason I’ve been wanting the old Ruger P85. Several variants exist and reportedly can be purchased online for around $250. A P90 or P345 in 45ACp is another I would like to throw in the safe – and blast away with once in a while. Maybe someday. Finances are tough right now.
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I have been working on my pistol permit application. Here in NYS state one must get 4 references to sign the form (then they are sent letters and must answer lots of questions) These people cannot be related to the applicant. Then one must get it notarized and then pay approx. $185. Then one must take a class on gun safety(which is a good idea ) .Then it must be approved by the Sheriff and then sent to the County Judge to be approved- this usually takes a few months. Oh and yes one must get a passport style photo taken within the one month prior to applying.
I understand in Montana one takes a 3 hour class and pays $5.
Lightning
PR has NO POWER and 90% are w/o water. Why werent people filling up every pot and pan they had before and after the Hurricane.Its been raining for days-catch that rainwater folks. Lightning
Lightning, move to western South Carolina and you will love the guns laws there. Also a lot of vets live there. 40-50 degrees average in winter and 87 degrees average in summer. Housing and property very reasonable.
Just checking in with yous, guys. Internet access is limited and cell service is really spotty here in Florida. Price gauging is through the roof on most things like gas, hotels, parks. I’m close to Jacksonville and was going to stay at a camp ground in order to mitigate the cost of supporting the family back in Texas and me needing a place to stay here. However, all the camp grounds were wiped out. The only places left are RV parks, but they are price gauging. A stay for one week at an RV park is $426 a week. Pffft, they are out of their MINDS!
Sleeping in the car has been the main thing. Sneaking into hotels to get cleaned up..lol. You know…talk about an eye opener. We preppers like to believe we are prepared. And for the most part, we are. I do have a lot essentials that some of these people don’t have. A lot of people have power or having it restored. However, I’m here to tell you. Until you put yourself through an exercise of bugging out, being mobile, trying a drill, etc. You mentally will not be prepared and that..is where the Real battle starts when it hits the fan. Are you Rock SOLID, mentally ready to go!?
I took this current job on as a catastrophe adjuster, because of being a prepper and because I want to move forward. I’m sick and tired of being limited by finances, job limitations, and other walls. The raging fire of contempt for being limited turned into a fierno. So, I moved forward. Granted, I’m going to going to go back to suburbia happily. The “plan” is to make as much as I can, pay off all my debt or make it so small I could work a part time job and live comfortably. After paying off the debt I will purchase the things towards my prep like NVG, weapons, or anything else I want for that matter. With that in place I will advance my cyber career when I get back, but it will be at my own place. It’s tough, I miss the family, the conditions are really uncomfortable, but I remember days past when men worked 2 and sometimes 3 jobs to advance their life or support the family. I’m Not done yet, and I’m tired of wasting away only shaking hands with the clock. Don’t be scared of failure. Don’t be scared of getting kicked down. Whatever your barrier is. Fear of people? Fear if failing? Fear of looking silly? Rise up! I don’t CARE if people say you can’t. They don’t control me or my life. Do not be content with just sitting on couch. There very well may be a day when I can’t move, at all, but until that day comes. I want peace within myself that I have done everything I could. Ask yourself, is there more you could really do, but your finding it difficult to find the motivation?
I recommend taking the 5 minutes and 44 seconds to watch this video
((((Salute)))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBy__dFDT6I
CaptM, are you a VFW member and have an rv? The Middleburg VFW post has hook ups for rv’s, nothing fancy, electricity and water. There number is 904-282-0475 and talk to Jeannie, she is in at 8-8:30, JohnP