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From the Desk of John Rourke – January 6th, 2017

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Tensions continue to build between the US and Russia. Hopefully things will cool down soon.

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I never carry or wear a watch. Primarily due to always having my phone with me. None of my kits/packs have a watch either. Need to correct this. I have an old Casio G-Shock with a broken strap around here somewhere.

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My area is supposed to get a few inches of snow tonight into Saturday. Needless to say people are freaking out over not much more than what would be called a dusting in some areas. Love me some snow. We rarely get any. Can’t wait.

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Pathetic the wave of actions the Obama administration is doing so close to the change in power. 4 dangerous detainees transferred from Gitmo. Special Forces sent overseas in response to Russian movements. Crazy. I am really curious to see the list of people that receive pardons on Obama’s way out.

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Jake the Beast!!!!

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Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

 

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13 Comments

  1. Ernie says:

    Love my g shock JR. Look into a Casio Pathfinder. Solar powered but also has an altimeter and a barometer, good info to know if you are looking at a long distance shot.

    Keep up the good work. Love reading this blog.

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  2. jh says:

    O is just stirring up trouble to dump into T’s lap and as he’s spinning his wheels O will just sit back and laugh like a typical spoiled little brat who didn’t get their way. Look at today’s news – Fed now say’s that they may have to “Speed up” rate increases AND add a couple more to the already planned 3 this year? For 8 years Rates were artificially kept at zero or near zero and now suddenly they need to rise to fight inflation just after the election? Something stinks to high heaven on that.

    I went 3 months not wearing a watch and got sick of always looking at my phone so went and bought a new Ironman. Can’t beat my last timex Ironman, wore it for 8 years straight 24/7 until the band broke and found out they tweeked the design just enough that new bands don’t fit it. I have a much nicer automatic winding watch for more dress up adult gatherings though. One of several things my old school survivalist mentor told me, two things you should always have on you – a watch and a knife.

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  3. Lightning Shako says:

    Rourke- may you enjoy the snow !!!! Thanks for the reminder.I usually rely on my
    clock in my vehicle. I will get a watch !! Very cold up here and some ice and snow but farther north NYS is getting 3 feet !! Hope all of you in the south that dont usually get snow will fare well. We lost our phone for 5 days due to icy on the lines.

    JH I agree -The Democrats are truly behaving in a ridiculous sty;le but they are also distracting from other more important issues..
    Lightning

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  4. D. says:

    I put back a few watches some time back. Get a wide canvas or ripstop and velcro band with a cover to hide the glow or reflections. Timexes cant be beat for cost.

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  7. joyce says:

    Every time i see photos of Jake i am touched by the presence seen in his eyes…beyond the beautiful and perhaps even ornery fellow we see, there is someone special looking out of those peepers. Thanks for sharing him….

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  8. Jim says:

    I have over 40 years experience repairing watches, so here is my opinion.
    Preppers usually prep for the long term.
    Electric watches use batteries and/or rechargeable capacitors for power.
    Neither are long term solutions.
    I recommend manual or automatic mechanical movements.
    Most mechanicals will run years without repair and can be repaired when needed.

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      1. David says:

        You also should consider that the “olde fashioned” mechanical watches would be an answer to any form of possible EMP – naturally occurring or otherwise…

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  9. Oren says:

    Yep, supposed to get snow tonight and tomorrow morning. Not enthused. I spent the last half of my career working as a construction manager in the upper tier…Minnesota thru Massachusetts including New Jersey. I’ve worked sites where we were drilling auger cast pile for a steel mill in Cleveland and we could not see the drill rigs it was snowing so hard. The wife saw her first major snow in Hopkinton, Mass when working there. Even saw thunder snow. I’ve seen enough snow to last a life time. For anyone who likes it, I hope they enjoy it. I don’t need to numb hurting fingers and toes any more. Just call me an old grouch.

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  10. Homesteader says:

    Updated my BOB by the bed this weekend. ( I do have a watch strapped to the top of it. Its solar so I wanted it to get some light.)

    Backpack
    36 inch splint
    Signal mirror
    Signal mirror case
    Storm whistle
    Bug repellent
    Israeli bandage
    Folding shovel
    Machete
    Hatchet
    Folding hand saw
    Gorilla duct tape
    Pocket saw
    Suture needle and twine
    Spoon and fork combination
    Waterproof matches
    P 51 Can Opener
    Iodine tablets
    Small Tactical knife
    Magnesium fire-starter
    Heavy duty emergency sleeping bag
    Hot hands hand warmers
    Sunglasses
    Rain poncho
    Back support belt
    High-powered reading glasses
    Beanie
    Waterproof ball cap with earmuffs
    Earplugs
    iPhone
    iPhone earbuds
    Nine our candles
    Outdoor scissors
    Leather working gloves
    Mechanics working gloves. Black
    Large exam gloves times 12
    Small water running pack with Bladder
    Mountain house freeze-dried food
    Dust proof goggles
    ESBIT solid fuel sticks
    Quick stove fire starter tabs
    Quick stove
    Metal animal trap
    Sighting compass
    High powered LED CAT portable light
    10 100 cal energy gels
    MRE chili and macaroni
    Coffee sugar and creamer times four
    Roll of toilet paper
    Bar of soap
    Container of baby wipes
    Parell hand sanitizer x2
    Tube of antibiotic cream slingshot
    First aid kit airborne lighter
    Lip chap
    Playing cards
    Vaseline hand moisturizer
    N 95 face masks x4
    Steel cup and nesting cups
    Casio pathfinder tough solar watch
    Ziploc bags
    Trash-bags
    Sawyer mini water filtration system
    Icebreaker mints
    Beef and chicken bullion cubes
    Toothbrush and toothpaste
    Dental floss
    Razor
    Potassium iodide tablets
    Caffeine tablets
    Claritin allergy medicine
    USB pocket power charger
    Charging cables
    Small pry-bar
    Noah emergency radio hand crank
    Small Gerber multi tool
    Large Leatherman multi tool
    AAA headlamp
    AAA and help flashlight
    Extra batteries
    Zippo lighter flints
    Condoms
    Running shoes with inserts
    Two pair heavy duty socks
    Heavy duty military belt
    T ban compressor
    Right in the rain Notebook
    Pen
    Sardines in olive oil
    Deodorant
    Alka-Seltzer
    Anti-diarrhea pills
    Pain Medicine
    SPF 70 sunscreen lotion
    50 feet of Paracort 550
    100 rounds 22 ammo
    50 rounds 9 mm ammo
    30 rounds 40 mm ammo
    Two Glock magazines
    Safety light stick
    Road flares
    Mosquito head net
    Two-person hammock
    Hammock suspension system
    Hammock bug net cover
    Hammock gear sling underneath
    Hammock LED can lights
    Emergency sleeping bags x2
    KA –BAR knife
    Emergency mouth to mouth cover
    5.11 pants with knee pad inserts
    Underwear and T-shirts
    Long sleeve hoodie
    Long sleeved waterproof jacket
    Money pouch
    Emergency cash and change

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    1. D. says:

      Wow, I’m wondering what all this stuff weighs?
      Not enough rope. Too much non-renewable stuff and battery powered stuff.
      Why hump all that weight to just have it run out in a month or so.
      Nice on the tools. Light on the water boiling and transporting.
      There are 29 items on this list that I wouldn’t carry or replace with more last forever items. Replace your TP with washable wash clothes.
      Learn some bushcraft.
      Regards, D.

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