Life Philosophy
I published this post on the Sheepdog Concept way back in 2016. Man, time flies. So much has changed, but, what hasn’t changed is the need for people to …
Random Thoughts
Happy Independence Day folks!! I pray that the sacrifices of our past heroes shall not be in vain. I often wonder what modern Patriots will need to do to …
Life Philosophy
I’ve read this poem from the movie Act of Valor numerous times. It affects me. It gets me thinking in ways I’d rather not most of the time. It …
Maine
OK – I have heard from several of you especially women who come around here often. People want to know who Maine Prepper Girl is. They want a real …
Recipe
Rourke: Yes, I know I’ve published this recipe from Maine Prepper Girl, aka Kass, a few times over the past couple of years. Guess what is happening this weekend …
Random Thoughts
REMINDER: Hope everyone has plans for a great 4th of July!! I was just planning out my day and thought “Why not have a sale in the 1776 Survival …
Random Thoughts
Hope everyone has plans for a great upcoming weekend! I was just planning out my day and thought “Why not have a sale in the 1776 Survival & Preparedness …
Current Events
My 2 cents on the challenges the USA would face if trade stopped with China. My personal experience is with having a background in manufacturing management, process development, and …
Site Update
It’s that time again…..Over at the Top Prepper Sites, we sit at #5 overall, but, we have 4th place within our sites!! I would really appreciate it if you …
Preparedness
I’ve been saying it and will continue to say that we all need to have a very ample food storage program. In these modern times with rising food prices …
Random Thoughts
Just want to throw it out there I cracked up with the commentary regarding my watching the TV series “1923” without Maine Prepper Girl(aka Kass) and I being in …
Guns & Stuff
Note: I published this a couple of years ago and safety with firearms cannot be emphasized enough. I’ve come across several people who are new to firearms ownership since …
Adventure
Many of you may know that one of my all-time favorite movies is Red Dawn. The original is by far superior to the 2012 remake. Regardless, I’ve watched the …
Preparedness
Cucumbers are not only a popular garden vegetable but also a refreshing addition to salads and a healthy snack. It’s such a rewarding experience to walk out to the …
Preparedness
Here are a few recommendations on things such as articles, videos, movies, books, and an assortment of gear. Some of these are related to survival & preparedness while others …
Current Events
The original Red Dawn is one of my all-time favorite movies. I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve watched it at least 50 times. Over the years I’ve read …
Site Update
Here’s the latest product added to the John Rourke SUrvival & Preparedness Store…….. Survival & Preparedness Ruggedized Waterproof Digital Information Library USB ** FREE SHIPPING** Why would you want …
Preparedness
The following is a book published back in 1979 that provides excellent information on the effects of nuclear weapons and offers examples of what an attack would look like. …
Site Update
Putting this back out there again for those who may have missed it and a reminder for everyone else. Back in 2010, I started my first survival and preparedness …
Communication
Back in 2019, the FCC forced Baofeng to make changes to the frequencies their popular UV-5R could transmit. This created a surge in purchases to get ahead of the …
Preparedness
Over on Youtube they have something called “Shorts” which are – you guessed it – short videos. I’ve made a few and plan to make a lot more and …
Preparedness
As we prepare for likely continued inflation and rumored food shortages, growing as much of our own food as possible just makes sense. Over the years I’ve grown potatoes …
Preparedness
It’s been a bit too long but here are a few recommendations on things such as articles, videos, movies, books, and an assortment of gear. Some of these are …
Preparedness
Last year I made the video below showing a survival seed bank I was putting together. At the time I was living full-time in a camper and had no …
Current Events
I have a love-hate relationship with the ability for this country to be saved from a complete implosion. When I look back over the last 50 years of not …
Site Update
Just a quick FYI. Over the weekend I’ll be messing around with the organization of this site and as well as a few other changes. So, if you stop …
Current Events
With all the insanity going on in the world I have been finding that Glenn Beck is doing an exceptional job navigating the specifics, facts, and possibilities with many …
Current Events
If you’ve not heard it’s being reported that Moscow was attacked by an estimated 8 drones. Early Tuesday morning explosions could be heard around the city and damage to …
Preparedness
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I was going to be publishing a series of posts on preparing for the next Great Depression. There are many intelligent …
Site Update
NOTE: Several readers reached out asking if I could extend the sale a few days as some people were getting paid later in the week. So – for a …
